Aqara, a global contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) innovation, has announced its partnership with A-OK, a specialised manufacturer of motorised window covering systems, to introduce a comprehensive lineup of Matter-certified smart shades — for both indoor and outdoor use — to the global market. This collaboration blends Aqara’s expertise in smart home technology with A-OK’s innovation in automated home closure systems, offering consumers stylish and truly intelligent sun shading solutions. Aqara and A-OK are poised to showcase these Matter-enabled smart shading solutions at the R+T Asia trade show in Shanghai, China, from May 26 to May 28, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
SEALSQ Corp, a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced a development in the field of network security. As per the UL Labs report, VaultIC 408 meets FIPS 140-3 requirements, advances NIST certification and strengthens SEALSQ’s leadership in secure Internet of Things (IoT) and smart grid solutions.
May 6, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that it will bring together its extensive LoRaWAN ecosystem as part of IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), taking place May 13–15, 2025, at Barcelona’s Gran Via Venue. Under the banner “Building Massive IoT with LoRaWAN,” the organisation will feature a day-long program dedicated to LoRaWAN on May 14. Beyond the stage talks, members will share insights about their success stories as part of several show floor talks, including those from 19 LoRa Alliance member companies who will demonstrate LoRaWAN in Action! in Hall 8 Stand D9.
May 2, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Xthings, a contributor in IoT innovation, has unveiled an expanded integration with Home Assistant, one of the world’s open-source home automation platform, including its line of ULTRALOQ smart locks. This collaboration empowers DIY enthusiasts and smart home users with unmatched customisation, privacy and control. Xthings’ commitment to open ecosystems ensures its products connect with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Alexa.
May 1, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
ITEN, an innovator and industrial player in the development and production of Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Solid-State Batteries (SBBs) for electronic markets, unveiled an advancement in energy storage. ITEN’s latest SSB achieves an unprecedented 200C discharge rate (200 times the battery’s capacity per hour) —100 times higher than conventional Li-ion batteries—setting a new benchmark for miniaturised energy storage. This technology is now being manufactured at scale to build the Powency product family, with the company’s high-volume production capabilities ready to meet growing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices across various industries.
April 11, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Ayla Networks, a provider of smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) software platforms, has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance scalability, reliability, security and innovation opportunities for Ayla’s global customers.
April 9, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Deutsche Telekom and metr, a provider of smart building solutions, are digitalising over 120 heating systems in multifamily residences of Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn GmbH. metr’s manufacturer-independent Internet of Things (IoT) solution enables remote monitoring and fully automatic optimisation of the systems. Operating data is securely transmitted to the metr platform via Deutsche Telekom’s mobile connectivity, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Tenants of Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn benefit from lower heating costs, and operating processes become more efficient.
March 31, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Germany-based Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH has announced a new Bluetooth LE module based on Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation of wireless SoCs, the nRF54L Series. The ‘PAN B511-1C’ module is designed to support smart lighting, industrial sensor, healthcare and energy management applications, and is ideally suited for smart home IoT applications based on the Matter protocol in particular.
March 12, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced that it has obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a step in Renesas’ commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.
March 3, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Silicon Labs, a contributor in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, has announced that its MG26 family of wireless SoCs is now generally available through Silicon Labs and its distribution partners. As the industry’s most advanced, high-performance Matter and concurrent multiprotocol solution to date, the MG26 SoC features double the Flash and RAM of other Silicon Labs multiprotocol devices, advanced artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) processing, and best-in-class security to empower developers to design future-proof Matter applications.
February 27, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber