Taking a look at the fast-changing reality of retail, Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab presents: Beyond smartphone shopping – the rise of smart assistants. This report describes how connectivity is driving two major shifts in how people shop. (more…)
May 8, 2018
Posted by: Zenobia Hegde
A new report from Juniper Research found that Smart Toys will represent an $18 billion (€15.10 billion) hardware and software market by 2023, up from an estimated $6 billion (€5.03 billion) in 2018. This increase will primarily be driven by the growing popularity of smartphone‑connected toys and related in-app purchases, (more…)
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The HANI (HMI Arrow NXP IoT) development board from Arrow Electronics is designed for IoT node applications where more sophisticated user interfaces are required. It combines support for up to 7-inch colour displays, (more…)
May 7, 2018
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The Zigbee Alliance, an organisation of companies creating, maintaining and delivering energy-efficient, open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), has opened certification for its updated Smart Energy 1.4 application standard. (more…)
May 3, 2018
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Samsung Electronics, a provider in advanced semiconductor technology, introduced a new 16-megapixel (Mp) ISOCELL Slim 3P9 image sensor along with a Plug and Play solution, a pre-optimised turnkey camera module made up of an ISOCELL image sensor and preferred partner components to help expedite time-to-market. (more…)
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Hubitat, Inc. has just unveiled the home automation platform designed to run 100% locally, greatly improving reliability compared to the cloud-dependent hubs currently on the market. The local approach to home automation also delivers faster device response and keeps personal data secure. (more…)
April 30, 2018
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“Ok Google: Turn on the light!” Commands like this now work for devolo Home Control. After a quick set-up, Google Home users have a wide selection of smart home voice commands available, from controlling the lighting to arming an alarm system to adjusting radiator thermostats. (more…)
April 27, 2018
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FirstNet the future of critical communications is riding on this network. Traditionally first responders are LMR (Land Mobile Radio) users, however it’s clear the transition to LTE cellular is on the horizon. (more…)
April 26, 2018
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As more everyday objects in our lives become connected, our interactions with technology will continue to change drastically. However, Michael Björn, Ericsson’s head of Research, ConsumerLab, says the complexities of how to control these smart technologies is a different matter. (more…)
April 25, 2018
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Huawei and Groupe PSA showcased a DS 7 CROSSBACK, the first connected vehicle resulting from their partnership covering all of the Group’s connected vehicles, announced in November 2017. Debuting in Europe at Huawei’s exhibition booth during HANNOVER MESSE 2018, DS 7 CROSSBACK is the first vehicle to use Groupe PSA’s Connected Vehicle Modular Platform (CVMP) (more…)
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