The OPC Foundation has announced a new joint working group effort with the LoRa Alliance to develop a mapping from LoRaWAN to OPC UA, bringing together two highly complementary technologies that play important roles in the future of industrial and IoT connectivity. This collaboration aims to define how data and information models originating from LoRaWAN-based devices and systems can be represented in OPC UA, enabling improved interoperability between low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) deployments and industrial automation, enterprise and cloud-based systems.
April 23, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Educational technology company Sphero has launched ‘Bolt+’, an updated version of its ‘Bolt’ smart robot, designed to help students learn how to code. Aimed at grades three to ten, BOLT+ can be programmed via an app to perform a variety of tasks, such as following a path, changing the colours of its lights, or updating its display, all using Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity.
February 3, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Dandelion Medical Devices (DMD), in partnership with global engineering services company Cloud2GND, has developed a compact, disposable, wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring device for non-critical care settings. ‘PulseTape ECG’ is a wireless Holter-style wearable designed to continuously record single-channel ECG data over extended monitoring periods within routine clinical workflows.
January 20, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Wi-Fi Alliance released a new certification for client devices operating only in 20 MHz channels that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 features. The new certification extends the benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 to a wider range of connected products in smart homes, industrial environments and healthcare settings. This new certification promotes Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the IoT market.
January 8, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Denver, CO-based technology company, Sensor Maestros, has released a rapid prototyping platform designed for indoor air quality monitoring, wireless sensor data-logging, and other IoT applications employing Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity.
November 25, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, now offers support for Samsung’s SmartThings Find SDK across its next-gen nRF54L15 and nRF54L10 wireless SoCs, as well as its widely adopted nRF52840 and nRF52833 SoCs. This software-level integration enables developers to build advanced location tracking solutions, using Nordic’s ultra-low power wireless technology and Samsung’s global SmartThings ecosystem.
September 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Renowned tracking device company, Chipolo, has introduced a suite of new premium tracking solutions powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation ultra-low power nRF54L Series SoCs, and compatible with either Apple’s Find My or the Find Hub network on Android devices.
August 28, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) is partnering with the City of Chesapeake, Virginia to deploy a city-owned private wireless network to support the city’s emerging Chesapeake Connects initiative and smart city strategy.
August 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Bravechip, a developer of chiplet chip-level solutions for the Artificial Internet of Things (AIoT), has launched a suite of modules based on Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation nRF54L15 ultra-low power wireless SoC. The modules are designed to help developers of smart rings bring new products to market faster, while providing a compact yet powerful solution with extended battery life.
August 19, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has participated in a 5G NB-IoT trial over a non-geostationary orbit satellite operated by Omnispace, the company redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The demonstration, conducted with Omnispace and provider of satellite communications software, Gatehouse Satcom, marks a key step toward bringing seamless, standards-based 5G IoT connectivity to remote and underserved areas.
May 29, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber