Integrated sensing using battery-free Bluetooth technology from Wiliot is one of the new upgrades and technologies being considered. Mobile broadband standards group 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is preparing to vote on its next generation broadband...
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AI, RFID Bring Intelligence to Holiday Greeting Card Sales
Riverside Greetings is deploying a patented solution tracking inventory counts at its card displays in stores, improving efficiency and refining sales strategies. Greeting card supplier Riverside Greetings is launching an AI and RFID-based system to manage its...
Car Connectivity Consortium Group Expanding
FiRa Consortium and RF-star to work with CCC on digital key standards Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) recently announced two agreements to further its goal to leverage Bluetooth, ultra-wideband (UWB) and near field communication (NFC) for the auto industry. The...
Expanding Pet Collar Use Beyond GPS Tracking
Wearables market expected to reach over $4.0 billion in coming years Most pet owners are aware of collars that track their dog or cat. But what about a market for similar wearable devices giving insight to the health and wellness of their beloved family member? With...
Kerlink, OrbiWise Announce New Working Agreement
The companies will integrate Kerlink Wirnet indoor and outdoor gateways with OrbiWise’s OrbiWAN, a carrier-grade LoRaWAN network server Kerlink and OrbiWise announced a new partnership to package integrated, ready-to-use Internet of Things (IoT) network solutions that...
RFID Thread Provides Discreet, Nonremovable Garment Tracking
Companies have been piloting Adetex.ID’s composite thread with built in RFID chip and antenna in garments to detect and track even if the product’s label are removed. A UK company —led by a scientist and textiles engineer—has begun selling its RFID technology for...
The Conscious Consumer: Brands Without Sustainable Practices Are Falling Behind
As consumers become increasingly aware of the need to be more sustainable, they seek products and services that align with their values. Conscious consumers look beyond the immediate features of a product, focusing on aspects such as its environmental impact,...
RFID News Roundup: Itec, Nordic Semiconductor, Sinclair Technologies
Itec is offering a high speed RFID inlay die bonder, Nordic Semiconductor releases Wi-Fi 6 product, and Sinclair Technologies announces new IoT antenna Itec Offers High Speed RFID Inlay Die Bonder Semiconductor finishing equipment company Itec released a new die...
Police in Nation’s Capitol Use Apple Air Tags to Fight Car Thefts
Pilot program launched to help locate stolen vehicles With motor vehicle theft up 100% in Washington, DC, the city’s police force earlier this month offered area residents a tracking device from Apple to locate stolen vehicles. Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police...
Norway City’s Waste Management Leverages Cameras, RFID
The hybrid solution automates data capture about which wastebins are emptied as well as how many “green” recyclable bags at each household. Norway’s Halden Municipality is gaining an extensive view into its waste collection with a hybrid radio-frequency identification...
Nokia, Aramco Team to Develop IoT applications, via 5G
The companies are looking to develop joint proof-of-concept solutions, and to validate technologies in real-world deployments. The research and scientific development company Nokia Bell Labs is joining forces with energy company Aramco to develop 5G-related Industry...
Vikings Make Playoff Push, With Help of UWB to Track Player Performance and Health
The ultra-wideband MotionWorks solution from Zebra Technologies enables team trainers to view each player’s activities in practice and games. The Minnesota Vikings are the latest NFL team to leverage ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to enhance the training of its...