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3GPP to Consider Ambient IoT in December Vote

3GPP to Consider Ambient IoT in December Vote

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...

Car Connectivity Consortium Group Expanding

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

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

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...

Norway City’s Waste Management Leverages Cameras, RFID

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

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...