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...
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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...
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...
New Impinj Reader Boasts Edge Computing
The Impinj R720 RAIN UHF RFID reader provides improved processing power and memory, offering more autonomous tag reading and management. RFID technology applications are evolving to require greater edge-based decision-making— to make smarter environments at conveyors,...
RFID News Roundup: STMicroelectronics, Avery Dennison, Google
STMicroelectronics announces new smart Bluetooth devices and a next generation NFC controller that enables contactless ticketing, Avery Dennison releases UHF hard tag for laundry management STMicroelectronics Hardware Used In Google Pixel Phone STMicroelectronics (ST)...
RFID News Roundup: STMicroelectronics, Avery Dennison, Google
STMicroelectronics announces new smart Bluetooth devices and a next generation NFC controller that enables contactless ticketing, Avery Dennison releases UHF hard tag for laundry management STMicroelectronics Hardware Used In Google Pixel Phone STMicroelectronics (ST)...
As the Holiday Travel Season Begins, IoT Technologies Take Off with Baggage Tags
BagTag’s solution consists of a software platform for use by airlines, and a tag with built in BLE, NFC and UHF technologies. As the crush of U.S. travelers hit airports this Thanksgiving, airlines are offering high-tech tags that will track the bags for those...












