How Retailers Can Overcome Negative Perceptions of the Smart Home
There are still too many barriers standing between consumers and the truly smart—and easy—home.
RFID News Roundup
Embisphere unveils multipurpose UHF RFID reader for retailers ••• GAO RFID launches new family of on-metal RFID tags ••• ON Semiconductor, RFMicron intro RFID sensor platform for IoT applications ••• Nordic ID launches new fixed UHF RFID reader, antennas ••• NXP unveils NFC RFID chips for next-gen applications ••• Ams, STMicroelectronics co-develop solution for secure NFC transactions.
IoT News from Mobile World Congress
Telcos look to both 5G and narrow-band LTE technology to support IoT applications; three new partnerships for Jasper; Nokia Growth Partners bets big on IoT; Bosch Sensortec eyes wearables with new sensors; GE pushes industrial Internet with partner program.
RFID Helps Aerospace Factories Manage Small Parts
Supplier City Solutions’ system is designed to help workers easily identify which bins require replenishing, thereby ensuring that no parts run out when needed on the production floor.
Volvo’s Plan to Turn Smartphones Into Car Keys
This spring, the carmaker is testing new functionality that will allow drivers to access and start their vehicles using its On Call smartphone app and integrated Bluetooth radio.
In England, Testing a Smarter Smart Parking App
The English city of Westminster is using technology provided by Smart Parking to identify when unauthorized vehicles are parked in spaces reserved for specific motorists with disabilities.
Japanese Retailer Aeon Checks Out Checkpoint’s RFID-enabled Robot
The company is switching to an RFID-based electronic article surveillance system, and is testing the robot’s ability to track inventory to monitor the locations of goods at its flagship store.
The Truth About High Inventory Accuracy
Process change—not magical thinking—will lead to increased sales.
What’s the Value of Your RFID Product?
It’s surprising, but some companies don’t know—which could explain why they aren’t selling more.
IoT News Roundup
Volvo turning smartphones into keys; the Open Connectivity Foundation says it will make the OIC’s vision a reality; Semtech, Sigfox building out networks in Germany; Actility launches network into space with Inmarsat partnership; Vodafone, 3B Medical adding cellular connectivity to sleep apnea aid.