Emerging Technologies Archives

AI-Powered Store Intelligence Shines a Light on Shrink

by Barbra Chase | Jul 23, 2023 | Expert Views

Working alongside robots and tracked packaging, artificial intelligence and machine learning can support retailers' loss-prevention teams.

Infrared Wireless Charging Offers Long-Range Power

by Claire Swedberg | Jul 19, 2023 | News

A solution from Wi-Charge includes an AirCord transmitter, along with receivers that capture targeted beams of energy for powering everything from phones to electronic shelf labels and displays.

Pernambucanas Deploys RFID Across All 500 Stores

by Claire Swedberg | Jul 18, 2023 | News

The Brazilian retailer has boosted its inventory visibility, reduced labor, and increased stock accuracy with a solution taken live earlier this year.

American Eagle Outfitters Rolls Out Real-Time Location

by Claire Swedberg | Jul 5, 2023 | News

A RADAR solution leverages passive UHF RFID tags to understand where merchandise is located throughout a store, while computer vision will expand visibility into shopper behavior and engagement.

RFID Journal LIVE! 2023 Report

by Rich Handley | Jun 29, 2023 | Best Practices, Case Studies, Features, How-To Articles, News

RFID Journal recently held its 21st annual conference and exhibition. Presentations and recordings are now available.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand

by Rich Handley | Jun 20, 2023 | Editor's Notes

A technology entrepreneur has had an AI-based RFID chip embedded in one hand, allowing him to store data, pay for goods and share content.

Siemens Healthineers Offers Real-Time Location via IoT and AI

by Claire Swedberg | Jun 4, 2023 | Case Studies

The healthcare technology company is leveraging Cognosos's BLE and radio cloud-based sensors to provide room-level data about a hospital's asset locations, and thus their status.

End-User Challenges with Emerging Technologies

by Paul Boucherle | Jun 4, 2023 | Expert Views

The most frequent failure point I have seen with emerging technologies in pilot programs is the tactic of "fire and forget." Never assume the pilot program is proceeding as planned.

Defending Against Next-Gen AI Devices

by Darnell Washington | May 28, 2023 | Expert Views

The ever-increasing capabilities and use of artificial intelligence for everything from convenience to militaristic tasks signifies the stakes have risen for guarding against nefarious actions.

BLE, GPS Spotlight Individual Vehicles in Large Lots

by Claire Swedberg | May 18, 2023 | News

An RTLS solution from Cognosos enables automotive companies to locate specific vehicles by leveraging tags on rearview mirrors, gateway devices and an app for van drivers that can prompt the tags to light up when needed.