Energy Harvesting Archives - Page 5 of 6

IoT Startup Arable Seeks to Simplify Ag Tech

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Jun 9, 2016 | IOT News

The company's solar-powered Pulsepod marries a range of sensors with an advanced rain gauge and cellular connectivity to help famers better understand the health of their crops.

IoT News Roundup

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | May 27, 2016 | IOT News

Samsung building LoRa network in South Korea; Intel acquiring computer-vision startup to bolster IoT capabilities; Virginia startup says it is bringing Nest-like controls to water heaters; Hitachi Insight Group merging public and private data sources for smart-city apps.

New Bluetooth Standards Could Be a Boost to the Internet of Things

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Mar 21, 2016 | News

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has not only introduced a new energy-saving specification, but also plans to release an update that promises to double BLE's data speed and quadruple its read range.

New Functionality Could Boost BLE’s Role in the IoT

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Mar 21, 2016 | IOT News

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group, which oversees the development of Bluetooth standards, has introduced a new energy-saving specification for Internet of Things devices containing Bluetooth and other radios.

IoT News Roundup

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Jul 10, 2015 | IOT News

Gimbal shrinks beacon, adds USB power; Accenture offering analytics service; Smappee releases energy-management system for small and midsize businesses; AAB Smart Tools announces new pressure meter and companion smartphone app.

Dutch Utility Provider Reinvents Approach to Public Lighting

by Marsha W. Johnston | Jun 25, 2015 | IOT News

Alliander, Holland's largest grid operator, has entered into a partnership with 15 cities, enabling their local governments to use an IoT application to control streetlights and conserve energy.

IOT News Roundup

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Mar 20, 2015 | IOT News

Smart-MEMPHIS Consortium developing energy-harvesting sensors for medical, industrial applications; Recon Instruments, APX Labs join forces for workplace smart glasses; Numerex launches SmartGuide global tracking offering; Linear Technology announces SmartMesh IP development kit for developers.

Badger Meter, Aeris Bring Cellular-Based Smart Water Meters to Santa Fe

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Feb 24, 2015 | IOT News

Electric utilities have been moving toward smart metering systems for many years. As conservation becomes increasingly important, water utilities are moving toward smart metering as well.

IoT News Roundup

by Mary Catherine O\'Connor | Feb 2, 2015 | IOT News

Ofcom plans for IoT growth; Pragmatic IC receives funding boost; ON World survey shows growing confidence and interest in industrial IoT; Punch Through Design releases Windows app for developers; new pressure-sensitive safety pads from RF Technologies; Regen Energy, Ayla Networks team up on building energy-management solution.