
Smart Products


SATO Proof-of-Concept Brings BLE Visibility into Home Refrigerators
A Japanese Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry project, using Wiliot battery-free BLE sensors, is testing the viability of letting consumers track food freshness and volume in fridges via an app.
Smart-Home Devices in the MDU Market: Connectivity, Partnerships and Proptech
Consumers have a growing expectation for smart-home devices, which differentiate with modern lifestyle marketing and practical benefits.
RFID News Roundup
Clothing retailer Charanga deploys Nedap RFID platform; TSC Printronix Auto ID intros mobile RFID printer; Arm adds processors to its IoT product portfolio; Vubiq Networks awarded RFID technology patent; Memfault, Dimension Four partner on IoT smart devices.
IoT Aids Caregivers for Monitoring Adult Diapers
Ontex's smart diaper solution uses LoRaWAN connectivity with Semtech's ICs, printed sensor electronics built into each diaper, and software and an app to track the status of patients' hygiene at care facilities or hospitals.
Reducing Gun Violence via RFID
A recent article published at Medium.com explains why RFID-based smart guns could significantly reduce gun deaths in the United States.
RFID News Roundup
Zebra Technologies to acquire machine-vision firm Matrox Imaging; Qualcomm intros smart camera IoT solution; Kerlink, VIoT Group deploy LoRaWAN, Helium blockchain in Vietnam; ACTIA, Webbing partner on global data connectivity; Foundries.io, Arduino offer embedded Linux IoT edge solutions; STMicroelectronics amplifier enables smart features, wireless connectivity.
Tackling IoT Operations and Device Security at Large University Campuses
To ensure the operational efficiency of Internet of Things devices, here are questions every campus security team should ask themselves.
NXP Unveils Secure Tri-Radio Device with IoT Connectivity
The IW612 supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4, enabling simultaneous transmitting and receiving for smart-home, automotive and industrial applications, and connecting smart devices across various protocols and ecosystems.