Smart Products Archives

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Mar 16, 2023 | News

Congresswoman intros IoT legislation for smart device use; NXP toolset enables software development for embedded apps; STMicroelectronics unveils BLE microcontrollers for IoT; SimplyRFiD launches RFID tag for metal, liquid products; FineLine receives patent for RFID mold-management solution; Ericsson IoT accelerator provides connectivity for Lyft e-bikes; OE-A publishes roadmap for flexible and printed electronics; MarketsandMarkets releases market research for RFID, RTLS.

UWB People Positioning Offers Targeted Home Audio

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 30, 2023 | News

Sagemcon has demonstrated technology developed by Novelda to identify individuals' locations in a room, and to adjust the sound experience as they move.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Jan 12, 2023 | News

Garmin intros UWB in-vehicle entertainment system; Fujitsu, Marubun, Ossia partner on e-paper RFID tags; Renesas offers dev kit, supports Matter protocol for BLE; Unikie expands IoT product line with BLE solutions; ETAG Tech selects Atmosic BLE solutions for ESL portfolio.

RF Device Charges Wirelessly, Acts as RFID Reader

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 6, 2023 | News

Powercast's Ubiquity transmitter and receiver modules allow device manufacturers to build low-cost wireless charging and two-way communication into everything from electric toothbrushes to home security systems.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Jan 5, 2023 | News

HID acquires Janam for event-access readers, pedestals; Powercast, Kyocera offer RFID power-harvesting solutions; MASS Group announces integration with FEIG Electronics; XOTech intros apps featuring ChatGPT, RF tags.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Dec 22, 2022 | News

NXP adds secure wireless MCUs to IoT portfolio; XO2Tech unveils new RFID products; Telenor IoT, Omdia issue report on APAC adoption; Itron upgrades Florida infrastructure with IoT tech; Loriot updates network management system for IoT.

New Module Supports NB-IoT, Cat-M1 Frequencies

by Claire Swedberg | Dec 9, 2022 | News

A product from Renesas Electronics is being built into devices requiring LPWAN-based connectivity across global locations so they can provide wireless coverage in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Roku to Launch Smart-Home Products at Walmart

by RFID Journal | Nov 2, 2022 | News

The new suite of Internet of Things products will include security cameras, video doorbells, lighting, plugs and more.

The White House’s IoT Labeling Program

by Rich Handley | Oct 31, 2022 | Editor's Notes

The Biden-Harris Administration expects to roll out a national cybersecurity program next spring to safeguard consumers against Internet of Things vulnerabilities.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Oct 13, 2022 | News

STMicroelectronics unveils automotive NFC reader; Alfred, Wi-Charge offer wirelessly charged smart locks; UROVO debuts UHF RFID fixed reader, POS system; Sunlight, Litmus partner on Industrial IoT deployments; Swissbit intros hardware security module for AWS IoT platform; Memfault joins the Bluetooth SIG.