Nicholas Fearn
IoT connections to overtake phones by 2018
A report published this week by telecoms firm Ericsson claims that the Internet of Things (IoT) connections will overtake mobile phones by 2018.
The latest...
Foxconn replaces staff with robots – is this the future?
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn, perhaps best known for making Apple products, hit the news this week after it announced it’s replacing a staggering 60,000 human...
Capgemini, Siemens working on IoT building energy platform
Technology solutions provider Capgemini and Siemens are working on a new IoT platform to transform the next generation of building energy management solutions.
The...
Smart IoT vest can aid athlete performance and health
Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association has begun testing an IoT sensor-packed smart vest to aid the health and performance of Irish hurling players.
The organisation is...
FinTech firm uses IoT to control consumer spending habits
Fintech company Intelligent Environments has created a new banking platform that aims to help consumers reduce their spending habits by using IoT.
Called 'Interact IoT',...
John Deere turns to IoT to make smart farming a reality
British tractor and farm equipment manufacturer John Deere has turned to the Internet of Things (IoT) to boost the capabilities of its innovations.
The firm...
Amazon wants IoT to work with the click of a button
Amazon is looking to expand its lineup of Dash Buttons - which let you order household items with the click of a button -...
‘World’s largest IoT event’ closes with a bang
The 'world's largest Internet of Things (IoT) event' has come to a close at the Santa Clara Convention Centre in the US, having attracted...
Hitachi forms new business to grow IoT
Hitachi has announced the formation of a new company to unite its digital and connected technology solutions in a bid to accelerate IoT growth....
IoT is disrupting business processes, claims survey
The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is beginning to have an impact on the way technology is managed in businesses, a survey...
Puma develops racing robot that can beat Usain Bolt
German sportswear brand Puma has built a shoe-sized, programmable robot that can help runners reach new goals and improve their art.
BeatBot, which was created...
Microsoft acquires Italian start-up in IoT push
Microsoft has acquired Italian start-up Solair for an undisclosed sum in a bid to get more consumers and businesses interested in the possibilities of...