Bluetooth device shipments expected to surpass 5.3 billion this year

Shipments of Bluetooth devices could exceed 5.3 billion units in this year and approach nearly eight billion by 2029, according to  the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) market update. This growth is attributed to advancements in Bluetooth technology, such as Bluetooth Channel Sounding , Auracast and Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a precise ranging feature. Auracast allows

Poor broadband stifling farm tech adoption warns CityFibre survey

Poor internet connectivity on UK farms is threatening the adoption of AI and real-time monitoring, according to a  survey of 250 farmers commissioned by CityFibre. The study, by Censuswide, reveals that nearly eight per cent of farms still have no internet access, despite almost two-thirds of farmers viewing connectivity as critical to daily operations. The

A1 and Nokia give a sneak peek of how 6G could be deployed

The A1 Technology Center in Vienna, and Nokia have streamed video over a 6G test network proving that urban capacities can be increased with an existing network. The spectrum tested can be used in existing macro networks and is compatible with current mobile radio cells.  A Nokia 128TRX Massive MIMO transmitter and a MediaTec test

Ericsson to equip SailGP race venues with 5G Private Networks

Ericsson will provide 5G private networks to SailGP race venues, enabling real-time, high-quality live camera streaming from racing catamarans. This connectivity will also transmit crucial data on team locations, tactics, and strategy. Each high-performance F50 catamaran will be equipped with Cradlepoint edge routers installed in the wings of the craft, to process over 53 billion

Cellhire wins Broadcast award for election night vote count tech

IoT and eSIM specialist Cellhire’s ‘Count Cam’ technology has won Best Tech Innovation in Live Production category at the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards. The solution enabled the BBC to broadcast real-time results from 369 vote-counting locations during the General Election. The Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards were established in 2019 to promote creative and innovative uses

Fergal Donovan sets up recycling company Cyculus leveraging Apkudo platform

Fergal Donovan, former Managing Director at PCS Wireless and Data Select, has launched a new company, Cyculus Services, described as “Europe’s First Independent Fully Automated ‘Device Processing as a Service’ Provider.” Cyculus will initially focus on mobile devices, with plans to extend the service to include tablets, wearables, IT equipment, and other products. Powered by