What if you could use your smart lightbulb’s MCU for another IoT application? Turns out, you can. As the Internet of Things seemingly finds its place under our roofs, one of the many brands helping to lead the way is Cree, who recently debuted its new sub-$15 line of Internet-enabled bulbs. Unlike others on the market today, the new 60-watt replacement LED lights are compatible with both […]
Big opportunities ahead for some big industries. The Internet of Things (IoT) is being hailed as the next big area of growth. The specific predictions vary, but the number of smart devices is anticipated to increase dramatically, with the IoT representing tens of billions of devices in just the next several years. And, while a majority of […]
The IoT will have a significant or transformational impact on businesses over the next three years. Nearly in 4 in 10 organizations expect the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform their business or offer significant new revenue and cost-savings opportunities over the next three years, according to a new study by Gartner. More so, the research firm found approximately 60% of […]
Kaivan Karimi, Atmel VP and GM of Wireless Solutions, provides insight into the Internet of Things and the role of BLE connectivity. It has been a year since my last blog at my old gig, and what a year it has been. I am now at Atmel managing the wireless MCUs business unit, and with my […]
Accenture reveals that the Industrial Internet of Things will accelerate the reinvention of sectors that account for almost two-thirds of world output. While the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to infiltrate the consumer world, a new report from Accenture reveals that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is also expected to boost growth in mature markets. By 2030, capital […]
Deloitte predicts 60% of connected devices will be bought for enterprise and industrial use, not consumer… yet. Global shipments of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will reach 1 billion this year, 60% of which will be bought for enterprise and industry use, rather than consumers, a new Deloitte study reveals. In its 14th annual “Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions” report, […]
Hack the real world using MESH in just minutes. Designed by a team of engineers at Sony’s Seed Acceleration Program, MESH (Make, Experience, SHare) is a DIY platform that allows Makers to create their own smart projects. The platform is comprised of hardware building blocks of sorts that connect to each other via Bluetooth Smart and Low Energy, and contain software that can be programmed […]
Sketch your next billion dollar idea in record-setting speed. In today’s connected world, Makers are constantly seeking quicker ways to develop their Internet of Things ideas and take them to market in expedited fashion. Luckily, now they can thanks to Grenoble, France-based startup AirThings. The AirBoard is a thumb-sized, all-in-one MCU designed for ultra-fast prototyping on IoT projects. The open-source, Arduino-compatible […]
LocoRobo offers a modern, cutting-edge robotics kit and a technology-rigorous learning experience. Drexel University professor Pramod Abichandani and a team of three undergraduate students have developed LocoRobo, a low-cost robot capable of being wirelessly programmed with minimal to no effort. Born out of his own frustrations with bots, Abichandani aspires to advance programming and robotics education for everyone — from first-graders […]
Gizmos and gadgets a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore. Internet of Thingamabobs? The Internet of Things (IoT) is being hailed as the next big area of growth. While the specific predictions vary, the number of electronic devices connecting to the web is anticipated to increase dramatically, with the IoT representing tens of billions of devices in just the next several years. Evident by the […]
