We often talk about LoRa, or Long Range communication radios, as they relate to IoT devices. More specifically these days, we focus on LoRaWAN. But do you really understand what LoRaWAN is, and more importantly, why it’s important for the IoT? This … [Read more...]
Amazon’s latest FCC filing hints at Sidewalk expansion plans
Amazon has asked the FCC to approve an outdoor Sidewalk-capable device called the Amazon Sidewalk Ring Bridge Pro, which is designed for professional installation as opposed to being a consumer-oriented technology. This signals that Amazon is … [Read more...]
Podcast: Smart cities and smart fridges galore
Welcome to the weekly podcast! We're moving Black Friday to October thanks to chip shortages and shipping delays. Meanwhile, Amazon is working on a smart fridge, Google is trying to use a $10 monthly subscription and Nest thermostats to help people … [Read more...]
Helium’s investment and 5G plans explained
Earlier this month, Andreessen Horowitz announced it was part of a $111 million investment in Helium. But the facts of the deal were a bit murky. The money from Andreessen was an investment in Helium Network Tokens (HNTs), not an investment in the … [Read more...]
Why the U.S. barely ranks in the world’s top smart cities
While doing some online research I stumbled on an interesting report about smart cities. The IMD Business School started publishing an annual Smart Cities Index in 2019 and I was reviewing the 2020 edition. I expected to see several U.S. cities in … [Read more...]
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