China represents both a threat and an opportunity for U.S. technology companies. This week, we saw Google invest $550 million in China's e-commerce provider JD.com while Qualcomm introduced new modems and reference designs for kids' … [Read more...]
Your guide to wireless tech for the internet of things
This week saw several deep dives into the current state of wireless for IoT. Basically wireless is set to edge out wired connectivity to account for 55% of communications chip shipments in 2018, according to a report by IHS Markit. That's actually … [Read more...]
Helium’s big innovation may be decentralizing certification
A San Francisco company is trying to apply the blockchain to network connectivity for the internet of things. And unlike a cryptocurrency, the startup wants to use the blockchain as a way to certify both products that work on the network and the … [Read more...]
Nodle hopes to answer your IoT network prayers
Location. It's everything for the internet of things. Think about how location has changed the smartphone from a handheld computer to a real-time ride-hailing service or a turn-by-turn direction generator. For the internet of things, location can … [Read more...]
Sigfox’s network hits 100 U.S. cities: Does it matter?
Sigfox, the French company building a low-power wireless network for the internet of things, has now covered 20 percent of the U.S. population with its proprietary network. It celebrated the news this week when it said it had achieved its … [Read more...]