It seems like this week's newsletter is all about networks. For this story, I'm returning once again to talk about Helium's low-power wide-area (LPWAN) LoRaWAN network. I can't help but be impressed by the speed at which Helium has managed to build … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Oct. 8, 2021
NICE acquires the Nortek brand of home security gear: Italian home automation company NICE has acquired Nortek's security systems for $285 million. The deal adds to NICE's brands of smart home gear, which include 2GIG, Numera, IntelliVision, Linear, … [Read more...]
RAKwireless launched a consumer miner for Helium’s IoT network
RAKwireless, which makes IoT gateways and hotspots for Helium's IoT network under the CalChip brand, is launching a new Helium hotspot and miner designed for the mainstream consumer. The device is called MNTD, and it will cost $400. The big bonus for … [Read more...]