Boston Dynamics has announced that it is retiring its iconic Atlas robot that captivated the world with its human-like agility and complex manoeuvres. In a statement released alongside a commemorative YouTube video, Boston Dynamics reflected on Atlas’s pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of robotic capabilities: “Atlas has sparked our imagination, inspired the next generations... Read more » The post Boston Dynamics retires pioneering Atlas robot appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

Cisco has teamed up with a group of partners to use the IoT to help Tanzanian coffee growers boost yields and operate more sustainably amid the challenges of climate change. The networking giant has joined forces with the ConSenso Project: a coalition comprising Tanzanian coffee farmers, Italian plant scientists from PNAT, and researchers from the... Read more » The post Cisco enhances coffee farming in Tanzania using the IoT appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

Qt Group and Qualcomm have announced a collaboration to streamline the development of advanced graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and software quality assurance for industrial IoT devices. The partnership brings together Qt’s cross-platform development tools with Qualcomm Technologies’ processors, potentially allowing IoT manufacturers to significantly speed up the time-to-market for their devices. Qualcomm is one of... Read more » The post Qt and Qualcomm collaborate to accelerate IoT development appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to tackle a pressing issue: the misuse of connected car technology by abusers to harass and intimidate their partners. In a bid to curb this alarming trend, the FCC has announced the launch of a formal proceeding aimed at exploring ways to assist survivors of domestic violence. The... Read more » The post FCC proposes measures to combat abuse through connected cars appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

IoT solutions provider Telit Cinterion today announced the launch of the SE868K5-RTK, a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver module capable of delivering centimetre-level positioning accuracy.  The SE868K5-RTK is the first GNSS module in Telit Cinterion’s portfolio to provide such high-precision location data, made possible through advanced Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) technology. By leveraging dual frequency... Read more » The post Telit Cinterion launches GNSS module with centimetre accuracy appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

The oil and gas industry is experiencing a surge in the adoption of IoT devices, according to a new report from Berg Insight. Berg Insight’s report forecasts that the installed base of wireless devices featuring cellular, satellite, or low-power wide-area (LPWA) connectivity in the industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of... Read more » The post Oil and gas industry sees rapid growth in IoT devices appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

A new report from Netskope Threat Labs sheds light on the major cloud threats targeting the retail industry over the past year. The key malware families deployed by attackers were IoT botnets like Mirai, remote access tools, and infostealers aimed at stealing customer payment data and credentials. Paolo Passeri, Cyber Intelligence Principal at Netskope, said:... Read more » The post Retail faces continued threat from IoT botnets appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

The technology behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been purchased by a Chinese firm. Klein Vision, the Slovakian company that created the AirCar, has sold the exclusive rights to manufacture and use the aircraft within a “specific geographical region” of China to Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company. Stefan... Read more » The post Klein Vision sells flying car tech to China appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

Despite approaching the cost of a relatively good secondhand car, the Apple Vision Pro has captured the attention of millions not only for what it is, but for what it could represent in the future. Some in tech believe it is simply a proof of concept before Apple offer a more affordable albeit more compromised... Read more » The post Is AI-driven VR the next big thing? appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more

It is always a point of interest to be present at the birth of a new buzzword. In this instance, it is hoped this neologism will help usher in an umbrella of concepts and technologies to operationalise the industrial and enterprise IoT. GenAIoT, relating to the intersection of generative AI and the Artificial Internet of... Read more » The post IoT Community coins ‘GenAIoT’ with enterprise in mind appeared first on Internet of Things News ..read more