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App-developer-trends-for-2024-according-to-Kochava

App developer trends for 2024 according to Kochava


Tuesday, December 12, 2023 by

Ethan Lewis is the CTO of Kochava, the real-time data solutions company for omnichannel attribution and measurement, and Vaunt, an open-source community engagement tool that helps organizations grow their developer communities. He discusses the rapid growth of the app industry and what’s next for application developers. What’s next for software developers...


Developments-likely-to-be-big-in-2023

Developments likely to be big in 2023


Wednesday, February 1, 2023 by

Looking ahead to 2023 doesn't necessarily require gazing into crystal balls, throwing bones, or even consulting Tarot cards. Instead, we can expect an acceleration of several major developments already in motion, and that makes for far more reliable prognostications. The developments likely to be big in 2023 Among the moves and shakes in security, technology, ...


Alexa-Connect-Kit-SDK-lands-from-Amazon

Alexa Connect Kit SDK lands from Amazon


Wednesday, October 27, 2021 by

Amazon has announced Alexa Connect Kit SDK (ACK SDK), a software package that enables Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and System Integrators (SIs) to build their own ACK-based modules and differentiated Alexa-compatible smart device solutions without having to worry about managing cloud services, building an app, or writing an Alexa skill. Since the launch of ...


Neural-decision-processor-launches-from-Syntiant

Neural decision processor launches from Syntiant


Wednesday, October 6, 2021 by

Syntiant Corp has introduced the Syntiant NDP200 Neural Decision Processor (NDP), the company's first chip designed for vision processing that can provide highly accurate inference at under 1mW. NDP200 neural decision processor from Syntiant Packaged with the Syntiant Core 2, the NDP200 can ...


Silicon-Labs-collides-with-Amazon-to-create-Amazon-Sidewalk

Silicon Labs collides with Amazon to create Amazon Sidewalk


Monday, September 21, 2020 by

Silicon Labs announces a collaboration with Amazon to support Amazon Sidewalk, a shared network created by neighbors who share a small portion of Wi-Fi bandwidth to help their devices work better at home and beyond the front door. Silicon Labs’ wireless solutions for Amazon Sidewalk will enable developers to create IoT products with encrypted cloud communicatio...


FTC-cracks-down-on-comprehensive-data-security-for-Utah-company

FTC cracks down on comprehensive data security for Utah company


Thursday, November 14, 2019 by

A Utah-based technology company has agreed to implement a comprehensive data security program to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company failed to put in place reasonable security safeguards, which allowed a hacker to access the personal information of a million consumers. InfoTrax Systems, L.C., provides back-end operation services to multi-leve...


Monitor-air-pollution-with-an-app-and-developer-API

Monitor air pollution with an app and developer API


Friday, September 27, 2019 by

Monitoring your exposure to pollution due to wildfires just got much easier with the release BreezoMeter, an application helping users to plan ahead by utilizing the fire alerts functionality provided by their free mobile app. The movement of wildfire smoke is hard to predict. It's only recently been discovered that wildfire pollution travels much further than accou...


Service-mesh-for-all

Service mesh for all


Thursday, September 12, 2019 by

Kong Inc. announced the release of an open-source project called Kuma. Based on the popular open-source Envoy proxy, Kuma is a universal control plane that addresses limitations of first-generation service mesh technologies by enabling seamless management of any service on the network. Kuma runs on any platform – including Kubernetes, containers, virtual machines,...


Best-buy-discontinuing-mobile-platform-for-smart-home-devices-

Best buy discontinuing mobile platform for smart home devices


Monday, September 9, 2019 by

Best Buy has announced it is discontinuing its mobile app platform for controlling its Insignia brand of smart home devices. Some of the products include its Insignia smart wall plugs, Wi-Fi light switches, smart camera, and its Wi-Fi freezer. Chris Olson, CEO of The Media TrustIn the post GDPR world, operating an app, not to mention a smart home platform, will be co...


Cross-platform-graphical-toolkit-from-the-Qt-Company-arrives

Cross platform graphical toolkit from the Qt Company arrives


Monday, August 26, 2019 by

The Qt Company introduced Qt for MCUs to enable companies to create fluid user interfaces (UIs) on cost-effective microcontrollers (MCUs). The new offering leverages the existing tools and libraries from the widely used Qt for Device Creation, allowing companies to deliver better user experiences for displays powered by MCUs while reducing their hardware ...


Silicon-Labs-and-Allegion-expand-IoT

Silicon Labs and Allegion expand IoT


Tuesday, August 20, 2019 by

Silicon Labs and Allegion have collaborated to further expand Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to security products for both smart homes and commercial buildings. A growing number of Allegion solutions now use Silicon Labs’ Wireless Gecko IoT portfolio, which supports Zigbee, Bluetooth and Z-Wave connectivity. Allegion is known for its trusted an...


Bluetooth-modules-for-business-gets-a-bump-from-ublox

Bluetooth modules for business gets a bump from ublox


Thursday, August 1, 2019 by

u‑blox has announced it acquired Rigado’s Bluetooth modules business in an Asset Purchase Agreement. Rigado is a provider of Edge‑as‑a-Service gateway solutions for Commercial IoT, and began offering certified wireless modules in 2015. This acquisition will allow u‑blox to extend their range of products in the area of Bluetooth low energy, Zigbee and ...


Self-serve-AI-platform-has-launched

Self serve AI platform has launched


Monday, May 20, 2019 by

Xnor.ai has launched AI2GO, a self-serve platform that enables developers, device creators and companies to build smart, edge-based solutions without training or background in AI. AI2GO is available now and contains more than a hundred fully-trained models optimized to run on resource-constrained devices such as mobile devices, wearables, smart cameras, remote sens...


Making-IoT-devices-more-reliable-gets-easier-thanks-to-Silicon-Labs

Making IoT devices more reliable gets easier thanks to Silicon Labs


Monday, April 29, 2019 by

Silicon Labs has introduced the next generation of it's Wireless Gecko platform, Series 2, designed to make Internet of Things (IoT) products more powerful, efficient and reliable. Building on the leading RF and multiprotocol capabilities of the Wireless Gecko portfolio, Series 2 delivers the industry’s most versatile and scalable IoT connectivity platform. Th...


New-IoT-WiFi-and-BLE-module-operates-for-years-on-a-single-AA-battery

New IoT WiFi and BLE module operates for years on a single AA battery


Tuesday, February 26, 2019 by

Telit announced the availability of its latest module, the WL865E4-P. The low-power Wi-Fi Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) combination module is based on the Qualcomm QCA4020 system-on-chip (SoC) and is designed for high-bandwidth applications such as health care, video, smart home, and industrial control. Featuring integrated cryptology hardware, the WL865E4-P enables IoT de...


Wireless-Gecko-portfolio-cuts-WiFi-power-consumption-in-half

Wireless Gecko portfolio cuts WiFi power consumption in half


Monday, January 28, 2019 by

Silicon Labs expands its groundbreaking Wi-Fi portfolio of modules and transceivers, enabling developers to create end node products with best-in-class power efficiency, superior RF blocking performance and advanced security. Designed for the specific needs of IoT applications, the Wireless Gecko portfolio cuts Wi-Fi power consumption in half compared to competitive off...


Hailo-lands-$21M-so-edge-devices-can-have-deep-learning-AI

Hailo lands $21M so edge devices can have deep learning AI


Thursday, January 24, 2019 by

Israeli startup Hailo has expanded its Series A funding round to $21 million, with Chinese venture capital firm, Glory Ventures, leading the investment-round expansion and was joined by existing and other new investors. The investment will enable the company to expand its target markets into China and Hong Kong, complementing its existing markets in Europe, North Americ...


Bluetooth-mesh-tech-from-Silicon-Labs-chosen-by-Xiaomi-

Bluetooth mesh tech from Silicon Labs chosen by Xiaomi


Thursday, January 10, 2019 by

Xiaomi is launching their new smart home products using Bluetooth mesh networking technology from Silicon Labs. The new products from Mi Ecosystem partners include smart LED light bulbs, candle bulbs, downlights, and spotlights. The voice-assistant XiaoAi smart alarm clock serves as a gateway to control smart Bluetooth mesh lights through voice commands.  &ldquo...


Tech-to-expect-at-CES-2019

Tech to expect at CES 2019


Friday, January 4, 2019 by

CES 2019 is almost here, but before the lights come on and the crowds begin to gather, here’s a sneak peek at what Futuresource Consulting expects will be the key tech trends to hit the global consumer electronics stage in January. Headphones will make a big noise Headphones have been making a resurgence over recent years and the category’s ascendance ...


Sensor-network-data-integrity-gets-help-from-a-new-blockchain-solution

Sensor network data integrity gets help from a new blockchain solution


Wednesday, November 21, 2018 by

Sixgill, LLC unveiled its new breakthrough blockchain or distributed ledger-based solution for sensor network data integrity. Sixgill Integrity is a ledger-agnostic solution and is designed from the ground up to solve the fundamental need for an end-to-end, real-time sensor data authenticity system. With Integrity, organizations are assured that their emitted data, tran...


Zero-latency-apps-gets-closer-to-reality-thanks-to-Redis-Labs

Zero latency apps gets closer to reality thanks to Redis Labs


Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by

Complex technologies like a self-driving car take in huge amounts of data from its environment, processing it and make appropriate decisions on how to respond within a few milliseconds. This is the kind of zero latency future Redis Labs is enabling, and they announced at Redis Day London, the latest release of Redis Enterprise with two key functionalities: Red...


Xpress-solution-aims-to-help-you-create-IoT-apps-faster

Xpress solution aims to help you create IoT apps faster


Friday, September 21, 2018 by

Silicon Labs now offers a new Wireless Xpress solution to help developers get IoT applications connected and running in a day, with no software development necessary. Silicon Labs’ Wireless Xpress provides a configuration-based development experience with everything developers need including certified Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) and Wi-Fi modules, integrated proto...


Soracom-aims-to-simplify-IoT-with-two-new-services

Soracom aims to simplify IoT with two new services


Thursday, August 2, 2018 by

Soracom, Inc. announced the release of its Krypton service, which helps simplify and lower the cost to securely provision connected devices in the field. Krypton uses SIM authentication to identify each unique device the first time it is connected to a cloud service.  This allows shipment of devices with a common firmware image to end customers, who can then add un...


Geodata-analysis-and-storage-optimization-enhanced-by-HarperDB

Geodata analysis and storage optimization enhanced by HarperDB


Wednesday, July 18, 2018 by

HarperDB has new features that allow real-time geo-analysis, storage optimization for edge devices and the ability to run massive data analysis. As a result, they say companies tackling complex IoT projects can achieve a more intelligent edge without incurring further storage or hardware costs. HarperDB features include: Geographical Data Analysis: HarperDB'...


MongoDB-World-2018-and-everything-you-need-to-know

MongoDB World 2018 and everything you need to know


Monday, July 2, 2018 by

At MongoDB World 2018, MongoDB made several major product announcements that the company says is "expanding on their presence in the database market." Nearly every company is focused on using software for a competitive advantage. The company says that with their latest enhancements database platform, "it enables a competitive advantage for thousands of cu...


The-OpenFog-Reference-Architecture-gets-the-IEEE-stamp

The OpenFog Reference Architecture gets the IEEE stamp


Thursday, June 28, 2018 by

The OpenFog Consortium’s OpenFog Reference Architecture for fog computing has been adopted as an official standard by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA). The new standard, known as IEEE 1934, relies on the reference architecture as a universal technical framework that enables the data-intensive requirements of the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and artificial ...


Alarm-launches-home-builder-program-for-smart-home-IoT

Alarm launches home builder program for smart home IoT


Monday, June 25, 2018 by

Alarm.com announced a comprehensive home builder program that includes new hardware and service plans designed to facilitate partnerships between home builders and Alarm.com’s service provider partners. Home builders can deploy a full-range of Alarm.com’s smart home solutions in new communities and model homes while minimizing risks and costs by using the co...


eSOMiMX7-System-on-Module-has-been-released

eSOMiMX7 System on Module has been released


Wednesday, May 23, 2018 by

e-con Systems Inc. announced the release of its eSOMiMX7 System on Module. The eSOMiMX7 is based on NXP/Freescale i.MX7 processor. e-con Systems already has many customers in mass production using system on modules, such as the eSOMiMX6-micro, eSOMiMX6, eSOMTK1 and eSOM3730. To cater to the customer's demand of a small SOM for building IoT Applications, Industrial HMI, ...


Silicon-Valley-gets-a-Tuya-Smart-AIoT-Platform-office

Silicon Valley gets a Tuya Smart AIoT Platform office


Thursday, May 10, 2018 by

Tuya Smart is expanding its business with the opening of a U.S. sales and R&D office in Silicon Valley. The company is bringing its one-stop-shop solution to device manufacturers so that any standard ‘dumb’ device can be transformed into a smart one, ready for production "in less than two weeks."“We are very excited to help U.S. companies build IoT solutions effortl...


New-PoE-chips-released-by-Silicon-Labs

New PoE chips released by Silicon Labs


Friday, March 9, 2018 by

Silicon Labs has released two new Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) families delivering integration and efficiency for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Silicon Labs' Si3406x and Si3404 families include all necessary high-voltage discrete components on a single PD chip. The new PD ICs support IEEE 802.3 at PoE+ power capabilities, flexible power convers...


Developers-outlook-2018:-big-technologies,-big-changes

Developers outlook 2018: big technologies, big changes


Tuesday, March 6, 2018 by

In 2018 changes in the technology landscape are creating fantastic opportunities for innovation in design and engineering. For decades, computers featured a TV screen for output, a keyboard for text input, and a mouse to point and click. Just a few years ago, the iPhone transformed everything by putting the first well-designed computer with a touchscreen in our pockets....


Neural-network-SDK-has-been-announced-by-Imagination

Neural network SDK has been announced by Imagination


Tuesday, January 30, 2018 by

Imagination Technologies announced their PowerVR CLDNN SDK for developing neural network applications on PowerVR GPUs. The neural network SDK makes it easy for developers to create Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) using PowerVR hardware. Both an API and SDK are included, as well as an image for flashing on to an Acer Chromebook R13 for hardware development.Imaginati...


Misty-I-developer-edition-robot-drops

Misty I developer edition robot drops


Monday, January 15, 2018 by

Misty Robotics, the personal robot company spun out from Sphero, and the creators of the BB-8 toy robot, just announced the limited availability of the Misty I Developer Edition prototype robot and software tools. The robot will be made available to a select group of developers and inventors who will help create useful skills for the next generation robot, Misty II, com...


NOVATM-universal-garage-door-controller-device-announced

NOVATM universal garage door controller device announced


Friday, January 12, 2018 by

Skylink Group has announced the NOVATM, a Wi-Fi enabled, universal garage door controller device that can be retrofitted directly onto most garage door controllers on the market, transforming existing garage door openers into smart openers through the SkylinkNet iOS or Android app. In addition to remotely opening or closing most garage doors on the market through the Sk...


Overcoming-IoT-security-threats-to-achieve-better-ROI

Overcoming IoT security threats to achieve better ROI


Monday, January 8, 2018 by

With B2B IoT segments expected to generate more than $300B annually by 2020, it’s no surprise that companies are rushing to build out their IoT businesses and cash in on the modern day gold-rush. However, many manufacturers are struggling to achieve long term profitability for their IoT projects beyond initial hardware sales.The key to ensuring an organization’s IoT inv...