When most people think of real‑estate technology, the idea of a Pokemon‑Go‑style AR app that lets you hunt for haunted apartments might seem far‑fetched. Yet this whimsical scenario is a clear illustration of how the industry is embracing augmented reality. Sounds unrealistic? It’s simply a prime ex

The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping industrial automation as companies across sectors adopt connected architectures that unlock real‑time insight and predictive capability. Rockwell Automation—renowned for its industrial control systems—recently showcased how cloud‑connected sensor networks ca

Honeywell is elevating its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) strategy in the oil and gas sector through a new partnership with Aereon, a leading provider of air‑emission solutions. The collaboration, announced by Penn Energy, aims to integrate Aereon’s specialized emissions technologies into Hone

TE Connectivity is partnering with a consortium of companies to launch a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) testbed that connects sensors to the cloud and smart factory machinery. A recent article in Control Engineering Europe highlighted the initiative, featuring insights from Daniel Walldorf

Industrial IoT’s sensor technology is unlocking solutions to longstanding maintenance challenges. Traditional upkeep has been slow, costly, and heavily reliant on scarce skilled labor. Israeli start‑up 3DSignals is turning this around by fusing IoT with machine learning to monitor equipment through

When the Patriots secured a spot in this year’s Super Bowl, the focus turned to the stadium’s Wi‑Fi. While head coach Bill Belichick famously grounded his Surface tablet on the sidelines, the real culprit behind his frustrations was likely a congested network. With thousands of fans, teams, sponsors

Few policy debates have stirred more public and political fire than the U.S.–Mexico border wall. A 2,000‑mile barrier is projected to cost between $15 billion and $25 billion, not including the ongoing maintenance for staff and repairs that will be required as the structure ages or is vandalized. A

As wearable technology becomes ubiquitous, more companies are encouraging—or even mandating—employees to wear connected devices. In a recent feature on IDG’s CIO site, tech writer Gary Eastwood explores the growing privacy concerns that accompany this trend. In 2013, about 2,000 firms worldwide dist

In a strategic move to bolster its distributed energy capabilities, Bristol‑based Ovo Energy has acquired Providence, R.I.‑based smart grid startup VCharge. The deal, reported by Smart Cities World, was for an undisclosed sum. Ovo, one of England’s independent energy suppliers, supplies electricity

IBM has unveiled a $200 million investment in a new innovation hub in Munich, Germany, establishing the city as the global headquarters for its Watson Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The center will provide startups and industry leaders with a state‑of‑the‑art, controlled environment to design, p

In the first installment of our eight‑part series on cross‑cultural design, we examine why many well‑known American corporations have struggled to capture China’s immense market, despite its status as the world’s second‑largest economy. China’s sheer size and technological dynamism offer tremendous

A recent international study has found that the very exercise many people rely on for health can actually become a risk in some of the world’s most polluted cities. The research team, composed of scientists from universities across six continents, compared the cardiovascular and metabolic benefits o

This article is the second part of our eight‑part series on cross‑cultural design, following the first installment on February 16, 2017. Uber’s exit from China, culminating in its sale to Didi Chuxing, remains one of the most scrutinised American business failures in the country. While Uber dominate

Health budgets are swelling, straining governments and providers alike. A fresh Lux Research study suggests that advanced big‑data and analytics tools could help bring costs under control.In its report, Industrial Big Data and Analytics in Digital Health, Lux Research found that integrating the righ

Lux Research has mapped out how $4.3 billion invested over the past decade has translated into a vast portfolio of sensor patents, totaling 28,927 since 1975. In its latest study, the firm examined patent activity across five sensor categories—physical, gas & chemical, environmental, vital signs, an

If your business relies on computers, you’re likely familiar with cloud hosting—also known as cloud computing. It allows you to store files, applications, and other resources on a secure remote server.The primary benefit is universal access—any Internet-enabled device can reach your data. Additional

In today’s digital landscape, machine learning has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, with leading technology firms pouring resources into AI initiatives that transform products and services. The concept dates back to 1959 when computer scientist Arthur Samuel coined “machine learning” to descr

In the fast‑moving IoT landscape, Huawei’s narrowband technology is attracting growing attention. The Chinese networking leader announced that it secured a gold medal at the recent World Internet of Things Exposition in Wuxi, China. The award recognized Huawei’s advances in narrowband (NB) cellular

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has selected ten start‑ups for EMERGE 2016: Wearable Technology, an accelerator that unites innovators, accelerators, and strategic partners in a focused R&D effort. The program runs in partnership with TechNexus and its partner

Cold chains are the hidden lifeline of the modern economy. A cold chain is a sequence of cooled storage and refrigerated transport that keeps produce fresh, vaccines potent, and families fed. Precise temperature control is essential—vaccines, for example, must stay between 2 °C and 8 °C, a narrow ba