Tesla has secured a contract to construct the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery in South Australia. The new system will store 129 MWh of energy—three times the capacity of the current global leader—according to CEO Elon Musk. The battery will be powered by renewable output from Neoen’s Hornsdale w

Andrew Ng, co‑founder of Coursera and former chief scientist at Baidu, has stepped down to launch his own AI venture, Deeplearning.ai. During his three‑year tenure at Baidu, Ng was a driving force behind the company’s push into artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. In a heartfelt farewell

The Internet of Things (IoT) has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar industry. Today, nearly 3,000 companies are building connected solutions, employing roughly 30,000 people and generating more than $600 billion in economic value. Yet, the sheer scale can make the space feel opaque and fragmented. “I

The most successful large organizations retain their startup spirit, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset even as they scale. I am privileged to work at Comcast, a company where leaders share a collective passion for crafting innovative experiences that reshape customers’ interactions with technolog

Microsoft has launched a dedicated research incubator to accelerate the development of general‑purpose artificial intelligence, moving beyond the narrow, task‑specific models that dominate the industry today. The incubator, embedded within the newly established Research & AI team, will bring tog

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, also founder of the nonprofit AI research firm OpenAI, urged governments to adopt proactive regulations for artificial intelligence before it reaches a general‑purpose stage. During the National Governors Association Summer Meeting, Musk reiterated that AI represents

Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced support for mesh networks, expanding Bluetooth’s role in large‑scale device ecosystems for automation, sensor deployments, and IoT solutions. This update builds on earlier enhancements—extended range, higher throughput, and improved power efficien

The acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon has been the focus of much attention over the last week. And it’s not only retailers that are taking notice. With our increased desire for delivered goods, drone companies are looking toward Amazon as a way to shepherd in the use of drones in mainstream reta

After two years in the dark, Google Glass has returned, launching a new enterprise edition (EE) that several major corporations have already deployed into their workforce. Google Glass EE improves on the first model — sold to enthusiasts for $1,500 — with better networking, security, a faster proce

In the IoT landscape, new platforms launch almost daily, each claiming to bridge devices and applications seamlessly. Vendors routinely assert that their solutions outperform competitors, but how can buyers objectively assess the flood of options? According to IoT Analytics’ Global IoT Platform Com

Darwin’s theory of evolution emphasizes adaptation—species evolve to thrive in their environment. In the industrial sector, a similar shift is unfolding among technologists as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) reshapes the workplace. See also: IoT and jobs — lots of great opportunities Histor

According to a 2020 Gartner forecast, the global IoT ecosystem will reach 200 billion connected devices. While this surge promises greater efficiency, it also opens a floodgate of security risks that businesses and consumers must confront. See also: Meet the two hackers behind October’s big DDoS att

It is rare for the leaders of two major tech giants to publicly criticize each other, but Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently labeled Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s warnings about artificial intelligence as “pretty irresponsible” during a Facebook Live broadcast, sparking headlines. Musk countered on Twitt

As the Internet of Things (IoT) evolves beyond simple data collection, organizations must adopt a strategic approach to unlock its full potential. In a recent conversation with three Nokia IoT specialists—Khamis Abulgubein (Automotive & Transportation), Lee L’Esperance (Business Modeling), and Jacqu

Dell recently conducted a survey of 2,608 global professionals working for enterprises with 250 or more employees. The findings are startling and have implications for any organization that handles private or corporate data. Today, we entrust corporations with our most sensitive information. Whether

In a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating research and education in the Internet of Things (IoT), Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University have joined forces under the Digital Excellence Initiative. Launched after a $200,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation in January

Cloud computing has transformed countless businesses, yet choosing the right environment for each workload can still be confusing. Should sensitive data stay on a private cloud? Is a public cloud appropriate? Or does a hybrid model better serve your needs? Security concerns, regulatory mandates, and

IT operations and DevOps teams are constantly navigating a shifting landscape of processes, technologies, and tools. While the core of their role is problem‑solving, the speed at which the environment evolves has made this task increasingly demanding. Business users now expect instant resolution—oft

Ahead of the IoT World conference in Santa Clara, Silver Spring Networks released its “Know Your Rights” white paper, outlining the essential network expectations for IoT developers. The debate over the optimal network for an expanding IoT ecosystem is urgent. Wireless carriers, hardware manufacture

Why Fashion Remains a Barrier to Smart Clothing Adoption At Readwrite and our accelerator, ReadWrite Labs, we dive deep into emerging industries through conversations with the pioneers shaping them. Recently, we sat down with Jeremy Wall, Founder and CEO of Lumenus, to explore the challenges facing