Software update and tiny chip could turn phones into full-on RFID readers

RFID tags wirelessly provide a wealth of information on products or other items, but they can only be read by dedicated portable devices. That may soon change, however, as a tag-integrated chip and a software update could allow everyday smartphones to … Continue reading Software update and tiny chip could turn phones into full-on RFID readers

Open Firmware For PinePhone LTE Modem – What’s Up With That?

In their monthly announcement, among all the cool things Pine64, they talked about the open firmware for PinePhone’s LTE modem. The firmware isn’t fully open – a few parts remain …read more Continue reading Open Firmware For PinePhone LTE Modem – What’s Up With That?

LTE Modem Transplant For A Tesla Imported Into Europe

An image describing parts of a Tesla modem board

When modern connected cars cross continents, novel compatibility problems crop up. [Oleg Kutkov], being an experienced engineer, didn’t fret when an USA-tailored LTE modem worked poorly on his Tesla fresh …read more Continue reading LTE Modem Transplant For A Tesla Imported Into Europe

LTE IoT market to grow steadily by 2026

LTE IoT market is expected to register a healthy CAGR of over 28% during the forecast period (2021 – 2026), accordig to ResearchAndMarkets. The growth of connected devices and the need for unique and defined network qualities are fueling the grow… Continue reading LTE IoT market to grow steadily by 2026

Electronic security market to reach $80 billion by 2027

The electronic security market size is anticipated to record a valuation of $80 billion by 2027, according to a study by Global Market Insights. The global market is poised to record commendable proceeds over the forthcoming years, owing to the increas… Continue reading Electronic security market to reach $80 billion by 2027

Worldwide wireless 5G connections reach 298 million in Q1 2021

The state of the race for the fifth generation of wireless (5G) subscriber adoption has tightened up significantly, as global wireless 5G connections for Q1 2021 reached 298 million, according to data from Omdia reported by 5G Americas. 5G subscription… Continue reading Worldwide wireless 5G connections reach 298 million in Q1 2021