The single-chip Bluetooth low energy nRF52840 SoC delivers a ‘superset’ of performance and feature improvements to Nordic’s high-end nRF52 Series SoC lineup, plus an on-chip ARM Cryptocell cryptographic co-processor. Capabilities include support for the new long range, high throughput features of the soon-to-be-released Bluetooth 5 specification, plus radio support for IEEE 802.15.4, more extensive Flash…

The PaiBand wristband from Putao Technology uses Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 SoC to wirelessly report a range of metrics for children’s health and wellbeing Oslo, Norway 2016/12/02 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Shanghai, China-based science and technology company, Putao Technology, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC)…

By Pål Kastnes November 30, 2016 Hearing aids of the past limited the wearer’s access to many personal audio devices such as mobile phones and music players. Emerging solutions enable the hearing-impaired to fully utilize their smartphone and improve their listening experience all day long. As we discussed last month, some nimble startups have launched interesting hearables, including earbuds with in-built storage and fitness tracking,…

Designed for kids to wear around the clock, the Garmin vívofit jr. is a highly accurate and sophisticated swim-friendly device that lets parents track steps, sleep, and assign chores and rewards, while running for over a year from a regular (CR1632) coin cell battery that eliminates the hassle of re-charging for busy parents Oslo, Norway…

The ‘Trago Cap’ employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity between the water bottle cap and iOS and Android smartphones and tablets Oslo, Norway 2016/11/29 November 25, 2016 – Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Austin, TX-based connected technology company, Trago, has launched a smart hydration system called the ‘Trago Cap’. The…

Developed by multiple award-winning smart lighting startup, Gooee, and targeting LED lighting manufacturers, this smart lighting and IoT sensor networking platform is highly sophisticated yet uses simple hardware, a simple cloud-based interface, and can deliver up to 80 percent energy cost savings alone compared to conventional lighting installations Oslo, Norway 2016/11/23 GOOEE ARE EXHIBITING AT…

By Thomas Søderholm November 23, 2016 via www.blog.nordicsemi.com It can be hard to find new ways to differentiate your wearable technology, especially in established markets. Making a product smart by connecting to the Internet of Things can unlock a world of possibilities for both users and creators and for once, the benefits don’t end once the…

By John Leonard November 2, 2016 The smart homes of today already allow us to control lighting and heating, turn on the coffee machine from the bedroom, and make energy savings during the night. The next level of home automation systems requires not just a smart home, but a smart aware home. The future smart aware home For most people, your morning routine probably looks…

The Dolphin PTM 215B Pushbutton Transmitter Module from EnOcean enables OEMs to develop self-powered smart lighting solutions Oslo, Norway 2016/11/17 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that German energy harvesting wireless technology manufacturer, EnOcean, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Dolphin PTM 215B Pushbutton Transmitter…

By Jon Gunnar Sponås November 16, 2016 Courtesy of www.blog.nordicsemi.com Battery life is one of the most important considerations when designing wireless products. If it is too short, users will have to charge or change batteries often, leading to frustration and possibly less use of the product. But as well as making sure your battery has enough…