The next consumer IoT giant may surprise you

By Pål Kastnes October 5, 2016 via www.blog.nordicsemi.com Amazon isn’t the first company that springs to mind as a pioneer of consumer IoT devices, but the online giant is about to make a major splash in the market. We take a closer look at several new products. Following its successful launch in the USA, Amazon’s ‘Dash’…

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Why run IPV6 over Bluetooth low energy?

While we have talked about the Internet of Things for a long time, actual adoption in products has been relatively slow. Different products use different technologies to achieve the same end result, leading to confusion for consumers and problems with getting things to work together. What is the best way to fix these problems? Where…

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nRF Connect Now Has Macros

Courtesy of www.beaconzone.co.uk The Nordic nRF Connect app (formerly known as nRF Master Control Panel) allows you to manipulate beacons directly at the Bluetooth GATT Service/Characteristic level. It works with all beacons, not just those containing Nordic SoCs. There’s also a version for iOS. The app is particularly good at recognising known Bluetooth profiles and giving…

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Dynastream Innovations’ nRF52 Series-based ANT and Bluetooth low energy modules fast-track wireless sports & fitness and broader IoT applications

Long-term Nordic Semiconductor design partner’s D52Q ANT module employs next-generation nRF52832 SoC to offer manufacturers a comprehensive, certified RF solution for complex dual-protocol wireless products Oslo, Norway 2016/09/22 Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces that Cochrane, Alberta-based Dynastream Innovations has selected Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC)…

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LG Electronics launches dual-operating Bluetooth low energy and 2.4GHz proprietary wireless mouse employing Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 SoC

Dual operation, supported by Nordic’s multiprotocol System-on-Chip, allows consumer to easily switch between control of older PCs and Bluetooth 4.1 (and later) compatible PCs, tablets, smartphones without upgrading mouse Oslo, Norway 2016/09/21 Nordic Semiconductor, a leading provider of ultra low power wireless connectivity, today announces that multinational electronics giant LG Electronics Inc. has unveiled its…

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Are you ready for the new industrial revolution?

Many experts agree that we are on the cusp of a fourth major industrial revolution. But what can industry learn from what has gone before to ensure they are not left behind in our new hyper-connected world? In the late 18th century, the British industrial revolution began a process that would transform humanity forever. A century…

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Nordic-powered Arduino evaluation kit delivers battery efficient range extension to makers and developers of IoT solutions

Nordic Semiconductor collaborates with Skyworks Solutions and Embedded Masters to provide long range, low power, nRF51 DK compatible development platform Oslo, Norway 2016/09/19 Nordic Semiconductor today announced that Denver, CO-based Embedded Masters has released the EMRF-nRF51-SKY66111-11 Bluetooth® low energy long range Arduino -form factor evaluation kit. The evaluation kit is the result of a collaboration…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth low energy module provides best-in-class processor performance in ultra compact form factor

Insight SiP’s ISP1507 module employs Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 SoC to allow manufacturers to easily develop space-constrained Bluetooth low energy connected products for demanding IoT, home automation, and wearables applications Oslo, Norway 2016/09/15 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that France-based Insight SiP has selected Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart)…

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Pressure-sensitive smart insoles offer ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity to help runners improve running form

Podoon Insoles employ Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51422 multiprotocol SoC to capture running form data on iOS and Android smartphones as well as sportswatches Oslo, Norway 2016/09/14 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that China-based Podoon (Xiamen) Technology Co. Limited, has selected the nRF51422 multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC) for the Podoon Insoles, pressure-sensitive insoles designed to improve running form. The…

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