Cool stuff: New IoT products in May 2016

In this new series, we will present some of the most exciting IoT products launched or in development. Perhaps something here will inspire you as to how the Internet of Things can benefit your own business. Your car will soon pay for fuel, parking and donuts by itself Who Visa, Honda and ParkWhiz have joined…

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nRF Connect v1.0 Release Candidate

nRF Connect is the new official name of the Bluetooth Smart tool previously known as Yggdrasil. We have now reached Release Candidate stage for version 1.0 and it is available for download in this article. About nRF Connect a tool for Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy) development and testing allows you to quickly set up…

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Nordic-powered building management and industrial automation IoT platform enables end-to-end wireless monitoring and control

Free2move’s ‘2Connect’ employs Nordic’s multiprotocol nRF52832 SoC to enable dual Bluetooth Smart and proprietary ‘FRAP’ connectivity for wireless sensing, analysis, and actuation Oslo, Norway 2016/05/06 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Stockholm, Sweden-based industrial Internet of Things (IoT) system provider Free2move has selected Nordic’s recently launched nRF52832 Bluetooth®Smart System-on-Chip (SoC) for its new 2Connect™ building management…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth Smart modules provide unparalleled processor performance for complex wireless applications

Argenox Technologies’ AGX-832 module employs Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation nRF52832 SoC to allow manufacturers to easily develop complex, Bluetooth Smart connected products for automation and control, sensor, and beacon applications Oslo, Norway 2016/05/03 Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces that McKinney, Texas-based Argenox Technologies has selected Nordic’s next…

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The Importance of Average Power Consumption to Battery Life

By Torbjørn Øvrebekk April 29, 2016 Smartphone battery life remains a frustration for many users. The same problem applies to a wide range of IoT devices. Although it’s easy to bury yourself in detail seeking a perfect solution, it’s important not to lose sight of the broader picture. To ensure reliable long-term operation of your…

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Bluetooth Smart activity wearable monitors blood flow to track dynamic heart rate

The ID 107 from DO Technology comes in a wristband form factor and uses Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 SoC to wirelessly monitor heart rate while also reporting a range of health data including steps taken, calories burned, and sleep. Oslo, Norway 2016/04/28 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that China-based Shenzhen DO Intelligent Technology Co (DO Technology) has…

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Internet of Things: Beyond the Hype

By Pål Kastnes April 26, 2016 – http://blog.nordicsemi.com/ The amount of connected devices is projected to grow from 2 billion objects in 2006 to 200 billion by 2020. That’s the equivalent of 26 smart devices for every person on the planet! The time to sit up and take notice is now, so let’s take a look…

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