Choosing the right IoT devices to speed up proof of concept and scale quickly Enterprises can benefit from ready-to-deploy IoT devices to speed up digital transformation and enjoy competitive advantages in the years ahead. Digital transformation is a key factor of modern business improvement, but to succeed at it, first you need data. To obtain...

Power-efficient Bluetooth modules from u‑blox prove instrumental in COVID-19 track and trace wearable devices Ticking all the boxes in terms of size, power budget and breadth of functionality Thalwil, Switzerland – September 3, 2020 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has confirmed that its Bluetooth® 5 modules...

LARA-R281 Cellular Module by u-blox AG The LARA-R281 from u-blox is an LTE Cat 1 Module with 3G fallback connectivity for operation in Europe (EMEA). It supports the LTE bands (1, 3, 8, 20 & 28) used by the European MNOs for LTE  services and also operates in the 2100 MHz band (GSM mode). The module supports...

New paradigms in e-micromobility Smart hardware and services are combining to make e-micromobility solutions more fun, convenient, satisfying, and, ultimately, the best way to get from one place to another. To differentiate their offering in a fiercely competitive market, e-micromobility brands continuously refine their services to make them more convenient, satisfying, fun, and, ultimately, the...

From cm to µs: How GPS technology is bringing atomic timing to industrial applications GPS-based timing is finding applications in more and more industrial verticals, to synchronize cellular base stations, monitor power grids, and even align the clocks in financial high-frequency trading. How on earth, you might wonder, can GPS receivers use weak electromagnetic signals...

Saving the world on the way to school Leveraging the power of advanced virtual reality technology, holoride has carved out a niche at the intersection of mobility and gaming, attracting attention of automakers, film studios, and the public. Buckle up, put on your headset, and hold on tight! Using advanced virtual reality technology, holoride, operating...

DOT designs u‑blox LTE Cat 1 module with 2G fallback into its ultra-robust solar telematics tracker The u‑blox LARA-R2 cellular module and SAM-M8Q GNSS receiver in the tracker transmit and receive data concurrently, delivering optimal performance with no interference. Thalwil, Switzerland – July 29, 2020 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, today announced...

Sunflower labs - the flying future of home security! Drones are everywhere. But only one company, Sunflower Labs, has a fully-autonomous residential drone, the “Bee”, to help secure your home using ZED-F9P GNSS technology. The Bee is equipped with ultrasonic collision-avoidance sensors, precision GPS, and a crisp camera that livestreams everything it sees. The future...

IoT on wheels: Micromobility's connected two-wheelers All two-wheelers are equal, but some are more equal than others. What do e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and e-motorcycles all have in common? Obviously, they are all two-wheelers. They are all battery powered, as the “e-“ prefix suggests. They are gaining traction in cities around the world in shared micromobility...