❶ An engineer discovered his iLife A11 smart vacuum secretly sent home mapping data to servers, blocked telemetry, and suffered remote bricking via kill command;

❷ Through reverse engineering with custom hardware and Python scripts, he revived the device to operate fully offline, bypassing manufacturer control;

❸ The case exposes systemic risks of IoT devices offloading sensitive data and highlights the need for consumer vigilance in smart home security.

➀ The article outlines a structured approach to wireless product design, emphasizing component selection (MCU/MPU), wireless technology optimization (LPWAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), and system-on-chip integration.

➀ It highlights critical considerations like host vs. hostless architectures, antenna design (PCB vs. external), and hardware safeguards to prevent electrical failures.

➂ Additional focus areas include RF layout best practices, firmware development, and regulatory compliance (FCC, CE) to ensure market viability.

➀ Dracula Technologies secures €30M Series A funding backed by French State and industrial partners to scale production of ambient light-powered IoT solutions;

➁ Plans to quadruple roll-to-roll photovoltaic module capacity to 600M cm²/year and expand global manufacturing;

➂ Targets battery replacement in smart buildings/asset tracking, achieving 95% production yield for sustainable energy harvesting.

➀ Upbeat Technology and SiFive collaborate on a dual-core RISC-V MCU family (UP201/UP301) featuring AI accelerators for ultra-low-power edge AI applications.

➀ Delivers 16.8 μW/MHz/DMIPS energy efficiency, 400 MHz clock speed, and advanced error correction for resilient near-threshold operation in wearables, drones, and IoT systems.

➂ Live demos at RISC-V Summit highlight performance, with engineering samples and SDKs available to enable next-gen battery-optimized AI designs.

➀ Infineon is sampling 60GHz CMOS radar sensors (BGT60CUTR13AIP) for ultra-low power IoT applications, targeting Physical AI enhancement in smart home devices;

➁ The sensor integrates on-chip processing, 7GHz bandwidth, and 20m detection range, supporting presence/gesture sensing while reducing host processor load;

➂ Applications include security cameras and HVAC systems, with features like autonomous wake-up and privacy-focused activity monitoring enabled by dedicated software stacks.

➀ VyomaTrack by Ionicks leverages RFID and IoT technologies to enable real-time asset and inventory tracking across industries like healthcare, retail, and logistics;

➁ The platform offers bulk scanning, ERP integration, and maintenance scheduling to reduce manual errors, optimize workflows, and ensure supply chain transparency;

➂ By enhancing operational efficiency and providing actionable insights, VyomaTrack helps businesses minimize costs, mitigate risks, and improve decision-making for scalable growth.

➀ Mouser Electronics announced the availability of Arduino's ASX00073 UNO SPE Shield, providing Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and RS485 connectivity for Arduino UNO-compatible projects, with support for SPI, UART, and I2C interfaces;

➁ The shield enables integration of legacy industrial systems with modern technologies, targeting applications like IoT gateways, factory automation, smart grid monitoring, and HVAC systems;

➂ Mouser also offers Arduino UNO REV 4 boards (Wi-Fi and Minima variants), powered by Renesas' Cortex-M4 processor, maintaining backward compatibility with the UNO R3 form factor.

➀ CLS acquires UK/US-based Ground Control Technologies to expand its satellite IoT capabilities, adding four operational sites and complementary hardware/cloud platforms;

➁ The integration combines CLS's Earth Observation expertise with Ground Control’s IoT devices (e.g., low-power trackers) for enhanced global coverage and client solutions;

➂ Both companies emphasize synergies in environmental monitoring, maritime traffic tracking, and end-to-end IoT offerings, aligning with shared sustainability goals.

➀ Sateliot and Nordic Semiconductor demonstrated a 5G IoT transmission via LEO satellites using an unmodified commercial cellular IoT module (nRF9151), replicating terrestrial roaming experiences;

➁ The collaboration enabled connectivity through Sateliot’s satellite constellation to Nordic’s cloud platform, addressing the global gap in terrestrial cellular coverage for IoT applications;

➂ Sateliot, backed by €70 million funding, aims to deploy a 5G-IoT satellite network for cost-effective, universal connectivity across industries like agriculture, energy, and defense.

➀ Silicon Labs introduces its Series 3 SoCs (SiMG301 and SiBG301), optimized for wireless communication and built on a 22nm multi-core design;

➁ The SiMG301 supports multi-protocol operation (Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy, Matter over Thread) for IoT, smart home, and industrial automation applications;

➂ Features Secure Vault security, up to 4MB Flash/512kB RAM, and compliance with Matter certification and regulations like EU Cyber Resilience Act.

➀ The cover story explores reducing AI's reliance on powerful GPUs through innovative alternatives and CPU optimizations;

➁ Technology and business sections highlight AI-driven career opportunities, IoT edge computing advancements, and India's GST 2.0 impact on electronics manufacturing;

➂ Features include startup innovations (AI drones, modular robotics), wearable electronics designs, and DIY projects like Raspberry Pi-based IoT systems and touch-controlled relays.

➀ IoT gateways act as intermediaries, enabling communication between diverse IoT devices and the cloud by translating protocols like Zigbee and BLE;

➁ A case study showcases vibration monitoring in airport elevators using BLE-connected sensors and IoT gateways to bypass Wi-Fi restrictions;

➂ Gateways provide local data storage, secure cloud transmission, and Over-The-Air updates, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

➀ Discusses technical challenges and benefits of deploying language models on IoT edge devices, including reduced latency, enhanced privacy, and bandwidth efficiency;

➁ Explores techniques like model compression, quantization, and edge-specific architectures to overcome computational and power constraints;

➂ Highlights applications in smart homes, industrial automation, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles, emphasizing real-world implementations and open-source contributions.

➀ Mars Exploration Pvt. Ltd. offers a 1-month unpaid internship focused on embedded systems and IoT, combining online training and project work;

➀ Interns will engage in C programming, hardware-software integration, IoT projects, and daily mentoring sessions to gain hands-on experience;

➂ Open to candidates with basic C knowledge, electronics understanding, and a passion for innovation, culminating in a verified internship certificate.

➀ The project develops an IoT-based soil moisture mapping system using the IndusBoard Coin for real-time monitoring of soil moisture, light, and temperature in agricultural fields;

➁ It operates in Wi-Fi AP mode, providing a web interface for visualizing soil moisture data via a color-coded grid and enabling data-driven irrigation decisions;

➂ The low-cost solution supports up to 30 land sections, integrates multiple sensors, and offers customizable features for precision farming applications.

➀ Semtech expanded its Gen 4 LoRa transceiver portfolio with the dual-band LR2022 (satellite-ready) and cost-optimized LR2012 for sub-GHz IoT applications;

➁ The LR2022 supports global coverage with 2.4GHz, sub-GHz, and satellite links, while the LR2012 emphasizes deep coverage and ultra-low power consumption;

➂ These transceivers enable scalable IoT deployments across diverse environments, integrating legacy systems and enhancing connectivity versatility.

➀ Australian Wi-Fi HaLow chip company Morse Micro raised $59 million in Series C funding, totaling over $193 million to date, with participation from MegaChips, NRFC, and other investors;

➁ The funds will accelerate international expansion, scale production of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, and support the transition to IoT 2.0 with high-throughput, long-range connectivity;

➂ Morse Micro announced its HaLowLink 2 evaluation platform, launched a second-gen SoC, expanded partnerships, and achieved mass production with OEMs.

➀ The article introduces Zephyr 4.2, highlighting its updates in embedded system solutions and real-time OS capabilities.

➁ New features include expanded hardware support for IoT devices, improved driver frameworks, and enhanced security protocols.

➂ Performance optimizations for power efficiency and developer workflow improvements are also emphasized.

➀ Parkobot addresses urban parking challenges in India using IoT-enabled smart barriers and a cloud-based app, enabling private parking slot owners to monetize idle spaces through dynamic pricing and bookings;

➁ The platform integrates EV charging stations, supports multiple vehicle types, and features rugged hardware designed for Indian environmental conditions;

➂ With a revenue-sharing model and plans for global expansion, the startup aims to reduce congestion and promote sustainable mobility through smart parking ecosystems.

➀ The article critiques IoT-based electrical safety devices that claim comprehensive protection but lack branch-circuit monitoring and proper certifications

➁ Indian standards (IS 732/IEC 61439) require system-level safety designs, which cannot be achieved through single-device solutions promoted by some government bodies

➂ Major concerns include data privacy risks under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, post-fault alerts instead of prevention, and unauthorized use of technical standards for product validation