Wearable device shipments reach record 148.4 million in Q3 2023

Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 2.6% year over year during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) and reached an all-time high for the third quarter of 148.4 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Total volume even surpassed shipments in 3Q21 (142.1 million) and 3Q22

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Digital wallets transaction value to surpass $16tn globally by 2028, says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9 trillion (€8.21 trillion) in 2023 to surpass $16 trillion (€14.60 trillion) in 2028, a growth of 77%.

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Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers exceeded 200mn in 2022, says Berg Insight

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1% from 202.3 million subscribers at the end of 2022 to 426.4 million subscribers at the end of 2027.

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Onymos expands Features-as-a-Service platform to IoT development

Onymos, a developer of the Features-as-a-Service platform, announced the expansion of their platform to support the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) ecosystems and applications. Enterprises can access the IoT capabilities through the Onymos Features-as-a-Service platform.

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Taming the ‘Wild West’ of smart-home security to enable widespread adoption

One of the biggest obstacles for fulfilling the promise of smart-home technology has been lack of consumer confidence in device security. Smart-home devices are perceived to operate like the lawless Wild West. A smartphone manufacturer with billions in brand equity will tightly follow recognised security practices. However, a little-known Wi-Fi camera maker might cut corners

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Middle East and Africa wearables shipments rise 10% and market value climbs 25% in 2022, says IDC

The Middle East and Africa wearables market experienced annual growth in both unit and value terms for the whole of 2022, according to newly published insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest edition of the firm’s Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Devices Tracker shows that shipments to the region in 2022 grew 9.8% year on year (YoY) to

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Industry needs drive a thirst for new IoT solutions 

The annual IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona recently took place, and Antony Savvas was there for IoT Now to find out how industry movers and shakers were tackling challenges around connectivity, building partner ecosystems, sustainability and evolving standards. 

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What’s an iSIM and why should you know about it? 

While embedded SIM cards (eSIMs) are still gaining traction, the next generation of subscriber identification modules is coming to the fore. Integrated SIM, or iSIM, is the next step in the move away from physical SIM cards offering connectivity benefits for both consumer and IoT applications. In this article, Amr Houssein, managing director of BSS

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KNX seeks to connect all smart home appliances

The KNX Association has used this week’s IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona to launch a new solution to connect all major smart home devices, including those from Apple, Google, Amazon and Philips. Report by Antony Savvas.

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eSIM market ‘worth over $4bn globally’ in 2023 says Juniper Research

Hampshire, UK. 10 January 2023 – A new Juniper Research study says the value of the global eSIM market will increase from US$4.7 billion (€4.37 billion) in 2023, to $16.3 billion (€15.16 billion) by 2027. The report offers an analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today.

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LEXI develops universal IoT platform for easing IoT experience

Berkeley, United States – LEXI, the company behind the comprehensive IoT technologies that are transforming how both enterprises and consumers manage and automate their smart spaces, announced the LEXI IoT platform – a sizable step forward in easing the IoT experience for everyone connecting products, across apps, and across ecosystems.

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Molex predicts increase in applications using real-time data to drive advancements across electronics ecosystem

LISLE, IL – Molex, a global electronics and connectivity provider has offered its 2023 industry predictions fueled by the increased investment in applications using real-time data to propel major advancements across automotive, consumer devices, data centre and connected healthcare markets. The emergence of powerful applications, such as artificial intelligence, AR/VR, digital twins, sensors and machine learning, benefit from

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Will Tim Cook’s eSIM announcement impact global connectivity for IoT?

Did you hear that noise? The announcement that the iPhone 14 will be eSIM-only in the US sounds the death knell for roaming agreements, as the journey to plastic SIMs (subscriber identity modules) being replaced by electronic profiles continues, says Nir Shalom, CEO of floLIVE.

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Plume’s latest market report reveals major shifts in smart home usage

Palo Alto, United States – Plume, a personalised communications services provider, has released its first biannual Plume IQ smart home market report. It aims to provide comprehensive intelligence about the growth of the smart home sector, including the changing popularity, penetration and usage of connected devices and home networks.

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Tuya Smart launches its latest matter solutions to support global customers

New York, United States. 26 August, 2022 – Tuya Smart, a global IoT development platform service provider, has been expanding its commitment to promoting universal open standards that enable IoT products to securely connect and interact.

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Despite post-pandemic slump worldwide wearable shipments to reach 344mn by the end of 2022, says ABI

London, United Kinggdom. 11 August, 2022 – Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer’s priorities. Yet, despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth from now until 2027.

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