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Shipments of connected wearables will reach 228 million in 2020
According to a new report from the M2M/IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, shipments of connected wearables reached 72.5 million in 2015, up from 25.3 million devices in the previous year.
Read moreInfineon supports Gear S2 smartwatch for secured NFC payment
A wave of the arm to pay for a coffee, a simple twist of the bezel to scroll through e-mails: the new Samsung Gear S2 smart watch further improves users’ convenience and mobility. Infineon Technologies AG provides the embedded Secure Element (eSE) chip for all Samsung Gear S2 models. The chip safeguards users’ sensitive data
Read moreApple voted ‘Coolest wearables brand’ even by Android users, Juniper survey finds
A new survey by Juniper Research has found that smartphone users, regardless of their mobile preference, consider Apple the ‘coolest brand’ for wearable technology. Apple was followed by other technology brands – Samsung, Google, LG and Sony.
Read moreGemalto to provide solution for Samsung Gear S2 with 3G connectivity
Gemalto, the specialist digital security, has provided the solution to Samsung Electronics for the launch of their latest Gear S2 . Gemalto’s solution will allow users to securely connect to the cellular networks. As a result, they will be able to make voice and data calls, check emails and notifications, or access applications, directly from
Read moreoneM2M names IBM, Fujitsu, Samsung, LAAS-CNRS leaders, and agrees industrial, home, security specs
At their 18th Technical Plenary meeting held in Philadelphia, PA, on 20-24 July, oneM2M’s members agreed on plans for the second release of oneM2M specifications and appointed new chairmen and vice-chairmen to advance the agenda of several key working groups
Read moreHow does Android Pay differ from Apple Pay and Samsung Pay for banks?
Google announced Android Pay yesterday at its I/O conference. The internet giant outlined a set of APIs that will allow developers to add an Android Pay button to their app and banks to enable payments in their existing applications, facilitating in-app and in-store payments on Android devices with KitKat 4.4 and above. This is a
Read moreIndustry experts, global players and start-ups line up for 7th Future of Wireless International Conference
Speakers from Ofcom, Qualcomm, Accenture, BT, Jaguar Land Rover, GSMA, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung and more to focus on opportunities for the wireless industry to harness disruptive technologies
Read moreSamsung adds SIGFOX IoT protocol to new ARTIK platform and invests in the French start-up
SIGFOX has announced the integration of its Internet of Things (IoT) network protocol in the new Samsung ARTIKTM platform and Samsung Ventures’ investment in the company.
Read moreThe Internet of Things is a ‘golden opportunity’ to monetise WiFi
The so-called Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t a visionary concept, it is here today – devices, sensors, cloud and data intelligence tools that can quickly enhance and monetise your business. Add WiFi to the mix, says Dean Jones (pictured), and you can capitalise on this fast growing trend.
Read moreGoogle, Apple, Samsung…who among today’s front-runners is most likely to dominate the IoT ecosystem?
For nearly a decade industry analysts and technology enthusiasts have been discussing “Internet of Things” (IoT) and the art of the possible. Early on it seemed like a pipe dream or a luxury only the rich could the physical world around you reacting to your unique needs and preferences to provide a contextual, relevant and
Read moreSmartThings CEO reassures backers Samsung is fully behind open platform as developer is sold ‘for $200m’
Washington DC, USA — SmartThings, the creator of the free-to-download home control app for smartphones, has been acquired by South Korea-based Samsung and will operate as an independent company within Samsung’s Open Innovation Center group. Now, as Jeremy Cowan reports, SmartThings’ CEO is responding to mixed views about the sale.
Read moreSprint teams with Samsung, Under Armour and MapMyFitness to boost health and fitness technology
Chicago, Illinois, USA. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sprint is stepping up its presence in the growing health and fitness markets, and has announced the launch of an exclusive device from Samsung Telecommunications America and a collaboration with health and fitness companies Under Armour and MapMyFitness to offer mobile solutions.
Read moreShipments of wearable technology devices will reach 64 million in 2017, says Berg Insight
Gothenburg, Sweden: According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, sales of smart glasses, smart watches and wearable fitness trackers reached 8.3 million units worldwide in 2012, up from 3.1 million devices in the previous year. Growing at a rate of 50.6%, total shipments of wearable technology devices are expected to
Read moreTapit raises AUS$2.3m Series A to expand its NFC ecosystem globally
Sydney, Australia. December 20, 2012 – Near Field Communications (NFC) pioneer, Tapit Media Pty Ltd, has completed a AUS$2.3 million (EUR1.8 million) Series A round of investment led by MPC Ventures Pty Ltd
Read moreSamsung Mobile expands its NFC capabilities with TecTile™ version 3.0
Dallas, Texas, USA. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Samsung Mobile continues to advance the use of NFC technology in everyday life with the roll-out of Samsung TecTile Version 3.0, the latest update to its popular mobile application.
Read moreACCESS to power Samsung Optical SMART Hub for connected devices
Oberhausen, Germany. April 12, 2012 – ACCESS Co., Ltd., a software provider to the mobile, “beyond-PC” and digital TV markets, today announced that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in digital consumer electronics, has selected NetFront™ Living Connect to provide its Optical SMART Hub optical disc drive with connectivity to DLNA Certified® devices.
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