Vi has announced its collaboration with 6D Technologies to introduce its ‘Infinity’ Connectivity Management and Device Management Platform for Vodafone Idea (Vi) customers. Continue reading “Vi expands IoT offerings through partnership with 6D Technologies”
Vi Business, the enterprise division of Vi, has launched Vi Business IoT Smart Central – a forward-looking, fully integrated platform for managing IoT devices and connectivity. Continue reading “Vi Business launches ‘IoT Smart Central’ integrated asset management platform”
In the first half of 2023, the global True Wireless Stereo (TWS) market showed resilience, with only a 2% year-over-year decrease in unit sales, according to Counterpoint’s TWS Hearables Market Tracker. Continue reading “Global TWS earbuds shipments declined 2% YoY in Q2 2023: Counterpoint”
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and Sony SI have unveiled an innovative solution for remote SIM provisioning (RSP) of integrated SIMs (iSIMs). Continue reading “G+D and Sony SI unveil next generation SIM technology for IoT devices”
India’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds market saw a substantial 34% year-on-year (YoY) growth in the second quarter of 2023, according to research by Counterpoint. Continue reading “India TWS earbuds shipments grows 34% YoY in Q2 2023: Counterpoint”
TECNO Mobile has introduced its first 4G portable Wi-Fi hotspot, the TR109, in India, ushering the company into a new IoT category in the nation. Recently, the TECNO Phantom X2 was launched. Continue reading “TECNO 4G portable Wi-Fi Hotspot TR109 with built-in 3000 mAh battery launched in India”
Airtel has introduced “Always On” IoT connectivity solution. With the help of a dual-profile M2M eSIM from Airtel, an IOT device can always be linked to a mobile network from various Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the eSIM. Continue reading “Airtel launches “Always On” IoT Connectivity”
According to the latest analysis from Counterpoint’s IoT service, India’s TWS (True Wireless earphones) market grew 66% year over year in Q1 2022. Local brands were able to outperform Chinese vendors thanks to their outstanding value proposition. The growth of the market was also helped by aggressive celebrity endorsements and domestic production. Continue reading “India TWS shipments grows 66% YoY in Q1 2022: Report”
Airtel has launched ‘Airtel IoT’, an end-to-end platform with the capability to connect and manage billions of devices and applications in a highly secure and seamless fashion for enterprises. Airtel said that its robust 5G Ready network comes with the option to deploy NB-IoT, 4G or 2G connectivity using Airtel e-SIM technology. Continue reading “Airtel IoT 5G ready end-to-end platform for enterprise customers launched”
If you are looking for the easiest way to remotely control your domestic appliances, the Amazon Smart Plug might be of interest to you. I have tried smart plugs and power strips from several companies over the past few years and it is good to finally see a product from Amazon which is the creator of Alexa and has smart devices under the Echo and Fire line-up. Amazon had announced a similar product in the US market almost 2 years ago at a similar price of $25 and continues to sell it. Now the Amazon Smart Plug has been launched it in India and I have been using it for a while now. Here are my thoughts on the device and if it makes sense to invest in one.
Continue reading “Amazon Smart Plug Review — Easiest way to remotely control your appliances”
Xiaomi has been slowly expanding the smart home devices portfolio in the country over the last few years. The company made its debut into the smart light segment last year ago with Mi LED Smart Bulb and also unveiled Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2 under its crowdfunding program. We got hold of a retail unit, and here is our long term review of the same after using it for four months. Continue reading “Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2 Review”
Paytm, an Indian e-commerce payment system and digital wallet company launched its own wallet i.e., Paytm wallet in 2014. It is being widely used by many users, retailers and more to send/receive money easily. Now, Paytm is testing a nifty new device known as Paytm SoundBox that is aimed to streamline offline payment systems and is tailored for retailers as well as customers. We spent some time with the SoundBox, and here is the first look.
Continue reading “Paytm SoundBox First Look — Offline payments made easy”
SYSKA LED today has launched a WiFi-enabled Smart Table Lamp which is compatible with Amazon Alexa. Users will have to sync the smart table lamp with Alexa and once it is enabled, it can be controlled using voice command given by the user. Continue reading “Syska Smart Table Lamp with Amazon Alexa support launched in India at Rs. 3699”
Vodafone today announced the commencement of trials of the world’s first air traffic control drone tracking and safety technology. It uses the 4G IoT technology to protect aircraft from any unexpected accidents as well as prevent any unintentional or criminal drone incursions at sensitive locations such as airports, prisons, and hospitals. Continue reading “Vodafone trials world’s first 4G IoT drone tracking and safety technology”
Samsung has announced that it has started mass production of Exynos i T20, the company’s first Exynos-branded Internet of Things (IoT) solution. It uses 28-nanometer (nm) High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) process, has Wi-Fi connectivity offering performance needed for upcoming IoT use cases. Continue reading “Samsung starts mass production of Exynos i T200 first Exynos-branded IoT solution”
