➀ AIoT integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable autonomous decision-making through real-time data analysis and adaptive systems.

➁ Applications span smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, with examples like traffic management in Indian cities and precision farming.

➂ Key challenges include cybersecurity risks, infrastructure limitations, skill shortages, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

➀ Time series databases (TSDBs) are becoming critical for managing high-velocity sensor and IoT data, enabling efficient storage and real-time analysis in industries like wind energy (e.g., MHI Vestas) and robotics (e.g., Groove X);

➁ TSDBs optimize time-stamped data handling with specialized compression, indexing, and life cycle management, outperforming traditional relational databases in scalability and query speed;

➂ Popular TSDBs include InfluxDB, Timescale DB, and Prometheus, which support large-scale data ingestion, flexible visualization, and industrial IoT applications.

➀ Arduino released the Nano R4 with headers, featuring a Renesas RA4M1 microcontroller (Arm Cortex-M4), designed for smart home and compact prototyping projects;

➁ The board offers 21 digital I/O pins, dual I2C ports, and pre-soldered headers for easy breadboarding, alongside compatibility with Arduino UNO R4;

➂ Priced at $13.30, it supports modular expansion via Qwiic/Stemma QT connectors and is already sold out due to high demand.

➀ Satellite and terrestrial networks are rapidly converging to achieve global seamless connectivity, driven by consumer demand for ubiquitous access;

➁ Direct-to-device (D2D) technology enables standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites without additional hardware, exemplified by Vodafone's trials with AST SpaceMobile;

➂ Challenges include latency in transparent satellite architectures, high costs of maintaining satellite constellations, and balancing technical viability with commercial sustainability.

➀ Explores technical challenges in ambient computing, including sensor reliability, edge processing, and seamless device integration;

➁ Highlights human factors such as trust, privacy, and accessibility crucial for user adoption;

➂ Discusses the balance between automation and user control for truly smart, invisible systems.

➀ DigiKey announced the addition of 32,000 new products in Q2 2025, expanding its total portfolio to over 16.5 million items through core business, Marketplace, and Fulfilled by DigiKey programs;

➁ The distributor added 127 new suppliers, focusing on AI development, real-time vision processing, IoT automation (e.g., humidity/temperature modules), and highlighted innovations like Adafruit's Sparkle Motion Stick and STMicroelectronics' Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules;

➂ With 1.1 million new parts added in 2024, DigiKey linked this growth to strong customer demand and market momentum, expressing optimism for continued expansion.

➀ IoT-based RFID attendance system using ESP32-S2 and MFRC522 module to scan cards and record real-time data;

➁ Features web interface for attendance tracking, NTP time synchronization, and CSV data export for records;

➂ Supports new user registration via web form and integrates SPI/WiFi libraries for seamless operation.

➀ Taoglas partners with Semtech to offer verified antennas for Semtech's AirLink routers, ensuring compatibility for engineering applications;

➀ Antennas are tested for mechanical, environmental, and RF compatibility, targeting sectors like industrial IoT, public safety, and transportation;

➂ Modular designs support multi-band 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, and GNSS, with rugged installation options for harsh environments.

➀ Discussions on the allocation of the US Chips Act funds to drive semiconductor innovation;

➁ A company's offer to deploy an AI datacenter within 90 days, highlighting rapid tech implementation;

➂ ROHM's breakthrough in miniaturized 30V bi-directional dual MOSFETs (2mΩ, 2x2mm) for power efficiency.

➀ The European EEC committee approved the LPD-S framework, defining conditions for low-power IoT devices to connect directly to satellites;

➁ Lacuna Space will deploy its KonflexHub platform using the 862–870MHz band, enabling battery-operated sensors without ground infrastructure;

➂ The decision provides regulatory clarity for large-scale satellite IoT deployments across Europe through NTN communications.

➀ Cover story explores India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme and its impact on boosting domestic production;

➁ Features include virtual PLC advancements, IoT-focused DIY projects, and interviews on embedded system security and molecular spectroscopy applications;

➂ Highlights startups like Anedya, Glovatrix, and Parkmate driving innovation in IoT, accessibility tech, and smart parking solutions.

➀ Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is developing low-cost, customizable AI-enabled drones using off-the-shelf components and open software modules for education and research;

➁ Funded by hessian.AI, the project aims to bridge the gap between high technical demands and limited budgets, enabling practical learning and innovative applications in fields like computer science, engineering, and environmental studies;

➂ Detailed construction guides will be published under a free license to encourage community collaboration and expand use cases in IoT, autonomous navigation, and interdisciplinary research.

➀ Raspberry Pi's Radio Module 2 (RM2), previously used in Pico W and Pico 2 W microcontrollers, is now available for purchase separately;

➁ The module targets developers creating custom boards, enabling integration into personalized hardware designs;

➂ This availability supports IoT and embedded system innovations by providing flexible wireless connectivity solutions.

➀ ParkMate offers AI and IoT-driven automated parking solutions, replacing outdated systems with its modular Trident System that integrates ANPR cameras, RFID, and FASTag for seamless entry/exit and payments;

➁ The company emphasizes in-house development of hardware and software, using IP-rated components for durability, and targets B2B clients with flexible pricing models (CapEx, licensing, or full operations management);

➂ ParkMate plans a B2C app launch, expansion to Mumbai and Bengaluru, and aims for 20x growth, leveraging computer vision, Bharat Stack, and sustainability initiatives like EV charging partnerships.

➀ Researchers from TU Graz and partners developed methods to run AI models on IoT devices with ≤4KB memory, enabling localized AI processing for applications like precision positioning;

➁ Techniques include modular specialized models, subspace configurable networks (SCNs), quantization, and pruning to optimize efficiency while maintaining accuracy;

➂ Potential applications span industrial automation (drone navigation), automotive security (keyless entry verification), and smart home systems with extended battery life.

➀ Researchers from TU Graz, Pro2Future, and the University of St. Gallen developed methods to deploy AI models on resource-constrained IoT devices with as little as 4KB memory, enabling localized processing without external compute resources;

➁ The team used techniques like model partitioning, Subspace-Configurable Networks (SCNs), quantization, and pruning to balance model size and accuracy, achieving up to 7.8x faster image processing on IoT devices;

➂ Applications include industrial automation (e.g., drone/robot localization), smart home remote controls, and anti-spoofing for keyless car entry systems, demonstrating broad scalability across embedded systems.

➀ Three graduates from Frankfurt UAS were awarded the Friedrich-Dessauer-Preis for their theses on IPv6 privacy in IoT, 5G network control, and thermal modeling of power electronics;

➁ Nico Lick developed Privacy Extensions for IoT devices using RIOT OS to address IPv6 tracking vulnerabilities, enhancing user privacy and protocol standardization;

➂ Thomas Zielasny integrated a Network Exposure Function into open-source 5G networks to optimize dynamic data flow, while Svenja Zöller validated a digital twin thermal model for predicting aging in wind turbine electronics.

➀ Researchers developed a smart contact lens that monitors intraocular pressure (IOP) and eye movement (EM) in real-time, even with closed eyes, using capacitive and magnetic sensors;

➁ The lens achieves 97% accuracy in EM detection and detects pressure changes as small as 1 mmHg, enabling early diagnosis of glaucoma and neurodegenerative diseases;

➂ Wireless data transmission via glasses-mounted devices supports at-home health monitoring and telemedicine, with potential integration of drug delivery systems in future iterations.

➀ Anglia Components partners with Alliance Memory to supply legacy and new memory products, including SRAM, DRAM, and Flash;

➁ The products serve as drop-in replacements for devices from major brands like Micron and Samsung, targeting industries such as IoT, communications, and industrial markets;

➂ The collaboration emphasizes competitive pricing, secure inventory, and addressing End-of-Life (EOL) challenges for customers.

➀ The PocketBeagle 2, a quad-core development board based on TI's AM6254 SoC, is introduced as an upgrade with 1.4GHz cores, a 3D GPU, and a Cortex-M4F processor;

➁ It targets applications in IoT, robotics, and prototyping;

➂ The board remains compact, following the PocketBeagle form factor for accessibility in embedded projects.