#iot

#iot

IoT tech is seeing increased use and paying dividends, fuelling operational efficiency, improving front-of-house guest experiences and reducing downtime in the kitchen, according to research from MachineQ. The 2026 restaurant readiness: ops meets tech report, conducted by independent research firm Censuswide, took the opinion of more than 400 US-based quick service and fast casual restaurant leaders about the effects of technology in their industry, highlighting how technology adoption is transforming day-to-day restaurant operations.

Most of us have some internet of things (IoT) devices at home, whether it's a phone, a tablet, or a collection of security cameras and sensors. When you learn that 120,000 home security cameras were hacked in South Korea for sexploitation footage, it makes you think twice about adding such devices to your home, which is your most sacred space for privacy.

Artificial intelligence is undergoing a fundamental transformation, moving beyond the screen-based interactions that have dominated consumer technology for the past decade. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the shift became particularly evident as companies showcased AI systems designed to operate directly with physical devices and smart home environments. The evolution represents a significant departure from current AI assistants, which remain largely confined to specific devices or require explicit user commands.

MayimFlow, the Built World stage winner at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt, is a good example. The startup is focused on essentially one task: preventing damaging water leaks. Data centers use a lot of water, and that water can present a big risk, even if a leak is small. Founder John Khazraee told TechCrunch that many data centers only have reactive solutions for water leaks. That can saddle companies with downtime and set them back millions of dollars if one occurs.

Xiaomi has published its Q3 2025 financial report and the numbers are glowing - this is the fourth consecutive quarter with more than CNY 100 billion in revenue. Xiaomi's smartphone business is well established at this point and it continues to perform - the company shipped 43.3 million units globally, which marks the 9th consecutive quarter of growth. Globally, Xiaomi is in the Top 3 and it is #2 in China.

Air transport industry technology provider Sita has launched a high-speed fibre-optic service that delivers "ultra-reliable", scalable and secure connectivity that could soon bypass copper cables in complex airport environments. The firm believes that to date, bandwidth limitations, high latency and costly maintenance have meant platforms deployed at airports have sometimes fallen short. Technologically, the Sita passive optical network (PON)-enabled fibre infrastructure, optical network terminals and centralised network will collectively deliver "uninterrupted", high-bandwidth connectivity across crowded airports.

The DC motor-driven conical-burr grinder offers eight RPM speed settings and 70 steps of adjustment within the espresso range, accessible through a dedicated touchscreen. Its three modes of operation include manual, grind-by-weight and grind-by-time. The brewing system includes an insulated dedicated brew boiler and a scale in the receptacle platform for brew-by-weight features. Dual 15-bar Ulka pumps and multiple needle valves enable rapid-response pressure profiling within a 3-to-15-bar adjustment range, with up to four flow modes assignable per phase of stable pressure.

Most businesses today rely on telecom far beyond simple calls or SMS. The future of the telecom industry is about powering digital communications, cloud services, IoT ecosystems, and enterprise connectivity. Imagine running an e-commerce store in 2025: AI chatbots handle customer service, sales reps close deals over video calls, and logistics teams track shipments in real time via IoT sensors. None of this works without global telecom innovations.

In Jacques Tati's Mon Oncle (1958), architecture itself becomes a character: sliding doors, an automatic fountain, gates that emit mechanical sounds, devices that both enchant and frustrate the inhabitants. The comedy arises precisely from the fact that these seemingly trivial systems silently shape everyday life. More than six decades later, the observation seems prophetic. In contemporary buildings, countless systems work autonomously and discreetly, going unnoticed when they function well.

The analyst's Private network deployment tracker contained three defining characteristics of a private network: dedicated resources, including network infrastructure, platform and/or spectrum which may not be physically dedicated but can be logically dedicated such as in network slicing; dedicated user groups/SIMs where access to the network is controlled and limited to a group of certain users who may have logically dedicated SIMs, which may be virtual; and customised KPIs where the network is designed and customised to meet use case requirements that can't be met by best-effort public networks.

With the Wi-Fi security fundamentals covered, we are ready to get our hands dirty and explore practical applications in capturing WPA handshakes using a Raspberry Pi.

Hubble Network aims to establish a global Bluetooth network through satellite technology, enhancing tracking capabilities and potentially extending device battery life significantly.

The convergence of IoT and AI, termed AIoT, enhances efficiencies and enables devices to learn and adapt, revolutionizing decision-making for industries and individuals.

Cisco’s mission is to ensure that businesses fall into the category of those adept with AI by providing essential infrastructure, safety, and support.

User access to data from connected devices will be crucial, requiring companies to design products for secure direct sharing, with compliance obligations beginning in September 2027.