Acer’s CES Networking Play: Wi-Fi 7 Routers and 5G Hotspots
Acer is diving deeper into networking with a new lineup of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G devices. The products range from a high-end gaming router to portable hotspots, all slated for release in 2026.
Category: IoT
The Raspberry Pi’s Reign as the Go-To Home Server is Over
For years, the Raspberry Pi was the default choice for a budget home server. According to a new analysis, that era has ended thanks to cheap, powerful mini PCs and evolving storage needs. The Pi isn’t obsolete—it’s just been promoted to a more specialized role.
Sauron’s New CEO Pushes Launch to 2026, Admits Product Is Still a Puzzle
Sauron, the high-end home security startup founded by Kevin Hartz and Jack Abraham, has hired Maxime Bouvat-Merlin, former Sonos CPO, as its new CEO. According to TechCrunch, the company has pushed its product launch to late 2026 at the earliest, a significant delay from its original 2025 target, as
How LEO Satellites Are About to Change Fleet Management
The satellite industry is pivoting to support connected vehicles. Low Earth Orbit constellations promise to solve persistent fleet management headaches like coverage gaps and data latency.
AI-Powered Digital Signage Is Here. Is It Actually Useful?
A new platform aims to solve the headaches of managing digital signage. VigitSIGN uses a hybrid cloud-and-edge system powered by Intel to deliver dynamic, personalized content. The goal is to move beyond static screens to something that actually engages customers.
TeleCANesis Aims to Tame Embedded Chaos with New QNX Toolkit
TeleCANesis has launched an embedded connectivity environment built on the QNX OS. It uses automated code generation to link diverse hardware and protocols, targeting complex systems in industrial, medical, and mobility applications.
Botnet Exploited AWS Outage to Hit 28 Countries
A Mirai-based botnet named ShadowV2 took advantage of last October’s AWS outage to infect IoT devices across 28 countries. The malware targeted multiple industries including technology, retail, and government sectors. Security researchers believe this was likely a “test run” for future attacks.
Why Your Power Grid Might Get More Reliable Soon
Major Midwest utility Evergy is rolling out Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and eIM solution across its grid infrastructure. The move aims to strengthen reliability through dynamic provisioning and automated network failover. This could set a new standard for how utilities manage connectivity at scale.
IoT Devices Set to Explode to 39 Billion by 2030
The number of connected IoT devices is projected to reach 39 billion by 2030, according to CRN’s latest analysis. This represents massive growth opportunities in 5G and edge computing services as cellular connectivity demand surges.
How Devices Actually “Think” – The Embedded Database Secret
Embedded devices “think” by managing data much like humans process information – through sensory input, working memory, and long-term storage. The key difference comes down to whether they’re using microcontrollers or microprocessors, each with radically different capabilities. This determines every