Tag: internet of things

Mobile technology race for 5G is getting intense

L. Green
Global mobile technology trends network

Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei are all pushing to be first in the development of that latest tech. Labs at some of the hottest mobile technology companies around the world are driving forward at full tilt to try to generate patents that will help them to be able to take a firm hold on the future of wireless tech with 5G. At the same time that many mobile devices are just stepping into 4G, companies are scrambling to snag 5G. In terms of the present situation, many smartphone users are only…

Read More

UK iBeacon Startup Linktagger joins Uber Paypal and HP at Europe’s biggest Hackathon

Guest Post
hack4europe press1

UK Based Internet of Things startup Linktagger have been chosen as API providers to the largest Hackathon in Europe along side companies such as Uber, Paypal, HP and Alcatel. Linktagger will provide teams of hackers across Europe with access to its Physical Web platform. Connecting physical objects to the Internet using unique URL’s, hackers can deploy iBeacon and NFC tags as physical gateways to online content, services and create real world automation. Linktagger founder Liam Winder said “Its fantastic to be chosen to represent UK tech startups in the Hack4Europe…

Read More

NFC technology enabled devices rise in popularity

Julie Campbell
NFC Technology - card reader

This technology is starting to build confidence in security and its usability makes it practical for the Internet of Things. NFC technology has how been available in several generations of smartphone – though it is only just now being added to the next Apple device, the iPhone 6 – and now it is starting to become more popular among consumers, as well. Recent research has suggested that it is coming out on top when it comes to the mobile payment market. The research was conducted by Frost & Sullivan. That…

Read More