Internet of Things

The term internet of things was coined only in 2008, but within the next 10 years (in 2018) there were already more than 7 billion IoT devices connected to the internet, and the number is set to increase exponentially. IoT has enabled multiple inter-connected devices to sense and transfer data wirelessly over the internet to provide vital data and control in areas like Home automation, Location tracking, Asset monitoring etc..

This section provides a wide variety of IoT Projects with complete resources including circuit diagram and code, allowing you to build and test your own IoT applications. It also discusses the recent IoT Technology Trends and keeps you updated with the latest IoT News.

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of its new Sustainable Futures video series on innovators driving eco-friendly technology. Sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the series’ first…

The maker, Rizwan's Ideas, made a video on DIY vacuum cleaner 3 years ago. A lot of people loved the original, but many wanted Wi-Fi and IoT features, so he decided to upgrade it with better tech and smarter controls. When he received the DIY Flexi Robot Car Kit from OSOYOO, it turned out to be the perfect base for his new and improved version. 

The kit comes with Arduino Mega,…

A YouTuber has shared his latest project, Legion Mark I, a robot that can both crawl like an insect and drive like a car. It’s powered by an Arduino Nano for movement control and an ESP32-CAM for live video streaming. The robot moves using 12 servo motors for crawling and four DC-geared motors for wheeled movement, all managed by a 16-channel PWM servo driver and an…

MediaTek has introduced its Genio 720 and Genio 520, a new generation of edge AI IoT platforms. Built on an 8th generation MediaTek NPU, these chips enable on-device generative artificial intelligence across diverse IoT applications. The platforms provide full hardware acceleration for transformer and convolutional neural network models, supporting modern industrial…

Elephants don’t mean any harm, but when they wander into villages or farms, the damage can be severe, sometimes even leading to dangerous encounters.

Shebin Jacob and Nekhil R have found a smart way to tackle this issue, a real-time elephant tracking system. Now, tracking elephants isn’t exactly a new idea, but traditional systems are often expensive and bulky, making them tough to use…

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its next-generation STM32WBA6 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs), designed to make it easier for consumer and industrial devices to connect to the IoT. These new MCUs offer enhanced memory, advanced security features, and support for multiple protocols, all while maintaining energy efficiency.

The…

Arduino has shared the ML Magic Wand project as a demonstration of its Nano Matter board, showcasing how machine learning can turn a simple wand-like device into a gesture-controlled smart home interface. This project enables users to execute specific gestures to control smart home applications, removing the need for traditional input methods.

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Global satellite connectivity provider Myriota today announced the availability of its innovative 5G-compliant HyperPulseTM network, built on Nordic Semiconductor’s low power cellular IoT solutions. The new service delivers end-to-end 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity designed specifically for battery-constrained IoT applications. The collaboration brings…

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, and Qorvo®, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced a worldwide distribution agreement. This collaboration will further enhance the…

This ESP32 project is an exciting and interactive way to control LEDs using hand gestures. We will use an ESP32 board, Python, MediaPipe, and OpenCV to create a system that can detect specific hand gestures and translate them into actions that control LEDs. MediaPipe will be used to recognize the hand gestures, while OpenCV will capture the real-time video feed from a webcam. Based on the…

Vodafone is set to showcase a range of innovative technologies at Mobile World Congress (MWC25) from 3-5 March 2025. The company will present 30 products and services that integrate advanced connectivity, climate-based data and AI-driven customer experiences. Among the highlights are partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Aduna and Save the Children,…

Syniverse, a global provider of communication connectivity solutions and Onomondo, an innovative IoT connectivity provider has announced a partnership aimed at streamlining global IoT deployments. The collaboration leverages Onomondo’s suite of connectivity tools to offer businesses enhanced control and visibility over their IoT devices in more than 180 countries. By…