Tag Archives: Internet of things

03Mar/26

How DNA and Smartwatches Rewrite Health Insurance

March 2, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — By 2042, the global scientific community has undergone a profound transformation, shifting from a rigid, standardized “directed science” model to a “radically exploratory” paradigm. This evolution was catalyzed by a terrifying “crisis decade” (2026–2035) marked by intense political hostility, institutional stagnation, and the deadly resurgence of preventable diseases—like measles and whooping cough—due to declining vaccination rates. Forced to self-reflect, the scientific community rebuilt public trust by abandoning the pretense of absolute objectivity and instead embracing humility, uncertainty, and methodological pluralism.

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The “Agentic” Era: How AI, Biometrics, and Shifting Demographics Are Rewriting the Global Travel Map by 2050

The Future of the Stay: A Student’s Primer on AI & IoT in Hospitality

Feb 18, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — The travel industry is undergoing a structural metamorphosis driven by the transition from generative to “Agentic AI,” the rise of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the dominant market, and a shift toward hyper-personalized, “zero-touch” experiences. While technology promises to erase logistical friction, it introduces new challenges regarding algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the “complexity tax” of managing massive scale. Continue reading

25Dec/25

Agriculture-as-a-Service platform

Dec. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Citiesabc Impakt is a sophisticated Agriculture-as-a-Service platform developed by Dinis Guarda and the Ztudium Group. The initiative establishes a digital infrastructure designed to support farmers and agribusinesses through artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT sensors. By providing a verified digital identity and financial tools, the platform seeks to improve market access and sustainability in regions such as India, Indonesia, and Africa. The system addresses critical issues like climate volatility and financial exclusion by offering crop monitoring, price forecasting, and secure data ownership. Ultimately, the project aims to foster global food security and economic resilience through high-tech, human-centric solutions. Continue reading

23Nov/25

Digital Twins: Why They are Important

Nov. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — What are Digital Twins?

A Digital Twin is a virtual replica of a physical object, system, or process that uses real-time data to accurately reflect its real-world counterpart’s behavior, performance, and conditions.

It creates a dynamic link between the physical world and the digital world, allowing for continuous monitoring, simulation, and analysis. Continue reading

31Oct/25

The Near-Term Evolution of Video Buying

Oct. 31, 2025 /Mpelembe Mdia/ —  A  June 2025 report commissioned by Google that examines the near-term evolution of video buying within media agencies. The report argues that the function of TV/Video buying is becoming increasingly complex, driven by evolving definitions of “TV,” the rise of digital and connected TV (CTV), and marketers’ growing demands for customisation, flexibility, and performance-based outcomes. Continue reading

24Jun/25

Trimble and TDK: Precision Navigation Accelerated

A strategic collaboration between Trimble and TDK, specifically InvenSense, intends advance precision navigation solutions. This partnership combines Trimble’s ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service with TDK’s SmartAutomotive Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to offer enhanced accuracy and reliability. The integrated solution is designed for diverse automotive and IoT applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery, with a strong emphasis on safety due to ASIL-certified correction data. Both companies express enthusiasm for the synergy and its potential to accelerate deployment and streamline integration of advanced positioning technologies. Continue reading

24Jun/25

OpenSTX Foundation: Industrial Wireless Protocol Standardization

The provided text announces the launch of the OpenSTX Foundation, an initiative by the Joint Development Foundation (part of the Linux Foundation family) aimed at standardising Synchronous Transmission (STX) as an open industry protocol for industrial wireless connectivity. This new standard seeks to provide ultra-reliable, time-sensitive communication essential for applications like smart factories, cities, and disaster response, addressing the growing demand for scalable, secure, and real-time wireless protocols in mission-critical environments. The foundation will unite industry leaders and researchers to develop an enterprise-ready specification, ensuring interoperability and broad accessibility for next-generation industrial IoT and cyber-physical systems. Read more

03Dec/24

Diebold Nixdorf First to Implement Microsoft® Windows 11® on Live ATMs

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that it is the first ATM solution provider to deploy the Microsoft® Windows 11® IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system in a live environment. The deployment includes two bank partners in Central Asia, Eurasian Bank and Kapital Bank, and follows the company’s previous announcement that it was the first ATM solution provider to support Windows 11. Implementation of the software deployment will be managed by BS/2, Diebold Nixdorf’s licensed partner in the Central Asia region. Continue reading

10Jan/24

Tech Trends That WON’T Happen in 2024: Enterprise 5G, Mainstream Foldables, Network APIs, Edge Generative AI, or Robotaxis – to Name a Few

As 2024 kicks off, predictions abound on the technology innovations expected in the year ahead. However, several highly anticipated advancements, including Enterprise 5G, mainstream foldable devices, network APIs, and robotaxis, will NOT happen in 2024, states global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. Continue reading

11Nov/23

Internet of Things: tech firms have become our digital landlords – but people are starting to fight back

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Guido Noto La Diega, University of Stirling

From smart toasters to fitness collars for dogs, we live in a world where everything around us is gradually being connected to the internet and fitted with sensors so that we can interact with them online.

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