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Get Connected: 18 of the Coolest IoT Blogs

The Internet of Things, is a technological trend that’s caught on like wildfire this year. IoT devices don’t require much manual effort; these items are designed to be responsive to your needs, to make your life easier. Often called smart devices, they are being developed at a rapid rate across industries, in particular for the kitchen.

IoT Design Considerations: Security

Building a secure IoT-enabled device comes at a cost. As the IoT continues to grow, there is an increasing focus on its security and how safe the claims of end- to-end solutions really are. While security threats in the news have scared away some manufacturers and consumers from entering the IoT space, others view it as an opportunity for added value to their products.

The IoT in 2025

When we talk about the future, wandering minds drift toward watery visions of flying cars, personal robots, and hover boards where all work is banished by fully automated technology. I tend to picture this kind of future a bit more like Wall-E: humans as a race of fat sluggish incompetents surrounded by an entirely preset system. Thankfully this vision just doesn’t line up with reality.

Antennas in an industrial setting

IoT Design Considerations: Antenna

Antenna design is a critical factor in ensuring Wi-Fi IoT devices achieve reliable performance and strong connectivity. This guide explores IoT antenna types, placement strategies, and key considerations - such as frequency selection, interference mitigation, and integration with communication protocols - to help you choose the right antenna for your application. By planning your antenna design early, you can optimize range, signal strength, and device reliability across diverse IoT use cases.

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It’s time to get smart

Connected products also are a smart play for manufacturers by enabling them to stay connected with their customers like never before. Smart products can deliver maintenance reminders, special offers, recall notices and other notifications at prescribed intervals.

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