IOT Tech

• Oman sees rapid growth in mobile and IoT connections

  Oman’s telecom sector is growing fast, thanks to a nationwide push to modernise digital services and infrastructure. By May this year, mobile subscriptions had climbed to 8.13 million in the country, while IoT connections jumped to 1.55 million – a 118.7% increase compared to last year. The figures, shared by Oman’s National Centre for Statistics... Read more »

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• UK public asked to shape rollout of self-driving cars

  Self-driving cars are shifting from science fiction to reality, and the UK government is asking for your help to get the rollout right. A nationwide conversation has been launched, inviting everyone from industry experts to the general public to share their thoughts on how automated passenger services should work. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood... Read more »

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• eSIM tech flaw exposes smartphones to serious hacking risks

  A security research team has found a flaw in eSIM tech that could let attackers install malicious code, steal operator secrets, and hijack mobile profiles – all without raising alarms. The problem affects Kigen’s eUICC card, which powers digital SIMs in many phones and IoT devices. According to the company, more than two billion SIMs... Read more »

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• Thousands of Baidu Apollo Go driverless cars to join Uber network

  Uber is teaming up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to bring thousands of Apollo Go driverless cars to its ridesharing platform. With many of these partnerships, it ends up being years (if ever) before they deliver on their promises. However, this one is happening this year. The two companies have forged a multi-year deal that... Read more »

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• Google Maps Auto SDK drives new Rivian navigation experience

  Electric vehicle maker Rivian has teamed up with Google Maps to bring a fresh navigation experience to its vehicles, and it’s rolling out to drivers starting today. ‘Rivian Navigation with Google Maps’ gives supported vehicle owners all the benefits of Google’s mapping prowess while keeping Rivian’s distinctive look and feel. Rather than simply slapping Google... Read more »

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