A critical year for haptics as new technology options mature
Investment and development in haptics is accelerating, and the supply chain providing the actuators, drivers, and software behind these key components is evolving at a faster pace every year. IDTechEx discusses the issues.
6G communications a trillion dollar opportunity, reveals IDTechEx
Phone systems change every ten years. 5G communications is now rolling out worldwide. It's time to plan 6G communications for 2030, says IDTechEx.
IDTechEx highlights top five innovative printed & flexible sensor technologies
IDTechEx details its top five innovative printed/flexible sensor technologies, along with their associated applications.
Smart water networks able to detect a looming crisis, reports IDTechEx
It is possible with technology to better predict how people use water and monitor its quality. This technology currently exists.
Smart building opportunities for printed sensors
The building of the future may have printed sensors built into the walls, floor, and ceiling to detect water leaks, air quality, usage patterns, and more, according to a new report by IDTechEx.
5G in 2020: Highlights from IDTechEx
With profitable business models and killer applications starting to emerge, 5G is expected to be one of the largest and fastest-growing markets. By the end of 2020, 125 operators in 52 countries/territories have launched commercial 5G services, and 5G subscriptions are likely to be over 200 million globally.
Three costly common misunderstandings about 5G
5G is a rapidly growing market and will reach 300 billion USD by 2025 as forecast in the IDTechEx report "5G Technology, Market and Forecasts 2020-2030". However, there are many common misunderstandings about 5G that might lead to the wrong interpretation.
Apple finally embraces 5G, but challenges remain
Apple has integrated 5G into all four newly announced iPhones. In the launching event, Apple demonstrated a fast speed up to 4 Gbps on the iPhone 12 Pro, even when networks are crowded. The news certainly sent a positive signal to the 5G industry, but many challenges await before 5G becomes ubiquitous.
Vertical farming: how big is too big?
Vertical farming is growing quickly. The concept of vertical farming, the idea that crops can be grown far more efficiently indoors under controlled environmental conditions than would be possible on conventional farmland, has captured the imagination of entrepreneurs and investors alike, with dozens of start-ups being founded across the world raising ever-increasing amounts of investor capital.