Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Bridging the gap between AI-powered cyber defence and critical infrastructure resilience, the OT Security Track put the spotlight the escalating IoT/IIoT threats in the oil & gas sector, featuring frontline insights from global CISOs defending the world's most targeted industries. TechBullion
• [New] The industrial internet of things will reinvent many sectors that account for approximately two thirds of the global economic output, driving economic gains of 14.2 trillion dollars by 2030. IoT For All
• [New] There are Matter-certified devices like smart bulbs and sensors that will talk to Apple, Google, Amazon, and other smart home platforms. Ars Technica
• [New] The number of IoT devices is expected to exceed 24 billion as early as 2025, and data volume of IoT devices is set to increase massively in the coming years. Statista
• [New] In the coming years, we can expect further advancements in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and machine learning, which could further enhance the capabilities of Kavach, making it even more responsive to potential hazards. UP Excise Portal
• [New] Focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) integration to accommodate the anticipated rise of connected devices, projected to reach 75 billion by 2025. Catalina Marcuta
• [New] The synthetic diamond solutions provider is in a unique position to supply the highly engineered synthetic diamonds in the quantity and quality required for industrial applications, while Bosch will integrate them into robust and scalable sensor systems. AZOM
• [New] Wearable tech has made significant strides over the past few years, and 2025 will see next-gen wearable fitness trackers that go beyond just counting steps. Pressmaverick -
• The Internet of Things (IoT) constitutes a system of interconnected devices and machines designed to facilitate autonomous data sharing, offering opportunities for efficiency and competitiveness, particularly in global manufacturing sectors. SpringerLink
• The sensors for Waymo's technology started out expensive, but since they are digital electronics, they are expected to drop vastly in price at scale, as digital electronics always have. Forbes
• Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have discovered a new material that could serve as a flexible semiconductor for wearable devices. SciTechDaily
• The UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for deep tech innovators, as they pioneer advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and advanced data-sharing systems. Energy Systems Catapult
• The war in Ukraine has given Russia the opportunity to rapidly integrate AI into a wide variety of military systems, such as increasingly autonomous weapons and systems that can translate sensor data into targeting information for human decision-makers. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• The ESP32 chip, a low-cost microcontroller manufactured in China and used widely across the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, has now been exposed as a critical threat vector in BTC hardware wallets. Coingeek
• The number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 55 billion by 2025, for which managing and analyzing the large amount of data generated is becoming increasingly critical. Designveloper
• Over the past decade, the integration of artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data has transformed traditional surveillance systems into smart ecosystems that anticipate, detect, and react. Spotter Security
• SpaceX promises its Starlink direct to cell service will offer data and Internet of things capabilities in 2025 and will offer voice soon. Light Reading
• Microsoft is exploring the use of connected devices, such as smart home sensors and wearable devices, to monitor risks in real-time. NewsyList
• By embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, Ethiopia aims to improve access to services, ensure greater efficiency in government operations, and create new opportunities for economic development. HORN REVIEW
• Distributed energy resources (DERs) and smart grids will be key to securing global energy supplies and getting the world to net zero by 2050.Cybersecurity must be prioritized as energy infrastructure incorporates greater levels of new technology that rely on connectivity to the Internet of Things. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Mayor Lisa Martinez's smart city initiatives continue to bear fruit, with AI-driven systems reducing congestion by 15% and IoT integration creating new opportunities for tech-savvy professionals. Nucamp
• Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke. thecanadianpressnews.ca
• Rise in adoption of satellite IoT among various sectors such as oil & gas, and agriculture, to increase connectivity is projected to boost the demand for satellite IoT across the globe. International Defense Security & Technology

Last updated: 11 May 2025