Eutelsat confirms OneWeb merge plan

French satellite firm Eutelsat has confirmed plans to merge with British low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite innovator OneWeb. Eutelsat operates 36 geostationary (GEO) satellites, of which the first launched in 2000. The high altitudes of GEO satellites cover large geographic areas but have slow speeds and high latency. LEO satellites – like those operated by…

Study claims Samsung Galaxy Watch4 sensors closely comparable to medical tools

Research posted in the Sleep Health journal claimed that Samsung Galaxy Watch4 sensors for SpO2 are comparable to actual medical tools when measuring OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. According to the study, readings captured simultaneously with the wearable and the traditional medical device were aligned. The study was conducted by seven medical professionals, six of…

Scottish IoT project aims to keep rural roads pothole-free Internet of Things News

A consortium of research partners in Scotland could help solve the perennial problems facing the UK’s transport infrastructure, with the development of an internet of things (IoT) sensor network that provides real-time monitoring of rural road conditions. DigiFlec, a start-up based in Dunfermline, is working with CENSIS – Scotland’s innovation centre for sensors, imaging systems,…