Internet of Things Editorial & Guest Opinions

1. Beyond 5G AI, Terahertz, And Open RAN Transform RF Engineering 12/5/2025

   RF engineers are advancing 6G through terahertz communications, AI-driven network optimization, and Open RAN architectures, with major university research centers and NSF funding driving innovation toward 2030 commercial deployment.

2. Real-Time 3D: Game Engines Transform Digital Twin Applications for Wireless Networks 11/25/2025

   Game engines like Unity and Unreal have helped transform digital twins from engineering concepts into immersive 3D platforms that revolutionize RF network design and wireless testing.

3. Why Low-Band Spectrum Remains The Backbone Of Mobile Networks 11/20/2025

   As mobile operators chase higher-frequency bands for speed and capacity, the 600–900 MHz bands remain vital for wide area coverage, energy efficiency, and bridging the digital divide.

4. Looking Back, Racing Forward: How 2025's RF Milestones Propel The Breakthroughs Of 2026 11/17/2025

   RF tech in 2025 spanned spy cats, moon GPS, and invisibly powerful weapons. In 2026, RF engineering breaks limits—uniting AI, 6G, D-band, and terahertz innovation.

5. 8 Ways Advanced Wireless Technologies Are Transforming Autonomous Robotics In Warehouses 11/17/2025

   By integrating 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and edge computing, warehouses gain responsiveness to manage dynamic workflows and data-heavy operations without interruption. This transformation marks a new era where connectivity is the central nervous system driving intelligent, adaptive automation at scale.

6. Building Toward 6G: Arrays, AI, Spectrum Sharing, And The Next Measurement Frontier 11/11/2025

   Wi-Fi 7 and 5G-Advanced mark a turning point in RF front-end design, where integration, AI-driven optimization, and spectrum-proof architectures are shaping 6G foundations.

7. Harnessing Light And Waves: The Unique Physics Of Huygens Antennas 10/30/2025

   Huygens antennas exploit electric-magnetic field coupling for directional, low-loss radiation, driving advances in communications, sensing, and nanophotonics.

8. Inside DARPA's Use Of Rydberg Atoms To Create New RF Sensors 10/22/2025

   DARPA leverages Rydberg atoms' extreme electromagnetic sensitivity to create compact quantum RF sensors, replacing large antenna arrays for defense applications.

9. Sovereignty In Orbit: China's Guowang & Qianfan Take On Starlink 10/21/2025

   China’s attempt to build a Starlink competitor, led by its national initiative Guowang, has rapidly evolved into a symbol of China’s determination to control space-based internet infrastructure as a matter of national sovereignty rather than merely a commercial venture.

10. Microwave Photonics And The Acceleration Of 6G Connectivity 10/20/2025

    Advances in microwave photonics and optical communications unveiled at OFC 2025 highlight the integration driving 6G, AI networking, and terabit connectivity breakthroughs