{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60269b8c-0bac-4ce4-83ba-e9116d5296e3/6a0bf5aba9d7442983bd7f2b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bluetooth to Space: How Hubble Network Is Reinventing Global IoT Connectivity","description":"<p>This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast, I talk with Art Tkachenko about enabling Bluetooth devices to communicate directly with satellites. We explore Hubble’s hybrid terrestrial and satellite IoT network, ultra-low-cost global asset tracking, beamforming technology, AI-assisted engineering, and the future of Ambient IoT. It’s a fascinating look at how space-based connectivity could dramatically expand what’s possible for connected devices worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p>Art’s Top 3 Songs:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>“Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHi9mKq0slA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHi9mKq0slA</a></li><li>“Mushroom Jazz” by Mark Farina: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6k0FlHGrZE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6k0FlHGrZE</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Bicycle” by VAVAN: <a href=\"http://youtube.com/watch?v=9HNorccyEno&amp;feature=youtu.be\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/watch?v=9HNorccyEno&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of <a href=\"http://ambientchat.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ambientChat.ai</a> — Using AI to connect people with places and products&nbsp; with an app that puts you in control of YOUR data.</p><p><br></p><p>Our sponsor is Identiv <a href=\"https://www.identiv.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.identiv.com</a>, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon <a href=\"http://www.blecon.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.blecon.net</a>. Blecon who delivers asset tracking and condition monitoring using the devices your team already carries.</p>","author_name":"Stephen Statler"}