Smart Tangibles News Digest

Issue #1, November 9, 2025

Global Smart Tangibles News from around the world (Image credit: NASA)

Here’s this week’s Smart Tangibles News Digest - focused on product strategy for connected hardware, IoT, Policy, UX, and Manufacturing.

1. EU Data Act - practical impacts for automotive and cloud

The Data Act is now applicable and the Commission is standing up helpdesks, model terms, and trade secret guidance - which directly affects data access and monetization models for connected products. #Policy

www.mayerbrown.com

The EU Data Act Has Taken Effect: Focus on Automotive and Cloud Providers | Insights | Mayer Brown

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2. Using IoT data to power proactive customer support

Moves support from reactive RMA to predictive service - a core lever for servitization and outcome based pricing. #Strategy

www.iotforall.com

From Reactive to Proactive: How IoT Data Is Revolutionizing Customer Support | IoT For All

IoT data-powered customer support can anticipate needs, resolve issues faster, and create exceptional experiences.

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3. Telcos say AI driven network automation is their top 12 month priority

If carriers push automation first, expect tighter SLAs and smarter diagnostics for massive IoT - enabling higher reliability for connected products without bespoke workarounds. #Strategy

www.iotforall.com

AI-driven Network Automation the Top Priority for Telcos in the Next 12 Months - New Research from Motive | IoT For All

New Motive research finds 37% of telcos prioritising AI-driven network automation over the next year to boost performance and efficiency.

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4. Reports of EU considering delays to AI Act provisions

Any deferral or grace periods would shift compliance timelines for embedded and edge AI features in connected products sold in the EU. #Policy

www.theguardian.com

EU could water down AI Act amid pressure from Trump and big tech

European Commission confirms reports it is looking at postponing parts of landmark legislation

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5. Embedded world North America - on the ground roundup

Dense recap of edge AI, connectivity, and toolchain demos shaping 2026 device roadmaps - useful signal on component and partner ecosystems. #Tech.

embeddedcomputing.com

ICYMI: Embedded Insights Ep39 embedded world North America 2025 - Embedded Computing Design

Hello Embedded Engineers, Developers and Makers! Welcome to In Case You Missed it: Embedded Insights, the weekly news show all about Embedded technologies and solutions from Embedded Computing Design.

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