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  • Hubble Network Plans Satellite Upgrade for Global Bluetooth Coverage

    Hubble Network Plans Satellite Upgrade for Global Bluetooth Coverage

    Hubble Network is set to significantly enhance its satellite-based Bluetooth system. The Seattle startup, aiming to bring Apple’s Find My to enterprises, has built a phased-array receiver for a “true Bluetooth layer around the Earth,” says CEO Alex Haro.
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    Hubble Network is set to significantly enhance its satellite-based Bluetooth system. The Seattle startup, aiming to bring Apple’s Find My to enterprises, has built a phased-array receiver for a “true Bluetooth layer around the Earth,” says CEO Alex Haro.

    Next-Gen Satellites to Boost Global Coverage and Device Efficiency by 2027

    This technology will launch aboard two large MuSat XL satellites from Muon Space, scheduled for 2027. The satellites will provide 12-hour global revisit times and detect BLE signals using 30x less power, extending device battery life.

    The pair will serve as the foundation of Hubble’s BLE Finding Network, targeting industries like logistics, infrastructure, and defense.

    Hubble made headlines in 2024 as the first company to establish a direct Bluetooth link with a satellite. Its core pitch is simple yet powerful: rather than requiring custom hardware, users can connect to the Hubble network by adding a firmware update to existing chipsets.

    Global Coverage Without Infrastructure

    The company says its space-based network offers major advantages — global coverage, including remote regions, and an infrastructure-free solution for developers to track assets easily.

    Hubble currently operates seven satellites and aims to expand to 60 by 2028. CEO Alex Haro notes that the long-term plan includes upgrading the entire fleet to larger, more capable satellite platforms for enhanced power and performance.

    The timeline is ambitious, but Haro said Hubble chose Muon for its rapid manufacturing scalability. A $146M funding boost will support this, with Muon planning to build 500+ satellites annually by 2027.

    Hubble Taps Muon’s Powerful MuSat XL Platform Amid Push for Defense Contracts

    Hubble will be the first to use Muon’s 500-kg MuSat XL, offering high power, fast downlinks, optical links, and near real-time communication. The deal also reflects Muon’s growing ambitions to secure larger contracts, including from the Department of Defense.

    “The XL platform is ideal for SDA Tranche missions,” said Smirin, citing the agency’s missile defense effort in low Earth orbit. “It reflects our advancing tech stack and growing role in delivering versatile spacecraft.”

    Muon uses a space-as-a-service model, building and operating satellites with its integrated Halo system. This approach lets companies with innovative payloads access space without building their own satellite infrastructure. This lets Hubble focus on its BLE network while Muon handles satellites and operations.

    Read the original article on: Techcrunch

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  • Bluetooth Tracker Locates Prime Fishing Spots

    Bluetooth Tracker Locates Prime Fishing Spots

    The Swedish-manufactured Probe device is crafted to assist anglers in improving their catch rates. It achieves this by tracking their lure as it descends into the depths of the water, documenting the depth and conditions at which fish take the bait.
    The Probe, which gets attached to the line leader above the lure, is presently on Kickstarter
    Probe

    The Swedish-manufactured Probe device is crafted to assist anglers in improving their catch rates. It achieves this by tracking their lure as it descends into the depths of the water, documenting the depth and conditions at which fish take the bait.

    Revolutionizing Angling Technology

    Once cast into the water alongside the lure, the Probe’s integrated sensors promptly begin measuring and recording various factors like cast length, water depth, temperature, underwater lighting, and movement speed through the water, all discreetly.

    The Probe should reportedly be good for 10 hours of use per battery-charge
    Probe

    When a fish bites the lure, the device records the distinct pull on the line, capturing details such as the depth and other relevant factors of the incident. Once retrieved to the surface and within Bluetooth range of the user’s smartphone, the Probe transfers its recorded data to an application on the phone.

    Utilizing the Probe App for Optimal Casting and Lure Depth

    Through the app, users can then determine the appropriate casting distance and lure depth for their subsequent casts. Considering factors such as water temperature, lighting conditions, and weather, which the app also records, is essential as they can influence the depth at which fish are present during subsequent visits to the same location.

    Due to Bluetooth signals having limited transmission capabilities through water, the Probe cannot provide anglers with real-time depth readings. Instead, the app estimates the current depth based on the device’s sinking rate during previous casts. When the lure (presumably) reaches the target depth, the user receives a notification through the app, prompting them to begin reeling it in.

    The Probe app displays both recorded and estimated real-time lure data
    Probe

    If the Probe goes into production, pledging €104 (approximately US$113) will secure one unit, while we anticipate setting the retail price at €149 ($162). You can observe the device in action in the video provided below.

    It’s notable that smartLure’s Model Zero, successful through Kickstarter, offers similar features.However, users have limitations on using a designated lure with it, unlike the Probe, which accommodates any third-party lure.

    Other gadgets aimed at giving anglers a technological advantage include the Chasing F1 Pro aquatic drone, which utilizes an underwater camera to indicate the fish’s whereabouts, and the rod-mounted Smart Rod Sensor, which records the location and conditions at the time of strikes.

    Read the original article on: New atlas

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