<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><br><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><br><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><br><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><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>