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OpenAI and Jony Ive Partner on Screenless AI Companion to Replace Traditional Interfaces With the intent to completely change the consumer electronics landscape, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly shared plans to launch 100 million AI-powered devices designed in collaboration with former Apple designer Jony Ive. The announcement follows OpenAI’s acquisition of io, an AI startup co-founded by Ive, said to be valued at $6.5 billion. The upcoming product is a… |
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Xiaomi to Pour $6.9 Billion into Semiconductor Chip Production Over the Next 10 Years Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has announced its plans to invest at least $6.9 billion over the next decade to develop its own semiconductor chips, making a decisive push towards autonomy. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed the ambitious plan on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, acknowledging the challenging road ahead while emphasizing its strategic importance. This development… |
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Synaptics and Murata Collaborate to Launch Next-Gen Automotive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Module Synaptics Incorporated and Murata Manufacturing have announced a partnership to jointly develop a turnkey wireless connectivity module designed for automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. This module will integrate Synaptics’ Veros Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo systems on chips (SoCs) with Murata’s compact module design expertise. The collaboration aims to deliver… |
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How to Build a Desktop Weather Station Using ESP32 and E-ink Display In today’s fast-paced world, many of us spend long hours indoors—whether working from home, studying, or just managing our daily routines. Natural cues like changing skies, outdoor temperatures, or the feel of humidity are often lost behind four walls and closed windows. This can make it difficult to stay aware of what’s happening outside, especially when our focus… |
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Renesas Launches DA14533: Auto-Grade Bluetooth LE SoC for Low-Power Wireless Connectivity Renesas Electronics has introduced the DA14533, its automotive-grade Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) SoC, designed for tire pressure monitoring, keyless entry, wireless sensors, and battery management systems. This compact system-on-chip (SoC) integrates a radio transceiver, Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller, memory, and security features, making it an efficient solution for… |
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Braemac Partners with MediaTek to Expand IoT and Genio SoC Distribution Braemac, a global semiconductor distributor has announced a partnership with MediaTek to expand the distribution of MediaTek’s Genio and IoT development platforms in Australia and New Zealand. This move is planned to meet the growing demand for smart and IoT-enabled devices in the region. The collaboration brings together Braemac’s strong market presence and MediaTek… |
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Build a Smart Digital Game Board Using Multicolour PCB Ludo, one of our cherished childhood board games, holds a special place in our hearts. Its simple yet engaging gameplay that provided countless hours of fun and bonding. However, as times have changed, so have our ways of enjoying these nostalgic pastimes. Today, children often experience classic games like Ludo through smartphones and gaming consoles, losing the… |
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Unicorn India Ventures Invests INR 10 Cr in Netrasemi Kerala-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi has successfully raised INR 10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. Established in 2020 by Jyothis Indirabhai, Sreejith Varma and Deepa Geetha, the startup focuses on building advanced system-on-chip (SoC) solutions designed for the growing needs of Edge AI applications in smart Internet of… |
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AIROC CYW20829 Family Expanded with Bluetooth 5.4 MCUs for Diverse Use Cases Infineon Technologies has added eight new products to its AIROC™ CYW20829 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 microcontroller (MCU) family. These include System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions and modules designed for industrial, consumer, and automotive applications. The CYW20829 family is designed to reduce both the cost and size of devices, making them ideal for use in products like… |
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Radiation-Tolerant PolarFire SoC FPGA Optimized for Aerospace Applications Microchip Technology has introduced the RT PolarFire® system-on-chip (SoC) FPGA, designed for aerospace applications. This FPGA offers real-time Linux® capabilities and is based on the RISC-V® architecture. It provides high performance, reliability, power-efficiency, and security against space-related threats. The RT PolarFire SoC FPGA features a multi-core Linux-… |
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Nordic’s SoCs Powered Compact BLE Modules Offer Powerful Processing for IoT Applications u-blox has announced two additions to its Bluetooth LE portfolio, ALMA-B1 and NORA-B2. These modules are based on the latest generation nRF54 Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor. They both support Bluetooth LE 5.4 and Thread/Matter technologies in a compact, power-efficient, and secure format. ALMA-B1 and NORA-B2 are… |
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Open Source and the Electronics Industry As embedded and miniaturized hardware solutions continue to advance, an increasing number of developers are opting for standardized open-source or license-free software solutions. Mouser Electronics and Adam Taylor, founder and lead consultant of Adiuvo Engineering & Training Ltd., discuss how open-source solutions impact the electronics sector and explore what… |
