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Teardown Tuesday: Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub and IoT Water Leak Sensor

Teardown Tuesday: Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub and IoT Water Leak Sensor

In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.


News Dec 19, 2017 by Nick Davis
Possible IC Packaging Shortages in 2018

Possible IC Packaging Shortages in 2018

Experts in semiconductor manufacturing are predicting longer lead times and higher demand for IC packaging in 2018. This news comes during a time when the electronics industry is already facing several shortages and high volume demands for components such as OLED displays, DRAM, and NAND flash memory.


News Dec 18, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
What Is Digital Twinning? Bringing Industrial IoT Sensors and VR Together

What Is Digital Twinning? Bringing Industrial IoT Sensors and VR Together

Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?


News Dec 12, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Amazon FreeRTOS: An Embedded OS for IoT Devices

Amazon FreeRTOS: An Embedded OS for IoT Devices

The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS software is a timely move.


News Dec 07, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.


News Nov 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
How Would the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Regulation Impact the Internet of Things?

How Would the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Regulation Impact the Internet of Things?

The IoT was largely built during a period of guaranteed equal access to connectivity. What would happen to it if the FCC repeals "net neutrality" regulations?


News Nov 24, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The IoT for Insurance Companies and How They Use Data

The IoT for Insurance Companies and How They Use Data

A new report details how insurance companies are positioned for change.


Computing on the Fringes: How Edge Computing and Fog Computing Are Changing How We Use the IoT

Computing on the Fringes: How Edge Computing and Fog Computing Are Changing How We Use the IoT

"Edge computing" is a concept that can be seen as an extension of now ubiquitous Cloud Computing and Internet of Things (IoT)—and it's a domain that's gaining importance.


News Nov 20, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Medigate’s IoT Platform for Medical Device Security Receives $5.35 Million in Seed Funding

Medigate’s IoT Platform for Medical Device Security Receives $5.35 Million in Seed Funding

Medigate’s medical device security platform may offer solution for connected devices.


A New Multi-Pixel Metal-Oxide Gas Sensor with an I2C Interface in a Small Package

A New Multi-Pixel Metal-Oxide Gas Sensor with an I2C Interface in a Small Package

Sensirion touts long-term stability and increased robustness from their new SGP metal-oxide gas sensor, which is aimed at indoor air quality applications.


News Nov 13, 2017 by Nick Davis
Two New Cyber Acts in the USA Address IoT Security

Two New Cyber Acts in the USA Address IoT Security

Lawmakers in the U.S. government appear to be taking more of an interest in IoT security. It’s a topic of concern for the cybersecurity community, as increasingly more devices are connected to the internet, many with potentially invasive sensors and cameras. Many of these devices are operated by non-tech-savvy users who may not know how to maintain their own device security.


News Nov 08, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Advanced Sensor Solutions Increase Cost Effectiveness for Energy Harvesting

Advanced Sensor Solutions Increase Cost Effectiveness for Energy Harvesting

ams introduces a sensor solution for IoT applications operating under harsh conditions.


HMI Growing Beyond Touchscreen to Accommodate New Markets with Voice Recognition

HMI Growing Beyond Touchscreen to Accommodate New Markets with Voice Recognition

The next-generation voice-controlled HMIs are employing audio-optimized architectures and powerful algorithms to ensure speaker authentication and contextual awareness.


News Oct 27, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
STMicro’s New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

STMicro’s New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

Could this be the chip that brings contactless payment in wearables to the forefront? This News Brief takes a look at the ST53G SiP (system-in-package) from STMicroelectronics.


News Oct 23, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
5G Internet Before 2020? Verizon and Qualcomm Partner to Test 5G NR Protocol

5G Internet Before 2020? Verizon and Qualcomm Partner to Test 5G NR Protocol

Verizon and Qualcomm hope to champion the 5G wireless specification needed to support things like autonomous vehicles to consumers by 2020. That's a tall order—can they make it happen?


News Oct 19, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
KRACK Attack in WPA 2 Devices Threatens the 4-Way Handshake Protocol

KRACK Attack in WPA 2 Devices Threatens the 4-Way Handshake Protocol

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered vulnerability, known as a Key Reinstallation Attack (or "KRACK Attack"), might shake your confidence.


News Oct 17, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Dialog Semiconductor to Acquire Silego for $306 Million in Bid for the IoT

Dialog Semiconductor to Acquire Silego for $306 Million in Bid for the IoT

Dialog Semiconductor is set to acquire Silego for a reported $306 million. How will this affect their product lines?


News Oct 14, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
New Design Contest Challenges Designers to Create Configurable Mixed-Signal ICs

New Design Contest Challenges Designers to Create Configurable Mixed-Signal ICs

A new design competition has presented a series of challenges over roughly two months to use GreenPAK technology to make configurable mixed-signal ICs (CMICs).


Teardown Tuesday: Square Chip and NFC Reader

Teardown Tuesday: Square Chip and NFC Reader

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.


News Oct 03, 2017 by Alex Udanis
LoRa Backscatter Device Provides Long-Range Communication with Low-Power

LoRa Backscatter Device Provides Long-Range Communication with Low-Power

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa Backscatter, that is not only is low-power and cost-efficient at 10 cents per unit, but also provides long-range communication of up to 2.8 km.


News Sep 28, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois