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To JFK, Automation Was A-OK
“Automation does not need to be our enemy. I think machines can make life easier for men, if men do not let the machines dominate them.” ~ John F. Kennedy The late President John F. Kennedy will be forever remembered for his incredible vision of...
A Closer Look at Lifesaving Features in Wearables
Wearables with lifesaving features existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic caused havoc globally. Because of the development of built-in sensors, data storage, and low-power microprocessors, wearables can not only monitor and track various...
Powerful Graphics on Ultra Low Power Chips – Is That Possible?
Ambiq and KoruLab have collaborated on the Apollo4 to bring industry-leading battery life and the most vivid user interface creation capabilities to device makers using Ambiq hardware. Conventional wisdom tells us that a powerful processor is needed...
Understanding Personal Sound Amplification Products and Hearing Aids
Hearable devices are used in many ways for entertainment and communication. Most of us use hearable devices to listen to music casually and take or make phone calls. These hearable devices can also come as wired and/or battery-powered wireless...
A Closer Look at Gaming for Personal Fitness
Video gaming has had a bad reputation for keeping folks stuck on the couch until the gaming for fitness genre was introduced. Believe it or not, gaming for fitness, also known as “exergames,” has already been around since the 1980s. Around that...
How Can We Solve the Smart Tech E-Waste Problem?
Most American adults own several smart devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, or fitness trackers. These devices make our lives easier, helping us access information and support with a touch of a button. When big tech companies release more...
4 Emerging Trends in Smart Toys for Kids and Young Adults
With the market rapidly expanding and expected to grow to $18 billion by 2023, seeing toys evolve doesn’t come as a surprise, as we see devices and appliances become smarter in our homes. Smart toys are known as battery-powered, engaging, and...
How Ultra-Low Power SoC Is Enabling More Advanced Hearable Applications
Internet of Things (IoT) technology can be complex and ambiguous to the average person. Interconnected devices contribute to IoT, making the world we live in more intuitive and seamless. One sector benefiting from recent advances in this technology...
What Do the Smartest Buildings in the World Have in Common?
Smart buildings, such as the edge business building in Amsterdam, use energy harvesting and edge intelligence to run as the greenest buildings in the world. The edge itself relies on 28,000 sensors to optimize the workspace for 25,000 employees with...
Shifts in the Need and Demand for Universal Remotes
The frustration is real when it comes to managing multiple battery-powered remote controllers. Thanks to advancements in entertainment and technology, things are starting to shift for the better. As consumers purchase new entertainment systems, such...
3 Industries Transformed by the Internet of Things
Internet of Things (IoT) is not only impacting edge devices but also completely transforming industries through new business models. Specifically, the health care, logistics, and real estate industries are prime opportunities for early adopters. IoT...
How Handheld Gaming Consoles Are Connecting and Engaging People in Isolation
Connecting and engaging people in isolation is no easy feat. Long before COVID, we have found ourselves, at one point or other, being idle and bored—whether that’s waiting at the airport, queueing to get something, someone, or get somewhere. What...