Smart home automation is continuously evolving. It’s an emerging segment that has attracted the attention of big tech conglomerates like Apple, Google, and Amazon. However, interoperability has been a significant challenge in smart home installation since its inception. The focus so far has been on integrating a myriad of devices, platforms, and services under a…
The top IoT platforms of 2023
There are nearly 15.14 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices active so far this year. That number is expected to double to 29.42 billion by 2030. Examples include wearables, smart-home and office devices, as well as automotive, medical, and industrial devices. More than 90% are connected to one another or a Cloud platform. Today, Cloud…
STMicroelectronics’ managing control and security of the Google Pixel 7
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed that its ST54K IC is handling control and security for contactless NFC communication in the newly launched Google Pixel 7 smartphone. Chosen by Google’s designers, ST’s device combines NFC control and a certified Secure Element in a single chip that saves…
Qualcomm, Google, and Renault to offer intelligent in-vehicle, E-TECH system
Qualcomm Technologies recently announced the company will work with Google and Renault Group to design a rich and immersive in-vehicle experience for Renault’s next-generation electric vehicle: the new Mégane E-TECH Electric. Renault Group will use the 3rd-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm to power the vehicle’s technically advanced infotainment system, which is comprised of…
Snapdragon 888 to power new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Galaxy Z Flip3
Qualcomm Technologies announced that its flagship Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform is powering Samsung Electronics‘ latest foldable smartphones — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Snapdragon 888, which powers both devices globally, packs innovations in connectivity, AI, gaming, and photography to enable the premium Android experiences users deserve. “Our collaboration with Qualcomm…
The Science Journal is coming to Arduino this fall
Arduino and Google are excited to announce that the Science Journal app will be transferring from Google to Arduino this September. Arduino’s existing experience with the Science Journal and a long-standing commitment to open source and hands-on science has been crucial to the transfer ownership of the open source project over to Arduino. The Google versions…
Renesas’ ISL91301B PMIC designed in Google AI products
Renesas Electronics recently launched its ISL91301B PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit), which has been designed into the latest Google Coral products. They include the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator A+E Key, M.2 Accelerator B+M Key, and System-on-Module (SoM). Google Coral integrates seamlessly into processes at any scale, helping designers create a variety of local artificial…
The top 5 digital tech collaborations of 2019
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term included several initiatives developed to drive cutting-edge technologies forward the market. For example, the Interim Budget 2019 established a national plan for the advancement of emerging technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet-of-things (IoT), and others. To this end, NITI Aayog — a policy think tank…
Google co-founders step down from parent company
The Google co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are bidding adieu to their leading position in Alphabet Inc. They will remain on the board of directors as working members but Sunder Pichai will take control of all operations and decisions from now on. The announcement was made through Google’s official blog where both gentlemen announced…