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Next-generation smart home AI
Next-generation smart home AI
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AI optimized at the chip level offers improved accuracy and smart detection with intelligent, navigation and perception algorithms.
High-performance, low-power 2K 4MP image sensor
High-performance, low-power 2K 4MP image sensor
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4MP image sensor comes in a 1/3-inch optical format and utilizes a 2.0-micron high-performance backside illuminated pixel for higher sensitivity,…
NXP secure element simplifies security for Matter devices
NXP secure element simplifies security for Matter devices
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Latest secure element integrates NFC functionality to simplify secure onboarding of Matter devices in the smart home.
Take Away Solar Power
Take Away Solar Power
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A portable power station with semi-solid state batteries to provide more reliable, safer, cleaner energy Zendure, a clean energy tech…

Implementing Machine Learning and Matter
Implementing Machine Learning and Matter
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A nice project to start implementing Machine Learning and Matter The best way to getting introduced to new technologies is to play with them. Machine Learning and Matter can be…
32-bit MCU targets cost-sensitive 8-bit applications
32-bit MCU targets cost-sensitive 8-bit applications
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Semiconductor technologies company STMicroelectronics has introduced the most affordable entry yet to its STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers.
LPWAN reference design for industrial, smart city applications
LPWAN reference design for industrial, smart city applications
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Wireless semiconductor company Skyworks and analog and mixed-signal semiconductors supplier Semtech have introduced a reference design for low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN).
Wi-Fi development kit supports for new Matter protocol
Wi-Fi development kit supports for new Matter protocol
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Renesas to offer Matter support on all future Wi-Fi, BLE and Thread products, solving the problem of interoperability for smart home devices.
Knowles, Trillbit team to simplify setup of smart devices
Knowles, Trillbit team to simplify setup of smart devices
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Micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions provider Knowles and data over sound technology specialist Trillbit have announced a collaboration to simplify setup of voice-integrated smart devices for OEMs and…
StreamUnlimited to showcase Matter functionality
StreamUnlimited to showcase Matter functionality
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Alongside Matter, StreamThings offers an Edge based voice assistant and plugin functionality for any application.
NXP drives Matter with secure wireless MCUs
NXP drives Matter with secure wireless MCUs
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Portfolio includes the first secure tri-radio wireless MCU that simplifies smart home and industrial device implementation based on the Matter standard.
Smart-home hubs vulnerable to privacy risks
Smart-home hubs vulnerable to privacy risks
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Researchers at the University of Georgia say they developed a system that can successfully disclose the cyber activity of a variety of smart hubs almost 90% of the time, making…
TI introduces Matter-enabled wireless MCU software
TI introduces Matter-enabled wireless MCU software
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Semiconductor company Texas Instruments has introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for its Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that are designed to streamline adoption of the Matter protocol…
High-performance RISC-V processors upgrade wearable, consumer products
High-performance RISC-V processors upgrade wearable, consumer products
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RISC-V processor IP and semiconductor provider SiFive has announced two new products that address the need for high performance and efficiency in a small size in high volume applications like…
Connected sensor kit for prototyping sensor-based IoT
Connected sensor kit for prototyping sensor-based IoT
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The connected sensor kit from Infineon is a new IoT sensor platform for rapid prototyping and development of customized IoT.
Infineon brings Matter products to smart homes
Infineon brings Matter products to smart homes
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New Matter 1.0 standard lays the foundation for wider adoption and future market applications and innovation in the smart home.
4-megapixel image sensor for smart home security cameras
4-megapixel image sensor for smart home security cameras
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Omnivision has announced a CMOS 4-megapixel (MP) image sensor that brings 2K resolution digital images and high-definition (HD) video to consumer security devices, including smart home, doorbell, baby monitor, IP,…
Matter 1.0 standard released
Matter 1.0 standard released
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The Connectivity Standards Alliance, formerly the Zigbee Alliance, has announced the release of the Matter 1.0 specification and the opening of the Matter certification program. Matter is intended as an…
Amazon updates Astro home robot
Amazon updates Astro home robot
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Technology company Amazon has announced enhancements to its Astro household robot.
Energous, e-peas unveil wireless energy harvesting eval kit
Energous, e-peas unveil wireless energy harvesting eval kit
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RF-based wireless charging specialist Energous and energy harvesting company e-peas have announced the launch of a Wireless Energy Harvesting Evaluation Kit featuring two e-peas evaluation boards and Energous’ FCC-certified 1W…
Smart TV SoC offers AI-powered enhancements
Smart TV SoC offers AI-powered enhancements
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Semiconductor company MediaTek has announced a smart TV system-on-chip (SoC) with a powerful AI processing engine for premium 120Hz 4K TVs.
Amazon to acquire Roomba robot vacuum maker
Amazon to acquire Roomba robot vacuum maker
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Amazon and consumer robot company iRobot have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum.
Low-cost BLE wireless MCUs offer high-quality RF, power performance
Low-cost BLE wireless MCUs offer high-quality RF, power performance
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Semiconductor company Texas Instruments has announced a new family of wireless microcontrollers (MCU) that are offered as enabling high-quality Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) at half the price of competing devices.
MCU family targets the intelligent edge
MCU family targets the intelligent edge
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Semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP Semiconductors has announced a new portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to advance innovation in smart homes, smart factories, smart cities and across many emerging industrial…
Robotic pet dogs market forecast
Robotic pet dogs market forecast
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A new report from technology research and advisory company Technavio forecasts that the robotic pet dogs market is expected to increase by $914.33 million from 2022 to 2026, at a…
Ultra-compact 60GHz radar sensor integrates signal processing
Ultra-compact 60GHz radar sensor integrates signal processing
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System-on-a-chip company Socionext has introduced radio-wave ranging sensors that use the 60GHz band with a built-in signal processing circuit for detecting the position and movement of a person with maximum…
Cluster computer board runs RasPi CM4, Nvidia Jetson modules
Cluster computer board runs RasPi CM4, Nvidia Jetson modules
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Hardware and software development company Turing Machines has announced the release of Turing Pi 2, a compact ARM cluster that unites four compute modules on a Mini ITX motherboard.
Smart home protocol aims to guarantee data privacy
Smart home protocol aims to guarantee data privacy
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Researchers at the Carnegie Mellon CyLab Security and Privacy Institute (CyLab) say they have developed a new privacy-sensitive architecture for developers to build smart home apps.


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