While the tech industry celebrates an AI renaissance, the influx of AI chip startups has plateaued. Established hyperscalers such as Google, Amazon, and Meta are now building proprietary processors that meet their specific workloads, raising the barrier to entry for new players in the datacenter mar

IoT has transformed industries from healthcare to agriculture, and construction is no longer an exception. Below we explore real‑world applications that illustrate how IoT is driving safer, smarter, and more efficient building projects. Reducing Accidents and Hazards Construction sites are inheren

Eta Compute has unveiled its latest embedded AI vision board, the ECM3532, promising years‑long operation on a single battery thanks to its ultra‑low‑power design. With a footprint of just 1.5\ × 1.5\, the ECM3532 packs an integrated battery, IoT and Bluetooth Low‑Energy radios, making it ideal for

This article explains the fundamentals of SRAM Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and demonstrates how they serve as the cornerstone of trust for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Trust is the bedrock of every security system. Whether you share an alarm code with a neighbor or a passport with a b

The internet of things and Industry 4.0 networks demand reliable, secure data links. Yet, even the most robust traditional defenses can be breached by modern cyber‑attacks. A data diode – a hardware and software solution – forces data to flow only outbound, preventing any reverse transmission to the

From an engineering standpoint, creating smart buildings is technically straightforward—processors and software already exist. A $3 MCU can be embedded in light switches, sockets, motorized window covers, and water pumps, and these tiny nodes can be networked together. Large appliances, thermostats,

STMicroelectronics has unveiled the STM32U5 series, a new generation of power‑saving microcontrollers engineered to meet the demanding power‑performance criteria of modern IoT solutions—from wearables and medical devices to home automation and industrial sensors. Built on a 40 nm process, the STM32

At Embedded World 2021, Lenovo expanded its ThinkEdge line with the SE30 and SE50, two compact, rugged PCs engineered for enterprise edge data processing, security, and scalability. Blake Kerrigan, Lenovo’s GM for edge computing, told embedded.com that both models will be available as standard pr

Industrial IoT (IIoT) is set to transform process sectors—oil & gas, food & beverage, pharma, chemicals, energy, mining—and discrete fields like aerospace, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Over the next decade, IIoT will deliver unprecedented gains in productivity and operational efficien

As voice‑activated assistants become ever more common, the demand for energy‑efficient, always‑on audio sensing has surged. Cutting‑edge neuromorphic engineering now offers a compelling answer: a silicon cochlea that mirrors the human ear’s bio‑mechanics to deliver low‑latency, low‑power speech det

Deploying AI directly on edge devices delivers instant responses and cuts the cost of sending large data streams to the cloud. Recent hardware advances—dedicated ML accelerators, powerful microcontrollers, and refined models—enable richer inference within tight power budgets. Yet, even a fully loc

Why isn’t there a universal security standard for IoT? It’s a frequent question posed by developers, decision makers, and researchers alike. While other tech domains boast clear, widely adopted standards, the IoT world presents a uniquely fragmented landscape.At first glance, the answer appears simp

Embedded vision technology is poised to permeate almost every facet of daily life. A recent panel at Embedded World 2021 explored its current deployment, AI integration, and edge‑cloud dynamics. Advances in sensors, processors, and software are driving embedded vision into agriculture, manufact

Recent headlines reveal that ultra‑wideband (UWB) technology is no longer a niche concept. Tesla’s FCC filing, the launch of BMW’s Digital Key Plus, and a wave of UWB‑enabled tracker tags from Samsung, Apple and Tile signal a rapid industry shift toward more secure, precise, and seamless device inte

Smart homes promise significant lifestyle and energy savings, yet upfront cost remains a major barrier. Homeowners must clearly see tangible benefits before committing. Vendors can lower entry thresholds by delivering affordable, plug‑and‑play solutions that scale effortlessly as needs evolve. Figu

Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have pushed voice biometrics beyond identification and personalization, enabling secure payment authentication. Synaptics and ID R&D now offer an AI‑powered voice biometrics solution with built‑in anti‑spoofing that runs directly on Synaptics’ SoCs, op

Many IoT teams still treat security as a low‑priority add‑on, citing cost and effort. Buyers rarely demand extra spending for stronger cyber‑security, and many products lack such features. Yet lawmakers are beginning to make robust security a statutory requirement for consumer‑grade IoT devices. Spe

ETSI, the European body that sets standards for telecom, broadcasting and electronic communications, has released a 24‑page report that lays the groundwork for a unified AI security standard. The report, titled ETSI GR SAI 004 and produced by the Securing Artificial Intelligence Industry Specificat

The global storage market is experiencing a surge in demand for NAND flash, driven by the relentless growth of data‑intensive applications such as IIoT, smart factories, autonomous vehicles, and edge analytics. As these use cases evolve, the need for higher capacity, faster access, and greater relia

IoT empowers continuous monitoring of environments and machinery through compact sensors. Rapid advances in sensor design, microcontrollers, and wireless protocols have turned IoT platforms into affordable, mass‑produced devices with diverse connectivity options. The low cost of these systems drives