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Edge Impulse Harnesses Generative AI for Synthetic Data Creation

Edge Impulse Harnesses Generative AI for Synthetic Data Creation

The integration of Synthetic Data presents a novel and effective approach to utilizing Edge Impulse for LLM-based data creation. This integration enables the use of DALL-E for image generation, Whisper for creating speech elements for keyword spotting, and ElevenLabs for audible events....

Published on: July 01, 2024

Joe Costello Sells Latest EDA Startup, Metrics

Joe Costello Sells Latest EDA Startup, Metrics

Joe Costello, the former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, has made headlines once again by selling his latest EDA startup, Metrics Design Automation. Founded in Canada in 2017, Metrics has developed a revolutionary digital SystemVerilog and VHDL simulator that is available for...

Published on: July 01, 2024

Intel Slips to Third Place Among Chip Firms in 1Q24

Intel Slips to Third Place Among Chip Firms in 1Q24

In the first quarter of 2024, Samsung emerged as the leader in the tech industry, propelled by a surge in demand for memory chips, particularly DDR5 chips used in datacenters for generative AI setups. This uptick in demand played a crucial role...

Published on: July 01, 2024

Enhanced NFC Standard Introduces Multi-Purpose Tap Feature

Enhanced NFC Standard Introduces Multi-Purpose Tap Feature

The NFC Forum has recently unveiled its groundbreaking Multi-Purpose Tap specification, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of NFC technology. This innovative concept introduces the ability for NFC cards to support a wide range of actions with a single tap, revolutionizing...

Published on: July 01, 2024

MEMS Market Set to Rebound in 2024, Predicts Yole

MEMS Market Set to Rebound in 2024, Predicts Yole

The MEMS market experienced a 3 percent annual decline in 2023, reaching a value of US$14.6 million. This decrease was primarily attributed to a downturn in consumer electronics and economic cycles. However, with global post-COVID inflation coming under control, growth is expected...

Published on: July 01, 2024

Time Travel with Quasi-Analog Clockwork

Time Travel with Quasi-Analog Clockwork

Digital watches with displays consisting of numbers only have lost much of their popularity over the last few years. They are now outnumbered by traditional dials with hour and minute hands actuated by a digitally controlled stepper motor. These watches (and clocks)...

Published on: July 01, 2024

Computer-Like Innovation Spotlighted in eeNews Product Focus

Computer-Like Innovation Spotlighted in eeNews Product Focus

Ray-Ban, the iconic eyewear brand, is pushing the boundaries of technology with its latest offering. A quick visit to the Ray-Ban website reveals a whole new world of possibilities. Gone are the days when glasses were just for vision correction. Now, you...

Published on: July 01, 2024

Space-ready MCU Facilitates FPGA Reconfiguration

Space-ready MCU Facilitates FPGA Reconfiguration

AMD and Vorago Technologies have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking solution for in-flight reconfiguration of the AMD Space-Grade Kintex UltraScale FPGAs using Vorago's radiation-hardened microcontrollers. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the field of aerospace technology, offering enhanced flexibility and...

Published on: July 01, 2024

Nokia Acquires Infinera for $2.3 Billion to Expand Data Center Presence

Nokia Acquires Infinera for $2.3 Billion to Expand Data Center Presence

Nokia has announced its plans to acquire US-based optical networking specialist Infinera in a significant deal valued at $2.3 billion. The primary objective behind this acquisition is to bolster Nokia's presence in the data center technology sector.This move comes on the heels...

Published on: July 01, 2024

InspireSemi Achieves Milestone: Tape Out RISC-V AI Chip with 1536 Cores

InspireSemi Achieves Milestone: Tape Out RISC-V AI Chip with 1536 Cores

US startup Inspire Semiconductor has collaborated with Belgian research lab imec to develop a groundbreaking chip design featuring 1,536 64-bit custom RISC-V CPU cores interconnected with low latency. The innovative 24TOPS RISC-V Thunderbird 1 chip, created by InspireSemi, is currently in the...

Published on: July 01, 2024