Apple is rumoured to be considering venturing into the realm of AI-powered consumer robotics and this comes after news that it was cancelling its automotive project. The new consumer robot will act as a mobile screen capable of following a person around their home and locating sockets for power. Led by Apple’s VP of Hardware …
Qualcomm has announced upgrades to some of its sound platform chips, with the S3 gen 3 and S5 gen 3. Here we look at the major changes made. The S3 is aimed at mid-tier audio devices. Looking at the specs for gen 2 and gen 3 the major upgrades on the previous generation include: The S3 also gives customers access to 3rd party solutions from the Qualcomm Voice …
Qualcomm Introduces Two Next Generation Sound Platforms – S3 gen 3 and S5 gen 3. Read More »
Midea Unveils Next-Generation Home Appliances Midea unveiled two new home appliances at its European Trade Conference in Athens this week. Showcased at the event, the Midea TastePro Oven and Midea 2.0 Built-in Oven contain a host of functions and innovative features. Midea TastePro Oven Midea 2.0 Built-in Oven It’s clear from the feature sets that Midea …
Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 focused initially on Real Time Clocks (RTC), it launched its first microcontroller in 2015. This microcontroller, known as Apollo and based on Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT) was able to achieve significantly lower power consumption and became widely used in power constrained devices such as smart watches. It has made gradual …
Ambiq Apollo510 Delivers 30x Power Efficiency Improvement to Unleash Endpoint AI Read More »
Arçelik and Whirlpool deal given the go-ahead by CMA. Following a provisional clearance in February, a deal between major domestic giants Arçelik and Whirlpool, two of the largest suppliers in the UK has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Whilst provisional clearance had been made, a Phase 2 review was required owing …
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The integration of microphones into smart TVs has been an increasing trend for a few years now and one highlighted by our sister company, SAR Insight, in its Soundbar market report back in 2021. The integration of microphones was/is the missing link that propels the smart TV into the role of the smart home hub. DATAportl shows …
Google TV Exec Says Televisions Could Become the Central Hub of the Home Read More »
This week LG Electronics showcased its fully integrated home experience at the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. The underlying theme was energy efficiency and sustainability with a strong focus on home electrification. Demonstrations of LG’s vision for the ‘Zero Labor Home’ via connected appliances, robotics and AI was also on …
LG Unveils Advanced and Customizable Home Solutions at KBIS 2024 Read More »
Smart home hubs and gateways are used to tie together and control a whole plethora of smart home devices (thermostats, plugs, lighting, sensors, etc.) in a user-friendly way. Most of these hubs have been used for professionally fitted smart home systems. Many consumer-built systems have tended to rely on smartphone (or similar) apps to control the …
Samsung introduced its newest kitchen products at CES in January 2024, including those which include AI integration and its SmartThings connectivity to deliver an enhanced consumer experience. The most notable products in its lineup include: The 2024 Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™ The updated refrigerator is packed with various innovative technologies including a …
JBL, a global leader in the portable speaker industry, announced its new party speakers at CES last month, the PartyBox Club 120 and the PartyBox Stage 320. The PartyBox Club 120 features Bluetooth 5.3 with LE audio, IPX4 water resistance, and multi-speaker connection thanks to Auracast. It also features up to 12 hours of battery life, …
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