SkyWater is a new US based and owned foundry player
Published in PC Hardware


Doing a lot of work in Quantum Computing

We had a chance to chat with the Tom Sonderman,  the president of SkyWater - a  new/old US owned and operated semiconductor Fab. These guys can make a lot of interesting IoT, automotive and even quantum processing units and what makes it unique is that it is US owned and operated. 

Alibaba invests in Chinese chip making
Published in IoT
Friday, 20 April 2018 12:15

Alibaba invests in Chinese chip making


Jumping on the IoT bandwagon

Chinese e-commerce outfit Alibaba has bought a Chinese microchip maker to further its cloud-based “internet of things” (IoT) business and to build a Chinese chip industry.

Qualcomm’s Raj Taluri goes to Micron
Published in IoT
Monday, 09 April 2018 22:33

Qualcomm’s Raj Taluri goes to Micron


SVP and GM Mobile BU

A key member of the Qualcomm team in charge of the IoT, has started working at Micron. He got a saucy offer and left to Micron to be SVP and GM of Mobile Business Unit.

Amazon acquires Ring
Published in News
Friday, 02 March 2018 14:52

Amazon acquires Ring


One billion dollars

Amazon literally wants to enter into your house and now it controls the front door too.

Few trust the Internet of Things
Published in News
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 12:31

Few trust the Internet of Things


Serious concerns around IoT security

Security outfit Gemalto has just released a survey which says that 90 percent  of consumers lack confidence in the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Microsoft Cortana speaker hits stores
Published in IoT
Monday, 23 October 2017 18:15

Microsoft Cortana speaker hits stores


Invoke speaker at $199

Microsoft has joined a long list of vendors supporting smart talking speakers. The marriage with the famous Harman Kardon manufacturer created a Cortana powered speaker called Invoke.

IoT botnet reaching Godzilla standards
Published in News
Monday, 23 October 2017 11:22

IoT botnet reaching Godzilla standards


No one does anything

A huge botnet which is based around internet of things devices is getting so big it will be able to apply for UN membership and get its version of “Botnet’s got talent”.

Is Intel quietly abandoning IoT plans?
Published in News
Wednesday, 05 July 2017 10:42

Is Intel quietly abandoning IoT plans?


Jobs going now


For ages Intel has been banging on about the Internet of Things and how it will be the saviour of the chip business.

MediaTek releases IoT MT2625 SoC
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 29 June 2017 11:51

MediaTek releases IoT MT2625 SoC


Internet of Things chip

MediaTek today unveiled its first narrow band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) SoC.

You're never on your own with Google Home
Published in Reviews
Wednesday, 26 April 2017 15:23

You're never on your own with Google Home


Review: UK version not quite there yet

I'm not too sure just which phrase sums up the internet of things (IoT). In these early days, perhaps it's the Wild West of legend or maybe it's like Sicily during the bad old days of the Mafia. Is it gunslinging or a quick shot to the back of the head by one of the families?