ARM has unveiled a new 32-bit Cortex-M processor that delivers double the compute and digital signal processing (DSP) capability of today’s most powerful ARM-based MCUs. The ARM Cortex-M7 is targeted at high-end embedded applications used in next generation vehicles, connected devices, and smart homes and factories. Atmel has been named one of the early lead licensees of the […]
When the original The Fast and the Furious first hit theatres, the car modification scene experienced a massive growth and overhaul. Today, some of the trends sparked by film have gone by the wayside, but gear heads will still look to the newest technology to make their precious rides stand out. Darkside Scientific, an electroluminescent (EL) research and […]
The three hardware pillars of the Internet of Things (IoT) are microcontrollers, wireless chips, and security chips. What is cool about Atmel is that we make all three types of hardware. Atmel is on the ground floor of the Internet of Things (IoT). I was a pretty natural evolution, since the “Things” are really embedded […]
In his classic book, “Unsafe at Any Speed,” Ralph Nader assailed the auto industry and their approach to styling and cost efficiency at the expense of safety during the 1960s. He squared up on perceived defects in the Chevrolet Corvair, but extended his view to wider issues such as tire inflation ratings favoring passenger comfort […]
A Mexican design team has unveiled their plans to release the MakerMex, a 3D printer capable of printing various materials using exchangeable extruders. The MakerMex team states that this new printer has an unprecedented range of possible printable materials and believes it will usher in a new era for 3D printing. From ceramic, to plastics, to […]
In the early 1980s, engineer Chuck Hull approached his boss with an idea: to develop a machine that printed objects in three-dimensional shapes. His manager discouraged him — after all, the company produced ultraviolet lamps, not Star Trek-like replicators. Though what at the time probably seemed to many people like a gadget out of a far-fetched science fiction […]
According to Maker Derek Kuschel, there is a massive pool of hidden data flowing around within a car’s computer units. In an effort to display this data, Derek recently launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for a device that taps into these binary riches. If you’re someone who enjoys tinkering with their vehicle, you’ll certainly be interested in his new car hacking […]
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, or in this case, billions of things. John Matherly, Founder of Shodan, recently created a map depicting the location of every single Internet-connected device across the globe. In order to achieve this feat, the creator pinged every device online, then mapped the location of the ones that responded. […]
Jaguar recently announced the upcoming launch of its new XE InControl, which according to the carmaker, will be “equipped with a wide range of state-of-the art technologies designed to make every journey an even more enjoyable experience.” Centered around an 8-inch touchscreen, the XE InControl system provides a clear, intuitive user interface for a number of features and functions. […]
According to an updated market forecast from ABI Research, the installed base of active wireless connected devices will exceed 16 billion in 2014, an increase of nearly 20% from 2013. The number of devices will more than double from the current level, with 40.9 billion projected for 2020. “The driving force behind the surge in connections is […]
