Lüme is an electronically infused clothing collection that stylishly integrates dynamic, custom elements driven from a mobile phone. Built around Atmel’s versatile ATMega32u4, the design and engineering of the collection is focused on the integration of electronics in such a way that the components can be easily removed and embedded – creating pieces which are easy […]
Analysts at ABI Research have determined that wearable wireless device revenues will grow to exceed $6 billion in 2018. Of the four segments tracked, sports, fitness and wellness are the largest, never dropping below 50% share of all device shipments over the forecast period. “Fitness activity trackers are quickly gaining popularity in the market,” explained […]
As we’ve previously discussed on Bits & Pieces, wearable tech and the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) are intertwined. Simply put, the IoT refers to a future world where all types of electronic devices link to each other via the Internet. Today, it’s estimated that there are nearly 10 billion devices in the world […]
Atmel is smack in the middle of the rapidly evolving wearable tech revolution. First off, Atmel’s SAM4S and tinyAVR MCUs are inside the Agent smart-watch which recently hit Kickstarter. Atmel MCUs have also tipped up in a number of Maker projects for wearable tech, like the LED pocket watch we featured earlier this month, as well […]
Known as “FLORA,” Adafruit’s wearable electronics platform is built around Atmel’s Atmega32u4 MCU. The microcontroller boasts built-in USB support, eliminating the need for pesky special cables and extra parts. According to Adafruit’s Limor Fried, FLORA is extremely “beginner-friendly.” Indeed, the device is difficult to accidentally destroy by connecting a battery backwards, thanks to a polarized […]
For some of us, the phrase “wearable tech” conjures up images of the terribly embarrassing pocket protectors of the 1980s, even if those weren’t strictly considered “tech.” And let’s face it, back before the days of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, individuals who wore pocket protectors or other “techie” items probably wouldn’t have to worry […]
A computer science student has demonstrated that software running on a smartwatch could be used to record a user’s passwords and PINs. Unless you eschew modern technology altogether (such as reading websites), chances are that data on you is being collected. Smartphones are capable enough data sponges, but smartwatches have the potential to extend this […]
Numbers don’t lie! If you’re still unsure as to whether the Internet of Things has arrived, just take a look at these figures. 50 percent of IoT solutions will originate in startups less than three years old by 2017. (Gartner) 50 million smart gadgets will be sold during this holiday season. (MediaPost) 6.4 billion connected things will be […]
Here’s a look at a bunch of boards that caught our attention over the last 12 months. Feel free to share your favorites below! “Hardware becomes a piece of culture that anyone can build upon, like a poem or a song.” – Massimo Banzi Arduino Zero A 32-bit Arduino powered by the Atmel | SMART […]
Tech the halls with these Atmel-powered gizmos and gadgets this holiday season. If there’s one thing that all engineers and Makers love, it’s tech. With the holidays quickly approaching, trying to figure out what to get that enthusiast in your life can become quite stressful — well, fret not! From handheld and wearable devices, to smart home equipment, to DIY electronic kits, there’s plenty […]
