Atmel launches next-generation CryptoAuthentication device

Atmel becomes first to ship ultra-secure crypto element enabling smart, connected and secure systems. Just announced, the Atmel ATECC508A is the first device to integrate ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie–Hellman) security protocol — an ultra-secure method to provide key agreement for encryption/decryption, along with ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) sign-verify authentication — for the Internet of Things (IoT) market […]

4 key projections around IoT growth in the enterprise

Big opportunities ahead for some big industries.  The Internet of Things (IoT) is being hailed as the next big area of growth. The specific predictions vary, but the number of smart devices is anticipated to increase dramatically, with the IoT representing tens of billions of devices in just the next several years. And, while a majority of […]

Report: Automakers are leaving vehicles vulnerable to hackers

Nearly all new cars on the market include wireless technology that make drivers vulnerable to hacking or an invasion of privacy, new report says. As we make our way down the road to a more connected future, automakers are continuing to embed a wide-range of wireless technologies into the cars of tomorrow. And sure, these smarter vehicles […]

What’s ahead this year in digital insecurity?

Here’s a closer look at the top 10 cyber security predictions for 2015. In 2014 worries about security went from a simple “meh” to “WTF!” Not only did high-profile attacks get sensational media coverage, but those incidents led to a pivotal judicial ruling that corporations can be sued for data breaches. And as hard as it […]

Report: 1 in 5 cars will be connected by 2020

The increased consumption and creation of digital content within cars will lead to sophisticated information and entertainment systems. If you buy a car within the next five years, it’s likely that it will be Internet-enabled. That’s the prediction Gartner has shared, anyway. The market research firm has released its latest report that expects there to be approximately 250 million […]

Report: The car of 2025 will repair and drive itself

An IBM study says more intelligent cars will be commonplace by 2025, while self-driving cars may not. With the emergence of the IoT, our world is becoming increasingly more connected. Not only is it our kitchens and living rooms, but smart “things” are beginning to infiltrate our garages and roads as well. Today, it is more apparent than ever before that consumers are more engaged, […]

10 technologies that will make the IoT a reality

Gizmos and gadgets a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore. Internet of Thingamabobs? The Internet of Things (IoT) is being hailed as the next big area of growth. While the specific predictions vary, the number of electronic devices connecting to the web is anticipated to increase dramatically, with the IoT representing tens of billions of devices in just the next several years. Evident by the […]

3D-printed cars shine at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

3D printing is allowing carmakers to go from concept to completion in just days. According to latest reports, the use of 3D printing in the auto industry is expected to quintuple over the next five years to a value north of $1.25 billion, up from just $267 million today. This comes after history was made last year when the world’s first 3D-printed car drove out […]

The top 6 trends from CES 2015

As our week in Vegas comes to a close, we’re recapping some of the most talked-about products and trends from the show floor.  Ah, CES. A week full of keynotes, productive meetings, surprising celebrity sightings, and of course, a number of incredible innovations from startups, Makers and mainstream corporations alike. Last week proved to be no different, as a record-setting […]

Atmel unveils a cloud-ready Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo platform for IoT apps

Atmel has expanded its SmartConnect wireless portfolio with a wireless combo system-on-chip (SoC) for the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market. The new fully-integrated WILC3000 wireless link controller combines Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth Smart-ready technologies in an ultra-small 4.1mm x 4.1mm Wafer Level Chip Scale Package (WLCSP) with lower power consumption, along with Atmel’s […]