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Mystery Behind GlobalFoundries’ ‘Feature-Rich Node’
Everything old is new again as GF tweaks venerable process technologies for fresh automotive uses.
Will Ford Build Ford Semiconductors?
The pandemic and resulting chip shortage have put semiconductors front and center for virtually every automaker.
Nvidia Bid for Arm: Was It Just a Lark?
In the wake of the deal’s breakdown, some thoughts on what may – or may not – have given rise to this unlikely acquisition bid.
Podcast: The European Chips Act Is a Political Pipe Dream, Lacks Focus
There are several problems with the European Chips Act. They are characterised by a lack of focus that is manifested in many ways.
Lisa Su: The Making of a Legend
AMD’s president and CEO gained the industry’s attention with her historic rescue of the ailing chipmaker. Observers are wondering where she might turn her talents next.
Startup’s Quest: Add Power of AI/Imaging Processing to the Endpoint
Architek envisions its SoCs running Raspberry Pi, bringing artificial intelligence to the embedded world
AV Hearing Sparks More Questions than Answers
Congressional panel fumbles crucial follow-up queries on safety, other concerns of self-driving cars.
TSMC Capex Splurge Will Stoke Glut and Other Problems
TSMC’s recent capex strategy is a clear repudiation of the company’s founder Morris Chang’s fab capacity and capital expenditure law.
The Unknowable Metaverse
Not even the technologists hoping to build it know exactly what the metaverse is. But for philosophers, it’s grist for the mill.
Podcast: Can AV Bill Do Right by People?
Guests: Phil Koopman, associate professor with the Carnegie Mellon University; Computer Engineering (top left)Bill Widen, professor at the University of Miami School of Law (top right) We discuss the autonomous vehicle bill, just voted out of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Transportation Committee last week and is now heading to the Senate floor. What’s in the bill? What’s not in the bill? What… Read More »Podcast: Can AV Bill Do Right by People?
Pa. Bill Is a Gift to AV Firms
Legislation before the Pennsylvania State Senate offers a big door prize to industry but few safeguards to the public.
The Wizard of Oz Comes to CES
Tesla gets boring in Las Vegas.
Where Are Robotaxis and Robovans Going?
The rollout of people-carrying AVs will depend on when the AV driver software can meet safety requirements for each use case.
Is There a Business Case for Robotaxis and AV Shuttles?
The economics of robotaxis and AV shuttles remain more speculative than analytical.
Car Culture Morphs into High-Tech Car Dependency
A new book raises fundamental questions about the headlong rush to deploy driverless vehicles.
What Decades of Roboshuttle Misfires Teach Us
Will robotaxis fare better than roboshuttles? We think the assumption is naïve.
Silicon Catalyst Webinar: What to Know about Investing in Semiconductor Startups
The Ojo-Yoshida Report delivers a keynote at Silicon Catalyst’s webinar.
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Straight From the Heart: Startup Celtro Eyes Self-Powered PacemakersWho Does the Plumbing for IoT?Imaging Radar Gets a Second Look for AVs Straight From the Heart: Startup Celtro Eyes Self-Powered Pacemakers By Adele HarsGerman company’s implantable chip to run on energy harvested from cardiac cells. What’s at stake?The pacemaker envisioned by Celtro is both leadless and… Read More »This Week
Imaging Radar Gets a Second Look for AVs
As 3D/4D imaging and software-defined radar emerge, radar sensors are becoming much more useful, with higher resolution.
Straight From the Heart: Startup Celtro Eyes Self-Powered Pacemakers
German company’s implantable chip to run on energy harvested from cardiac cells.
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