Episodes

123
Feb. 19, 2021

The Theremin at 100

This week’s podcast: There is only one inherently electronic instrument in common use. In this episode, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the theremin, we talk about the history of the instrument, how it works, and how to play it, with Cyril Lance, CTO of Moog Music, which makes theremins, and with musician Jonathan Segel from the band Camper Van Beethoven.
122
Feb. 12, 2021

Who’s Actually Driving This Thing? | Really, Really Long Trunks

This week’s podcast: Automakers are beginning to introduce more safety features that can temporarily take over for drivers, and gradually more and more vehicles will be able to drive themselves. However, there’s little clarity for drivers what each feature actually does, when, and under what circumstances. When it isn’t clear who’s responsible – the driver or the car – that’s called “mode confusion.” It’s well known to military aviators, but to hardly anyone else. We talk with former Navy fighte...
122
Feb. 12, 2021

Who’s Actually Driving This Thing? | Really, Really Long Trunks

This week’s podcast: Automakers are beginning to introduce more safety features that can temporarily take over for drivers, and gradually more and more vehicles will be able to drive themselves. However, there’s little clarity for drivers what each feature actually does, when, and under what circumstances. When it isn’t clear who’s responsible – the driver or the car – that’s called “mode confusion.” It’s well known to military aviators, but to hardly anyone else. We talk with former Navy fighte...
122
Feb. 12, 2021

Who’s Actually Driving This Thing? | Really, Really Long Trunks

This week’s podcast: Automakers are beginning to introduce more safety features that can temporarily take over for drivers, and gradually more and more vehicles will be able to drive themselves. However, there’s little clarity for drivers what each feature actually does, when, and under what circumstances. When it isn’t clear who’s responsible – the driver or the car – that’s called “mode confusion.” It’s well known to military aviators, but to hardly anyone else. We talk with former Navy fighte...
121
Feb. 5, 2021

CEO Interview: Flex Logix’ Geoff Tate on AI | Open Source Hits Hardware

This week’s podcast: AI is beginning to pervade a boggling array of electronic products. We’ll have a discussion with Geoff Tate, the co-founder and CEO of AI specialist Flex Logix on designing with artificial intelligence. Also, one of the big trends in the electronics industry is the development of open technologies. What do we mean by open technology, and why is it becoming such a big deal now? A discussion with industry analyst Kevin Krewell.
121
Feb. 5, 2021

CEO Interview: Flex Logix’ Geoff Tate on AI | Open Source Hits Hardware

This week’s podcast: AI is beginning to pervade a boggling array of electronic products. We’ll have a discussion with Geoff Tate, the co-founder and CEO of AI specialist Flex Logix on designing with artificial intelligence. Also, one of the big trends in the electronics industry is the development of open technologies. What do we mean by open technology, and why is it becoming such a big deal now? A discussion with industry analyst Kevin Krewell.
121
Feb. 5, 2021

CEO Interview: Flex Logix’ Geoff Tate on AI | Open Source Hits Hardware

This week’s podcast: AI is beginning to pervade a boggling array of electronic products. We’ll have a discussion with Geoff Tate, the co-founder and CEO of AI specialist Flex Logix on designing with artificial intelligence. Also, one of the big trends in the electronics industry is the development of open technologies. What do we mean by open technology, and why is it becoming such a big deal now? A discussion with industry analyst Kevin Krewell.
120
Jan. 29, 2021

Digital Cockpit, Digital Car

This week’s podcast: Cars have always been mostly mechanical systems; but they’re on their way to becoming mostly electronic systems. Junko interviews Qualcomm SVP Nakul Duggal on the future of electronics in the automotive industry.
120
Jan. 29, 2021

Digital Cockpit, Digital Car

This week’s podcast: Cars have always been mostly mechanical systems; but they’re on their way to becoming mostly electronic systems. Junko interviews Qualcomm SVP Nakul Duggal on the future of electronics in the automotive industry.
120
Jan. 29, 2021

Digital Cockpit, Digital Car

This week’s podcast: Cars have always been mostly mechanical systems; but they’re on their way to becoming mostly electronic systems. Junko interviews Qualcomm SVP Nakul Duggal on the future of electronics in the automotive industry.
119
Jan. 22, 2021

Managing in a Pandemic | Intel: Meet The New Boss | Arm @ 30

This week’s podcast: We feature a conversation with Lars Reger, CTO of NXP about how companies have adapted to managing workers in this new work-at-home era. Intel just hired prodigal son Pat Gelsinger as CEO, and Intel watchers are excited. We’ll talk about Intel’s prospects with Jim McGregor, principal analyst with Tirias Research. Also, a chat with Arm’s Chet Babla about the automotive industry, a hot new market for electronics.
119
Jan. 22, 2021

Managing in a Pandemic | Intel: Meet The New Boss | Arm @ 30

This week’s podcast: We feature a conversation with Lars Reger, CTO of NXP about how companies have adapted to managing workers in this new work-at-home era. Intel just hired prodigal son Pat Gelsinger as CEO, and Intel watchers are excited. We’ll talk about Intel’s prospects with Jim McGregor, principal analyst with Tirias Research. Also, a chat with Arm’s Chet Babla about the automotive industry, a hot new market for electronics.
119
Jan. 22, 2021

Managing in a Pandemic | Intel: Meet The New Boss | Arm @ 30

This week’s podcast: We feature a conversation with Lars Reger, CTO of NXP about how companies have adapted to managing workers in this new work-at-home era. Intel just hired prodigal son Pat Gelsinger as CEO, and Intel watchers are excited. We’ll talk about Intel’s prospects with Jim McGregor, principal analyst with Tirias Research. Also, a chat with Arm’s Chet Babla about the automotive industry, a hot new market for electronics.
118
Jan. 15, 2021

The All-AI, Electrified, Pandemicized CES 2021

This week’s podcast: Even when virtualized and down-sized, the Consumer Electronics Show is too vast for anyone one person to get through alone. Relying on coverage from EE Times and our full network of sister publications, we take you on a tour of the big surprises, the innovations, the letdowns and a bit of the weirdness of CES 2021.
118
Jan. 15, 2021

The All-AI, Electrified, Pandemicized CES 2021

This week’s podcast: Even when virtualized and down-sized, the Consumer Electronics Show is too vast for anyone one person to get through alone. Relying on coverage from EE Times and our full network of sister publications, we take you on a tour of the big surprises, the innovations, the letdowns and a bit of the weirdness of CES 2021.
118
Jan. 15, 2021

The All-AI, Electrified, Pandemicized CES 2021

This week’s podcast: Even when virtualized and down-sized, the Consumer Electronics Show is too vast for anyone one person to get through alone. Relying on coverage from EE Times and our full network of sister publications, we take you on a tour of the big surprises, the innovations, the letdowns and a bit of the weirdness of CES 2021.
117
Jan. 8, 2021

…And Now For Something Completely 2021

This week’s podcast: Like so many others, we’re happy to put 2020 behind us, but the past informs the future. We poll our panel of experts on what the world can expect out of the electronics industry in 2021. It’s our Predictions Podcast.
117
Jan. 8, 2021

…And Now For Something Completely 2021

This week’s podcast: Like so many others, we’re happy to put 2020 behind us, but the past informs the future. We poll our panel of experts on what the world can expect out of the electronics industry in 2021. It’s our Predictions Podcast.
117
Jan. 8, 2021

…And Now For Something Completely 2021

This week’s podcast: Like so many others, we’re happy to put 2020 behind us, but the past informs the future. We poll our panel of experts on what the world can expect out of the electronics industry in 2021. It’s our Predictions Podcast.
116
Jan. 1, 2021

Close to the Edges: Moore’s Law & Shannon’s Limit

This week’s podcast: The electronics industry is approaching the limits of two fundamental physical barriers, Moore’s Law and Shannon’s Limit. That has some interesting ramifications for nearly every stretch of the global datacommunications network, from undersea cables linking to data centers.
116
Jan. 1, 2021

Close to the Edges: Moore’s Law & Shannon’s Limit

This week’s podcast: The electronics industry is approaching the limits of two fundamental physical barriers, Moore’s Law and Shannon’s Limit. That has some interesting ramifications for nearly every stretch of the global datacommunications network, from undersea cables linking to data centers.
116
Jan. 1, 2021

Close to the Edges: Moore’s Law & Shannon’s Limit

This week’s podcast: The electronics industry is approaching the limits of two fundamental physical barriers, Moore’s Law and Shannon’s Limit. That has some interesting ramifications for nearly every stretch of the global datacommunications network, from undersea cables linking to data centers.