For all their clever tricks, smart speakers spend most of their time playing music, which presents a problem; many models, especially the inexpensive ones, don’t sound great. But there’s an easy fix: ...

Right now, as you kick back on your couch and daydream about your next smart home upgrade, you may not realize it, but you’re awash in data. From Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats to Bluetooth-accessible door ...

The SimpleLink Bluetooth low energy CC2540T wireless MCU is part of TI's free sample program and is available through TI authorized distributors starting at $2.30 per 1,000 units. Texas Instruments ...

The IoT is a global network consisting of networked things and provides the concept of seamless communication at any time, in any location and with any device. These “things” can be physical or ...

Many developers feel they need to go it alone when inventing a new wireless device, designing every aspect of the device from the ground up. What many forget is that it is often the best approach to ...

The kitchen is one of the best spots in the house for a smart speaker. There’s nothing like listening to music or podcasts on demand while you are cooking, cleaning, or entertaining. And since people ...

Beacons represented an application area of interest for Nordic Semiconductor in September. The maker of ultra-low-power RF SoCs announced that Estimote is employing Nordic's nRF51822 SoCs to provide ...

Bluetooth 4.0, which can be found inside the iPhone 4S and the latest MacBook Air and Mac Mini, is being rebranded by the group that controls the technology. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group ...

One of the common causes for this particular issue to occur is the distance of the speaker and the device. Another important thing to remember is that a bug in the software can cause connection issues ...

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