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Chiplet basics: Separating hype from reality
There’s currently a significant buzz within the semiconductor industry around chiplets, bare silicon dies intended to be combined with others into a single packaged device. Companies are beginning to plan for chiplet-based designs, also known as multi-die systems. Yet, there is still uncertainty about what designing chiplet architecture entails, which technologies are ready for use,…
Separating hype from reality: How cybercriminals are actually using AI
From boardroom conversations to industry events, “artificial intelligence” is the buzz phrase that’s reshaping how we collectively view the future of security. The perspectives are diverse, to say the least. Some insist that AI is a long overdue silver bullet, while others believe it will gradually destroy digital society as we know it. When it…
TEG energy harvesting: hype or hope?
I like to follow energy-harvesting research developments and actual installations, as there are many creative approaches and useful applications. In many cases, harvesting has solved a power-source problem effectively and with reasonable cost versus benefit. At the same time, however, I see energy harvesting as often being oversold at best and overhyped at worst. There’s…
I Spent Some Time With Samsung's AI Appliances. Is the Cost Worth The Hype?
Every company is working hard to put AI in all your home appliances. Samsung is no exception. It showcased a range of AI-powered appliances during CES 2024 and CES 2025. Highlighting smart fridges, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines and dryers, Samsung’s smart home appliances integrate AI features, LCD touchscreens, cameras, auto-open doors and other features to improve…
Beyond the hype: The business reality of AI for cybersecurity
AI is firmly embedded in cybersecurity. Attend any cybersecurity conference, event, or trade show and AI is invariably the single biggest capability focus. Cybersecurity providers from across the spectrum make a point of highlighting that their products and services include AI. Ultimately, the cybersecurity industry is sending a clear message that AI is an integral…
I tried 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype
It’s a simple truth: Where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and that holds especially true for Dyson beauty products. The brand entered the beauty sphere in 2016 when it released the now-legendary Supersonic, a hair dryer with an innovative design that maximized airflow and minimized hair damage. Eight years later, it remains the most…