Embedded Insiders

Industry Acquisitions, Connectivity, IoT, AI, and Embedded Trends For 2026

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Dennis Nikles, the recently appointed Managing Director of Vodafone IoT Americas, to talk connectivity, IoT, AI, and embedded trends for 2026. Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfE9gkjC_iY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfE9gkjC_iY] Next, Rich and Sandra Rivera, a long-time Intel veteran and former CEO of Altera, now Chairwoman of the Board at VSORA, discuss the company’s claim to "make AI more accessible, efficient, and sustainable than ever.” But first, Rich and Ken dive into the industry’s most recent and impactful acquisitions. From Texas Instruments to Silicon Labs, to Infineon Technologies, Synopsis, GlobalFoundries, and much more.  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

When AI Gets Physical & The Impact of AI on Engineering

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Krishna Rangasayee, Founder and CEO of SiMa.ai, joins the podcast to discuss advancements surrounding physical AI at the edge. His company is focused on a software-centric Physical AI hardware and software platform, and we dive into some of the trends and challenges in this space.  Next, Rich is joined by Alex Iuorio, Avnet’s Senior Vice President for Global Supplier Development, to discuss the company’s recent survey covering AI’s Impact on Engineering. [https://news.avnet.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Avnet-Insights-Survey-Engineers-Embracing-AI-and-Confronting-Its-Challenges-2026-3lDN2Bjubo/default.aspx] The two review the results and what they mean for the future of AI.  But first, Ken and I share our thoughts, feelings, and hesitations around the growth of Physical AI. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Spiking Intelligence: How Neuromorphic Computing Enables Brain-Inspired AI

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Sumeet Kumar, a Co-founder and the CEO of Innatera Nanosystems [https://innatera.com/], to discuss spiking neural networks. Specifically, how SNNs are powering AI systems today, and how neuromorphic computing architectures support the hardware-software co-design process.  Watch the video of this segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgER60gjBIg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgER60gjBIg] Next, Rich sits down with the Marketing Director at the Wireless Power Consortium [https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/] (WPC), Paul Golden, to discuss the company’s latest version of its charging specification, which increases the charging level from 15W to 25W.  But first, Ken and I are sharing our thoughts on the upcoming interview about how spiking neural networks are designed to analyze motion, sound, or sensor input directly at the edge. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

RISC-V International: Becoming ISO and The Future of Open Computing

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken and Tom Gall, VP of Technology at RISC-V International, discuss the future of the organization, development plans, automotive, HPC, data centers, sustainability, and more! Be sure to check out the video podcast for this segment here: https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw [https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw] Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk featuring Kevin Lu, the Associate Dean for Engineering and Science for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, to discuss how to ensure students aren’t “cheating” by making use of AI, and how to ensure that the careers you are getting them ready for are the right careers, in this changing world of AI?  But first, Ken and I highlight RISC-V International becoming an International Organization for Standardization (ISO).  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Building Trust in Embedded Systems & Smarter HMI Design

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Jim McElroy, Senior Director Sales and Market Development, and Janez Ulcakar, R&D Manager at TASKING, discuss what developers, especially in mission-critical spaces such as aerospace and automotive, need to do to produce efficient and productive safety and security-critical applications. TASKING recently acquired LDRA, and the companies have consolidated under the TASKING brand.  Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing what it takes to properly design a great HMI, as well as how much effort needs to go into it. They also get some assistance from Renesas, who are making HMIs one of the company’s core enabling technologies. Renesas will host a webinar on this topic on February 25th.  But first, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh is back from CES 2026. He’s giving us a recap on the top trends and technologies on show at the event.  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]