Category Archives: Innovation

24Jun/25

Trimble and TDK: Precision Navigation Accelerated

June 24, 2025InnovationAircraft instruments, Asil, Inertial measurement unit, Inertial navigation, Internet of things, InvenSense, Nvidia RTX, Reliability engineering, TDK, Trimble, Vehicular automationadmin

A strategic collaboration between Trimble and TDK, specifically InvenSense, intends advance precision navigation solutions. This partnership combines Trimble’s ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service with TDK’s SmartAutomotive Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to offer enhanced accuracy and reliability. The integrated solution is designed for diverse automotive and IoT applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery, with a strong emphasis on safety due to ASIL-certified correction data. Both companies express enthusiasm for the synergy and its potential to accelerate deployment and streamline integration of advanced positioning technologies. Continue reading

24Jun/25

Siemens Powers Semiconductor and PCB Design with AI

June 24, 2025InnovationArtificial intelligence, Electronic design automation, Intelligent agent, Mentor Graphics, Nvidia, PCB, Siemens, Siemens Digital Industries Softwareadmin

The provided text announces that Siemens Digital Industries Software has significantly enhanced its Electronic Design Automation (EDA) portfolio by integrating generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. This advancement aims to boost productivity, accelerate innovation, and reduce time-to-market for semiconductor and PCB designs. Siemens’ new EDA AI system offers secure, customisable workflows, leveraging technologies from NVIDIA, and is being implemented across key Siemens EDA products like Aprisa AI, Calibre Vision AI, and Solido. The company highlights how this AI integration will revolutionise design processes, enabling faster and more efficient development of complex electronic systems. Continue reading

24Jun/25

SIGGRAPH 2025: Art, Technology, and Nature Converge

June 24, 2025InnovationCommittees, Juried competitionadmin

The SIGGRAPH 2025 conference is an annual event showcasing the intersection of art and technology. It specifically highlights two core programmes: the Art Gallery and Art Papers. The Art Gallery, themed “Connecting Nature, Art, and Technology,” features 12 juried works exploring ecological awareness and immersive interactivity, while the Art Papers programme, focusing on “The Future of Reality: Post-Truths, Digital Twins, and Doppelgängers,” presents 17 juried papers examining how AI, virtual embodiment, and cross-modal creativity are reshaping the digital arts. Both programmes aim to foster dialogue between artists, critics, and technologists, bridging aesthetic experiences with critical and theoretical discussions. Read more

12May/25

Leading Companies Reshaping Europe’s Energy Future

May 12, 2025InnovationE.ON, Emissions reduction, Energy development, Innovation, Octopus Energy, Smart grid, Sustainable energyadmin

A recent press release from Futurice announces the publication of their first Digital Energy 40 report, which highlights companies at the forefront of transforming Europe’s energy sector through digital technology and clean power. The report ranks leading companies based on metrics like market execution, innovation, and technological impact, noting that AI and other digital tools are crucial for managing increasingly decentralised and diversified energy systems. Prominently featured are firms like **Octopus Energy**, Tibber, and E.ON, recognised for their contributions to areas such as smart grids, demand management, and battery storage, showcasing how companies are using scalable tech and innovation to address the climate challenge and accelerate the shift to net zero. The source provides details on the report’s methodology and key themes, including the increasing role of private investment and the need for greater grid resilience. Continue reading

11May/25

Google Workspace: Gemini Live Conversations Launched

May 11, 2025Innovation.google, AI software, Alphabet Inc., Chatbots, Galaxy AI, Gemini, Google Drive, Google Search, Google Workspace, In artificial intelligence, Multimodal interaction, NotebookLM, Virtual assistantsadmin

May 9, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This announcement details a significant update to the Gemini mobile app for Google Workspace users, introducing a “Live” feature** that enables natural, two-way voice conversations with Gemini using various prompts and methods including sharing the camera or screen. Continue reading →

06Mar/25

Data Cloud Maturity Assessment

March 6, 2025InnovationData mining, Domain driven data mining, Innovationadmin

Change is constant. In order to stay ahead of it, you need data that gives you smarter, faster actionable insights. With a comprehensive platform that works across your entire data lifecycle and organization, you can break down silos, increase agility, innovate faster, and securely support business transformation.
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13Jan/25

Cleantech Investment Surpasses Fossil Fuels in 2025

January 13, 2025InnovationChina, Clean technology, Cleantech Finland, Climate change mitigation, Climate change policy, Emissions reduction, Energy development, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Renewable energy, Sustainable energyadmin

Jan. 10, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — An S&P Global Commodity Insights report forecasts a significant shift in 2025, with cleantech investments exceeding fossil fuel investments for the first time, reaching $670 billion. Solar PV is predicted to dominate cleantech investment. Continue reading →

08Jan/25

DreamSmart StarV Air2 at CES 2025

January 8, 2025InnovationArtificial general intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, DreamSmart StarV Air2, Human–computer interaction, Ray-Ban Meta, Smartglasses, Tom Pinsky, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable computers, Wearable technologyadmin

Jan. 8, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The DreamSmart StarV Air2 debuted at CES 2025, leading a new trend in smart wearables. The device showcases innovative technology with a focus on value and providing a new smart wearable experience. The smart glasses are designed to be a barrier-free communication tool and aim to improve social interaction. The device is intended to address the needs of the hearing impaired, with features including real-time transcription and translation capabilities. DreamSmart’s “All in AI” strategy is a core part of the company’s innovative products and services. Continue reading →

07Jan/25

SpatialAudio’s Immersive Audio Debut at CES 2025

January 7, 2025Innovation.google, Audio codecs, Augmented reality, IAMF, Music AI, Spatial9, Surround sound, Ultra-high-definition television, Virtual realityadmin

Jan. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Spatial9, in partnership with Google and Music AI, debuted Eclipse Audio, a new immersive audio format, at CES 2025. This royalty-free, platform-agnostic format aims to democratise access to advanced spatial audio rendering for creators and businesses. The technology offers high-quality spatial sound across various devices and platforms, simplifying immersive audio production. Continue reading →

07Jan/25

TDK offers a WeWALK Smart Cane 2 giveaway at CES 2025

January 7, 2025InnovationAccelerometers, Aircraft instruments, Image stabilization, Inertial measurement unit, Inertial navigation, InvenSense, MEMS, Motion controller, San Jose, System on a chip, TDK, Tokyoadmin

Jan. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new AI-powered smart cane, which incorporates TDK’s sensor technology to improve navigation and obstacle avoidance for visually impaired users. The cane features several sensors and offers intelligent voice assistance. Continue reading →