Hardware Podcasts

Amazon Moves In, Dave Says Run

The Amp Hour · 16 Oct 2015 · 1h 19m · Episode 271

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss Amazon's entry into the IoT cloud space with AWS, debating whether established hardware platforms like Electric Imp and SparkFun can compete with Amazon's scale and longevity. They analyze the semiconductor industry's consolidation, specifically the rumored merger between Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated, and the implications of TI discontinuing legacy parts like the LM386. The hosts also critique the SCARP laser razor Kickstarter campaign for its lack of a viable prototype and discuss the challenges of global travel for engineers.

Most relevant to

large enterprises and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Amazon, SparkFun, Seeed Studio, TI, Analog Devices, Maxim Integrated, TSMC, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Aero, Altium
Products
AWS, Electric Imp, BeagleBone Green, SCARP, Fox 1A, Arduino
Chips
LM386
Tools
Parts.io

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