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Alexa joins the fray

The Amp Hour · 24 Jun 2016 · 1h 13m · Episode 304

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the reliability of Wi-Fi versus wired connections while recording from an Airbnb with an Amazon Echo device. They review Dave Jones' detailed teardown of the Siglent Spectrum Analyzer, noting its RF design and the time-intensive nature of high-quality documentation. The conversation shifts to industry news, including Arrow's acquisition of UBM publications and Detweiler's purchase of Element14, before analyzing Intel's marketing strategy and the potential of VR/AR technologies like the HTC Vive and Cast AR for engineering education.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Arrow, UBM, Element14, Detweiler, Intel, National Semiconductor, Rigol
Products
Amazon Echo, Alexa, Siglent Spectrum Analyzer, HTC Vive, Cast AR, EEV Blog, Oculus Rift
Also
Bob Widlar

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