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The Amp Hour · 21 Oct 2026 · 1h 02m · Episode 737

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell, now Developer Relations Lead at Hubble Network, explains the company's Bluetooth-based terrestrial and satellite IoT connectivity, which leverages partner apps like Life 360 for relaying data and commercial chips from Espressif, Nordic, and Silicon Labs. Dave Jones discusses the fragility of appliance repair supply chains, specifically his struggle to find a spare door interlock for his Miele washing machine, and details sophisticated hardware supply chain attacks targeting crypto wallets like Ledger. The hosts also cover the end-of-life announcement for the Z80 microprocessor, the physics of sunlight erasing low-power LCD pixels, and the rise of AI-driven EDA tools controlling Altium and KiCad.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Hubble Network, Miele, Espressif, Nordic, Silicon Labs, TI, CrowdSupply, Mauser
Products
Ledger, Life 360
Chips
Z80, ESP32-S3, Baochip, Raspberry Pi Pico, STM32, RP2350
Tools
Altium, KiCad

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