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• Inside the NXP Smart Home Lab: Edge AI in 2025 - Where Are We, Actually? | Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate with NXP's Davis Sawyer & Anthony Huereca

  We’ve been talking about smarter devices for years - but what does progress actually look like today? In this episode of our spin-off series Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate, created in collaboration with the  @edgeaifoundation  , Host Tom White heads to NXP Semiconductor's Smart Home Lab to sit down with Davis Sawyer - AI Product Manager and Anthony Huereca - Senior Embedded Systems Engineer. Together, they explore where Edge AI really stands in 2025 from smaller, more efficient models to the gap between what people want and what’s actually being built. They dive into the current state of embedded intelligence, real-world applications in the smart home, technical and practical challenges, and what the future might look like, with a focus on what’s actually working today. Expect thoughts on... 👉 Where smart home tech really stands in 2025 👉 Why “Physical AI” might define the next decade 👉 The reality of running large AI models on embedded devices 👉 The ongoing push for standardisation (and why it’s more complex than it looks) Chapters... 03:20 Getting to know Davis & Anthony and what NXP is all about 04:50 Where we’re at with smart homes and if they’ve lived up to the hype 07:15 What people really want from AI vs. what we think they want 08:30 Whether AI is actually helping drive real automation 11:11 Finding the balance between the cloud and edge computing 12:30 Are we actually using the tech we’re building — and is it worth it? 15:30 Are we getting on the same page with Edge AI standards? 18:00 Why taking smart risks matters in innovation 18:33 Dreaming big — what we’d love to see in Edge AI 21:30 Everyone has a different take on what a “small model” is 23:00 The rise of AI models being built directly at the edge 24:30 NXP’s perspective on where Edge AI is going 27:40 Quick-fire questions with the guests 33:00 A tour of NXP’s smart home lab and solutions The episode is live on all major listening platforms now! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast What’s your take? Where do you see us heading? Drop your thoughts in the comments after you’ve had a listen. Connect with our guests... Davis Sawyer - AI Product Marketing Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davis-sawyer/ Anthony Huereca - Senior Embedded Systems Engineer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huereca/ About Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate is a special spin-off series from The IoT Podcast, bringing together some of the brightest minds in Edge AI and beyond for high-stakes discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the future of intelligence at the edge. From the ethics of machine learning to the complexity of standardisation, no topic is off-limits. Our goal is to give you real conversations — not just forecasts — by bringing together voices from across the field to explore how we can build AI that’s practical, responsible, and future-ready.

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• From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Bartek Kling’s IoT Journey | The IoT Podcast with needCode's CEO

  What does it really take to go from writing code to running a company in the fast-moving world of IoT? What happens when a seasoned embedded engineer decides to build a company from scratch? In this episode of The IoT Podcast Show, host Tom White sits down with Bartek Kling, CEO and founder of NeedCode, a company specialising in embedded software services for connected devices. Bartek shares his journey from being a hands-on embedded engineer in the automotive sector to launching and scaling his own successful tech startup. He opens up about the reality of stepping into a leadership role, the unexpected importance of sales and marketing, the art of building long-term client relationships and how NeedCode has carved out a space in a competitive market by focusing on Bluetooth Low Energy and full-cycle product development. Whether you're building the next big IoT product or just want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead in this space, this episode delivers real insights, lessons learned, and a forward-looking view of the industry. Chapters... 00:00 Introduction to Bartek Kling and needCode 03:43 Bartek's Journey from Engineer to CEO 09:19 Transitioning from Freelancing to Founding NeedCode 12:24 Challenges of Being a Founder and CEO 14:39 Differentiating NeedCode in the Market 16:36 Plans for Scaling NeedCode 19:09 Capabilities and Offerings of NeedCode 23:35 Common Customer Pain Points 26:44 Building a Talent Network for Growth 30:03 Future Trends in IoT 34:24 Security and Privacy in IoT Devices 37:09 Conclusion and Where to Find NeedCode The episode is live on all major listening platforms now! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Connect with our guest… https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartek-kling/ About needCode needCode is a European IoT development company that specialises in creating smart product solutions, embedded software, and AI-powered IoT systems. They help businesses design, secure, and optimise connected products while offering strategic support and staff augmentation to bring innovative ideas to market. Find out more: https://needcode.io/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

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• Is Edge AI Turning Our Homes into Intelligent Spaces or Fragile Ecosystems Prone to Failure? | Edge of Tomorrow with Sam Geha (Infineon) & Rob Tiffany (IDC)

  Smart homes are getting smarter, but at what cost? Are we truly building intelligent, secure spaces, or are we creating a fragile ecosystem that could fail when we need it most? 🏡 Welcome to the Edge of Tomorrow - The Edge AI Debate, our brand new spin off series on The IoT Podcast in collaboration with the  @edgeaifoundation  bringing together the leading minds in Edge AI for debates and discussions on the biggest challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends shaping the future of Edge AI. We’re kicking off the series with none other than Sam Geha – EVP of IoT, Wireless & Compute Business at Infineon, and Rob Tiffany – Research Director at IDC, who will be debating the topic of smart homes—is Edge AI making them truly intelligent, or are they fragile and prone to failure? From Alexa controlling your lights to smart thermostats adjusting temperatures and security cameras watching over our homes, Edge AI is making everyday tech smarter and faster. But what happens when things go wrong? Sam and Rob will be diving into the most pressing questions on the minds of both consumers and businesses, including: 🏡 Security & Control – Who’s really in charge when AI runs your home? 🏡 What Happens When AI Fails? – Are we prepared for glitches, lockouts, or worse? 🏡 Will Edge AI Replace Cloud AI? – Or will it always rely on cloud support? And so much more! And more importantly… will Rob and Sam agree?! Chapters... 00:00 Introduction to Edge AI and Smart Homes 02:51 The Evolution of Smart Homes with Edge AI 05:56 Security Concerns in Smart Home Devices 09:02 The Role of Edge AI in Emergency Situations 11:47 Consumer Education and Device Security 14:51 Safeguards and Anomaly Detection in Edge AI 18:03 Privacy Concerns and Edge AI Adoption 20:48 The Future of Edge AI in Smart Homes 28:01 The Role of Edge AI in Modern Technology 32:08 Convenience and the Smart Home Revolution 37:02 Challenges and Misconceptions in Edge AI Adoption The episode is live on all major listening platforms now! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast What’s your take? Do you think Edge AI is making our homes truly intelligent—or are we creating a system bound to fail? Drop your thoughts in the comments after you’ve had a listen! Connect with our guests… Sam Geha - EVP of IoT, Wireless & Compute at Infineon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-geha-b18a182/ Find out more about Infineon - https://www.infineon.com/ Rob Tiffany - research Director at IDC - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtiffany/ About the Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate is our special spin-off series bringing together some of the brightest minds in Edge AI and beyond for high-stake discussions and debates over hot-button issues, opportunities, and topics of the moment in and around Edge AI. From the ethics of machine learning to the security risks lurking at the edge, no question is off-limits. Our goal is to bring together diverse voices—technologists, ethicists and innovators—to share their perspectives, explore new ideas, and discuss what’s at stake. By fostering honest, in-depth conversations, Edge of Tomorrow aims to give listeners the insights they need to better understand this transformative field. This series isn’t just about exploring what’s next for Edge AI—it’s about discussing how we get there responsibly. By bringing together thought leaders from across the field, we aim to dig into the challenges and opportunities of Edge AI, sparking ideas that lead to meaningful change.

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• What's Next in AI? | tinyML Foundation's Pete Bernard & Evgeni Gousev | The IoT Podcast

  In this special episode of The IoT Podcast we're joined by tinyML Foundations Executive Director - Pete Bernard & Chairman - Evgeni Gousev to talk all things tinyML and AI. We explore the bigger story of AI, where we’re moving (smarter, smaller, more efficient) and how tinyML is pushing opportunities forward. As we’ve moved through 2024, the evolving nature of AI has been a major theme on the podcast, alongside key innovations in generative AI, edge computing, and emerging tools. The tinyML Foundation is a pivotal community, playing a crucial role in advancing low-power AI at the edge, driving the growth of “AI on Things” and promoting “AI for Good.” This is especially important as we navigate the increasingly complex ethical and legislative challenges surrounding AI. Chapters... 03:00 Evolution of tinyML and AI 10:52 GenAI on the Edge 15:20 The gold rush around AI - Every fortune 500 CTO has an AI strategy 19:15 AI for good 22:33 Democratising AI 26:14 Best practices 28:30 What's next for tinyML? Disclaimer: Please be aware that the sound quality in this video may not match the standards of our other content. This is due to the podcast being recorded live at the tinyML Innovation Forum in Milan. ABOUT TINYML FOUNDATION The tinyML Foundation is a global initiative advancing Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) on resource-constrained devices like microcontrollers and edge devices. By uniting experts and enthusiasts, it promotes the development of low-power AI technologies. The foundation focuses on best practices, standards, and research for integrating AI into IoT, wearables, smart sensors, and industrial automation. Through events and collaborations, the tinyML Foundation aims to make advanced AI accessible and practical in everyday technology, empowering the next generation of resource-efficient devices. Find out more about the tinyML Foundation: https://www.tinyml.org/ Follow Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardpete/ Pete Bernard is a technologist with over 30 years of experience in edge computing and IoT. He holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University and has worked at Phoenix Technologies and several startups. After 18 years at Microsoft leading projects like Windows Phone, he founded EDGECELSIOR in 2023. As of April 2024, he serves as the Executive Director of the tinyML Foundation, focusing on ultra-low-power machine learning for resource-constrained devices. Follow Evgeni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgeni-gousev-2832858/ Dr. Evgeni Gousev is a Senior Director of Engineering at Qualcomm Research, leading HW R&D in the Silicon Valley centre, driving advanced silicon technology projects and developing ultra-low power embedded computing platforms, including always-on machine vision AI. He is Chairman of the Board for the tinyML Foundation enabling a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable solutions across various industries through the use of machine learning on small devices. Thank you to our season sponsor, 5V Tech. Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

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• We're on a Mid-Season Break!

  Hi everyone, we're heading into a mid-season break for the next 3 weeks. A huge thank you to the incredible guests we’ve had on the season so far.  While we’re away, we’d love to hear from you about any topics, individuals or companies you want to hear from next. Share your suggestions and feedback here: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Don’t forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, and sign up to our weekly newsletter to access exclusive content and episodes before they go public. Sign up to our weekly newsletter: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/  See you in the next three weeks! Tom  

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