MediaTek Exec Talk

This episode explores the latest IoT trends, including how generative AI is making our connected devices even smarter. Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy and Sameer Sharma of MediaTek discuss this new era of IoT innovation from industrial applications to smart fitness, smart cities, and beyond. 

Generative and agentic AI applications will make our devices smarter and more personalized. Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy chats with Finbarr Moynihan and Mark Odani of MediaTek about the potential of AI and the latest MediaTek computing advancements making it all possible. 

Dean Takahashi, a technology journalist specializing in the gaming industry, discusses the evolution of virtual reality (VR) in gaming, from early devices like Nintendo Powerglove to advanced systems like Oculus and Vive. The episode explores advancements in VR technology with headsets like Metakwest Pro and Apple Vision Pro, as well as the potential of augmented reality glasses. It also delves into the future of the metaverse, VR in theme parks, fitness gaming, and sensory experiences.

Tech journalist Victoria Song discusses the future of fitness tech, including gamification in smart fitness equipment, the rise of fitness rings over smartwatches, the appeal of Peloton, and the growing popularity of smart rings in wearable tech industry.

Tech expert Phil Nickinson from Digital Trends discusses the evolution of TVs, from bulky furniture to smart devices. Topics include OLED displays, futuristic TV concepts, interface design preferences, the soap opera effect, cameras in TVs, privacy vs. convenience in streaming services, and future TV innovations.

Exploring the future of generative AI in smart devices, the podcast discusses how AI can predict user behavior, enhance personalization, and improve efficiency in everyday tasks. It also delves into the challenges of running AI models on memory-constrained devices and explores the complexities of human-AI interactions and the integration of AI in devices for a seamless user experience.

Mike Dano, Editorial Director at Light Reading, dives into the groundbreaking surge of satellite phones. He discusses how new satellites like Blue Walker 3 are set to revolutionize connectivity worldwide, making signal bars a concern of the past. Dano explores the merger of satellite and smartphone technology, paving the way for emergency messaging and enhanced communication. He also delves into geopolitical influences on satellite launches and envisions a future where multifunctional smartphones ensure global connectivity, even in the most remote locations.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a seasoned tech reporter at The Verge, dives into the fascinating evolution of voice assistants. She recalls nostalgic moments from sci-fi, like Kit from Knight Rider, that inspired tech enthusiasts. The conversation navigates the complexities of using smart assistants in daily life and raises privacy concerns surrounding their capabilities. Tuohy explores how AI advancements, including ChatGPT, are paving the way for more intuitive interactions, hinting at a future where intelligent companions blend seamlessly into our homes.

Google's expert on machine learning and AI, Dan Mbanga, discusses the impact of transformers on AI applications like chatbots and ChatGPT. They explore the evolution of AI, the challenges of replicating human cognition, neural networks, deep learning, job security in writing and voice industries, and the creation of virtual representations through AI technology.

Scanners; communicators; computers – as exciting as the technology of the future can be, absolutely none of it matters without a constant connection to ... somewhere else. And the same goes for the technology of the present: every time you ask Alexa to play a song, or send your exercise stats to your Fitness Friends group chat, or navigate to a new part of town, you're relying on a connection that we used to call "going online" back when far fewer people were "on the internet." Here's how today's technology keeps most of the planet constantly connected.