MediaTek Exec Talk

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.

Explore the evolution of self-driving cars from sci-fi to reality, discussing the challenges, sensor technologies, Tesla's promises, and GM and Ford's positions in the autonomous vehicle market. Dive into the complexities of achieving full automation and the potential impact on job markets.

Dr. Marty Cooper, inventor of the cell phone, discusses the evolution of fictional communication gadgets to real-world mobile phones. The birth of the cell phone, debunking myths and challenges faced. Evolution of smartwatches from wrist radios to advanced trackers. Analyzing monopolies, innovation, and patents in technology. Future of personal communication tech including subcutaneous communicators. Influence of science fiction on technological innovation.

Explore the evolution of communication technology from wired phones to personal devices. Learn about the risks and challenges in developing the modern mobile phone.