BRN Discussion Ongoing

[Bravo]

Can't wait for the day that I enter the search term "Mercedes AI" and Dr Google provides information that isn't quite so misleading. Won't be long now methinks!

 

[Boab]

Well not sure how many have been following what has been happening in the UK but I bet the Conservatives wish they still had Boris as leader.

The PM Liz Truss on regional UK radio all but refused to guarantee UK pensions and this has had a similar effect on market confidence around the globe as a Putin tactical nuclear strike on Ukraine.

While the UK PM’s statement does not in any way reflect on the stability of the Australian economy her failure to make a clear statement that peoples pensions were safe is an economic nightmare.

So it might be a reasonable time to look away or check down the side of the couch for some additional funds depending on your risk profile and plan.

Fortunately we are looking to buy a new lounge and my wife is not as upset as she might have been about my use of the Stanley knife.

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

Well not sure how many have been following what has been happening in the UK but I bet the Conservatives wish they still had Boris as leader.

The PM Liz Truss on regional UK radio all but refused to guarantee UK pensions and this has had a similar effect on market confidence around the globe as a Putin tactical nuclear strike on Ukraine.

While the UK PM’s statement does not in any way reflect on the stability of the Australian economy her failure to make a clear statement that peoples pensions were safe is an economic nightmare.

So it might be a reasonable time to look away or check down the side of the couch for some additional funds depending on your risk profile and plan.

Fortunately we are looking to buy a new lounge and my wife is not as upset as she might have been about my use of the Stanley knife.

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

There are many pension funds that HAD to invest in Government Bonds and the returns have been minuscule.
Tough times ahead.

 

[Fact Finder]

(In case anyone is wondering, Zeebit is Zeebot's mini me )

I thought it was an AKIDA 4 Bit infused upgraded zeebot.

 

[Bravo]

Hey Brain Fam,

This is from an article published 28 September 2022. The author gives a very complimentary description of the MBUX voice recognition system saying it "remains among the best I've encountered". Another phrase that caught my attention was "everything is run locally or in Mercedes' own cloud". And I also liked the description of the optional "intelligent recuperation" feature where the cars sensors decide when it's more efficient to regeneratively brake versus coast.

Happy days!

Dialing back the bling makes a better EV: The 2023 Mercedes EQE sedan

Great aerodynamic efficiency and class-leading infotainment are highlights.

arstechnica.com

 

[HopalongPetrovski]

Everyone’s portfolio today

Another potential buying opportunity.
Giddyuppppp.

 

[wilzy123]

Amazon Introduces the New Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Offering Customers Even More Flexibility in Security Coverage and Peace of Mind​

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera uses Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge Processor to capture and process videos locally—and starts at just $99.99

New Blink Mini Pan Tilt mount brings additional functionality to the popular Blink Mini, giving customers the ability to pan and tilt their cameras remotely

SEATTLE, September 28, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced two new additions to the Blink family of devices—the new Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and the new Blink Mini Pan Tilt. At just $99.99, the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera includes a smart security camera and powerful LED lighting all in one, streamlined design, and Amazon’s AZ2 silicon to process videos without going to the cloud. The Blink Mini Pan Tilt is a new mount that works with Blink Mini to enable you to see a wider field of view and remotely pan and tilt to follow motion.


"The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is our first wired floodlight device, and it adds to the existing lineup of easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable security devices that help customers keep an eye on their homes," said Mike Harris, chief operating officer at Blink. "With an all-in-one security and lighting design, and a price below $100, it offers a mix of performance and value that’s hard to beat. Plus, it leverages the intelligence of Amazon silicon, enabling us to offer features such as computer vision and local video processing for the first time."

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera—Advanced Features at an Affordable Price

The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is designed to offer high performance for those looking for a hardwired security solution in an affordable package. Support for preferred motion detection zones means you can focus on the areas that are most important to you, and new person detection provides the ability to limit motion alert notifications to only when a person is present. Blink Wired Floodlight Camera’s enhanced motion detection features are built on the capabilities provided by Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge Processor, which also enables video content to be processed locally on the edge.

The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera provides 2600 lumens of LED lighting, 1080p HD live view, and crisp two-way audio. Setup is easy using an existing wired connection, and you can easily store video clips locally with a Sync Module 2 via a USB flash drive (sold separately). With a Blink Subscription Plan, you can also store video clips and photos in the cloud.

Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Adding New Functionality and Flexibility for Blink Mini

The new Blink Mini Pan Tilt adds a motorized mount to the Blink Mini to help keep an eye on even more of your home. With Mini Pan Tilt, you instantly gain the ability to remotely pan left and right, and tilt up and down, using the Blink app—getting corner-to-corner, 360-degree coverage of any room. If you already have a Blink Mini, you can easily add just the mount via a micro-USB, and you can place it on a table or countertop, or connect via a tri-pod or wall-mount (sold separately) for additional functionality.

 

[wilzy123]

Amazon Introduces the New Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Offering Customers Even More Flexibility in Security Coverage and Peace of Mind​

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera uses Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge Processor to capture and process videos locally—and starts at just $99.99

New Blink Mini Pan Tilt mount brings additional functionality to the popular Blink Mini, giving customers the ability to pan and tilt their cameras remotely

SEATTLE, September 28, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced two new additions to the Blink family of devices—the new Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and the new Blink Mini Pan Tilt. At just $99.99, the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera includes a smart security camera and powerful LED lighting all in one, streamlined design, and Amazon’s AZ2 silicon to process videos without going to the cloud. The Blink Mini Pan Tilt is a new mount that works with Blink Mini to enable you to see a wider field of view and remotely pan and tilt to follow motion.


"The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is our first wired floodlight device, and it adds to the existing lineup of easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable security devices that help customers keep an eye on their homes," said Mike Harris, chief operating officer at Blink. "With an all-in-one security and lighting design, and a price below $100, it offers a mix of performance and value that’s hard to beat. Plus, it leverages the intelligence of Amazon silicon, enabling us to offer features such as computer vision and local video processing for the first time."

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera—Advanced Features at an Affordable Price

The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is designed to offer high performance for those looking for a hardwired security solution in an affordable package. Support for preferred motion detection zones means you can focus on the areas that are most important to you, and new person detection provides the ability to limit motion alert notifications to only when a person is present. Blink Wired Floodlight Camera’s enhanced motion detection features are built on the capabilities provided by Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge Processor, which also enables video content to be processed locally on the edge.

The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera provides 2600 lumens of LED lighting, 1080p HD live view, and crisp two-way audio. Setup is easy using an existing wired connection, and you can easily store video clips locally with a Sync Module 2 via a USB flash drive (sold separately). With a Blink Subscription Plan, you can also store video clips and photos in the cloud.

Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Adding New Functionality and Flexibility for Blink Mini

The new Blink Mini Pan Tilt adds a motorized mount to the Blink Mini to help keep an eye on even more of your home. With Mini Pan Tilt, you instantly gain the ability to remotely pan left and right, and tilt up and down, using the Blink app—getting corner-to-corner, 360-degree coverage of any room. If you already have a Blink Mini, you can easily add just the mount via a micro-USB, and you can place it on a table or countertop, or connect via a tri-pod or wall-mount (sold separately) for additional functionality.

Further to this, BMW have just announced that they will be using Amazon Alexa AI for their in-cabin voice processing. #interesting!

Just thinking back to the "Hey, Akida" demo in the BMW. hmmmmmmm........

BMW holt Amazons Alexa-KI für den eigenen Sprachassistenten ins Auto

BMW will seinen hauseigenen Sprachassistenten verbessern und greift dafür auf die Technologie von Amazons Alexa zurück.

t3n.de

 

[Fact Finder]

Further to this, BMW have just announced that they will be using Amazon Alexa AI for their in-cabin voice processing. #interesting!

Just thinking back to the "Hey, Akida" demo in the BMW. hmmmmmmm........

BMW holt Amazons Alexa-KI für den eigenen Sprachassistenten ins Auto

BMW will seinen hauseigenen Sprachassistenten verbessern und greift dafür auf die Technologie von Amazons Alexa zurück.

t3n.de

Don’t forget NASA referring to using unconnected Alexa in space???

Rob Telson mentioning Alexa by name many times when speaking about AKIDA’s unconnected ability then dropping Alexa from his vocabulary???

Did Alexa become more advanced by itself or did someone or something lend a hand from the future???

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[equanimous]

BRN holding up really well compared to us stocks

 

[Learning]

Don’t forget NASA referring to using unconnected Alexa in space???

Rob Telson mentioning Alexa by name many times when speaking about AKIDA’s unconnected ability then dropping Alexa from his vocabulary???

Did Alexa become more advanced by itself or did someone or something lend a hand from the future???

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

“Ambient Intelligence.”

Amazon’s AZ2 CPU knows your face

The latest version of the Echo Show uses a CPU that can remember your face.

www.theverge.com

It's great to be a shareholder 🏖

 

[Fact Finder]

NXP has been floating around without any firm links. What caught my attention here was the ‘real time’ processing and ‘5nm’. Real time processing has been a quality of AKIDA since year dot and Peter van der Made has mention 5nm.

This is not really even a dot but another company to keep a watch on for articles and patents:

“NXP offers system support for S32Z and S32E processors to accelerate a range of designs. These include the co-developed FS86 ASIL D safety system basis chip (SBC) and PF5030 power-management IC (PMIC) with in-vehicle networking support plus Ethernet switches and PHYs and CAN transceivers, along with other analog companion chips such as the GD3160 IGBT/SiC high-voltage inverter gate driver and MC3377x battery-cell controllers.

NXP’s S32Z280 and S32E288, the first two devices in the new families, are sampling now. The company plans to sample the S32Z1 series a bit further down the road. The real-time processors will also scale into the future with 5-nm products. In fact, NXP has already developed a functional, 5-nm real-time processor test chip.”

Real-Time Processors Target Software-Defined Vehicles

NXP’s new processors handle safety processing and domain and zonal control, as well as EV control and smart actuation.

www.electronicdesign.com

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[SERA2g]

You’re referring to me right?

I am still heart broken xxx

 

[Bravo]

“Ambient Intelligence.”

Amazon’s AZ2 CPU knows your face

The latest version of the Echo Show uses a CPU that can remember your face.

www.theverge.com

It's great to be a shareholder 🏖

It certainly does walk and talk like a duck doesn't it @Learning!

What you need to know about the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine​

By Jerry Hildenbrand
last updated February 03, 2022

Amazon AZ2 SoC (Image credit: Amazon)

The Amazon Echo Show 15 not only hangs on your wall but can learn to recognize your face. That's because it has a new piece of Amazon-designed silicon inside dubbed the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine.

Yes, Amazon custom designs ARM chips. The AZ2 isn't even the first one (hence the 2), but it's a lot more capable than the AZ1, which powers some of the best Alexa speakers and offers something new for Amazon — edge computing.
If you're not sure what edge computing is, this chip and what it does actually makes it easy to understand. All the processing to learn and recognize your face is done using machine learning through the chip itself and nothing needs to be sent across the internet to make that happen.
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I still think any computer learning to recognize human faces is pretty creepy but doing it locally instead of through a remote server is pretty cool. Also, you have to opt-in for this feature, so you can still buy Amazon's new Echo Show 15 even if you think it's creepy like I do. But enough about creepy stuff.
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Source: Amazon (Image credit: Source: Amazon)
What the AZ2 can do — on paper anyway — is pretty impressive. Consider the last-gen AZ1, which was able to recognize your voice without Amazon needing to send that data through the cloud. The new model does that, of course, but it's also capable of performing 22 times the amount of operations each second.

The AZ2 Neural Engine can work 22-times faster than Amazon's last-generation processor.

This means it has plenty of local bandwidth to learn your face as well as your voice. In fact, Amazon says it can process speech and facial recognition simultaneously. A big reason for this is because it's a neural edge processor. Those sound like the kind of words tech companies like to throw around, but they do mean something — the "neural" part means it's a chip used with algorithms for machine learning and the "edge" part means it can do it without calling for backup from some server.
By doing things locally, there is almost zero latency, which means there is virtually zero wait time between operations. We haven't seen how well it actually operates but based on its capabilities, it looks like the perfect chip to put inside something like an Echo Show.

Edge computing is not only better for privacy, but it's faster, too.

Speaking of that, the Echo Show 15 is the only device that will use the new AZ2 Neural Edge chip for now. We expect that to change as Amazon brings its Visual ID feature to other devices. Maybe even drones or robots.
Whether you love Amazon products or hate them, you can't help but be impressed with the new AZ2. It's easy to forget that Amazon is also part of Big Tech, but things like this serve to remind us that some top-level engineers work a lot of hours to build those Echo devices so many people love.

Source: Ring (Image credit: Source: Ring)

 

[Cardpro]

It certainly does walks and talks like a duck doesn't it @Learning!

What you need to know about the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine​

By Jerry Hildenbrand
last updated February 03, 2022

Amazon AZ2 SoC (Image credit: Amazon)

The Amazon Echo Show 15 not only hangs on your wall but can learn to recognize your face. That's because it has a new piece of Amazon-designed silicon inside dubbed the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine.

Yes, Amazon custom designs ARM chips. The AZ2 isn't even the first one (hence the 2), but it's a lot more capable than the AZ1, which powers some of the best Alexa speakers and offers something new for Amazon — edge computing.
If you're not sure what edge computing is, this chip and what it does actually makes it easy to understand. All the processing to learn and recognize your face is done using machine learning through the chip itself and nothing needs to be sent across the internet to make that happen.
Sponsored Links

https://info.hearclear.com/latest-Australian-hearing-technology?utm_campaign=1128869&utm_content=3433304281&cid=5ad70f3e65e00&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=cpc&campaign=HA-AU-HC-2-D&platform=Desktop&utm_term=Pensioners+Are+Ditching+Hearing+Loss+Problems+With+This!&content=https://console.brax-cdn.com/creatives/44dd7285-cd6a-4a0f-9085-8137587509a3/images/nadads-sh-chloe-ha__08b4fa4d-7af5-4f78-9b49-04ed77d730e7_1000x600.jpeg&network=futureplc-androidcentral&title=Pensioners+Are+Ditching+Hearing+Loss+Problems+With+This!&click-id=GiCu3yvkY5g-f0Xl9sdIVLKrNMW9eqfRaFmSCeuCAHGZTSCqs0Ao24qqrZePlo16#tblciGiCu3yvkY5g-f0Xl9sdIVLKrNMW9eqfRaFmSCeuCAHGZTSCqs0Ao24qqrZePlo16
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I still think any computer learning to recognize human faces is pretty creepy but doing it locally instead of through a remote server is pretty cool. Also, you have to opt-in for this feature, so you can still buy Amazon's new Echo Show 15 even if you think it's creepy like I do. But enough about creepy stuff.
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Source: Amazon (Image credit: Source: Amazon)
What the AZ2 can do — on paper anyway — is pretty impressive. Consider the last-gen AZ1, which was able to recognize your voice without Amazon needing to send that data through the cloud. The new model does that, of course, but it's also capable of performing 22 times the amount of operations each second.


This means it has plenty of local bandwidth to learn your face as well as your voice. In fact, Amazon says it can process speech and facial recognition simultaneously. A big reason for this is because it's a neural edge processor. Those sound like the kind of words tech companies like to throw around, but they do mean something — the "neural" part means it's a chip used with algorithms for machine learning and the "edge" part means it can do it without calling for backup from some server.
By doing things locally, there is almost zero latency, which means there is virtually zero wait time between operations. We haven't seen how well it actually operates but based on its capabilities, it looks like the perfect chip to put inside something like an Echo Show.

Speaking of that, the Echo Show 15 is the only device that will use the new AZ2 Neural Edge chip for now. We expect that to change as Amazon brings its Visual ID feature to other devices. Maybe even drones or robots.
Whether you love Amazon products or hate them, you can't help but be impressed with the new AZ2. It's easy to forget that Amazon is also part of Big Tech, but things like this serve to remind us that some top-level engineers work a lot of hours to build those Echo devices so many people love.

Source: Ring (Image credit: Source: Ring)

This is amazing, if they did that without brainchip, I might consider selling brainchip and cry.

 

[Bravo]

This latest generation of the Amazon Dot includes a new AZ2 processor, a temperature sensor and new tap gesture controls.

Now all the dots really are starting to join!

Amazon Unveils Upgraded Echo Dot - Dealerscope

Amazon held an event today in which the company announced a number of new products, ranging from TVs to robotic upgrades to security lights. One product that was highlighted several times throughout the event was the fifth-generation of the Echo Dot. For any who don’t know, the Echo Dot is an...

dealerscope.com

 

[ndefries]

It certainly does walk and talk like a duck doesn't it @Learning!

What you need to know about the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine​

By Jerry Hildenbrand
last updated February 03, 2022

Amazon AZ2 SoC (Image credit: Amazon)

The Amazon Echo Show 15 not only hangs on your wall but can learn to recognize your face. That's because it has a new piece of Amazon-designed silicon inside dubbed the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine.

Yes, Amazon custom designs ARM chips. The AZ2 isn't even the first one (hence the 2), but it's a lot more capable than the AZ1, which powers some of the best Alexa speakers and offers something new for Amazon — edge computing.
If you're not sure what edge computing is, this chip and what it does actually makes it easy to understand. All the processing to learn and recognize your face is done using machine learning through the chip itself and nothing needs to be sent across the internet to make that happen.
Sponsored Links

https://info.hearclear.com/latest-Australian-hearing-technology?utm_campaign=1128869&utm_content=3433304281&cid=5ad70f3e65e00&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=cpc&campaign=HA-AU-HC-2-D&platform=Desktop&utm_term=Pensioners+Are+Ditching+Hearing+Loss+Problems+With+This!&content=https://console.brax-cdn.com/creatives/44dd7285-cd6a-4a0f-9085-8137587509a3/images/nadads-sh-chloe-ha__08b4fa4d-7af5-4f78-9b49-04ed77d730e7_1000x600.jpeg&network=futureplc-androidcentral&title=Pensioners+Are+Ditching+Hearing+Loss+Problems+With+This!&click-id=GiCu3yvkY5g-f0Xl9sdIVLKrNMW9eqfRaFmSCeuCAHGZTSCqs0Ao24qqrZePlo16#tblciGiCu3yvkY5g-f0Xl9sdIVLKrNMW9eqfRaFmSCeuCAHGZTSCqs0Ao24qqrZePlo16
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I still think any computer learning to recognize human faces is pretty creepy but doing it locally instead of through a remote server is pretty cool. Also, you have to opt-in for this feature, so you can still buy Amazon's new Echo Show 15 even if you think it's creepy like I do. But enough about creepy stuff.
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU...


CLOSE

Source: Amazon (Image credit: Source: Amazon)
What the AZ2 can do — on paper anyway — is pretty impressive. Consider the last-gen AZ1, which was able to recognize your voice without Amazon needing to send that data through the cloud. The new model does that, of course, but it's also capable of performing 22 times the amount of operations each second.


This means it has plenty of local bandwidth to learn your face as well as your voice. In fact, Amazon says it can process speech and facial recognition simultaneously. A big reason for this is because it's a neural edge processor. Those sound like the kind of words tech companies like to throw around, but they do mean something — the "neural" part means it's a chip used with algorithms for machine learning and the "edge" part means it can do it without calling for backup from some server.
By doing things locally, there is almost zero latency, which means there is virtually zero wait time between operations. We haven't seen how well it actually operates but based on its capabilities, it looks like the perfect chip to put inside something like an Echo Show.

Speaking of that, the Echo Show 15 is the only device that will use the new AZ2 Neural Edge chip for now. We expect that to change as Amazon brings its Visual ID feature to other devices. Maybe even drones or robots.
Whether you love Amazon products or hate them, you can't help but be impressed with the new AZ2. It's easy to forget that Amazon is also part of Big Tech, but things like this serve to remind us that some top-level engineers work a lot of hours to build those Echo devices so many people love.

Source: Ring (Image credit: Source: Ring)

We either have a monstrosity of a competitor that has just appeared! Or this is the first dominant signs of our incorporation into all things Amazon. Data centres and edge devices would be the dream.

Would be strange to have such a company on our podcasts if they were about to make an exact replica of our technology.

This is a rather large walking and talking duck. blind freddy.... what's your take????

 

[ndefries]

could you imagine the sonic boom when it is annouced Akida is being used in all Amazon edge devices. I do think we will find out here before the market and the popcorn will be ready watching shorters respond.

 

[Learning]

It certainly does walk and talk like a duck doesn't it @Learning!

What you need to know about the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine​

By Jerry Hildenbrand
last updated February 03, 2022

Amazon AZ2 SoC (Image credit: Amazon)

The Amazon Echo Show 15 not only hangs on your wall but can learn to recognize your face. That's because it has a new piece of Amazon-designed silicon inside dubbed the Amazon AZ2 Neural Engine.

Yes, Amazon custom designs ARM chips. The AZ2 isn't even the first one (hence the 2), but it's a lot more capable than the AZ1, which powers some of the best Alexa speakers and offers something new for Amazon — edge computing.
If you're not sure what edge computing is, this chip and what it does actually makes it easy to understand. All the processing to learn and recognize your face is done using machine learning through the chip itself and nothing needs to be sent across the internet to make that happen.
Sponsored Links

https://info.hearclear.com/latest-Australian-hearing-technology?utm_campaign=1128869&utm_content=3433304281&cid=5ad70f3e65e00&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=cpc&campaign=HA-AU-HC-2-D&platform=Desktop&utm_term=Pensioners+Are+Ditching+Hearing+Loss+Problems+With+This!&content=https://console.brax-cdn.com/creatives/44dd7285-cd6a-4a0f-9085-8137587509a3/images/nadads-sh-chloe-ha__08b4fa4d-7af5-4f78-9b49-04ed77d730e7_1000x600.jpeg&network=futureplc-androidcentral&title=Pensioners+Are+Ditching+Hearing+Loss+Problems+With+This!&click-id=GiCu3yvkY5g-f0Xl9sdIVLKrNMW9eqfRaFmSCeuCAHGZTSCqs0Ao24qqrZePlo16#tblciGiCu3yvkY5g-f0Xl9sdIVLKrNMW9eqfRaFmSCeuCAHGZTSCqs0Ao24qqrZePlo16
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I still think any computer learning to recognize human faces is pretty creepy but doing it locally instead of through a remote server is pretty cool. Also, you have to opt-in for this feature, so you can still buy Amazon's new Echo Show 15 even if you think it's creepy like I do. But enough about creepy stuff.
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU...


CLOSE

Source: Amazon (Image credit: Source: Amazon)
What the AZ2 can do — on paper anyway — is pretty impressive. Consider the last-gen AZ1, which was able to recognize your voice without Amazon needing to send that data through the cloud. The new model does that, of course, but it's also capable of performing 22 times the amount of operations each second.


This means it has plenty of local bandwidth to learn your face as well as your voice. In fact, Amazon says it can process speech and facial recognition simultaneously. A big reason for this is because it's a neural edge processor. Those sound like the kind of words tech companies like to throw around, but they do mean something — the "neural" part means it's a chip used with algorithms for machine learning and the "edge" part means it can do it without calling for backup from some server.
By doing things locally, there is almost zero latency, which means there is virtually zero wait time between operations. We haven't seen how well it actually operates but based on its capabilities, it looks like the perfect chip to put inside something like an Echo Show.

Speaking of that, the Echo Show 15 is the only device that will use the new AZ2 Neural Edge chip for now. We expect that to change as Amazon brings its Visual ID feature to other devices. Maybe even drones or robots.
Whether you love Amazon products or hate them, you can't help but be impressed with the new AZ2. It's easy to forget that Amazon is also part of Big Tech, but things like this serve to remind us that some top-level engineers work a lot of hours to build those Echo devices so many people love.

Source: Ring (Image credit: Source: Ring)

Great minds think alike @Bravo, I was reading the same article 20 minutes ago, but with hand on tools, can't post it. Lol.
So AZ2 is base on an ARM chip. So if our more knowledgeable members can examine/ cross check/ deep dive into this, would be Amazon (Amazing).

Thank in advance.

Its great to be a shareholder 🏖

 

[Learning]

Amazon Introduces the New Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Offering Customers Even More Flexibility in Security Coverage and Peace of Mind​

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera uses Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge Processor to capture and process videos locally—and starts at just $99.99

New Blink Mini Pan Tilt mount brings additional functionality to the popular Blink Mini, giving customers the ability to pan and tilt their cameras remotely

SEATTLE, September 28, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced two new additions to the Blink family of devices—the new Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and the new Blink Mini Pan Tilt. At just $99.99, the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera includes a smart security camera and powerful LED lighting all in one, streamlined design, and Amazon’s AZ2 silicon to process videos without going to the cloud. The Blink Mini Pan Tilt is a new mount that works with Blink Mini to enable you to see a wider field of view and remotely pan and tilt to follow motion.


"The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is our first wired floodlight device, and it adds to the existing lineup of easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable security devices that help customers keep an eye on their homes," said Mike Harris, chief operating officer at Blink. "With an all-in-one security and lighting design, and a price below $100, it offers a mix of performance and value that’s hard to beat. Plus, it leverages the intelligence of Amazon silicon, enabling us to offer features such as computer vision and local video processing for the first time."

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera—Advanced Features at an Affordable Price

The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is designed to offer high performance for those looking for a hardwired security solution in an affordable package. Support for preferred motion detection zones means you can focus on the areas that are most important to you, and new person detection provides the ability to limit motion alert notifications to only when a person is present. Blink Wired Floodlight Camera’s enhanced motion detection features are built on the capabilities provided by Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge Processor, which also enables video content to be processed locally on the edge.

The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera provides 2600 lumens of LED lighting, 1080p HD live view, and crisp two-way audio. Setup is easy using an existing wired connection, and you can easily store video clips locally with a Sync Module 2 via a USB flash drive (sold separately). With a Blink Subscription Plan, you can also store video clips and photos in the cloud.

Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Adding New Functionality and Flexibility for Blink Mini

The new Blink Mini Pan Tilt adds a motorized mount to the Blink Mini to help keep an eye on even more of your home. With Mini Pan Tilt, you instantly gain the ability to remotely pan left and right, and tilt up and down, using the Blink app—getting corner-to-corner, 360-degree coverage of any room. If you already have a Blink Mini, you can easily add just the mount via a micro-USB, and you can place it on a table or countertop, or connect via a tri-pod or wall-mount (sold separately) for additional functionality.

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Visual ID on Echo Show​

Our mission is for Alexa to provide personalised help and delightful experiences, even in shared spaces like the family kitchen. That’s why we created visual ID for Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen), Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen), and the Echo Show 15. When you enroll in visual ID, you can receive personalised information from Alexa simply by being in front of your device. This means that when you’re in the device camera’s field of view, you can automatically receive personalised content at a glance, like calendars and weather, music, and Notes for You.
Visual ID is a smarter way to simplify your day. Imagine it: In the morning, quickly receive your daily schedule and a Notes for You from your partner that reads, “Have a good day at work!” And when someone else in your household, who is also enrolled in visual ID, comes close to the device, they can see information that’s relevant to them, too.
You can enjoy the convenience of visual ID with the peace of mind that your privacy is protected. It’s easy to set up—see below for details—and your visual ID is securely stored on your device, not in the cloud. If you have more than one compatible device, you—and any adult household member who wants to use visual ID—must individually enroll on each device.
If you’re familiar with Alexa’s voice ID feature, you may already have an idea of how visual ID works. Both features let you receive personalised experiences once you’ve been recognised. With voice ID, you teach Alexa your voice by repeating a series of phrases. With visual ID, you can teach Alexa to recognise you by taking a few quick photos of your face from different angles.

How to create your visual ID on an Echo device​

There are three ways to create your visual ID:

1. Enroll when you set up your device. (You’ll be asked on-screen if you’d like to enroll.)
2. Enroll by saying the phrase: “Alexa, learn my face.”
3. Enroll via touchscreen on your device.
   • Open Settings
   • Open Your Profile & Family
   • Select Enable visual ID

Amazon is committed to protecting your privacy and visual ID was designed with your privacy in mind. Here are answers to some questions you might have:

Can I enroll my child in visual ID?​

Families may set-up a visual ID for each child that is linked to an Amazon Kids profile. If you enroll your child in visual ID for kids, the home screen of your device will shift to only show age-appropriate content when your child is recognised. To give customers choice and control over their Alexa experience, visual ID and voice ID are not pre-requisites of one another, so certain content is still accessible via voice. Enrolling kids in both features offers a robust kid-friendly experience when they walk in front of the device and talk to Alexa.

What happens to the images of my face that the device takes?​

The images of your face that are used to create your visual ID are securely stored on your device, and are not stored in Amazon’s cloud.

Is Amazon collecting and selling my facial data?​

No. Amazon isn’t in the business of selling your personal information. Your visual ID remains securely on your device. Amazon does not have access to your visual ID. You remain in control of whether to keep or delete your visual ID.

How can I temporarily disable visual ID?​

You can either press the mic/camera off button to turn off the camera and microphones or close the camera shutter. To turn visual ID back on, simply press the mic/camera button again or open the camera shutter.

How can I delete my visual ID?​

You can delete your visual ID on your device or the Alexa app.

To delete visual ID in the Alexa app:
• Open Settings
• Open Your Profile & Family
• Select Your Profile
• Select visual ID
• Select Delete visual ID
To delete visual ID using your device:
• Open Settings
• Open Profile & Family
• Select Your Profile
• Select visual ID
• Select Delete visual ID

Personalised convenience​

Visual IDs are a way to make your Alexa experience more personalised and convenient while maintaining the privacy protections that you expect from Amazon. For more information on visual ID, check out the Amazon Science blog post, “The science behind visual ID.”

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