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**The Next Byte**

We’re two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.

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240. Swallow Confirmed: Smart Pills That “Ping” From Your Stomach Jan 27, 2026

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(02:20) Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence

(07:13) Innovative Solutions for Tracking Medication

(10:46) The Technology Behind the Smart Pill

(13:42) Conclusion and Future Implications

This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to learn more about making healthcare smarter with electronics.

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239. The Saucies: 2025 Recap & TNB Turns Five! Jan 06, 2026

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(05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling

(08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing

(10:38) Intersection: 233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots

(12:58) The Pleaser: 224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid

(16:08) Novel: 219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table

(19:10) The Rocker: 210. Origami-Inspired Concrete Construction

(22:15) Farb’s Favorite: 226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions

(27:38) The Showstopper: 237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System

(31:18) Honorable Mention: 212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI

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238. Humanoid Robots Can Now Punch... What's Next? Dec 30, 2025

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(03:30) Unitree’s Boxing Robots

(05:25) The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics

(11:34) Technical Implications and Safety Concerns

(16:09) The Future of Robot Sports and Entertainment

This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to see how Mouser’s combat robot wins fights through smart design, not brute force.

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237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System Dec 23, 2025

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(4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics

This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of AI in product design.

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As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

236. Cold-Chain Sensing, But Without E-Waste Dec 16, 2025

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(3:07) – A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods

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235. Arm’s Vince Jesaitis on How AI Is Moving from the Cloud to Your Pocket Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00) Introduction to Arm and Vince Jesaitis

(03:46) The Future of AI and Edge Computing

(11:22) Government Relations and AI Literacy

(16:56) Security and Privacy in Emerging Technologies

(23:18) Navigating Global Regulations and Standards

(27:40) Sustainability and Efficiency in Technology

(34:56) Looking Ahead: Trends in AI and Technology

(42:36) Career Reflections and Advice for Students

This episode is part of a series brought to you by Arm to show how the future of AI is being built today, from the chips powering it to the people shaping it. To go deeper, read Arm’s new AI Readiness Index and see where the world stands on adopting and scaling AI.

Enjoyed listening? Want to read more? Check out the links below:

Arm’s AI Readiness Index technical report written with Wevolver
Arm’s "Smarter At The Edge" whitepaper written with SCSP
Arm’s Global Public Policy website
Follow Vince Jesaitis on LinkedIn

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234. How Candy-Making Inspired the Future of Smart Textiles Dec 02, 2025

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(2:20) – An electronic fiber for stretchable sensing

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233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots Nov 18, 2025

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(2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigation

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232. Turbine Innovations For A Greener Future [Rerun] Nov 04, 2025

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(2:24) - Boosting Wind Farm Energy Output

(13:07) - Sustainable Hydropower

Episode 87 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel’s favorite electronics distributor. Click here to read about the Mouser technical resource discussing the big role that tiny sensors play when it comes to wind turbines!

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231. The Patch That Can Heal a Broken Heart (Literally) Oct 21, 2025

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(5:00) – A Patch for the Heart

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