In this episode of IoT Forge Unplugged, we dive into the upgraded ESP32-C2 and where it fits in real-world applications, the latest ESPHome update with expanded audio support, and whether I³C really improves on I²C’s distance limitations. Plus, we explore EdgeAI for predictive maintenance, energy harvesting for Ambient IoT, and how Arduino and Silicon Labs are making Matter and machine learning more accessible. Finally, we break down concurrent multiprotocols — why they matter and who should explore them.

• ESP32-C2 (ESP8684) Upgrade: More Memory, Storage, and Performance https://www.espressif.com/en/news/ESP32_C2_Upgrade
• ESPHome 2025.2.0 - 19th February 2025 https://esphome.io/changelog/2025.2.0.html
• What is I3C: The Next Generation of I2C https://www.dfrobot.com/blog-17282.html
• EdgeAI for predictive maintenance in Tormach CNC https://www.hackster.io/tiny-prism-labs/edgeai-for-predictive-maintenance-in-tormach-cnc-30e9e0
• Simplifying Ambient IoT with xG22E Energy Harvesting Explorer Kit https://www.silabs.com/blog/simplifying-ambient-iot-with-xg22e
• Next-Gen IoT: Arduino and Silicon Labs Make Matter More Accessible with Edge AI and ML https://www.silabs.com/blog/arduino-nano-matter-makes-matter-accessible-with-edge-al-ml
• Understanding Concurrent Multiprotocol: An In-Depth Exploration https://www.silabs.com/blog/concurrent-multiprotocol-an-in-depth-exploration

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