embedded systems

Nestled within a digital landscape awash with sleek bezels, edge-to-edge screens, and ever-slimmer devices, the arrival of the SZBOX S9 tablet is an unexpected jolt. While the world races towards minimalist aesthetics, this rugged 7-inch device unapologetically bucks the trend, putting utility...

Huawei’s dramatic shift in strategy, marked by the official debut of HarmonyOS as a desktop replacement for Microsoft Windows on its laptops, signals a profound transformation in the global operating system landscape. Once aligned closely with Western tech giants, Huawei now finds itself at the...

Across the corridors of modern industry, from manufacturing plants to energy facilities, the seamless orchestration of machines is the lifeblood of progress. Yet as these operational technology (OT) environments become increasingly intricate, the threats lurking at their digital gates grow both...

Microsoft's push into the realm of embedded systems with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm has opened up exciting avenues for developers and businesses alike. It combines cost-efficiency, customizable software, and robust security, making it an appealing choice for a vast range of...

In a bold move that has sent ripples through the embedded operating system landscape, BlackBerry has announced that version 8 of its QNX microkernel real-time operating system (RTOS) is now available for free—provided it’s used for non-commercial purposes. This new development comes as...

Embedded computing has been around for a number of years. Recent advances in computing such as artificial intelligence, more powerful sensors, and container technology are unlocking new scenarios and creating new paradigms for device developers. As Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning...

Today at JSConf US Last Call in Florida, we announced that we will open-source the core components of Chakra as ChakraCore, which will include all the key components of the JavaScript engine powering Microsoft Edge. We expect to open the ChakraCore repository on GitHub next month. Link Removed...

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed

I sit down with Steve Teixeira and get the low-down on all of the latest developments with Windows 10 IoT Core, Raspberry Pi 2, and much more! [00:00] Introduction [00:53] Custom Raspberry Pi 2 case for Windows 10 IoT Core [01:30] New IoT stuff announced at Maker Faire [01:44] Adafruit Starter...

Last week Steve Teixeira shared the latest information and news on Windows 10 IoT core and a very IoT Starter Kit... What’s next for Windows 10 IoT Core Back in early August I was pleased to announce the Windows Insider release of Windows 10 IoT Core, a version of Windows 10 targeted towards...

IoT is all the rage, but how do you connect those "things" TO the internet, to the cloud, to Azure? Luckily Visual C++ MVP Alon Fliess is here to help with a great blog post. Link Removed Introduction to the Internet of Things – From the Device to Microsoft Azure Cloud Technology advances in...

Power Suite for Windows Embedded Compact Platforms is a group of tools to help developers debugging and testing their code on Windows Embedded Compact Platforms. Link Removed

This blog was written by Kevin Dallas, General Manager, Windows IoT Group. Today the Link Removed announced the retail availability of their new board, the Raspberry Pi 2. We’re excited to join the Foundation in also announcing that Windows 10 will support Raspberry Pi 2, which will be free for...

Original release date: June 24, 2013 Systems Affected Any system using password authentication accessible from the internet may be affected. Critical infrastructure and other important embedded systems, appliances, and devices are of particular concern. Overview Attackers can easily...

Original release date: April 10, 2013 | Last revised: June 24, 2013 Systems Affected Any system using password authentication accessible from the internet may be affected. Critical infrastructure and other important embedded systems, appliances, and devices are of particular concern...

Download the full set of updates for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Source: Link Removed

When web development reached critical mass in the early-mid 2000's, there was a lot of discussion about what it all meant for native development and apps that are optimized for devices, but developers' penchant for exploiting what devices can do has persisted through all of that, and it keeps...

I'm fairly new to W7, about 2 months, having migrated from XP to W7 (never experienced Vista). Quite frequently I encounter a problem with the mouse, in which it fails to (a) bring the auto-hidden taskbar into view, and (b) properly select functions normally controlled by button clicks. Problem...

Many people have likely heard that Windows 8 is also being designed for ARM. Many such people have likely asked themselves what is ARM? ARM processors power today's modern mobile computing devices. Whether we're talking about iPhones, iPads, Google Android phones, Android Pads, Windows Smart...

When you think about all the code executing in the world at any given time, there's a good chance you're thinking about a lot of code written in C/C++ (aka native code). As Mohsen Agsen mentions so astutely in this impromptu and candid conversation, C++ can be thought of as the dark matter of...