Qualcomm’s new Dragonwing IQ‑X family marks a deliberate push into ruggedized industrial Windows PCs, packing Oryon CPU cores, an Adreno GPU and a mid‑range Hexagon NPU rated up to 45 TOPS into COM/SOM‑friendly packages built for prolonged field use and long product lifecycles. Background /...
Qualcomm’s latest Dragonwing IQ‑X family of system‑on‑chips (SoCs) pushes the company deeper into industrial edge computing by packaging a ruggedized ARM‑based CPU, local AI acceleration and Windows 11 IoT support into modules designed for harsh factory and field environments — and while the...
ASUS’s new Amston Lake boards land squarely in the industrial corridor between ultra-low-power efficiency and modern multimedia capability, bringing Intel’s Atom x7000RE family to Windows 11 IoT deployments with soldered SoCs, onboard LPDDR5, and a compact PICO-ITX footprint that’s engineered...
I picked up the DT Research 323MD expecting another niche rugged tablet—and left convinced it’s the kind of purpose-built Windows device that makes mainstream Android tablets look uninspired for clinical and industrial work.
Background / Overview
The DT Research 323MD is a 13.3‑inch...
Microsoft’s public push to marry artificial intelligence, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has moved from concept to catalogue: Azure IoT Edge runtime, Azure Sphere, Azure Digital Twins and a string of enterprise pilots show a deliberate strategy to make IoT development faster...
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Here is a summary of the key points from the Microsoft support article for KB5064647: Image Transform AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0):
What is this update?
KB5064647 is an update to the Image Transform AI component.
It applies to Copilot+ PCs only.
What does the Image Transform AI...
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For professionals constantly on the move or operating under extreme conditions, hardware fragility is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a job risk. The vast majority of consumer tablets and laptops, even those with a reputation for premium build quality, are simply not built to withstand the...
Microsoft has officially announced that the anticipated next major version of Windows, often referred to as "Windows 12," will not be released this year. Instead, the company is focusing on rolling out Windows 11, version 25H2, later in 2025. This update promises a more efficient installation...
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Here’s a summary of the Microsoft KB5063131 update for Intel-powered systems, based on the official support documentation:
KB5063131: Image Processing AI Component Update (Version 1.2506.707.0) for Intel-powered Systems
Applies to:
Windows 11 SE, version 24H2
Windows 11 Enterprise and...
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Here is a summary of the KB5063135: Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2506.707.0) for AMD-powered systems:
Overview
KB5063135 is an update for the Phi Silica AI component on Copilot+ PCs with AMD processors, running Windows 11 version 24H2.
Phi Silica is a Transformer-based local...
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Here is a summary of KB5063130: Image Processing AI component update (version 1.2506.707.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems:
Applies to:
Windows 11 SE, version 24H2
Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2
Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session, version 24H2
Windows 11 Home and Pro, version...
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As the countdown to October 2025 ticks ever closer, millions of Windows 10 users are confronting a looming dilemma: with official support set to expire, what’s next for the vast installed base running Microsoft’s ubiquitous operating system? For many, particularly those with older hardware that...
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As the much-anticipated end-of-support date for Windows 10 Home and Pro looms on the horizon, users across the globe are confronted with a pivotal decision: what comes next for their PCs in a world beyond October 2025? Microsoft’s announcement that free security updates for Windows 10 Home and...
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Across the ever-evolving landscape of embedded computing, interoperability and flexibility are reigning champions, particularly as industries pivot toward smarter automation, real-time edge processing, and scalable deployments. This transformation is vividly embodied in Tria Technologies’ latest...
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With the end-of-support date for Windows 10 looming on October 14, 2025, millions of users — from home office workers to mission-critical industrial operators — now face high-stakes decisions about if and how to upgrade. Since Microsoft announced their new, stricter hardware requirements for...
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Windows 10's impending end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, has prompted users to explore alternatives to maintain a secure and stable operating system. One such alternative is the Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), particularly the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition...
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Azure Sphere continues to evolve as Microsoft pushes to secure the future of the Internet of Things (IoT). With billions of smart devices connecting to networks globally, security is paramount. The release of the May 2025 Azure Sphere Services update highlights Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to...
Microsoft's Windows 11 has been a significant evolution in the Windows operating system lineage, introducing a host of new features and a refreshed user interface. However, one of the most discussed aspects of Windows 11 has been its stringent hardware requirements, which have left many users...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial automation, the curtains are being pulled back on a foundational shift: the integration of cutting-edge processor technology and advanced operating systems into the everyday arsenal of industrial PCs. Beckhoff, a long-standing innovator in PC-based...
With official free support for Windows 10 ending in October 2025, users and organizations face a crossroads that is influencing their upgrade strategies and long-term planning. Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 10 affects security, compatibility, and the very viability of systems running...
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