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Powerful embedded PCs that use the latest Intel or AMD chips are useful, but also unnecessary for many applications. There are many specialized tasks that do not require that kind of power, but rather a more efficient system, both in terms of the cost and operating energy.   Once this need was met by ASIC systems, containing hardware specially designed […]

There has been a lot of buzz around the rise of AI and how it would transform the industry. While the media focus is on things like chatbots or image generation, the real revolution would be for enterprise systems. Embedded applications have a lot of tasks that can be efficiently managed by smart AI automation, sometimes even […]

Among the many measures the US government has taken to promote domestic manufacturing is the Build America Buy America (BABA) Act. Some of its provisions are still being phased in for certain industries as prior waivers are removed, while others are already under its purview. But what does this act entail, and where does it apply? Does the embedded industry need to worry […]

Industrial computers have gotten really powerful and can perform many complex tasks, including AI-assisted machine vision or predictive maintenance reports. But no matter how powerful an embedded computer is, it is of no use if it cannot interface with the machines on the factory floor. The sheer variety of machines in use means there are a lot of different […]

Intel’s balance sheets haven’t been looking good for a long time now, overshadowed by AMD’s incredible success in the semiconductor market. But its strategy of returning to the fundamentals seems to be bearing fruit, with Intel posting profits in its 2025 Q3 performance, beating expectations. But is it really the turning point that marks Intel’s return to […]

Intel Core processors have always carried names like i3, i5, or i7, even through successive generations of releases. But with their latest Meteor Lake architecture, the company has ditched this branding to call its new processors Core and Core Ultra. Is it just a meaningless rebranding attempt, or is there actually a difference? Let’s find out. The Intel Core […]

As AI moved away from using normal GPUs, PC builders celebrated the expected return to normal pricing and availability. But now the AI boom is putting pressure on storage and memory, sending the prices surging. Why exactly has the AI boom led to a memory and storage shortage? And how long is it expected to […]

Windows 10 is officially ending support this November, sending many businesses scrambling for options. After all, while buying or upgrading a home PC might not be too difficult a scenario, the same can’t be said for large-scale embedded systems. The good news is that you have some other alternatives as well. Some are temporary, to […]