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A prototype FireWire HAT for the Raspberry Pi went up in smoke when a powered hub backfed electricity, highlighting the risks of combining old tech with new hardware. Pre-release testing caught the flaw before public launch, offering a critical lesson in hardware safety.
Google’s Pixel 10 is the first smartphone to embed Rust in its modem firmware, eliminating memory-safety bugs and raising the bar for mobile security. Discover the technical and industry impact of this bold move.
An AI-powered exploit has exposed a major security flaw in Samsung smart TVs, demonstrating how a single writable driver can allow attackers to escalate from browser access to full root control. This breakthrough highlights the rising threat of AI-driven hacking and the importance of robust driver security.
A lone developer rewrites the Waveshare ESP32-S3 smartwatch firmware in Rust, halving its size and adding features like MP3 playback and classic games, demonstrating the transformative potential of open-source code in consumer wearables.
Open-source firmware is breathing new life into affordable e-ink readers, unlocking WiFi, syncing, and advanced features once reserved for high-end devices.
One hacker’s deep dive into the Holy Stone H120D drone revealed a world of secret features, a real-time OS, and backdoor access—reshaping how we think about consumer tech.
A newly uncovered flaw in ASUS firmware could let hackers seize control of millions of routers and devices. Learn about the risks, technical details, and urgent steps users should take.
Forgetfulino, a new Arduino library, embeds compressed source code directly inside firmware binaries, allowing easy retrieval years later. This innovation offers both a solution to lost code and fresh security considerations for the embedded world.
Critical vulnerabilities in Spring AI have been uncovered, putting enterprise and cloud-native deployments at risk. As security experts race to patch the flaws, questions mount about the readiness of AI frameworks for real-world threats.
A deep dive into the reverse engineering of the SGI O2’s PROM reveals how enthusiasts are breathing new life into this 1990s workstation, enabling hardware upgrades once thought impossible.