ARM architecture

Binarly Discloses Multiple Firmware Vulnerabilities in Qualcomm and Lenovo ARM-based Devices

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Four of the issues are specific to Lenovo and allow an attacker to gain read access to the privileged boot code through all of these vulnerabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Four of the issues are specific to Lenovo and allow an attacker to gain read access to the privileged boot code through all of these vulnerabilities.
  • Compared to the previous group of vulnerabilities with arbitrary code execution, these vulnerabilities only lead to privileged information disclosure.
  • “With this disclosure, we have opened Pandora's box of ARM devices with UEFI firmware vulnerabilities impacting enterprise vendors.
  • As far as we know, this is the first major vulnerability disclosure related to UEFI firmware on ARM,” said Binarly chief executive officer Alex Matrosov.

BlackBerry QNX Hypervisor selected for Garmin Unified Cabin™ Demonstration at CES 2023

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has selected BlackBerry® QNX® technology for its next-generation, Android Automotive-based  proof of concept demonstration at CES 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has selected BlackBerry® QNX® technology for its next-generation, Android Automotive-based  proof of concept demonstration at CES 2023.
  • BlackBerry will provide Garmin with the BlackBerry QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and QNX® Hypervisor .
  • By leveraging the QNX Neutrino RTOS and QNX Hypervisor, Garmin's Unified Cabin™ incorporates best-in-class BlackBerry security technologies that safeguard users against system malfunctions, malware and cybersecurity breaches.
  • The Garmin Unified Cabin™ with BlackBerry QNX technology will be shown at CES 2023 in the Garmin Booth #3641 in the West Hall.

Garmin unveils its Unified Cabin Experience at CES 2023

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) will demonstrate its latest in-cabin solutions for the Automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) market at CES 2023 with an emphasis on technologies that unify multiple domains, touchscreens and wireless devices on a single SoC (system on chip). Featuring four infotainment touchscreens, instrument cluster, cabin monitoring system, wireless headphones, wireless gaming controllers, smartphones, and numerous entertainment options—all powered by a single Garmin multi-domain computing module—the demonstration addresses several key technical and user experience challenges for next generation multi-screen systems running on the Android Automotive operating system.

Key Points: 
  • "Garmin's CES demo highlights technological innovations that advance the capabilities of Android Automotive OS for delivering a multi-zone personalized experience that consumers are expecting," said Matt Munn, Garmin Automotive OEM managing director.
  • The Garmin Unified Cabin Experience is also interoperable with other navigation systems.
  • About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN).
  • Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd., and Unified Cabin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

Security Demand from Utilities, Industrial IoT, and Smart Cities Drive Secure Microcontrollers Market to Over US$2 Billion by 2026

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Despite facing an increasingly volatile semiconductor industry plagued by ongoing macroeconomic and political issues, the secure microcontroller (MCU) market should fare well in the long term. While the forecasted total available market has contracted, especially in the smart home, retail, advertising, and supply chain spaces, secure MCU shipments will only be temporarily adversely affected. According to a new global technology intelligence firm ABI Research report, the secure microcontrollers market will grow to US$2.2 billion by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • While the forecasted total available market has contracted, especially in the smart home, retail, advertising, and supply chain spaces, secure MCU shipments will only be temporarily adversely affected.
  • According to a new global technology intelligence firm ABI Research report, the secure microcontrollers market will grow to US$2.2 billion by 2026.
  • "In part, this is due to the niche nature of security demand which commands a higher value proposition," says Michela Menting, Trusted Device Solutions Research Director at ABI Research.
  • Yet, demand for security, especially in general purpose microcontrollers, will ensure the secure MCU market continues to be a high priority for device OEMs.

Security Demand from Utilities, Industrial IoT, and Smart Cities Drive Secure Microcontrollers Market to Over US$2 Billion by 2026

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite facing an increasingly volatile semiconductor industry plagued by ongoing macroeconomic and political issues, the secure microcontroller (MCU) market should fare well in the long term. While the forecasted total available market has contracted, especially in the smart home, retail, advertising, and supply chain spaces, secure MCU shipments will only be temporarily adversely affected. According to a new global technology intelligence firm ABI Research report, the secure microcontrollers market will grow to US$2.2 billion by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • While the forecasted total available market has contracted, especially in the smart home, retail, advertising, and supply chain spaces, secure MCU shipments will only be temporarily adversely affected.
  • According to a new global technology intelligence firm ABI Research report, the secure microcontrollers market will grow to US$2.2 billion by 2026.
  • "In part, this is due to the niche nature of security demand which commands a higher value proposition," says Michela Menting, Trusted Device Solutions Research Director at ABI Research.
  • Yet, demand for security, especially in general purpose microcontrollers, will ensure the secure MCU market continues to be a high priority for device OEMs.

eYs3D Launches One-Stop XINK Development Platform for Vision-Equipped Robots

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

LAS VEGAS and TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eYs3D Microelectronics, a subsidiary of Etron Technology (TPEx: 5351. TW), a subsidiary of Etron Technology (TPEx: 5351. TW), launched at CES a state-of-the-art computer vision development platform for next-generation autonomous robotic applications such as AIoT (artificial intelligence of things), smart city, indoor cleaning robots, and outdoor agricultural robots for both industrial and retail sectors.

Key Points: 
  • TW), launched at CES a state-of-the-art computer vision development platform for next-generation autonomous robotic applications such as AIoT (artificial intelligence of things), smart city, indoor cleaning robots, and outdoor agricultural robots for both industrial and retail sectors.
  • XINK provides all the necessary elements for product development, including high-performance compute power, AI accelerator, I/O controls and Flexi-bus communication peripherals, smart power management and machine vision subsystems.
  • The modular XINK platform takes care of low-level programming, freeing developers to use cut-and-paste coding for application-specific design while reducing design cycles for quicker commercialization.
  • The eYs3D stereo video and depth camera, empowered by eSP87x, can be connected to the XINK platform via USB to capture video and depth stream for 3D data creation and for AI/ML analysis.

Athom to Showcase All New Homey Pro Smart Home Hub at CES 2023

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athom, maker of privacy-first smart home solutions, will showcase the all new Homey Pro (Early 2023) smart home hub at CES 2023, before introducing it in worldwide retail in Q1 2023. Homey Pro is a highly advanced, privacy-aware, locally operating universal smart home hub built to create better smart homes. Now available for preorder, Homey Pro (Early 2023) features even more smart home technologies and better wireless range compared to its predecessor and will be available in more markets, including the U.S. and Canada. Press will be able to see the new Homey Pro in person for the first time during CES 2023, January 5-8 at the Netherlands Next Level Pavilion located in the Venetian Expo (Hall A-C, Booth 55332). Homey Bridge, which is currently in beta and slated for release in Q1 2023, will also be on display. Watch a teaser trailer of the all new Homey Pro here.

Key Points: 
  • Now available for pre-order worldwide, the new Homey Pro combines wireless and smart home devices from over 1000 brands in a unified home network with enhanced speed, privacy and ease of use; Embedded with eight smart home technologies including Matter, Homey Pro offers a privacy-aware alternative for a better smart home
    ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athom, maker of privacy-first smart home solutions, will showcase the all new Homey Pro (Early 2023) smart home hub at CES 2023, before introducing it in worldwide retail in Q1 2023.
  • Homey Pro is a highly advanced, privacy-aware, locally operating universal smart home hub built to create better smart homes.
  • The Homey Pro (Early 2023) smart home hub features a quad-core ARMv8 processor, 2 GB of DDR4 RAM and 8 GB onboard storage.
  • Homey Pro unites the smart home and smart devices in various ways, including:
    Eight Smart Home Technologies, including Matter: Homey Pro features Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave, 433MHz, IR, Matter and Thread connectivity in a single hub.

UnitedLex Teardown of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Reveals Upgraded Technology and Implementations

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Intellectual Property division of UnitedLex, a leading data and professional services company for legal, completed teardowns of the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, revealing subtle-but-important changes to underlying technologies and processes from the iPhone 13. From an intellectual property (IP) perspective, teardowns of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro offer a unique view into Apple's latest innovations and recently patented and licensed technologies.

Key Points: 
  • From an intellectual property (IP) perspective, teardowns of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro offer a unique view into Apple's latest innovations and recently patented and licensed technologies.
  • Camera upgrades: The 48MP main camera on the iPhone 14 Pro features a 65% larger sensor than the iPhone 13 Pro.
  • Camera upgrade: The 12MP main camera on the iPhone 14 features a f/1.5 aperture compared to the f/1.6 aperture of the iPhone 13.
  • Watch a video of the teardown: https://unitedlex.com/insights/video-teardown-whats-inside-the-apple-iph...
    For the full report with a complete analysis of various components, their makers, and explanations of Apple's implementations, download " Apple iPhone 14 Pro Teardown ."

McObject Announces Availability of eXtremeDB/rt for QNX Neutrino RTOS

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SEATTLE, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McObject announces the release of eXtremeDB/rt database management system (DBMS) for the QNX Neutrino RTOS from BlackBerry.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McObject announces the release of eXtremeDB/rt database management system (DBMS) for the QNX Neutrino RTOS from BlackBerry.
  • eXtremeDB/rt is the first and only commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time database management system suitable for hard real-time embedded systems.
  • eXtremeDB/rt is available for QNX Neutrino RTOS 7.1 with Aarch64 (ARM64), ARMv7 and x86-64 target systems.
  • Neutrino RTOS has a long and rich history and is a perfect fit for the types of applications we expect people to develop with eXtremeDB/rt, said Andrei Gorine, McObject Chief Technical Officer.

Renesas Launches Cellular-to-Cloud IoT Development Platforms Powered by RA and RX MCU Families

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The kits include the RYZ014A Cat-M1 Pmod module, multiple sensors, a high-performance MCU, hardware-based security, and a reliable software stack.

Key Points: 
  • The kits include the RYZ014A Cat-M1 Pmod module, multiple sensors, a high-performance MCU, hardware-based security, and a reliable software stack.
  • The cloud kits are ready to connect to global cloud service providers such as AWS Cloud and IoT services.
  • Once connected to AWS IoT Core, the kits have access to many Cloud and IoT services from AWS for data analytics and IoT device management.
  • Renesas IoT cloud kits are great examples of hardware and software platforms that can help IoT developers to realize the full potential of AWS IoT services and accelerate solution development, said Muneyuki Watanabe, Director, Head of Partner Alliance, Amazon Web Services Japan.