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Microchip Consolidates Its MPLAB XC Compiler Licensing
Microchip Consolidates Its MPLAB XC Compiler Licensing
Programming Other Ecosystems
Microchip's unified MPLAB XC licensing combined access for XC8, XC16, XC-DSC, and XC32 while adding workstation, network, subscription, and multi-seat plans.
Microchip Launches an AI Coding Assistant for Embedded Development
Microchip Launches an AI Coding Assistant for Embedded Development
Programming AI Other Ecosystems
Microchip's free MPLAB AI Coding Assistant adds embedded-focused chat, autocomplete, code editing, error help, documentation search, and diagrams to VS Code.
Espressif Introduces ESP-TEE, Bringing a Trusted Execution Environment to the ESP32-C6
Espressif Introduces ESP-TEE, Bringing a Trusted Execution Environment to the ESP32-C6
ESP32
ESP-TEE uses ESP32-C6 hardware isolation to protect keys, secure storage, updates, and sensitive operations from ordinary application code and its bugs.
Festool SYS-AIR air filter in a Systainer next to a CT dust extractor
Festool Announces the SYS-AIR Filter and a Bluetooth Generation of CT Dust Extractors
Workshop & Tools Woodworking Power Tools
Festool's SYS-AIR room air filter starts at $799, and its new CT EI extractors add standard Bluetooth and start at $849. Shipping was set for March 26, 2025.
Raspberry Pi Reveals the Results of Its RP2350 Hacking Challenge
Raspberry Pi Reveals the Results of Its RP2350 Hacking Challenge
DIY Electronics Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi RP2350 challenge exposed voltage, laser, and electromagnetic fault-injection weaknesses, producing public errata and future security fixes.
Raspberry Pi 5 Gets a 16GB Version for Heavy Workloads and Local AI
Raspberry Pi 5 Gets a 16GB Version for Heavy Workloads and Local AI
DIY Electronics Raspberry Pi AI
The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 now expands practical limits for local AI, large development environments, scientific computing, servers, and heavy multitasking.
TI Adds Edge AI to a Single-Chip 60GHz mmWave Radar Sensor
TI Adds Edge AI to a Single-Chip 60GHz mmWave Radar Sensor
DIY Electronics AI Other Ecosystems
TI's AWRL6844 combines 60GHz mmWave radar and edge AI processing for in-cabin occupancy, child-presence, and intrusion detection in one sensor platform.