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Informed Opinions and Industry Insight on Tech, UX and Product Development
Connecting tech leaders with insight to move the needle, and developers and designers with inspiration to build really cool touchscreen-driven stuff people will love.
Smarter EEPROM Programming with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2W
Discover how we used a low-cost Pico and a touch of AI to program I²C EEPROMs before first boot.
ICS Showcases Innovation at embedded world North America
ICS turned heads at embedded world with AI, machine vision, and HMI demos. See how we’re redefining embedded innovation in our recap.
Why It’s Time to Stop Thinking in Terms of Devices — and Start Thinking in Terms of Systems
The device isn’t dead, but it’s no longer the center of the story. The ecosystem is.
Windows 10 Support has Ended: Are Your Devices Protected?
If your embedded systems, medical devices or industrial control applications are still running Windows 10, it’s time to modernize.
Integrating AI and Machine Learning into WinUI Applications
AI is transforming high-stakes software, and Microsoft's WinUI enables intelligent, real-time applications built for performance and safety.
Don’t DIY Your Next Software Product: Why a Homebuilder Approach Wins
Building complex products takes a coordinated team with proven processes, not a patchwork of tools and freelancers.
Modernizing Legacy UIs for Secure Systems: AI-Accelerated Offline Motif-to-Qt Porting
AI is more than a tool for automation. When viewed as a partner, it can challenge us to become better developers, helping us see our own work with fresh eyes.
Qt’s Approach to Input Validation: Masks and Validators Explained
Learn how these powerful tools to help manage and validate user input to avoid errors and improve your app's UX.
Expanding a Software Tester’s Toolkit with Applied AI
By embracing AI thoughtfully and iteratively, software testers can unlock new efficiencies and deeper insights.
Building a Device Driver from Scratch — with an AI Wingman
AI assistants aren't always right — but when they are, they can really move the needle.
MnemoQ Remembers, So You Don’t Have To
Struggling with slow, unreliable inter-process communication? MnemoQ rethinks how data flows between processes.
AI Threat Modeling for Faster FDA Compliance
Cybersecurity is no longer simply a checklist – it's a design activity that spans the entire product lifecycle.
Leveraging Regulated UX Design Principles for Success in Non-Regulated Markets
Applying regulated UX design principles to non-regulated markets boosts usability and predictability.
AI is Here. We're Still in Charge.
As AI transforms software development, creativity and UX design will outweigh coding, ensuring humans remain essential — at least for now.
Implement Secure Boot and Filesystem Encryption in Embedded Systems
Cybersecurity is no longer something you tack on at the end — it’s as essential to your development process as hardware specs and UX.
The End of Software Engineering? Not Quite—But AI is Changing the Game
Software engineers remain essential to the AI-driven development process, though their role is evolving.
6 Reasons LVGL Excels as a Graphics Library for Embedded Medical Devices
Open-source graphics library LVGL may be the ideal choice for creating embedded medical device UIs.
How Rust Mimics Object-Oriented Design
Rust offers a fresh perspective on developing maintainable and scalable systems without the need for built-in object-oriented features.
Adapting Embedded Devices with Qt 6 Plugins: A Coffee Machine Case Study
Learn how to modernize embedded devices using Qt 6 plugins through a practical implementation.
Cloud-Free AI: How to Use Ollama and OpenWebUI for Limitless LLM Access
Learn how to use Ollama and OpenWebUI to run Large Language Models (LLMs) locally—and enjoy no limits, no cloud and no extra costs!
Is Flutter Suitable for Medical Device Software?
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of using Flutter to develop medical device software.
C++ Meets Python: Integrating LLMs into Your Application
Trying to combine Python and C++ into a single application can lead to problems late in a project. Adopting a client server mode can help you avoid those issues.
Hardware Choice is Key: How to Pick the Right Platform for Your Project
Choosing the right board or System on Module (SoM) is no easy feat -- the sheer number of options can feel overwhelming. Here's context to help you make an informed choice.
Microcontrollers: Unlocking Innovation in Embedded Systems
As companies strive for innovation, leveraging microcontrollers has become essential for success.
ICS Shines at Inaugural embedded world North America
Key takeaways from October's embedded world North America, held in the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, Texas.
Unlocking the Potential of AI for Real-World Solutions
ICS harnesses the power of AI to create solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but lay the foundation for tomorrow’s intelligent systems.
Unlock Client Insight Early to Elevate Project Results
Strategies to get meaningful client feedback on your project team’s performance in time to make any corrections, if needed.