Embedded Insiders

RISC-V International: Becoming ISO and The Future of Open Computing

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken and Tom Gall, VP of Technology at RISC-V International, discuss the future of the organization, development plans, automotive, HPC, data centers, sustainability, and more! Be sure to check out the video podcast for this segment here: https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw [https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw] Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk featuring Kevin Lu, the Associate Dean for Engineering and Science for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, to discuss how to ensure students aren’t “cheating” by making use of AI, and how to ensure that the careers you are getting them ready for are the right careers, in this changing world of AI?  But first, Ken and I highlight RISC-V International becoming an International Organization for Standardization (ISO).  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Building Trust in Embedded Systems & Smarter HMI Design

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Jim McElroy, Senior Director Sales and Market Development, and Janez Ulcakar, R&D Manager at TASKING, discuss what developers, especially in mission-critical spaces such as aerospace and automotive, need to do to produce efficient and productive safety and security-critical applications. TASKING recently acquired LDRA, and the companies have consolidated under the TASKING brand.  Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing what it takes to properly design a great HMI, as well as how much effort needs to go into it. They also get some assistance from Renesas, who are making HMIs one of the company’s core enabling technologies. Renesas will host a webinar on this topic on February 25th.  But first, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh is back from CES 2026. He’s giving us a recap on the top trends and technologies on show at the event.  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Rethinking IoT Innovation: From Industrial Legacy Systems to Next-Gen Wi-Fi

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Felix Galindo, a Principal Engineer at Digi International, to discuss the impending upgrade crisis for industrial facilities and legacy connectivity in Industrial IoT. Watch this segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ambwtKT63s0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ambwtKT63s0] The next segment is sponsored by Infineon Technologies, featuring Rich and Sivaram Trikutam, Senior Vice President of Wireless Products at Infineon Technologies. The two discuss everything you need to know about Wi-Fi, including Infineon’s latest Wi-Fi transceiver, a 20-MHz tri-radio device for IoT applications. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

CES 2026 Predictions, Zigbee 4.0, and Advanced Flash Controllers

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh talks with Lancelot Hu, Director of Automotive and Embedded Solutions at Silicon Motion [https://www.siliconmotion.com/]. Hu oversees SMI’s eMMC, UFS, and embedded product lines, and the conversation explores how Silicon Motion supports embedded, industrial, and automotive customers through advanced flash controller technology and complete embedded storage solutions. Next, Rich is joined by Faisal Bhaiyat, Co-Chair of ZigBee Working Group at the Connectivity Standards Alliance [https://csa-iot.org/], and a Senior Software Architect with Silicon Labs [https://www.silabs.com/wireless/zigbee]. The two discuss the latest revision of the ZigBee spec, version 4.0, designed to enhance security and smart energy. But first, Rich and Ken recap their attendance at CES 2025 and what trends they expect to see in 2026. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Designing for the Edge & the Race for Competitive AI

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re kicking things off with a look at the escalating race among tech giants to build the most competitive AI models. As Apple, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI reshuffle teams and refocus priorities, Ken and I break down what these moves mean for the future of AI. Next, in a sponsored segment, we’re joined by Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel Systems, to talk through best practices for designing at the edge and how Sealevel Systems can help, especially when rugged systems meet AI workloads. Then, Rich sits down with Marcus Webster, Founder and President of Webster and Webster Associates, to unpack some of the emerging downsides of AI in the job market, including how candidates are using falsified résumés and video interviews to secure roles they may not be qualified for. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]