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What Are Embedded Systems? Meaning, Components, and Applications

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Embedded systems consist of a processor, memory, and input/output units and have a specific function within a larger system. The post What Are Embedded Systems? Meaning, Components, and Applications appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Zeno Power teams up with Westinghouse on radioisotopes for nuclear power system

GeekWire

An artist’s conception shows a cutaway view of Zeno’s radioisotope power system. to process the radioisotopes for its heat sources — creating a partnership that adds a key puzzle piece to its plan for a new type of radioisotope power system, or RPS. Existing strontium-based power systems tend to be bulky, however.

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Apple Creates New System to Update iPhones in Stores Without Opening the Boxes

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The post Apple Creates New System to Update iPhones in Stores Without Opening the Boxes appeared first on Spiceworks. Brand-new iPhones are often sold with outdated software, requiring updates before their first use.

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Zuckerberg opens up Meta Quest operating system to third-parties, Asus and Lenovo headsets planned

TechSpot

Meta is making the OS that powers its Quest headsets available to third-party hardware. Accompanying the announcement is a re-brand for the operating system with potentially significant policy changes regarding software distribution. Read Entire Article

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What Is a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)? Meaning, Working, Types, Uses, and Examples

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A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a specialized operating system designed to handle time-critical tasks. The post What Is a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)? Learn more about RTOS, its types, uses, and a few examples from this article. Meaning, Working, Types, Uses, and Examples appeared first on Spiceworks.

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7 Benefits to Transit Operators Upgrading Ticketing Hardware Systems

HID Global

Upgrading ticketing hardware is essential for mass transit agencies wanting to increase fare revenues and deliver improved services.

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Reinventing virtualization with the AWS Nitro System

All Things Distributed

A great example of this approach to innovation and problem solving is the creation of the AWS Nitro System , the underlying platform for our EC2 instances. Now, with the Nitro System, we can offer the best price performance in the cloud, the most secure environment, and a faster pace of innovation.