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fwupd is an open-source daemon that manages the installation of firmware updates on Linux-based systems via UEFI Capsule. It supports various devices and distributions, and is part of the Linux Vendor Firmware Service project.
Firmware hacks usually take advantage of the firmware update facility on many devices to install or run themselves. Some, however, must resort to exploits to run, because the manufacturer has attempted to lock the hardware to stop it from running unlicensed code. Most firmware hacks are free software.
An over-the-air update (OTA) is a wireless update to an embedded system, such as a smartphone, car, or IoT device. Learn about the purpose, implementation, and industries of OTA updates, as well as the benefits and risks of this technology.
Learn about the history and features of SanDisk's flash memory-based digital audio and media players since 2005. Compare current and discontinued models, such as Clip, Sansa, and TakeTV.
Crystalbuntu is an XBMC and Linux OS distribution (Ubuntu-based) designed specifically made for and solely optimized for the first-generation Apple TV (a.k.a. the 'silver' Apple TV 1 and ATV1), these software firmware images and XBMC fork is maintained by its main developer, created by Sam Nazarko (who is also the developer of Raspbmc and LinXBMC).
Semantic versioning is a widely-adopted version scheme that encodes a version by a three-part number (Major.Minor.Patch) and optional tags. It indicates the risk and functionality of changes between releases, and is used in many software projects and contexts.
Windows Update is a Microsoft service for downloading and installing Windows updates over the Internet. It has different names and extensions, such as Microsoft Update and Windows Update for Business, and has evolved from a web app to an integral component of the operating system.
RTX Corporation, formerly Raytheon Technologies Corporation, is a multinational company that manufactures aircraft engines, missiles, satellites, and cybersecurity solutions. It was formed in 2020 by the merger of equals between the aerospace subsidiaries of United Technologies and Raytheon, and changed its name to RTX in 2023.