embedded

embedded systems Aug 21, 2026 6 min read

How Cobalt Lets Your E‑Reader Run Signed Apps (Safely)

Cobalt is an open-source platform that lets compatible Kobo e-readers run signed apps. After a one-time USB setup, apps install/update/remove over Wi‑Fi, while a capability-based runtime keeps each app in its own unprivileged, permission-clamped sandbox.

by ahsan

#eink #embedded #open-source #rust #security

embedded systems Aug 16, 2026 8 min read

RISC-V Isn’t a Debate Winner—It’s a Building Strategy (Third-World Embedded Edition)

RISC-V is an open standard ISA with modular extensions, and ecosystems like Zephyr already provide RISC-V toolchain support—making “can we build it?” a realistic question for embedded teams.

by ahsan

#embedded #instruction-set-architecture #risc-v #rtos #toolchains