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Shipping faster can seem risky, but Mark Schulte reveals why it might actually lead to fewer bugs. Discover the unexpected math behind releases and how a rapid approach enhances your debugging efficiency. Can breaking down changes hold the key to smoother deployments?

On this episode of Interrupt Live, we'll meet Mark Schulte, a Principal Firmware Engineer at Chromatic. He'll cover a wide range of topics, from what inspired him to write his Schematic Review Checklist for Interrupt to other things like different components of firmware reliability (architecture, unit testing, hil testing, automated testing, firmware roll out, monitoring, and user feedback).

Not every bug deserves an all-hands response. With observability, you can stop guessing and start fixing the issues that impact the most users. François Baldassari explains how hard data helps teams cut through the noise and focus on the fixes that actually improve customer experience.

Bricking your entire fleet with one bad update? That’s every engineer’s worst OTA fear. François Baldassari shares the two must-dos for shipping updates safely: staged rollouts and real-time observability. Catch issues early, before your customers ever notice.

You shouldn’t need a PhD to build smart devices. From streamlined object detection workflows to easier data collection and processing, the latest updates are all about making edge AI more accessible. Here’s how we’re removing complexity and helping teams get up and running faster.

Need to stop a saw before it hits a finger? Edge AI delivers where the cloud can't with ultra-low latency, better privacy, and smarter bandwidth usage. For devices on cellular or satellite networks, pushing data to the cloud just doesn’t cut it. Here's why AI at the edge is the right move for real-time IoT applications.

Too many teams treat their ML models as isolated components. In reality, they're core to the product experience. Whether it’s a face-recognizing doorbell or another connected device, it’s time to think system-first. How fast should it respond? What happens if it fails? Start designing with the full user experience in mind.

AI in embedded devices isn’t just marketing buzz—it’s a perfect match for constrained systems. By handling compute-heavy training in the cloud and running lightweight inference on-device, ML models unlock new capabilities without overwhelming resources. Why is this approach so well suited for embedded?

Space tech must be tightly regulated, right? Not always. While aerospace and defense satellites face strict requirements, many small satellites operate with little to no software certification—more like consumer electronics than space-grade systems. What does this mean for embedded engineers working on space projects? Watch to find out.

A web-connected building intercom system is leaving homes across the US and Canada vulnerable to remote attacks—all because of one major security flaw. François Baldassari shares how weak IoT security can put thousands at risk and what manufacturers must do to fix it. Watch to learn why secure by default should be the standard for all connected devices.

Join the Founders of Memfault and special guest Fabian Kochem, Director of Product Strategy at 1NCE, as they break down the latest advancements in cellular IoT. This conversation covers key considerations for businesses adopting cellular, common pitfalls, and the best tools to ensure connectivity success.

Remote access lets you debug one device at a time. Observability scales across entire fleets. François Baldassari explains why embedded teams need observability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize devices—without compromising user privacy. If you’re still relying on remote access alone, it’s time to rethink your strategy.

Many IoT companies still don’t have dedicated security teams, leaving firmware engineers to pick up the slack. But security requires a different skill set—so how can teams bridge the gap? François Baldassari shares practical steps to make security a core part of your development process. If you’re building connected devices, this is a must-watch.

AI isn’t just transforming technology, it’s reshaping how businesses operate. With smarter models running on devices and continuous improvements over-the-air, manufacturers are shifting toward a service-based economy. What does this mean for device longevity and business models? Watch to find out.

There's a lot of confusion around Edge AI. Is it in the cloud? The edge of the network? In this clip, we break it down: real Edge AI happens on embedded devices. Processing data at the source enables zero latency, full privacy, and applications that wouldn't be possible otherwise. Watch to learn why AI at the true edge is a game-changer for robotics, IoT, and beyond.

Manual firmware releases? Not anymore. Developer Noah Pendleton shares how automation and CI streamline the entire process—from tagging in the Memfault SDK to pushing updates to ESP components. If you're serious about automation in embedded development, this one's for you.

The EDSB IDEA framework is widely used in IoT development, but how does it actually hold up? Developer Noah Pendleton shares his experience, breaking down its complexity, open-source components, and overall usability. If you’re considering it for your next IoT project, here’s what you need to know.

Everyone thinks of IoT as smart home devices and wearables, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. In reality, the biggest growth is happening in enterprise and industrial IoT—powering robotic farms, warehouse automation, and critical infrastructure. François Baldassari breaks down where IoT is thriving and why it's finally delivering on its promise.

On this episode of Interrupt Live, we'll meet Steeve Noonan, an Principle Embedded Systems Engineer at Nomo International, Inc. He'll share why he wrote the article " Why std::this_thread::sleep_for() is broken on ESP32". Interrupt Live is a series where we sit down with Interrupters contributors to hear more about their origin stories, engineering journeys, and the unique challenges that inspired their contributions. If you’ve ever wanted to hear directly from the engineers behind your favorite Interrupt posts, now’s your chance.

At Pebble, we built our dev board with automation in mind. With a four-channel FTDI chip and I2C current sensors, we could live stream power data and automatically test energy usage on every pull request. It was a software-forward approach to hardware development and a workflow we still miss.

Many hardware companies lose millions on RMAs and warranty returns, often replacing devices when a software update could have fixed the issue. Without data, it is hard to know what is really a hardware failure and what is just a software bug. Observability changes that by helping companies diagnose issues remotely, cut unnecessary returns, and keep margins intact.

It's not every day that commercial firmware gets open-sourced. In this clip, we talk about why it's so uncommon—and why it’s a huge learning opportunity when it does happen. From modern development practices to years of debugging edge cases, open-source firmware gives engineers a rare look inside real production code.

From smartwatches to earbuds, fitness tracking remains the most in-demand feature for wearables. At Pebble, we saw it firsthand—despite a programmable ecosystem, users cared most about step tracking, sleep monitoring, and health data. Now, Apple is integrating fitness features into earbuds instead of launching new devices. Will this shift how people track their health?

Building reliable embedded devices means embracing the unexpected. At Pebble, we deliberately crashed our watches to capture core dumps and debug issues—especially with Bluetooth. From loud beta build notifications to shipping asserts in production, these strategies helped us create a rock-solid product.