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Arturia's AstroLab 2.0 firmware update adds a Sound Edit menu enabling real sound design, new multisampled instruments (pianos, strings, brass), 67 new patches, and quality-of-life improvements, all as a free update for existing AstroLab keyboards.
Bose has released a firmware update for its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones that adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, marking a significant step in the adoption of audio sharing technology among major brands.
A firmware update caused Samsung smart fridges to malfunction, leading to spoiled food for users during the Chuseok holiday. Samsung has halted the update and is working on fixes, but customers are frustrated with the support and impact.
Raspberry Pi has implemented firmware updates that prevent users from swapping RAM chips on Pi 5 devices, citing technical and support reasons, which has sparked controversy among hardware enthusiasts. The update was introduced in late 2024 to address issues with unreliable modded boards being sold as new.
The Canon 5D Mark II was the first DSLR to offer full-frame 1080p video, revolutionizing filmmaking with its shallow depth of field and low-light performance, enhanced by a firmware update enabling 24fps recording.
Nintendo's latest firmware update for the Switch 2 adds variable refresh rate (VRR) support in TV mode and enables system transfers, just in time for the Zelda-themed console launch.
A technical guide on reviving an old reMarkable 2 tablet that has been unused for years, covering fixing the clock, applying software updates, re-enabling SSH over Wi-Fi, and importing files via the built-in web server.
Researchers at UC San Diego discovered a severe Bluetooth vulnerability in the KARR aftermarket car alarm, installed in over 2 million US vehicles, allowing attackers to unlock, track, or disable cars. A firmware patch has been released, but many owners are unaware the device is installed.
A firmware update for Philips Hue Bridge Pro devices has caused them to stop working; fewer than 100 devices are affected, and Philips will replace them free of charge.
Teenage Engineering's OS 2.5 update for the EP-133 KO II sampler adds lo-fi mode, USB audio, sample reverse, arpeggiator, longer sampling, and autochopping, significantly enhancing its capabilities.