Embedded systems continue to proliferate as new technology paves the way for faster, more efficient hardware and software for a myriad of applications across a wide range of industries. Improved security, cloud connectivity, mesh networking, and improved power efficiency are just a few of the aspects being incorporated into embedded platforms. Those advancements are the catalyst for the rapidly expanding world of smart devices, data storage, SoCs, optimization software, and more. In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the latest technology for embedded systems that have hit the market so far this year.