Coredump #019 : END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION: Moments You Loved, Stories You Missed, and 2026 Predictions

00:00 Teasers 01:30 Intro/ Welcome 03:35 The Genesis of Core Dump 06:54 Favorite Moments and Lessons Learned 08:45 Clip Reaction: Nick Sinas's OTA Nightmare in the Snow 12:19 Clip Reaction: Lack of Security at Pebble 16:45 Clip Reaction: Dan Mangum on AI & Engineering 21:50 Clip Reaction: Vatsal at Ultrahuman Talks Always-On Devices 25:29 Clip Reaction: Chad from Gabb Talks Security 30:12 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2026 35:59 The Rise of AI and Edge Computing 42:24 Evolving Skills for Firmware Engineers 47:01 Security in Embedded Systems 49:01 The Future of Testing in Embedded Development 53:15 Conclusions & Thank Yous Coredump Sessions started at Memfault, now part of Nordic Semiconductor. We're continuing the series here with the same hosts, guests, and deep dives into embedded systems. In today’s Coredump Session, François and Chris wrap up the year with a special milestone celebration for the 20th episode of the series. They take listeners behind the mic to reflect on how Coredump began, the moments that defined 2025, and the lessons learned along the way. Expect highlights from the year’s most talked-about discussions, bold predictions for what’s ahead in 2026, and the biggest live Q&A yet—where nothing is off the table. Key Takeaways - Why Coredump Sessions started and how the show has evolved over 20 episodes - The biggest engineering lessons guests shared throughout 2025 - The most surprising device failures and field behaviors teams faced this year - How firmware teams adapted to fast-changing toolchains and new requirements - The rise of AI-assisted debugging, testing, and development in embedded work - How security mandates tightened and reshaped device development - The recurring theme that real-world conditions rarely match lab assumptions - What François and Chris learned from producing the series behind the scenes - What the hosts expect to define embedded systems development in 2026 - The expanded live Q&A format and how the community is shaping future episodes Listen to the Podcast episode: https://memfault.com/resources/end-of-year-celebration-2025/ Join the Interrupt Slack: [https://interrupt-slack.herokuapp.com](https://interrupt-slack.herokuapp.com/) Suggest a Guest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf76qnsUDznyIJfC2OXCC_dIwR8v9z1yvE3PPlOhfsNCR_sug/viewform?usp=header Follow Nordic Semiconductor: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nordic-semiconductor/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicsemi - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nordicsemiconductor - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nordic_semiconductor - Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/NordicTweets Follow Memfault: - LinkedIn⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/memfault/ - Bluesky⁠⁠:https://bsky.app/profile/memfault.com - ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠:https://twitter.com/memfault Other ways to listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coredump-sessions/id1804647817 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-coredump-sessions-271043539 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a5a780d4-7f14-4ed8-bda6-dd1aa4e98479/coredump-sessions) GoodPods:https://goodpods.com/podcasts/coredump-sessions-668730) Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Coredump-Sessions-id6534689?country=us Visit our website: https://www.nordicsemi.com/