firmware
noun
firm·ware
ˈfərm-ˌwer 
: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (such as a read-only memory)
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There are currently two versions: one for Apple Lightning and another for USB-C. RØDE recently rolled out a firmware update that lets users connect the Wireless Micro’s lavalier mics directly to an iPhone using Bluetooth and bypassing the system’s hardware receiver.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The issue was fixed with a firmware update, which makes this a pretty tempting buy, especially at this price.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Pro tip: Always check that your router supports the latest security standards (such as WPA3) and look for a model that receives regular firmware updates to stay protected.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The camera also updates its firmware to the newest version during setup.
—PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The issue was fixed with a firmware update, which makes this a pretty tempting buy, especially at this price.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Pro tip: Always check that your router supports the latest security standards (such as WPA3) and look for a model that receives regular firmware updates to stay protected.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The camera also updates its firmware to the newest version during setup.
—PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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“Firmware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firmware. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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firmware
noun
firm·ware
ˈfərm-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (as a read-only memory)
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