Explore the latest advancements in U-Boot, a popular bootloader for embedded systems, in this informative conference talk by Simon Glass from Google LLC. Gain insights into the wide array of features added in recent years, including driver model, Kconfig and build processes, logging capabilities, sandbox environments, EFI support, firmware packaging with binman, and automated testing. Delve into topics such as Android boot, x86 support, and verified boot. Learn about new developments like device tree overlays, platdata driver code, and integration with OP-TEE. Discover how U-Boot's documentation format has evolved and get a glimpse of potential future developments in this essential tool for embedded systems developers.