Meaning of binary blob | Babel Free

Definitions

A piece of software which is only available as a binary file (as opposed to being open-source), thus making the program very difficult to audit or modify.

derogatory, often

Examples

“You put up with the closed hardware because it performs well, and it supports the standard software, development tools, and APIs that keep the computing world spinning. For others, it's anathema—if you can't see the source code for these "binary blobs," they are inherently untrustworthy and should be used sparingly or not at all.”

CEFR level