Single-Board Computer (SBC)

A new expansion card is supposedly able to significantly accelerate various devices, but only for certain AI-based applications. For makers and tinkerers, the M5Stack LLM-8850 could be quite useful for projects involving the Raspberry Pi 5.

Raspberry Pi has announced new pricing for many of its popular single-board computers. While the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 remain untouched and the Compute Module 1 is now cheaper, 'insatiable demand' for AI is cited for why the costs of other Raspberry PI SBCs have increased.

Raspberry Pi has transitioned its operating system to Debian 13 Trixie. Available to download from today for free globally, Raspberry Pi OS Trixie changes the Raspberry Pi OS experience in numerous areas from the company's most recent Bookworm release, including with several visual changes too.

At this year’s DEFCON 33 conference, digital intelligence veteran Grey Fox showcased the intel gathering potential of the immensely popular hacking tool, the Flipper Zero. In his training exercise, using only a Flipper Zero, he guides users through maximizing the device's capabilities to locate and identify potential bad actors in a real-world situation.

In addition to moving from Chromium OS up to r138 (previously r132), FydeOS 21.0 comes with enhanced search filtering in the launcher app, a new rich content insert feature, improved screenshots, isolated web apps in kiosk mode, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes.

Raspberry Pi has updated its all-in-one SBC series with the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus. Featuring a long-awaited M.2 2280 SSD, the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus also features mechanical keyboard switches and RGB lighting, but for a comparatively high price tag.

IceWhale, the company behind the ZimaBoard, has built a loyal community over the years. With their support, the company has evolved CasaOS—a simple NAS-focused operating system—into the more feature-rich ZimaOS. Now, with the announcement of version 1.5.0, IceWhale has unveiled a new release—and a controversial change.

Raspberry Pi has updated its Compute Module series with the Compute Module 0. Set to arrive for under $20, the Raspberry Pi CM0 will be available with an IO board and borrows the Raspberry Pi RP3A0 system-in-package (SiP) from prior releases like the Zero 2 W.

Based on Debian 13 and designed primarily for single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi family, DietPi 9.17 comes with improved backups, a Roon Server early access toggle, as well as multiple minor bug fixes and tweaks. Alongside the aforementioned SBC lineup, it also works with Odroid, PINE64, Radxa, Allo, NanoPi, and more.

LattePanda is synonymous with bringing x86 CPUs to compact and hacker friendly designs. The latest Iota single board computer packs a broad range of features and IO into a footprint similar to a Raspberry Pi.

iBASE offers a new single-board computer that can be used for IoT or AI applications, and can directly connect two monitors. M.2 expansion cards are supported, as are various operating systems.

The MSI MS-CF16 V3.0 is the latest Pico-ITX SBC from the company intended for hobbyist as well as industrial use. The product features twice the number of COM ports and GPIO pins as before, and is yet to be released to the public.

Radxa has revealed the pricing details for the CM4 system on module (SoM), powered by the economical RK3576 ARM SoC with an octa-core setup. The product is already on sale, and can be purchased from online retailers listed at Radxa's website.

After the ZimaBoard 2 was previously only available for testers or could only be pre-ordered via a crowdfunding campaign, manufacturer IceWhale has now announced the start of deliveries. Meanwhile, its own home server operating system, ZimaOS, has undergone numerous upgrades in recent months and weeks.

The Radxa CM4 has now been fully detailed by the company, and is expected to be available soon as a compute module that sits between the CM3 and CM5 boards. Powered by an 8-core ARM SoC, the CM4 can be equipped with a variety of I/O boards and offers a decent set of interfaces.

The Banana Pi BPI-F5 is a brand new SBC (single-board computer) that packs an octa-core ARM SoC, a decent NPU, 40-pin GPIO header and plenty of connectivity in a credit-card sized board. A pretty decent Raspberry Pi alternative, the SBC is intended for industrial and hobbyist use.

A new kit transforms the Raspberry Pi 5 into a proper network storage system. The so-called Pironman kit should make it pretty easy to build a NAS based on the Raspberry Pi 5, and it even sports a very quick Ethernet port.

The Icepi Zero is a new and compact single-board computer, which is likely to compete with the corresponding SBCs from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. However, there are clear technical differences between these products.

The Radxa A7Z single-board computer (SBC) is here, offering a tiny Raspberry Pi Zero-sized alternative to the larger Cubie A7A SBC without sacrificing on performance. Priced quite affordably, the A7Z SBC can be equipped with up to 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage.

The BPI-M4 Super from Banana Pi is a new single-board computer that could serve as an alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi 5. This SBC comes with two Ethernet ports as well as PCIe.

Aaeon is launching a new single-board computer. It comes with powerful Intel chipsets, allowing AI applications to run directly on the board with better performance. The Up Xtreme ARL is also available in different configurations.

Elecrow has launched a new mini PC case for the Raspberry Pi 5. It has an affordable price tag, and the chassis can convert the SBC into a gaming PC-like computer. There's a different version available for the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano as well.

The ArmSoM-CM1 is a rather unusual developer board: it is essentially a compute-on module, but also comes with various connectors that can be used without a carrier board. A memory card slot is also available.

A new single-board computer that looks like the Raspberry Pi might be a noteworthy alternative to the most well-known SBC on the market. The VisionFive 2 Lite is also fairly cheap and supports external sensors and actuators.

The latest single-board computer from Adafruit combines the Raspberry Pi RP2350B chipset with a huge feature set including tactile switches, many ports, a mini speaker and a microSD card reader.

The Alpon X5 is an edge AI mini PC designed to be an all-in-one computer that combines connectivity, durability and versatility. Intended for use in industrial contexts, it aims to make advanced machine learning accessible to everyone from hobbyists to industry engineers.

The BPI-R4 Lite is a new single-board computer that could serve as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi 5. It supports WiFi 7 and comes with multiple Ethernet ports as well as an SFP slot for fast network connections.

In this new build, Adafruit showcases the Raspberry Pi cam combined with the MLX90640 IR camera to create a budget fusion thermal camera. Featuring solderless components, this build is also beginner-friendly.

A new developer board aims to impress with its high AI performance and versatility both as an independent development board and as an expansion board for the Raspberry Pi. The local acceleration of AI models can reduce dependence on cloud systems.

The Luckfox Lyra Pi is a new micro-board computer that comes with cellular connectivity, making it suitable for projects far from a Wi-Fi network. As usual, a wide variety of sensors and actuators can be connected.

The EBC77 is a new single-board computer that can be used with various sensors and actuators and sports an NPU for AI applications. However, there’s an obvious difference compared to the Raspberry Pi.

The KIWI330 is a particularly compact single-board computer. Unlike the Raspberry Pi, however, it features an Intel processor rather than an ARM-based SoC. An M.2 connector is also on board.

FriendlyElec's latest single-board computer is a potential alternative to the Raspberry Pi and comes with two quick Ethernet ports. The NanoPi R76S features an SoC with eight cores and supports Docker containers. Local use of AI is possible thanks to an included NPU.

Adlink is offering new single-board computer that could certainly be an alternative to a Raspberry Pi, albeit with a slightly different focus. It comes with a comprehensive design guide that enables users to create their own function modules tailored to specific application needs.

The Radxa Cubie A7A is a new 85 x 56 mm single-board computer powered by an Allwinner A733 chipset and up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. While Radxa has not officially launched the device yet, full details about the Cubie A7A have already turned up online ahead of schedule.

The Orange Pi Nova is a new single-board computer (SBC) that should be launching later this year. Previewed during Loongson's latest Product Release and User Conference, the Orange Pi Nova combines the unusual Oongson 2K3000 chipset with up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM.

The NanoPi R3S-LTS is a new single-board computer that comes with two Ethernet ports and supports video output via HDMI. It supports various operating systems and can be used as network storage.

Aaeon has added a new and particularly compact single-board computer to its growing lineup. The de next-RAP8 is available with different Intel processors and should therefore be usable like a regular desktop PC. Fast network ports are onboard, as is PCIe.

The Up Squared Pro TWL is a new single-board computer that supports various sensors and actuators but can also be used with multiple 4K displays. Its wired network connections are fast as well.

Aaeon has added a new single-board computer to its lineup. This is basically an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, and it also supports Windows as an operating system. Buyers can choose various Intel chipsets and up to 16GB of memory.

The ACP-3566-PI is a new single-board computer that is specifically marketed as an alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi. The SBC is also expected to receive long-term support from the manufacturer Avalue.

Orange Pi has updated its RISC-V single-board computer options with a third model in less than a year. Joining the RV and RV2, the Orange Pi R2S comes in multiple memory options for a starting price of just $30.

The NanoCluster makes it quite easy to create a mini-cluster consisting of several individual boards. Users then benefit from significantly increased computing capacity, which may be relevant for advanced users or developers.

Based on the latest Raspberry Pi, the CrowPi 3 offers a touchscreen and designed to learn and develop certain AI projects. The device is now available on Kickstarter for about $159.

Banana Pi has a new and very well-equipped single-board computer on offer. Thanks to its numerous ports, it can be connected to one or more networks, or even set up one, with significantly increased data transfer rates. Wireless connectivity is also possible.

The PocketBeagle 2 has gotten an refresh. The new model variant features a different SoC and thus improved performance for the same price as the original model. Users still have the same range of ports, buttons and configurable LEDs.

Nick Gillard has created one of the world's smallest working Macintosh Classics, using the WaveShare Pico Zero Raspberry Pi board running a modified pico-mac emulator and clever engineering, all housed within a 62 mm-tall 3D-printed case.

The Sipeed Tang Mega is a new and compact computer system that appears well-suited for emulating games for various retro consoles. However, this FPGA board is primarily geared towards enthusiasts and tinkerers.

A new Raspberry Pi alternative has hit the market. This SBC can be upgraded with a fast SSD and features two Ethernet ports. Users can also look forward to decent AI performance thanks to an integrated NPU. The single-board computer can apparently be used in ambient temperatures of up to 158°F.

The HackberryPi_CM5 is a new project builds on the older HackberryPi that debuted last year. Replacing the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W with the more powerful Compute Module 5, the HackberryPi_CM5 creates a portable Linux computer thanks to components like a 4-inch display and BlackBerry keyboards.