Single-Board Computer (SBC)

A new Raspberry Pi alternative from Radxa is now available for purchase. The Rock 4D comes with a PCIe slot and can be powered via an Ethernet cable. It also features an HDMI port and can run AI applications thanks to its NPU.

The Radxa NIO 5A is a new single-board computer that tries to impress with high AI performance. This SBC is suitable for on-device sensor data analysis, but the NIO 5A can also be used like a more or less conventional desktop PC.

Powered by an ARM-based SoC, the Avaota C1 is a new single-board computer shaped like a Raspberry Pi. It provides extensive connectivity for various sensors and actuators whilst supporting high-resolution video output at fairly high refresh rate.

A new single-board computer, the StarPro64, has just been launched. It can certainly be used as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, but it comes with some differences, including significantly higher computing power for AI model acceleration.

Pine64 has introduced a new mini PC. This little computer tries to stand out with its AI performance, which means that users don’t need the cloud to run their AI-heavy workloads. The Alpha-One is also passively cooled and therefore completely silent.

SunFounder has launched Pironman 5-Max, an upgraded Raspberry Pi 5 case compared to the non-Max version. It has dual NVMe SSD support, a built-in OLED screen, a tower cooler, and dual RGB fans.

The Walnut Pi 2B is a new single-board computer that could certainly be called an alternative to the Raspberry Pi. It comes with an NPU, several ports and even wireless network connectivity options.

The security-focused OpenBSD operating system has just reached the 58th release. Thanks to it, this open-source piece of code now sports new userland features, more accurate documentation, better hibernation support, as well as performance improvements in out-of-memory situations.

The Muse Pi Pro is a new single-board computer that offers an M.2 slot and an NPU. Wireless network connectivity is supported, as are external sensors, actuators and cameras.

A new compact mainboard has hit the market and could be suitable for DIY NAS servers or similar projects. The powerful AMD processor of the HeyComb V3000 is actively cooled.

The Metis Compute Board is a fast mainboard that's supposed to stand out with its high AI performance. It should be suitable for various applications, but the manufacturer is mostly targeting professional customers.

The Radxa Dragon Q6A is a new single-board computer that supposedly offers decent AI performance and quick wireless connectivity. The small computer can be used with flash storage and can be connected to various sensors and actuators.

The Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT is a new accessory designed for the Raspberry Pi and other equivalently-sized single-board computers. Not only does the HAT bring dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet to the Raspberry Pi, but it also packs a slot for M.2 2280 SSDs too.

Orange Pi already sells the RV 2 single-board computer (SBC). Now, it has finally got around to releasing the original Orange Pi RV with a RISC-V chipset for a mere $30 to rival the more popular Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

The Pi Tin is a new gaming handheld that users can build themselves because it is based on a Raspberry Pi. Not only that, it can also be easily modified to suit individual needs.

Orange Pi has released a new RISC-V based single-board computer. Arriving less than six months after the Orange Pi RV, the Orange Pi RV2 contains upgrades in various areas and is already available to purchase globally.

The BPI-AIM7 is a new single-board computer that is compatible with Nvidia's Jetson Nano platform. It supposedly offers a decent amount of performance and supports multiple operating systems.

New Compute Module 4 variants have arrived to bring Raspberry Pi’s to even the most extreme environments. With the help of Samsung, these new variants can handle intense temperature conditions. 

Raspberry Pi has rolled out a speed boost to its RP2040 microcontroller. Rolling out via a new SDK, the improvement comes courtesy of an official overclock that takes the RP2040 beyond the newer RP2350 in this regard.

Designed with developers in mind, the PocketBeagle 2 is a new single-board computer featuring an ARM-based SoC, a USB-C port, and a particularly compact and lightweight body.

The Radxa Rock 5T is a new single-board computer that is quite versatile and comes with two M.2 slots. The SBC also offers high-speed ethernet and can even output an 8K video signal.

Espressif's new RISC-V chip delivers support for 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks, making it a significant upgrade for IoT and embedded applications.

Raspberry Pi has updated the Raspberry Pi 500 with a new model. Sold for $30 more than the Pi 500 itself, the new SKU adds a few essential accessories for getting started in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

Based on the Debian 12.9 "Bookworm" base, MX Linux 23.5 includes the Xfce 4.20 core packages and multiple other updates, including visual tweaks and security fixes. The Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox ISOs come with the 6.1.123 kernel, while AHS takes advantage of the 6.12.8 liquorix core.

Raspberry Pi has refreshed one of its single-board computers with a more powerful option. Now available with 16 GB of RAM, the Raspberry Pi 5 can already be picked up globally for $120.

The pilet is a handheld PC based on the current Raspberry Pi, an impressive single board computer. The modular system comes in two unique models and offers wireless connectivity.

We have received exclusive information that Raspberry Pi is set to release a new version of the Raspberry Pi 5. Not only have details of the refresh been revealed, but so has a prospective release date.

Radxa has unveiled a new single-board computer with the potential to be an alternative to the Raspberry Pi. However, there are certain differences in terms of specifications.

Nvidia is mainly known for its graphics cards and AI technologies, but the company might also release a new chip that is intended for androids and other robots. Generative AI and a certain open-source project are expected to play a pivotal role in this development.

The 3D-printed VR headset for mice runs the Godot game engine using a Raspberry Pi 4. During research experiments, mice can walk virtual worlds endlessly. MouseGoggles also eliminates the tedious task of building real mouse mazes.

The Orion O6 is a new mainboard intended to be open source and offer a wide range of possible applications. PCIe expansion cards can be fitted and several high-resolution screens can be connected simultaneously.

Nvidia has released a new single-board computer to challenge the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Sold on the basis of its AI performance, the Jetson Orin Nano Super contains various powerful components and can be purchased worldwide for $249.

The Pico W5 is an alternative to a compact Raspberry Pi board with numerous configuration possibilities. Various sensors and actuators can be connected, and the board may also be predestined for smart home projects.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has added to the long list of devices that it has already presented this year with an updated version of the Raspberry Pi 400 keyboard PC. Now called the Raspberry Pi 500, the device has arrived alongside the Raspberry Pi Monitor, which is also available to order from today.

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP 8.4, and more. It also sports version 6.12 of the Linux kernel.

The OpenWrt One is now available generally after a limited release earlier this year. Sold for under $70 without a case, the router board is specifically designed to run OpenWrt out of the box, albeit with some port limitations.

The Orange Pi 5 Ultra is the latest member in Shenzhen Xunlong Software's Orange Pi 5 single-board computer (SBC) series. Arriving after the Orange Pi 5 Max, the Orange Pi 5 Ultra contains I/O that escapes many SBCs.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has now introduced the Compute Module 5. Replacing the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, the Raspberry Pi CM5 packs CPU, RAM and I/O upgrades for a $45 starting price.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a new Raspberry Pi single-board computer. Available for $7, the Pico 2 W adds the wireless modem from its predecessor while maintaining the more powerful RP2350 microcontroller.

Codenamed “Teal Serval” and available with the distributed kernel version 5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 comes with improved security, refined development tooling, as well as performance enhancements. The list of changes includes updated compilers, improved system monitoring, stronger cryptography, crypto-policies, and more.

ETA Prime has shown off a brand-new x86 single-board computer that’s yet to be announced. Called the Next SBC, it comes with the Ryzen 7840HS, which packs the AMD Radeon 780M iGPU. It performed reasonably well in the gaming tests.

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 has been revealed for the first time. Arriving in the wake of Raspberry Pi 500 leaks, the Raspberry Pi CM5 may well be available with up to 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is now selling new accessories for its exceedingly popular single-board computer (SBC) range. When combined, the pair significantly expand the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi 5, among other SBCs.

After using the X Window system for years, Raspberry Pi OS is now moving over to Wayland. In addition to this new windowing technology, the firmware release labeled "2024-10-22" also comes with improved touchscreen support and better Raspberry Pi Connect integration, alongside several tweaks and fixes.

Rockchip has outlined initial details for its first ARMv9.3-powered chipset. Arriving as the Rockchip RK3688, the SoC also has a 16 TOPS NPU and a powerful GPU for not just future single-board computers (SBCs) but also potentially affordable gaming handhelds too.

A possible successor to the long-running Raspberry Pi 400 has surfaced online. Seemingly, the Pi Foundation intends to release the Raspberry Pi 500 with the same Broadcom BCM 2712 chipset that underpins the Raspberry Pi 5.

The 57th release of the open-source, security-focused OpenBSD operating system is now available and carries the 7.6 version label. Its highlights include support for the Milk-V Pioneer board and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, multiple tweaks and fixes, improved video acceleration support, and more.

Sony and Raspberry Pi have collaborated to make an AI camera module for all Pi computers. Priced at $70, it brings onboard processing, making it easier for the SBCs to work with visual data.

The TI-84 is a powerful graphing calculator in its own right, but modder ChromaLock saw even more potential for the platform. Exploiting some of the calculator's built-in functionality, he found a way to introduce features never before seen in a calculator.