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The Pimoroni NVMe Base should bring M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 SSD options to the Raspberry Pi 5 for under $20. (Image source: Pimoroni)

Raspberry Pi 5: Pimoroni NVMe Base arrives as cheaper way to add M.2 SSDs to popular single-board computer

Pimoroni has announced a new HAT aimed at providing M.2 SSD expansion for the Raspberry Pi 5. Available for considerably less Pineberry Pi HatDrive equivalents, the Pimoroni NVMe Base claims to offer up to PCIe 3.0 speeds for M.2 ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2023 17:35

Radxa sells the ROCK S0 for as little as US$11.90. (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa ROCK S0: Tiny but versatile single-board computer debuts with 64-bit processor

The ROCK S0 is another new Radxa single-board computer (SBC). Available for under US$15, the Radxa ROCK S0 utilises the Rockchip RK3308BS, a 64-bit chipset that Radxa complements with DDR3 RAM and eMMC flash storage.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2023 15:43

The new Raspberry Pi 5 has a load of new features (Source: Raspberry Pi)

The Raspberry Pi 5 is much more than a board for projects

CheckMag The Raspberry Pi 5 has been given a significant speed boost and a slew of new features. With the introduction of faster silicone and a PCI connector that doesn't require a separate compute module, the Raspberry Pi 5 is more akin t...

David Devey, 05 Dec 2023 20:41

Waveshare's new development board comes with a 4.3-inch display that supports up to five touch inputs simultaneously. (Image source: Waveshare)

Waveshare ESP32-S3: New board launches for under US$30 with integrated display for smart home usage

Waveshare is now selling a development board that could be deployed as a smart home terminal thanks to its comparatively large touchscreen display. The Espressif Systems ESP32-S3-based board also has various connections and can be...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2023 15:05

Orange Pi teams up with Huawei to bring AI-powered AIpro SBC (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi AIpro brings Huawei’s Ascend AI technology

Orange Pi has started the pre-sales of the AIpro SBC. It’s a development board that Orange Pi built with Huawei, bringing the Ascend AI technology. During the pre-sale phase, the variant with 8 GB of RAM is going for CNY889, which...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Dec 2023 06:29

Radxa Rock 3 Model B debuts with an affordable price tag (Image source: TechPowerUp)

Radxa Rock 3B debuts with affordable pricing

Initially teased in 2021, the Radxa Rock 3B SBC has finally made its official debut. It comes with what Radxa calls the “PI-CO ITX” form factor, which is a bit larger than the standard Pico-ITX size. The board also has an affordab...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Nov 2023 15:56

The FriendlyELEC CM3588 is available in various configurations up to US$160. (Image source: FriendlyELEC)

FriendlyELEC CM3588: New NAS kit arrives with quad M.2 2280 slots, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and 16 GB RAM

The FriendlyELEC CM3588 is a new NAS kit that offers numerous expansion options. Based around the Rockchip RK3588, the FriendlyELEC CM3588 is available with up to 16 GB of RAM and numerous storage options, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2023 15:14

The Raspberry Pi 5 should be available in Compute Module form next year. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi Foundation new RP2040 microcontroller and Raspberry Pi 5 Compute Module releases in 2024

Raspberry Pi Foundation CEO and co-founder Eben Upton has confirmed that new Raspberry Pi devices will be available in 2024. Supposedly, the Foundation plans to deliver successors to the RP2040 microcontroller and Raspberry Pi 4 C...

Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2023 20:23

The BPI-R4 has plenty of connection options to serve as a DIY router. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-R4: New 5G and WiFi 7 compatible router board launches for just over US$100

Banana Pi is now selling the BPI-R4, a 148 x 100.5 mm single-board computer designed as a router board. Sporting numerous LAN and WAN connections, the Banana Pi BPI-R4 also has three Nano SIM card slots and supports 5G, as well as...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 19:47

The ROCK 5B Blue Edition is significantly cheaper than its standard sibling. (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa ROCK 5B Blue Edition debuts as cut-price alternative to ROCK 5B with 4 GB and 8 GB RAM variants

Radxa has refreshed the ROCK 5B, a single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RK3588. Now available as the Rock 5B Blue Edition, the SBC starts at just US$79.50, making it significantly cheaper than the original model.

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2023 17:06

Banana Pi has not confirmed pricing or availability for its BPI-M2 Zero successor yet. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana BPI-M4 Zero: New single-board computer debuts with Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W form factor

Banana Pi has presented the BPI-M4 Zero, a 65 x 30 mm single-board computer that utilises an Allwinner H618 chipset and 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero also has built-in eMMC flash storage and a modem that provides B...

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2023 15:17

Pineberry Pi debuts Top and Bottom HatDrive for Raspberry Pi 5 SBC (Image source: Pineberry)

Pineberry Pi HatDrive brings NVMe support to Raspberry Pi 5

Pineberry Pi has launched two new Raspberry Pi 5 SBC expansion boards. Called the Pineberry Pi HatDrive Top and Bottom, these HATs bring NVMe support to the single-board computer, allowing increased storage capacity and better per...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2023 06:34

The Radxa ZERO 3E is the company's latest ZERO 3 series SBC. (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa ZERO 3E debuts with Gigabit Ethernet and PoE support

Radxa has introduced the ZERO 3E, a single-board computer that shares many features with the ZERO 3W. While the Radxa ZERO 3E misses out on eMMC flash storage and wireless connectivity but gains a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2023 20:33

Banana Pi has packed plenty of hardware into the BPI-M7's compact form factor. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-M7 debuts as new Pico-ITX sized single-board computer with 8K video outputs

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-M7, a 92 x 62 mm single-board computer powered by a Rockchip RK3588 chipset and up to 32 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The Banana BPI-M7 also has an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, among ot...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2023 17:50

The ODROID-M1S marks Hardkernel's 15th anniversary. (Image source: Hardkernel)

Hardkernel marks 15th anniversary with ODROID-M1S single-board computer

The ODROID-M1S is Hardkernel's latest single-board computer and one it has designed to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The Hardkernel ODROID-M1S is available in four SKUs with up to 8 GB of RAM and supports various images, includi...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2023 00:07

AAEON unveils the GENE-RAP6 with Raptor Lake CPUs (Image source: AAEON)

AAEON GENE-RAP6 debuts with Intel 13th Gen processors

AAEON has officially unveiled the GENE-RAP6 SBC. It’s the first single-board computer from the brand that features embedded Intel 13th Gen processors. Alongside that, the board has versatile expandability and connectivity features...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Nov 2023 14:57

Firefly introduces the ROC-RK3588-RT SBC (Image source: Firefly)

Firefly unveils ROC-RK3588-RT SBC: Three onboard Ethernet ports, endless possibilities

Firefly has debuted a brand-new SBC. As its name suggests, the Firefly ROC-RK3588-RT comes equipped with a Rockchip RK3558 processor. And for its three onboard Ethernet ports, the board is a perfect pick for networking application...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Nov 2023 12:52

EDATEC fanless cases aim to make the Raspberry Pi 5 perform even better

EDATEC debuts two fanless cases for Raspberry Pi 5

There's no denying that the Pi 5 is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date. But the Broadcom BCM2712 SoC has the potential to offer even more with an optimal cooling solution. And that's basically where the recently launched fanle...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Nov 2023 08:03

BeagleBoard launches the BeagleV-Fire to power the open source community

BeagleBoard launches BeagleV-Fire with RISC-V CPU

Powered by a Microchip PolarFire penta-core RISC-V SoC, BeagleV-Fire has joined the BeagleBoard's SBC lineup. And it's not just the PolarFire RISC-V CPU that makes the board stand out. This US$150 SBC also comes with an FPGA.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Nov 2023 16:20

Raspberry Pi 5 just launched last month. (Image Source: Raspberry Pi)

Arm makes strategic investment in Raspberry Pi

IoT and edge computing are two sectors that have seen rapid growth in the past few years, and Raspberry Pi is an important player, especially on the commercial side. Arm needs to consolidate its position and is now cementing its 1...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Nov 2023 17:53

Libre Computer Alta launches as a powerful low-cost SBC

Libre Computer has introduced a brand-new single-board computer that will be part of its Cottonwood series: the Libre Computer Alta AML-A311D-CC. It’s a low-cost SBC that’s currently in the pre-order stage with a price tag of US$6...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Nov 2023 06:18

piPocket: PC system with HDMI connection

piPocket: Compact, universal computer system based on the Raspberry Pi with HDMI and USB-C

Based on the Raspberry Pi, the piPocket is a particularly compact computer system with extensive features and numerous application possibilities.

Silvio Werner, 31 Oct 2023 23:33

AAEON introduces GENE-ADN6 single-board computer that packs a surprising punch

AAEON has unveiled its newest single-board computer (SBC), the AAEON GENE-ADN6. It’s a 3.5-inch sub-compact board that’s packed with Intel’s latest processors. But what really makes it stand out is that the board is built to excel...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Oct 2023 21:00

Radxa Zero 3W: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W alternative debuts with faster chip, up to 8 GB RAM

Measuring 65 x 30 mm, the Radxa Zero 3W uses the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. It features a Rockchip RK3566 SoC, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, optional eMMC storage, and a microSD card slot.

Tudor Cibean, 30 Oct 2023 13:51

Previously, the Orange Pi 5 series maxed out at 16 GB of RAM. (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi 5, Orange Pi 5B and Orange Pi 5 Plus refreshed with new 32 GB of RAM options

Orange Pi is finally offering Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computers with 32 GB of RAM. Available from US$159, the change applies to the Orange Pi 5, Orange Pi 5B and Orange Pi 5 Plus.

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2023 12:22

Raspberry Pi OS now runs Debian 12 Bookworm. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi OS receives Debian 12 Bookworm upgrade with new Wayland window manager and other under-the-hood changes

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has integrated Debian 12 Bookworm within Raspberry Pi OS. Not only should the change bring security improvements, but it should also result in performance uplifts, among other refinements.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2023 20:40

Waveshare ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N8 (Image source: Waveshare)

Waveshare launches development board with RISC-V chip and WiFi 6 support from US$6.99

Measuring just 55 x 25.36 mm, the Waveshare ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N8 features an ESP32-C6 SoC with support for WiFi 6 in the 2.4 GHz band, Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3.

Tudor Cibean, 09 Oct 2023 22:26

Palmshell NeXT H2 (Image source: Palmshell)

Palmshell NeXT H2: Mini server, SBC introduced with dual SFP+ connectors from US$199

The Palmshell NeXT H2 features impressive connectivity for its price point, including two SFP+ cages and a 2.5 GbE LAN port, and supports link aggregation. It comes with an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G processor paired with DDR4 memo...

Tudor Cibean, 02 Oct 2023 06:30

The Raspberry Pi Foundation promises up to 4x performance improvements between the Pi 4 Model B and Pi 5. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi 5: Early benchmarks confirm big performance gains for new single-board computer

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has now opened pre-orders for the Raspberry Pi 5, a single-board computer powered by a Broadcom BCM2712 chipset. Initial benchmarks suggest that the Raspberry Pi 5 handily outperforms its predecessor, b...

Alex Alderson, 29 Sep 2023 20:32

Waveshare RP2040 Pi-Zero (Image source: Waveshare)

Waveshare launches RP2040 Pi-Zero board with Raspberry Pi chip for under US$10

Measuring just 65 x 30 mm, the Waveshare RP2040 Pi-Zero board has the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi Zero. It comes equipped with an RP2040 microcontroller, 16 MB of NOR flash, and supports storage expansion through ...

Tudor Cibean, 13 Sep 2023 22:19

ASUS only sells the Tinker Board R2.0 in a single configuration. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Tinker Board R2.0 now shipping in UK for under £100

ASUS is now selling the Tinker Board R2.0 in the UK, where it is available for less than £100. With its roots in the Tinker Board S, the Tinker Board R2.0 has 2 GB of RAM, a Rockchip RK3288 chipset and various ports, including a 4...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2023 18:49

Orange Pi Zero 2W (Image source: Shenzhen Xunlong Software)

Orange Pi Zero 2W: Raspberry Pi alternative launches with more RAM for under US$13

The Orange Pi Zero 2W measures just 65 x 30 mm, making it the same size as the Raspberry Pi model it borrows its name from. However, it brings a faster chip and more RAM to the table, along with the option to add an expansion boar...

Tudor Cibean, 09 Sep 2023 23:33

Libre Computer Sweet Potato (Image source: Libre Computer)

Libre Computer Sweet Potato launches with PoE capability for US$35

The Sweet Potato measures 85.6 mm × 56.5 mm, meaning that it has the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi 4. It features an Amlogic S905X chip, 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the possibility to add PoE support with an optional HAT....

Tudor Cibean, 07 Sep 2023 13:35

The ZimaBlade comes in dual-core and quad-core variants. (Image source: IceWhale Technology)

ZimaBlade: New single-board computer launches as ZimaBoard successor with two Intel processor options

IceWhale Technology has launched the ZimaBlade, a ZimaBoard successor offered with Intel Celeron N3350 or Celeron J3455 processors. Currently available to back on Crowdsupply from US$64, IceWhale Technology hopes to begin shipping...

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2023 20:40

The Milk-V Meles should start at US$99 with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. (Image source: Milk-V)

Milk-V Meles: New single-board computer arrives with RISC-V processor and Raspberry Pi 4 Model B form factor

Milk-V has released the Meles, a RISC-V-based single-board computer built around the form factor of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. The Milk-V Meles retails for US$99 and comes with LPDDR4X RAM, Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, a 40-pin GPIO hea...

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2023 23:34

Milk-V debuts RISC-V Raspberry Pi CM4 alternative from US$34

The Milk-V Mars CM measures 55 x 40 mm, making it the same size as the Raspberry Pi CM4. It features a RISC-V-based StarFive JH7110 with four cores that can boost up to 1.5 GHz, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a maximum of 32 GB of eMMC st...

Tudor Cibean, 05 Sep 2023 15:29

The ArmSoM-p2 pro is available for under US$35. (Image source: ArmSoM)

ArmSoM-p2 pro: Banana Pi subsidiary releases tiny Rockchip RK3308B-S powered single-board computer

The ArmSoM-p2 pro is a new single-board computer powered by the Rockchip RK3308B-S and 512 MB of DDR3 SDRAM. Seemingly, the ArmSoM-p2 pro is a re-badged BPI-P2 Pro, explained by the fact that ArmSoM is a Banana Pi subsidiary.

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2023 16:29

Orange Pi Compute Module 4 (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi Compute Module 4 with Rockchip RK3566 launches for under US$23

Measuring just 55 x 40 mm, the Orange Pi Compute Module 4 features the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi CM4. It comes with a Rockchip RK3566 chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, along with an at...

Tudor Cibean, 29 Aug 2023 13:05

The Banana Pi BPI-6202 retails for US$104 in a single memory configuration. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-6202: New industrial single-board computer released for US$104

Banana Pi has released the BPI-6202, a 140 x 100 mm single-board computer intended for industrial uses. The Banana Pi BPI-6202 has an Allwinner A40i chipset and 2 GB of RAM, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2023 18:43

The Metro RP2040 integrates Raspberry Pi's versatile RP2040 microcontroller. (Image source: Adafruit)

Adafruit Metro RP2040: Arduino UNO style developer board launches for under US$15 with Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller

Adafruit is now offering the Metro RP2040, a new developer board based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Available for under US$15, the Adafruit Metro RP2040 is intended to serve as an Arduino UNO replacement, among othe...

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2023 20:22

The Tinker Board 3N is the Tinker Board 3 in disguise. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Tinker Board 3N: New single-board computer debuts as rebadged Tinker Board 3

ASUS has revealed the Tinker Board 3N, a single-board computer powered by a Rockchip RK3568 chipset that it complements with up to 8 GB of RAM. However, it appears that the Tinker Board 3N is nothing more than a rebadged Tinker Bo...

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2023 18:47

The BPI-CM2 joins the BPI-CM4 as another Raspberry Pi CM4 rival. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-CM2 revealed as new SoM with Raspberry Pi CM4 form factor

The Banana Pi BPI-CM2 is a new system-on-module (SoM) that follows the form factor of the Raspberry Pi CM4. The BPI-CM2 combines the Rockchip RK3568 with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of eMMC flash storage, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2023 16:42

The Orange Pi 3B looks a lot like the ageing Orange Pi 3. (Image source: Shenzen Xunlong Software)

Orange Pi 3B: New single-board computer and Raspberry Pi rival launches with Rockchip RK3566 and up to 8 GB of RAM

The Orange Pi 3B is a new single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RK3566 and up to 8 GB of RAM. The board has plenty of storage options onboard too, including M.2 Key M for PCIe 2.0 storage. The Orange Pi 3B starts at ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2023 20:36

ClockworkPi is finally shipping uConsole machines. (Image source: ClockworkPi)

ClockworkPi uConsole handheld computer starts shipping with company taking new orders

The ClockworkPi uConsole is a handheld computer with a 5-inch IPS display and a built-in 74-key backlit keyboard. Available with a choice of System on Modules (SoMs), the uConsole is finally shipping to consumers after a long gest...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2023 00:41

The Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO is available in multiple memory configurations. (Image source: Geniatech)

Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO: New Raspberry Pi Zero 2W alternative combines Rockchip RK3566 with up to 8 GB of RAM

The Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO is a tiny single-board computer (SBC) that rivals the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W in size. The XPI-3566-ZERO contains a few advantages over its Raspberry Pi counterpart though, including multiple memory option...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2023 23:27

The RP2 Nano is a tiny SBC with an RP2040 microcontroller. (Image source: ArtronShop)

ArtronShop RP2 Nano: New Raspberry Pi RP2040 SBC arrives with Arduino Nano form factor

The ArtronShop RP2 Nano is a new single-board computer (SBC) based around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Inexpensive, the ArtronShop RP2 Nano also supports Arduino IDE, microBlock IDE and MicroPython for programming.

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2023 17:04

The BPI-R3 Mini is a Wi-Fi 6-compatible router board that supports 5G connectivity. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini now orderable as new Wi-Fi 6 router board with 5G connectivity

The Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini is a compact router board with 2G and 5G antennas. Compatible with OpenWRT, the BPI-R3 Mini supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, has 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, 8 GB of eMMC flash storage and a MediaTek MT7986 chipset.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 21:10

The AAEON UP 7000 starts at US$189 with an Intel Processor N50 processor. (Image source: AAEON)

AAEON UP 7000: New x86 single-board computer debuts with Intel Processor N50, Processor N97 and Processor N100 options

AAEON is now selling the UP 7000, an 85 x 56 mm single-board computer offered with up to 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 64 GB of storage. The UP 7000 comes in several configurations, with Intel Processor N50, Processor N97 and Processor N...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 21:06

Shenzhen Xunlong Software sells the Orange Pi Zero 3 in four memory variants. (Image source: Shenzhen Xunlong Software)

Orange Pi Zero 3: New SBC released with Allwinner H618 and 4 GB DDR4 RAM

Shenzhen Xunlong Software has released the Orange Pi Zero 3, a compact SBC that should be more powerful than the outgoing Orange Pi Zero 2. The new single-board computer starts at under US$15 and can be configured with up to 4 GB ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2023 17:32