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The new OnLogic Helix and Karbon mini PCs feature Intel 's latest 10 nm Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors. (Image Source: OnLogic)

OnLogic reveals fanless mini PCs with 10 nm Intel Elkhart Lake CPUs

The latest Helix and Karbon fanless mini PC models from OnLogic are designed for the IoT and industrial markets. Equipped with the more powerful Celeron and Pentium processors, the Helix series comes in a more compact case, but it...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Feb 2021 14:27

The Taj Mahal-inspired workspace features art by local artisans (Image source: NDTV)

Microsoft's ultra-luxury India Development Center is heavily inspired by the Taj Mahal's interior design

Microsoft recently opened up a 90,000 square feet IDC (India Development Center) in Delhi. The new location is set to a hub for AI and cloud computing research and highlights the increasing relevance of India-based R&D efforts for...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Jan 2021 13:43

The Inkplate 10 functions without a Raspberry Pi thanks to built-in Wi-Fi. (Image source: Crowd Supply)

Inkplate 10: An e-Paper display that works without a Raspberry Pi thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity

With the Inkplate 10, one can use an ESP32 e-Paper display without connecting it to a machine like the Raspberry Pi. The Inkplate 10 also has a peripheral mode for use with devices such as the Raspberry Pi, but its Wi-Fi connectiv...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2021 00:37

The PicoSystem is a handheld games console based around the RP2040 microcontroller. (Image source: Pimoroni)

Raspberry Pi Pico: Pimoroni announces multiple devices based on the Pico's new RP2040 microcontroller, including a handheld games console

Pimoroni has announced multiple devices utilising the RP2040 microcontroller, following the Raspberry Pi Pico's announcement yesterday. A highlight of the bunch is the PicoSystem, which transforms the RP2040 into a handheld games ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 21:13

The BeagleV will be available with 4 GB and 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: BeagleV)

BeagleV: A powerful RISC-V single-board computer that runs Linux from US$119

The BeagleV offers open-source RISC-V computing on freeRTOS and Linux distributions like Debian and Fedora. With a SiFive U74 processor and up to 8 GB of RAM, the BeagleV should be a powerful single-board computer. The BeagleV has...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 21:41

The YARH.IO Micro 2 utilises a Raspberry Pi 3B+. (Image source: YARH.IO)

Raspberry Pi: The YARH.IO Micro 2 transforms the popular single-board computer into a handheld computer

The latest device from YARH.IO makes the Raspberry Pi even more portable. The appropriately-called YARH.IO Micro 2 has an IPS display, a keyboard and a replaceable battery. The YARH.IO Micro 2 can be purchased as a complete unit o...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 14:16

The Over:Board transforms the CM4 into a mini-ITX motherboard. (Image source: OVER:DEVICES)

Raspberry Pi: Bring the mini-ITX form factor to the Compute Module 4 with the Over:Board

The Over:Board is a carrier board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 that turns the compact machine into a mini-ITX motherboard. The Over:Board features a host of I/O, including dual HDMI and USB 2.0 ports. There is a PCI-Expre...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2021 00:08

The NIO ET7 sedan will use four NVIDIA Ampere-based Orin SoCs for AI-assisted driving. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

A cut-down RTX 3080 in a car? NIO ET7 sedan will use four NVIDIA Drive Orin SoCs for automated driving and AI

Chinese electric automaker NIO announced that its latest electric vehicle ET7 will use NVIDIA Drive Orin SoC for AI-assisted driving. The ET7 will use Orin in a cluster of four to form the Adam supercomputer, which is capable of p...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2021 13:14

The Tesla Model 3 is the world's best-selling electric car. (Image source: Tesla)

Tim Cook apparently refused to meet with Elon Musk in regard to potential Apple takeover of Tesla during Model 3 production

Elon Musk has been sharing an interesting moment he claimed took place during the difficult production of the Tesla Model 3 electric car. According to the tech executive, he “reached out” to Apple’s Tim Cook with an eye on Tesla b...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2020 00:41

Apple Car concept (Source: iDrop News on YouTube)

Rumor | Tesla, watch out: The Apple Car, less than a year away

Although older rumors placed its launch around 2023, unnamed executives from Taiwan claim that their companies are getting ready to ramp up the production of various components for the upcoming electric vehicle by Apple. It also s...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2020 11:39

Experts remain unsure about the extent of the damage caused by the cyber attack (Image source: Panda Security)

Alleged Russian cyber attack allegedly exposed US deep state secrets through "Orion" data breach

Multiple US government branches, including the Department of Commerce, and an unknown number of private sector players have been hit by a massive cyber attack. Experts still remain uncertain about the volume of sensitive informati...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Dec 2020 13:07

Xiaomi has been holding another flash sale for the Redmi Max 98. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Smart TV Max stats from Xiaomi reveal the 98-inch set has monthly sales 30 times higher than its rivals and has found a home in 290 Chinese cities

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max from Xiaomi has apparently taken China by storm. Xiaomi has revealed some statistics about the giant television, including that its monthly sales are 30 times higher than its rivals in the same-size ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Dec 2020 20:57

The Hackboard 2 supports Ubuntu and Windows 10 natively. (Image source: Hackboard)

Hackboard 2: A single-board computer that supports Windows 10 and is compatible with the Raspberry Pi

The Hackboard 2 is an Intel-based single-board computer that is also compatible with the Raspberry Pi. The machine runs Windows 10 or Ubuntu natively and retails for US$99. The Hackboard 2 features 4 GB up DDR4 RAM and 64 GB of eM...

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2020 18:48

The upcoming 2021 Samsung galaxy mobile lineup is packed full of innovations. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung previews several innovative features from the 2021 Galaxy smartphone lineup

The innovative features coming with the 2021 Galaxy smartphones are supposed to make the upcoming devices the most desirable upgrades in quite a while. Some of these features include outstanding video capabilities, improved AI int...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Dec 2020 18:10

The Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro will be launched on Dec 15. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro appears in promo image ahead of imminent launch with 1,099 yuan (US$168) initial price tag

Xiaomi has revealed its upcoming Mi EBook Reader Pro, which will be officially launched on Tuesday, December 15. A promo image of the device has been released that shows the electric paper book decked out in black with a touch but...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2020 19:33

Fortunately PS5 and toilet paper requests peaked at different times. (Image source: Sony/YouTube - edited)

Where to buy a PS5 was a more popular search term for Google users in 2020 than where to buy toilet paper

Consoles and COVID-19 have dominated the “where to buy…” Google search terms for 2020 in the United States. The PlayStation 5 was the most-hunted for product, beating out toilet paper. The Xbox Series X and the Nintendo Switch als...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 23:06

The Honor Router 3 looks less imposing than many routers. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Honor Router 3 Hands-On Review: Stylish, affordable and with a good feature set

The Honor Router 3 offers good looks, fast connectivity and more versatility than many routers that internet companies provide. The Router 3 is not without its issues though, as we have discovered during our time with the device.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 21:22

The ThinkCentre M75n IoT nano desktop gets a price cut of US$360 early December 2020 (Source: Lenovo US)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkCentre M75n Nano IoT mini PC, priced over US$500 at launch, now starts at US$179

Launched earlier this year with a starting price tag of US$539, the AMD Athlon Silver 3050e-powered Lenovo ThinkCentre M75n Nano IoT ultra-slim desktop PC was designed to fit on the back of ThinkVision T/P series monitors and its ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2020 16:02

The NanoPi R4S features dual Gigabit Ethernet. (Image source: FriendlyELEC)

FriendlyELEC releases the NanoPi R4S for US$45

The NanoPi R4S is now orderable from FriendlyELEC. The single-board computer starts at US$45 and comes with a Rockchip RK3399 chipset. The device is available with 1 GB or 4 GB of RAM and an optional CNC metal case.

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:49

Apple is offering gift cards or discounts with its Black Friday through Cyber Monday event. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday: US$150/£120/€150 with a MacBook Pro 16 purchase or US$50/£40/€50 with an iPhone 11

Apple is running a gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Qualifying purchases will see the buyer rewarded with a card worth from US$25/£20/€25 up to US$150/£120/€150. The deal includes many major Apple products suc...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Nov 2020 07:44

The DevTerm Kit RPI-CM3 retails for US$219. (Image source: Clockwork)

Raspberry Pi: ClockworkPi transforms the popular single-board computer into a portable machine with the DevTerm Kit

The DevTerm Kit takes the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 and utilises it as a portable mini-PC. The DevTerm has a 6.8-inch IPS display, a battery module, a keyboard and an optional thermal printer.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 19:46

The ASUS Tinker Board 2 offers up to 1.5x the performance of its predecessor. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS releases two new Tinker Board SBCs to take on the Raspberry Pi

ASUS has unveiled the Tinker Board 2 and Tinker Board 2S, its latest single-board computers (SBCs) designed to challenge the Raspberry Pi. The Tinker Board 2 and Tinker Board 2S have a Rockchip RK3399 chipset, up to 4 GB of dual-c...

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 18:46

NVIDIA's GeForce Now web app could offer iPhone and iPad users a PC gaming experience if Apple doesn't clamp down (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA bypasses Apple's streaming restrictions by launching GeForce Now as a Safari web app

Bypassing Apple's onerous restrictions on game streaming apps on the iOS App Store, including individual game certification and approval, NVIDIA recently launched a beta version of its GeForce Now service as a web app for the Safa...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Nov 2020 15:38

Microsoft Pluton security chip as part of a SoC solution (Source: Microsoft Security)

Microsoft intros the Pluton security chip

Unveiled yesterday, the Microsoft Pluton security processor is the result of a joint effort that has managed to bring together the Redmond giant and three major silicon partners, namely AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. This chip-to-cloud...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2020 10:00

The Raspberry Pi 4 can be overclocked, but you must pick the right one. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

The Raspberry Pi 4 has worse overclocking potential than the Compute Module 4 and Pi 400

The latest Raspberry Pi SBCs can all be overclocked, but Hackaday has revealed that not all of them are created equal. It turns out that the Compute Module 4 and Pi 400 are more efficient than the regular Raspberry Pi 4, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2020 22:54

The upcoming BRIX mini PCs powered by Renoir APUs are coming with slim or tall cases. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte teases BRIX mini PCs with AMD Renoir APUs

AMD is already preparing to launch the Ryzen 5000 APU series, yet Gigabyte is a bit late to the party with some Ryzen 4000 PCs. Better late than never, as they say. The recent teaser from Gigabyte does not specify the exact proces...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Nov 2020 14:02

The NanoPi R4S measures 66 x 66 mm. (Image source: FriendlyELEC)

NanoPi R4S: A new Raspberry Pi alternative with dual Gigabit Ethernet and up to 4 GB of RAM

The NanoPi R4S is the latest single-board computer (SBC) by FriendlyElec, and one that packs dual Gigabit Ethernet. The device also includes a Rockchip RK3399 chipset, up to 4 GB of RAM and two USB 3.0 Type-A ports - all on a 66 x...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2020 20:04

The new iBOX mini PCs are passively cooled via the heatsink fins on the chassis. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces fanless iBOX mini PCs with Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors

The iBOX-V2000V and iBOX-V2000M mini PCs are powered by low-power Ryzen Embedded V2516 6-core and the Ryzen Embedded V2516 6-core processors, respectively. These 10 W TDP models do not require active cooling, but still provide dec...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Nov 2020 17:29

Invisible light beams can be used to transmit and receive data at 20 Gbps+ speeds. (image Source: TeleGeography)

Google is introducing 20 Gbps Internet connections over "beams of light" for Sub-Saharan countries

If satellites and atmospheric balloons are simply too expensive to boost Internet signals across the world, Google now plans to use light beams to connect underdeveloped areas. The first country to benefit from wireless optical ne...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Nov 2020 14:00

AMD now wants to dominate the ultra-low voltage processor market, as well. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded V2000 low-TDP processors with Zen 2 cores and improved Radeon Vega iGPUs

After revealing a stellar Zen 3 lineup, AMD is now looking to strengthen its position in the low-TDP embedded market with the new Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors featuring up to 8 Zen 2 cores and improved Vega IGPUs. Team Red prep...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Nov 2020 16:18

The Amazon Echo Studio contains five carefully positioned speakers and costs from US$199.99/£189.99/€199.99. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Echo Studio and Harman Kardon Citation 200 top DxOMark's new speaker evaluation charts

The noted smartphone camera ranking specialist DxOMark has moved into rating wireless speakers and has now published a couple of charts showing the devices that have impressed the most. Topping the Essential chart is the Amazon Ec...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2020 16:32

Currently SpaceX launches new Starlink satellites every two weeks (image: SpaceX)

Starlink: SpaceX triples download speed in just two months

After the first download benchmarks were leaked just a few months ago, the latest confirmed speed tests show that Starlinks satellite based internet has tripled its download speeds in that period. This makes SpaceX a serious compe...

Cornelius Wolff, 08 Nov 2020 12:38

Qualcomm's 5G-heavy business model may have paid off in 2020. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm posts its final-quarter and fiscal results for 2020

Qualcomm concluded its latest fiscal year (FY) on September 27, 2020. As a result, it has now revealed that it made approximately US$23.5 billion in this year, about $8.4 billion of which came from its fourth quarter. The company ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2020 17:38

Novasom M9: A Raspberry Pi alternative that supports M.2 drives and three video outputs

The Novasom M9 is a new alternative to the Raspberry Pi that not only supports M.2 drives, but supports three display outputs. The board has 128 GB of flash storage too, along with Gigabit Ethernet and four USB connections.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 18:59

Arduino Oplà: A kit designed to simplify dabbling in IoT projects

The Arduino Oplà Kit is intended to offer an accessible introduction into the world of smart networking and IoT. The kit retails for US$114 and contains eight IoT projects to get you started.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2020 22:01

One YouTuber has already purchased a DJI Mavic Mini 2. (Image source: Our Beatific World)

DJI Mavic Mini 2: Specs and details of new compact drone confirmed by an early unboxing video

DJI is on the verge of releasing a new drone, an unboxing video has confirmed. Pictured being purchased from Best Buy, the Mavic Mini 2 looks practically the same as its predecessor, but it has a few new features up its sleeve.

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2020 18:14

AMD is buying out Xilinx in a US$35 billion dollar deal (Image source: Xilinx)

AMD announces agreement to buy out chipmaker Xilinx for US$35 billion, just a month after NVIDIA's ARM acquisition

One month after NVIDIA acquired ARM, AMD announced a US$35 billion buyout of chipmaker Xilinx. The major acquisition is set to significantly broaden AMD's pool of engineers and could give the company a vital edge over a struggling...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 15:11

What's the world's fastest mobile network? UAE's Etisalat tops the list at 99 Mbps, followed by South Korea

5G networks are set to transform the mobile data experience. However, very robust 4G infrastructure means that people in some countries already have access to ultra-fast connectivity. Etisalat in the UAE tops the list, offering sp...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 09:43

AirTags may go places you might not expect. (Source: USPTO via PatentlyApple)

A new leak may reveal the full potential of Apple's upcoming AirTags

Apple is now slated to finally unleash its long-awaited AirTags in 2021. These new products are currently widely accepted to be this OEM's answer to products such as Tile anti-loss wireless accessories. However, according to leaks...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2020 20:09

ODROID has designed the HC4 as a cheap dual NAS. (Image source: ODROID)

ODROID-HC4: A Raspberry Pi alternative that doubles as a dual NAS

With the ODROID-HC4, one can create a dual NAS setup without having to break the bank. Priced at US$65 with a plastic housing, the ODROID-HC4 supports two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives and comes with other features, such as an IR re...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 17:19

The Compute Module 4 starts at US$25. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: Compute Module 4 launches for US$25 with powerful upgrades and a new form factor

The new Raspberry Pi Compute Module is here, heralding a new era for the series. The Compute Module 4 features a faster CPU than its predecessor, along with more RAM, storage and the option to add Wi-Fi connectivity. The Compute M...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2020 14:02

The Coral Dev Board Mini packs a punch, despite its size. (Image source: Google via Seeedstudio)

Google Coral Dev Board Mini: Raspberry Pi alternative finally comes up for pre-order for US$99.99

Google's latest developer board is available to pre-order, at long last. The Coral Dev Board Mini features a quad-core processor, 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and has a Google Edge TPU coprocessor.

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2020 00:26

The Waveshare HAT brings 5G and GPS connectivity to the Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Waveshare)

Raspberry Pi: Bring 5G and GPS connectivity to the popular single-board computer with a Snapdragon X55-based HAT

A new HAT has brought 5G and GPS connectivity to the Raspberry Pi. Designed for any single-board computer with a 40-pin header, the Waveshare SIM8200EA-M2 5G HAT supports up to Sub-6 5G. The HAT should be compatible with Android, ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2020 00:06

SMIC's goal is to become the main chip supplier China, which still mostly relies on TSMC at the moment. (Image Source: SMIC)

China is catching up: SMIC foundry is now able to produce 7 nm chips

SMIC's N+1 (7 nm) chips are mostly on par with GloFo's, Samsung's and TSMC's competing nodes as far as scalability and power consumption is concerned, but the Chinese tech is still a step behind when it comes to performance. Next ...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Oct 2020 18:04

The Raspberry Pi can be used as a music server in a simple project. (Image source: u/plazman30)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a music server with a VU meter

The humble Raspberry Pi can be used as a music server, a simple project has shown. The single-board computer combines with a VU meter and a DAC to stream music from local or network-attached storage.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 15:16

The AX3600 is an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi AIoT Router AX3600: Affordable Xiaomi router goes global for under US$100

The Xiaomi AX3600 router is now available to order from multiple retailers, and for under US$100. The router offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, MU-MIMO and an AIoT smart antenna, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 19:49

The Vizy is an AI camera based on the Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Charmed Labs)

Raspberry Pi: Vizy AI camera raises over US$90,000 on Kickstarter

The Vizy is an AI camera based on the Raspberry Pi 4. The camera can shoot in up to 300 FPS, supports interchangeable lenses and has already raised over US$90,000 on Kickstarter.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 22:33

The Banana Pi BPI-EAI80 retails for just US$16. (Image source: Sinovoip)

Banana Pi: A Raspberry Pi alternative with an AI accelerator that costs just US$16

The Banana Pi BPI-EAI80 is an affordable single-board computer that packs a dual-core AI accelerator. The board could also be used as an alternative to a Raspberry Pi thanks to its 40-pin GPIO header, albeit with some limitations.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 14:22

The deal could be officialized next week. (Image Source: SemiMedia)

AMD may acquire FPGA maker Xilinx for $30 billion

AMD has been recording profitable quarters upon quarters for some time now and is out to expand its portfolio with FPGA chips designed for the telecommunications and defense markets. The merger between AMD and Xilinx could enable ...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Oct 2020 16:51