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The Model B is one of two Quartz64 SBCs that PINE64 plans to release. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 introduces the Quartz64 Model B, a new alternative to the Raspberry Pi

PINE64 has revealed the Quartz64 Model B, a single-board computer that the company teased earlier this year. The Model B uses a Rockchip RK3566 SoC that features ARM Cortex-A55 cores and is configurable with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 R...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2021 18:32

The All-In-One Pi retails for US$239. (Image source: Chipsee)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the Compute Module 4 into a fully-fledged PC with the All-In-One Pi

Chipsee has developed new add-ons for the Raspberry Pi Computer Module 4, including one that turns it into an all-in-one PC. The so-called All-In-One Pi supports VESA desktop mounts in two colours. There is also an Industrial Pi b...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 14:11

The Adafruit CYBERDECK Bonnet for the Raspberry Pi 400 costs just US$6.95. (Image source: Adafruit)

The Raspberry Pi 400 gets a Cyberdeck with Adafruit's CYBERDECK Bonnet display add-on

The Raspberry Pi 400 is a powerful single-board computer with a built-in keyboard. Now, Adafruit has developed a Cyberdeck for it that sits above the keyboard. The expansion should be one of the simplest ways to add a small displa...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 14:04

The UP Squared Pro supports Windows and the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. (Image source: UP Shop)

UP Squared Pro: New single-board computer with Windows support launches that is compatible with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem

The UP Squared Pro is an x86-based single-board computer (SBC) that comes with Intel Apollo Lake processors. The SBC also three M.2 slots, up to 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash storage. The UP Squared Pro starts at US$169 and will ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 23:00

The CutiePi has received a performance upgrade, but many remain aspects remain identical. (Image source: CutiePi)

CutiePi: The tablet based on the Raspberry Pi gets a performance upgrade

The CutiePi, a Raspberry Pi-based tablet, has been upgraded with more powerful internals. The developer has made other changes too, although the display remains unchanged. The new CutiePi is available to pre-order for US$199 and w...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 22:47

The LumiCube has 192 LEDs, an IPS display and multiple sensors. (Image source: Abstract Foundry)

LumiCube: A case for the Raspberry Pi with 192 LEDs, an IPS display and various sensors

A new case for the Raspberry Pi has been successfully funded on Kickstarter, and it comes with almost 200 RGB LEDs built-in. The LumiCube should be simple for Raspberry Pi beginners to realise and includes an IPS display, among ot...

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:14

The Raspberry Pi CM4 becomes a mini-PC with the One Tough Pi. (Image source: OnLogic)

One Tough Pi: Turn the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a mini-PC with dual Gigabit Ethernet

OnLogic has announced the One Tough Pi, an industrial case that transforms the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a mini-PC. The One Tough Pi runs silently and brings dual Gigabit Ethernet to the single-board computer.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:07

Rakhmatulin's invention is effectively the Terminator for mosquitos (Image source: filmstories.co.uk)

Terrifying Raspberry Pi-powered AI mosquito-killing laser gives off serious Terminator vibes

Russian PhD student Ildar Rakhmatulin devised a terrifying mosquito-killing solution that pairs a Raspberry Pi, a 1W laser, and an AI neural network capable of identifying and eliminating mosquitos.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Mar 2021 10:12

The StereoPi v2 works with the Compute Module 4 and the Compute Module 4 Lite. (Image source: StereoPi)

StereoPi v2: The stereoscopic camera module for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 is now available to order

The StereoPi v2 is the follow-up to the 2019 first-generation model, which brought stereoscopic photography to the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3. Similarly, the StereoPi v2 enables the functionality of the Compute Module 4. The St...

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2021 20:30

The Cherry Pi is compatible with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. (Image source: Shenzhen LC Technology)

Cherry Pi: A single-board computer that is compatible with the Raspberry Pi but is also an Orange Pi clone

With the Cherry Pi PC, Shenzhen LC Technology has created a single-board computer that is compatible with the Raspberry Pi. However, the Allwinner H3-based board also looks an awful lot like the Orange Pi, another SBC based on the...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2021 23:58

MaaXBoard Nano: A single-board computer with an NXP i.MX 8M Nano processor that is compatible with the Raspberry Pi

A new single-board computer is available from Avnet. Called the MaaXBoard Nano, the SBC relies on an i.MX processor and 1 GB of DDR4 RAM. The device also has a 40-pin GPIO, making it compatible with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, and...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2021 23:37

The Kiwikit can be manufactured using PCB files under the open MIT license. (Image source: Hammond Pearce)

Raspberry Pi Pico: Transform the new single-board computer into an expanded development board with the Kiwikit

The Kiwikit expands the Raspberry Pi Pico with several ports and even a small display. The development board also has two LEDs, three buttons and breakouts for several GPIO pins, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2021 18:49

There will be Model A and Model B versions of the Quartz64. (Image source: Pine64)

Quartz64: Pine64 launches an alternative to the Raspberry Pi with PCIe expansion

The Quartz64 is a new single-board computer (SBC) from Pine64. The Raspberry Pi alternative runs on a Rockchip RK3566 SoC and has a PCIe slot, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 22:09

Microsoft Visual Studio Code hits the Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi users can now enjoy coding with Microsoft Visual Studio Code on their single-board computers. Microsoft's free open source developer text editor was released for Windows, macOS, and x64 Linux. The Redmond giant is als...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2021 19:41

The Ready! Model 100 starts at CA$ (~US$236). (Image source: Ready! Computer Corporation)

Ready! Model 100: The Raspberry Pi-compatible barebones PC hits Kickstarter with AMD Ryzen option

The Ready! Model 100 is a retro computer shell that supports the Raspberry Pi and a quad-core AMD Ryzen APU. The device has now reached Kickstarter, where it is available in multiple configurations.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 01:22

The sPot revitalised an ageing iPod. (Image source: Guy Dupont)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into an iPod that supports Spotify

The sPot takes a fourth-generation iPod and converts into a Spotify streamer. Using a Raspberry Pi Zero W, the sPot offers built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi while retaining the iPod's iconic click wheel. The sPot should cost around US$...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 00:17

The Wiretrustee carrier board features four SATA 2.0 connections. (Image source: Wiretrustee)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a NAS with up to four hard drives

The Wiretrustee carrier board utilises the power of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 as network-attached storage (NAS). The carrier board supports up to four HDDs or SSDs and features physical ports that the Compute Module 4 lack...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 19:43

Hardkernel announced the ODROID Go Super in December 2020. (Image source: Hardkernel)

ODROID Go Super: Handheld retro console with a 5.0-inch display is now orderable for US$89.95

The ODROID Go Super features a larger display than its predecessor, along with improved battery capacity and additional buttons. The handheld console is now orderable for US$89.95, but its price is expected to drop to US$80 follow...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 22:54

GPM280, a retro console based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite. (Image source: Waveshare)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a retro handheld console with the GPM280

With the Waveshare GPM280, one can create a retro handheld from a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite. The GPM280 can either be purchased with a CM3+ Lite or without, should you have one to hand.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 00:35

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 Raspberry Pi Pico is a $4 ASIC microcontroller board. Image via the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a new $4 microcontroller board powered by a custom chip

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a tiny microcontroller board powered by the Raspberry Pi Foundation's custom RP2040 microcontroller chip. The board is similar to an Arduino in that it is designed for simple and specific electronics proje...

Sam Medley, 21 Jan 2021 18:31

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 NexDock 360 can be connected to a smartphone via a single cable. (Image source: Nex Computer)

The NexDock 360 transforms a smartphone or Raspberry Pi into a 2-in-1 laptop

Nex Computer has returned with its latest laptop shell, the NexDock 360. The machine features a 13.3-inch touchscreen in a 2-in-1 convertible form factor, along with a 44 Wh battery, a large trackpad and inputs to connect a smartp...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2021 23:52

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

Desalvo Systems has machined the Solid Copper Maker Block Case from a C110 copper bar. (Image source: Desalvo Systems)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular-single board computer into a showpiece with the Solid Copper Maker Block Case

Desalvo Systems has introduced a new version of its Maker Block Raspberry Pi 4 case, which it has machined from a solid block of copper. Appropriately called the Solid Copper Maker Block Case, the case is likely to draw attention ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2020 00:51

Raspberry Pi has launched a new Case Fan accessory for its popular SBC. (Image: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi launches official case fan accessory

Raspberry Pi has launched a case fan for its popular Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer. The new fan kit works with the official Raspberry Pi case accessory and giving current and future owners an upgrade path should they choose...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Dec 2020 10:06

The Raspberry Pi 400 Kit comes in two sizes. (Image source: Waveshare)

Raspberry Pi: Give the popular single-board computer added portability with Waveshare Pi 400 kits

Waveshare has put together two kits for the Raspberry Pi 400, the Pi Foundations's new keyboard-cum-computer. The kits are available with 7-inch or 13.3-inch touchscreen displays and start at US$179.99 with the Pi 400 included.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 15:04

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

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 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

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

StereoPi has designed its latest board for the Compute Module 4. (Image source: StereoPi)

Raspberry Pi: New stereoscopic camera expansion board released for the Compute Module 4

StereoPi has introduced a new version of its stereoscopic camera expansion board, the StereoPi V2. The company has designed its new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, which also brings a USB Type-C port, two US...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 17:45

Raspberry Pi 400 — a complete PC within a keyboard. (Image Source: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi 400: a faster Pi 4 within a keyboard starting from US$70

Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the launch of the Pi 400 — a complete PC within a keyboard aimed at getting users up and running without much hassle. The Raspberry Pi 400 is much similar to the Pi 4 in terms of specs but com...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Nov 2020 13:58

The Orange Pi Zero2 is finally available to order. (Image source: Shenzhen Xunlong Software)

Orange Pi Zero2: The Raspberry Pi Zero alternative is finally orderable

The Orange Pi Zero2 has finally made it to market, over a year after Shenzhen Xunlong Software unveiled it. The Raspberry Pi Zero competitor has been upgraded to a new chipset that supports Android 10 and multiple Linux distributi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2020 19:16

Android 11 is now available for the small Raspberry Pi 4 (source: raspberrypi.org)

Raspberry Pi 4: OmniROM brings Android 11 to the popular single-board computer

With OmniROM, owners of the Raspberry Pi 4 can now install the latest Android 11 on their small computer. Only a few features like screencast or the ability to open a hotspot are missing.

Cornelius Wolff, 30 Oct 2020 08:01

The Raspberry Pi 4 can now run Ubuntu Desktop. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation & Canonical)

Raspberry Pi: Canonical finally brings Ubuntu Desktop to the popular single-board computer

Canonical has brought Ubuntu Desktop to the Raspberry Pi. The humble single-board computer can now be pre-loaded with Ubuntu 20.10, albeit only on the Raspberry Pi 4.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2020 00:03

The Raspberry Pi can be utilised as an Amazon Alexa device thanks to a simple project. (Image source: Hackster.io)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into an Amazon Alexa home hub

A simple project has shown that the Raspberry Pi can, in conjunction with a Bluetooth speaker, become an Alexa-enabled device. There is no restriction on what type of Bluetooth speaker can be used, allowing a great deal of customi...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 23:26

The Turing Pi 2 leverages the Compute Module 4. (Image source: Turing Pi)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the Compute Module 4 into a cluster system with Turing Pi 2

Turing Pi has announced a new cluster board, this time for the recently-announced Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. The Turing Pi 2 promises high performance, despite its compact mini-ITX form factor.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 23:08

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

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 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

Argon40 has made some useful refinements with the Argon ONE M.2. (Image source: Argon40)

Raspberry Pi: Bring M.2 SSDs, full-sized HDMI ports and active cooling to the popular single-board computer with the Argon ONE M.2

The Argon ONE M.2 brings native M.2 SSD support to the Raspberry Pi 4, along with full-sized HDMI ports and a software-controlled fan. The useful features from the Argon ONE remain too, including its stylish design. The Argon ONE ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2020 00:38

The Jetson Nano Developer Kit now comes in a cheaper 2 GB model. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA Jetson Nano: Raspberry Pi alternative gets cheaper US$54 variant with 2 GB of RAM

NVIDIA has released a cheaper version of the Jetson Nano Developer Kit, its developer board with a 128-core GPU. The new model has 2 GB of RAM and retails for just US$54. There are a few compromises from the US$99 Developer Kit, t...

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2020 01:00