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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, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:30:00 +0100

The Jetson TX2 NX is the size of a SO-DIMM module. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Jetson TX2 NX: NVIDIA introduces a new single-board computer with a Pascal GPU

With the Jetson TX2 NX, NVIDIA has created a single-board computer that packs a Pascal GPU in a form factor of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module. The NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX has 4 GB of RAM too, along with 16 GB of flash storage.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:36:00 +0100

MediaTek MT9638 AI chip will power the next generation of 4K smart TVs

The first television sets with the new MediaTek SoC are expected to become available by the second quarter of this year. MediaTek already powers most smart speakers and smart home products unbeknownst to most users.

Allen Ngo, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100

Lenovo's ThinkEdge SE30 mini PC is ideal for kiosks and ATMs for smart retail or medical device monitoring in healthcare. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces ThinkEdge fanless and rugged mini PCs with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

The new ThinkEdge mini PCs from Lenovo come with fanless cases that can still accommodate powerful Tiger Lake CPUs with vPro technology and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Designed for embedded applications like ATMs for smart retail ...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:11:00 +0100

TTGO T-Watch: The customisable smartwatch now comes with a microphone for voice control

A new version of the TTGO T-Watch is here, and it comes with a microphone. The additional component allows Lilygo's smartwatch to be controlled by voice input, improving its versatility. The new version of the TTGO T-Watch retails...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:34:00 +0100

New Redmi Max 86" smart TV offers 4K 120 Hz display, HDMI 2.1 port, and a delivery-friendly 99.9% elevator pass rate for 7,999 yuan (US$1,237)

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Max 86” smart TV. The new television joins the massive 98-inch Redmi Max as part of the affordable range of giant TVs from the Xiaomi subsidiary. For 7,999 yuan (US$1,237) buyers get a 4K T...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:43:00 +0100

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, Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:58:00 +0100

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, Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:37:00 +0100

The Redmi Max 98 will be joined by a new member of the giant TV series on February 25. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Second Redmi Smart TV Max incoming as size speculation ranges from 86 inches to 120 inches for the next monster set from Xiaomi

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max is soon going to be joined by another monster television set from Xiaomi. The Chinese company has been teasing the fact on Weibo and asking followers what size the new Redmi Max TV could be. While so...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0100

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, Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:49:00 +0100

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, Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:09:00 +0100

The Deauther Watch V3 can confuse Wi-Fi trackers and has a powerful laser. (Image source: Travis Lin)

Deauther Watch V3: A smartwatch aimed at hackers and penetration testers

The Deauther Watch V3 is an intriguing smartwatch. Based on an ESP8266 board, the device can hack Wi-Fi networks and can even create fake ones. The Deauther Watch V3 also has a 1.3-inch OLED display and is orderable for US$65.00.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:16:00 +0100

The MutantC v3 has a 3D-printed case and supports multiple SBCs. (Image source: MutantC)

MutantC v3: Updated open-source handheld computer with a slide-out keyboard announced

A new version of the MutantC has been unveiled, the third of its kind. The handheld computer is highly versatile and can run on several SBCs. The MutantC v3 contains numerous improvements on its predecessor, including a buzzer and...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:09:00 +0100

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, Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:43:00 +0100

If you still have any DDR3 kits lying around, you could sell these for a decent profit by the end of 2021. (Image Source: Samsung)

DDR3 still relevant: sudden spike in demand combined with shrinking supply may lead to 50% value increase this year

Big memory producers are freeing up capacity for the upcoming DDR5 modules, but some smaller companies from Taiwan will continue to produce DDR3 chips. Unfortunately, these companies cannot really meet the sudden demand of DDR3 ch...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:35:00 +0100

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, Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:27:00 +0100

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, Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:43:00 +0100

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, Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:37:00 +0100

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, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:13:00 +0100

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, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:41:00 +0100

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, Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:16:00 +0100

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, Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:08:00 +0100

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, Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:14:00 +0100

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, Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:41:00 +0100

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, Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:39:00 +0100

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, Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:07:00 +0100

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, Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:57:00 +0100

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, Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:48:00 +0100

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, Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:10:00 +0100

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, Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:33:00 +0100

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, Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:06:00 +0100

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, Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:22:00 +0100

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, Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:02:00 +0100

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, Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:49:00 +0100

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, Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:44:00 +0100

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, Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:46:00 +0100

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, Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:46:00 +0100

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, Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:38:00 +0100

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, Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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, Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:54:00 +0100

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, Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:02:00 +0100

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, Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:04:00 +0100

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, Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:29:00 +0100

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, Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0100

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, Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:18:00 +0100

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, Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:32:00 +0100

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, Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:38:00 +0100

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, Sat, 07 Nov 2020 17:38:00 +0100

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, Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:59:00 +0100

Internet of Things (IoT)