Radxa Rock 5 ITX: A motherboard designed for NAS systems and AI tasksThe Radxa Rock 5 ITX is a new single-board computer with decent specs. The system complies with the standard for ITX mainboards and can be used with a standard case.Silvio Werner, 06 May 2024 06:57
Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro: New Raspberry Pi alternative offers AI computing powerThe Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro is a new single-board computer with strong processing capabilities and numerous connection options for external devices. Users will also benefit from the NPU and its AI computing power. Silvio Werner, 02 May 2024 14:58
Turing Pi 2.5: A cluster board for demanding AI tasksThe much-improved Turing Pi 2.5 can be used to create a powerful cluster system. Up to four boards can be used simultaneously and up to 128 GB of RAM utilized.Silvio Werner, 29 Apr 2024 04:01
CWWK X86 P5: New mainboard perfect for NAS thanks to the many slots and portsThe X86 P5 from CWWK is a compact mainboard with processor that comes with an extensive range of features and is available in several model variants. It can be used for a variety of purposes and is upgradeable. Silvio Werner, 21 Apr 2024 01:00
Hardkernel releases new ODROID-H4, ODROID-H4 Plus and ODROID-H4 Ultra single-board computers with powerful Intel processorsHardkernel has offered up three new single-board computers (SBCs) under the ODROID-H4 series. Available for between $99 and $220, the ODROID-H4 trio all feature comparatively powerful processors, as well as M.2 2280 slots, support...Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2024 16:35
PiDock 400 turns Raspberry Pi into a 13-inch notebookThe Raspberry Pi 400 packs a single-board computer into the housing of a keyboard. Together with the PiDock 400, users can quickly transform the compact PC into a laptop with a 13.3-inch 1080p display and a trackpad, although the ...Hannes Brecher, 16 Apr 2024 00:48
Radxa NIO 12L: New single-board computer released with long official Ubuntu support for $99Radxa has released another single-board computer, this time one powered by a MediaTek Genio 1200 chipset promising official support until late 2028 at the earliest. The Radxa NIO 12L starts at $99 and features plenty of ports too,...Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2024 15:08
Radxa releases ZERO 2 Pro single-board computer to combat Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WThe ZERO 2 Pro is another new single-board computer (SBC) produced by Radxa. Measuring in at 65 x 36 mm, the Radxa ZERO 2 Pro features MIPI-CSI camera and MIPI-DSI display connectors, plus Micro HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C ports.Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2024 18:46
Orange Pi 5 Pro: New single-board computer released with LPDDR5 RAM, HDMI 2.1 and AI performance chopsThe Orange Pi 5 Pro is now available globally, having been presented last month during the Orange Pi Developer Conference 2024. The new single-board computer has various modern ports like HDMI 2.1, as well as a chipset that has a ...Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2024 13:59
LattePanda Mu takes on Raspberry Pi 5 with more powerful quad-core Intel CPULattePanda Mu has just joined the company's growing single board computer (SBC) lineup. With a capable Intel N100 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and 9 PCIe 3.0 lanes, the compute module stands as a solid Raspberry Pi 5 challe...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Apr 2024 19:04
Radxa releases new ZERO 3E single-board computer with Micro HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet connectivityRadxa is now selling another single-board computer globally. Equipped with numerous ports and a Rockchip RK3566 chipset within a 70 x 30 mm housing, the Radxa ZERO 3E is available in 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB of RAM flavours initially a...Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2024 22:30
Radxa releases Rock 5C and Rock 5C Lite to take on Raspberry Pi 5Radxa is now selling two new single-board computers (SBCs) to rival the Raspberry 5. Available as the Rock 5C and Rock 5C Lite, the pair start at under $30 and $50, respectively, and can be configured with 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM or ...Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2024 17:53
BeagleY-AI: New single-board computer is open source and comes with strong AI, PCIe and triple display supportThe BeagleY-AI is a new single-board computer suitable for complex AI tasks such as image recognition. The hardware is open source, which is not common among comparable boards.Silvio Werner, 31 Mar 2024 05:38
Orange Pi 5 Pro: New single-board computer with high AI performance offers a number of possibilities and 8K image outputThe Orange Pi 5 Pro is a new single-board computer with a fast SoC and support for fast mass storage. HDMI 2.1 support and extra power for AI applications are also included.Silvio Werner, 31 Mar 2024 05:21
Radxa Penta SATA: Expansion board easily turns the Raspberry Pi 5 and the like into a DIY network storage deviceRadxa has an expansion board on offer that makes it relatively easy for users to turn the Raspberry Pi 5 and other single-board computers into network storage with several conventional storage media. It is also possible to connect...Silvio Werner, 28 Mar 2024 00:22
Remi Pi: New single-board computer is relatively cheap and compatible with the Raspberry PiThe Remi Pi is a new single-board computer. Depending on the specific application, the model could also be an alternative to a Raspberry Pi and allows the connection of various sensors and actuators.Silvio Werner, 24 Mar 2024 00:50
Here is the easiest and most polished way to play retro games on your Raspberry Pi 5CheckMag Batocera has been around since 2016 but has reached a level of polish unmatched by its competitors. Great background music, boot animations and box art. Combined with the power of the Raspberry Pi 5, there’s never been a more plea...David Devey, 21 Mar 2024 19:33
Banana Pi BPI-Wifi6 Router: New single-board computer router kit offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for $30The Banana Pi BPI-Wifi6 Router is a single-board computer (SBC) that comes with a case and antennas that transforms it into a fully-fledged router. Currently, the Banana Pi BPI Wi-Fi 6 Router is available for $30 and ships globall...Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2024 19:09
DIY developer builds 3D printed cat TV with Raspberry Pi 5Becky Stern, known for making DIY tech project tutorials, has made a cat TV for her feline friends. It's powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and can automatically loop cat-friendly videos from YouTube on startup.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Mar 2024 12:54
ASUS releases two new Tinker Board SBCs to rival the Raspberry Pi boardsASUS has beefed up its Tinker Board series, a few months after presenting the Tinker Board 3N. This time, the company is offering up two new models, which are already on sale in multiple markets.Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2024 22:45
UUGear Vivid Unit single board computer comes with integrated 5.5" touchscreenThere are a good number of single board computers (SBC) out there that have reasonably capable hardware. But to use them, you need to connect the board to a couple of things, which includes a monitor. Well, UUGear wanted to make t...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Feb 2024 17:46
Raspberry Pi 5: PoE HAT board provides one cable for network and power and offers 12 volts for attachmentsWaveshare is offering a new HAT for the Raspberry Pi 5, which is intended to simplify use in particular situations and provide an alternative power supply option. Expandability is still a given.Silvio Werner, 11 Feb 2024 22:10
52Pi NVdigi: New expansion board for the Raspberry Pi with HiFi qualities and M.2 port52Pi is offering a new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi, which is not only intended to expand the single-board computer in terms of high-quality playback of audio content, but also includes an M.2 slot. Sensors and actuators c...Silvio Werner, 11 Feb 2024 00:01
Radxa Rock 5A Pink Edition launches with 16 GB RAM to compete against Raspberry Pi 5The Rock 5A Pink Edition is an affordable version of the Rock 5A that comes pre-configured with 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Sold for just over $100, the Rock 5A Pink Edition is billed as being powerful enough to surpass the Raspberry Pi...Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2024 16:59
Banana Pi turns to RISC-V architecture with new BPI-F3 single-board computerBanana Pi has shared initial details about the BPI-F3, another single-board computer that will be sold under its 'BPI' brand. Unlike recent entries like the BPI-M6 and BPI-M7, the BPI-F3 features a RISC-V chipset that contains eig...Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2024 16:35
Libre Computer Solitude: New cheap alternative to the Raspberry Pi comes with NPUThe Libre Computer Solitude is a new single-board computer and thefore a potential alternative to the Raspberry Pi. The model can also be used with Raspberry Pi accessories and expansion boards. As usual, an ARM-based SoC is insta...Silvio Werner, 30 Jan 2024 22:21
Banana Pi BPI-M7 now available with Rockchip RK3588 chipset and Android 12 supportBanana Pi has started selling the BPI-M7, a 96 x 62 mm single-board computer based around a Rockchip RK3588 chipset. Available from $165, the Banana PI BPI-M7 also has three storage options and a 40-pin GPIO header, among other fe...Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2024 18:58
Tiny11 shrinks Windows 11 down to just 100 MBNTDev, the developer behind Tiny11, has pushed the limits of tweaking and stripping Windows 11 to cut it down to just 100 MB. The developer named this version of the lightweight OS "Minwin." But this command line interface-only op...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Jan 2024 18:36
Seeed Studio water cooling kit for Raspberry Pi 5 brings better overclocking abilitiesOne of the main upgrades of the Raspberry Pi 5 over its predecessor is the powerful Broadcom BCM2712 four-core SoC. While its factory clock speed is at 2.4 GHz, it can be pushed to 3.0 GHz for better performance. But this overcloc...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jan 2024 18:36
Up Xtreme 7100: New single-board computer and mini PC is robust and suitable for a wide range of applicationsThe Up Xtreme 7100 is a whole series of single-board computers or, with a housing, PCs. These are said to be particularly suitable for use in robotics projects and can supposedly withstand vibrations without damage. Silvio Werner, 17 Jan 2024 22:45
4 Raspberry Pi 5 projects to make use of the power of one of the best SBCs out thereCheckMag The Raspberry Pi 5 is a single board computer that has seen a significant boost to performance this generation. With support for PCIE devices, massive overclocking headroom, a physical on / off switch and an active cooling option,...David Devey, 13 Jan 2024 02:00
NanoPC-T6 LTS: New, powerful single-board computer with extensive features also supports SSDsThe NanoPC-T6 LTS is a new single-board computer with a very decent range of features. The model not only supports the use of fast SSDs, but also offers several options for outputting image content.Silvio Werner, 09 Jan 2024 21:55
NanoPi R2S Plus lands as new affordable single-board computer with budget price tag and metal enclosureFriendlyElec has updated the NanoPi R2S, a single-board computer that it released last year. Available from $30, the FriendlyElec NanoPi R2S Plus adds an M.2 E-Key slot and more USB ports, among other features.Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2024 23:21
Banana Pi BPI-M6: This Raspberry Pi alternative offers powerful AI performance and PCIe and is now availableThe Banana Pi BPI-M6 is an alternative to the Raspberry Pi with solid features and may also be suitable for use with AI models. The single board computer is now available and can be used together with an SDD without issue.Silvio Werner, 05 Jan 2024 23:57
X2L: This particularly affordable alternative to the Raspberry Pi can run Windows thanks to an Intel processor, comes with M.2 support and a Raspberry Pi chipRadxa is offering the X2L, a single-board computer with an Intel processor which is intended as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi and supports Windows. The use of an M.2 SSD is possible.Silvio Werner, 04 Jan 2024 23:01
Radxa CM3S: Single-board computer with numerous IO options can be easily integratedRadxa is offering a new single-board computer, the CM3S. It is compact and can thus be integrated into compact projects and is available in different variants.Silvio Werner, 01 Jan 2024 01:14
Sipeed Longan Pi 3H: Alternative to the Raspberry Pi with full-size portsThe Longan Pi 3H is a new single-board computer in a compact form factor. However, the model comes with full connectivity - and a surprise. As an alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero, how the SBC is used depends on the specific ap...Silvio Werner, 31 Dec 2023 01:11
ZimaCube: Successful Kickstarter campaign comes to a closeThe ZimaCube Kickstarter campaign has just come to a close, having successfully raised close to $1.2 million.Christian Hintze, 13 Dec 2023 22:09
Banana Pi releases BPI-M4 Zero single-board computer with 8 GB eMMC storage and 2 GB RAM for $28.90Banana Pi is now selling the BPI-M4 Zero, a 65 x 30 mm single-board computer (SBC) powered by an Allwinner H618 chipset and 2 GB of RAM. Available for $28.90, the BPI-M4 Zero is actually more expensive than the Orange Pi Zero 2W a...Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2023 18:42
Radxa Zero 3W: Single-board computer now available with improved capabilities thanks to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi upgradesRadxa has started selling the Zero 3W, a compact but relatively powerful single-board computer (SBC) based around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W form factor. For some reason, Radxa upgraded the Zero 3W before it even released the devic...Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2023 19:55
Raspberry Pi 5: Pimoroni NVMe Base arrives as cheaper way to add M.2 SSDs to popular single-board computerPimoroni 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 ROCK S0: Tiny but versatile single-board computer debuts with 64-bit processorThe 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 Raspberry Pi 5 is much more than a board for projectsCheckMag 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 ESP32-S3: New board launches for under US$30 with integrated display for smart home usageWaveshare 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 AIpro brings Huawei’s Ascend AI technologyOrange 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 3B debuts with affordable pricingInitially 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
FriendlyELEC CM3588: New NAS kit arrives with quad M.2 2280 slots, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and 16 GB RAMThe 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
Raspberry Pi Foundation new RP2040 microcontroller and Raspberry Pi 5 Compute Module releases in 2024Raspberry 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
Banana Pi BPI-R4: New 5G and WiFi 7 compatible router board launches for just over US$100Banana 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
Radxa ROCK 5B Blue Edition debuts as cut-price alternative to ROCK 5B with 4 GB and 8 GB RAM variantsRadxa 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