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The Orange Pi R2S contains two 1 Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit connections apiece. (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi R2S released as new RISC-V router board for as little as $30

Orange Pi has updated its RISC-V single-board computer options with a third model in less than a year. Joining the RV and RV2, the Orange Pi R2S comes in multiple memory options for a starting price of just $30.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2025 18:15

Macro shot of a silicon wafer — structures like these underpin chip designs used in neuromorphic and in-memory computing (Image source: Laura Ockel via Unsplash)

Researchers prototype 2T1R control chip for neuromorphic computing

A new 2T1R memristor-based architecture aims to enable low-power in-memory computing for AI and edge devices. The design integrates current regulation and CMOS compatibility to support analogue VMM and neuromorphic tasks.

Louise Burke, 21 May 2025 12:39

The StarPro64 is a new developer board with a powerful NPU. (Image source: Pine64)

StarPro64: Raspberry Pi alternative with powerful NPU and PCIe

A new single-board computer, the StarPro64, has just been launched. It can certainly be used as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, but it comes with some differences, including significantly higher computing power for AI model ac...

Silvio Werner, 18 May 2025 17:18

The Muse Pi Pro is a new single-board computer (Image source: Muse Pi)

Muse Pi Pro: New Raspberry Pi rival comes with RISC-V SoC, M.2 and PCIe

The Muse Pi Pro is a new single-board computer that offers an M.2 slot and an NPU. Wireless network connectivity is supported, as are external sensors, actuators and cameras.

Silvio Werner, 27 Apr 2025 19:43

Orange Pi first showcased the RV over a year ago. (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi RV: New Raspberry Pi rival released from $30 with RISC-V architecture

Orange Pi already sells the RV 2 single-board computer (SBC). Now, it has finally got around to releasing the original Orange Pi RV with a RISC-V chipset for a mere $30 to rival the more popular Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2025 16:44

Somehow, the Orange Pi RV2 is available before its predecessor. (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi RV2 released as new RISC-V single-board computer with PCIe 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity

Orange Pi has released a new RISC-V based single-board computer. Arriving less than six months after the Orange Pi RV, the Orange Pi RV2 contains upgrades in various areas and is already available to purchase globally.

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2025 17:03

China encourages the use of open-source RISC-V chips for the first time (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

China to encourage local use of open-source RISC-V chips for the first time

Although the policy guidance that encourages local use of open-source RISC-V chips is not official yet, the insiders familiar with the inner workings of the Chinese government who spoke to Reuters claim that this could happen befo...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2025 12:46

Doogee arrives at MWC 2025. (Image source: Doogee)

MWC 2025 | Doogee Tab E3 Pro and Max big-screen tablets launch with potential Risc-V support and AI

Doogee has introduced a new Tab E3 series of slates with on-trend 13- and 14-inch displays in its Pro and Max variants respectively. Both devices are powered by an unusual 9-core processor to optimize key aspects of their performa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2025 18:58

Console screenshot of LinuxPDF executing the 'ls' command while running Linux within a PDF file. (Image source: Ading2210 on Github)

High-schooler creates LinuxPDF: Running Linux on a RISC-V emulator inside a PDF file

Ading2210, a high-schooler who created DoomPDF, has now released LinuxPDF to run Linux on a RISC-V emulator derived from TinyEMU within a PDF file using a combination of C, Python, HTML, and Javascript.

David Chien, 18 Feb 2025 07:53

Framework is finally offering the Laptop 13 without a Mainboard. (Image source: Framework)

Framework Laptop 13 Shell now available for $399 for AMD, Intel and RISC-V processors

Framework has started selling the Laptop 13 without a mainboard. Available at a heavy discount over DIY and pre-built configurations, the Framework Laptop 13 Shell retails for $399 and can be complemented by AMD, Intel and RISC-V ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2025 16:04

The RISC-V Mainboard is not compatible with the Framework Laptop 16. (Image source: Framework)

Framework's RISC-V Mainboard can be used in desktop and laptop configurations

Framework has now started selling a RISC-V based mainboard for its Framework Laptop 13 and Cooler Master Mainboard Case. Announced last summer but only now shipping, the DeepComputing RISC-V Mainboard packs a StarFive JH7100 proce...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2025 16:32

Chinese open-source processor XiangShan closes performance gap with Arm's Neoverse (Image source: SMIC)

China's open-source RISC-V processor project pledges 2025 delivery with ambitious performance targets

China's XiangShan open-source processor, set for 2025 release, demonstrates impressive performance metrics within eight percent of Arm's Neoverse N2 CPU core.

Nathan Ali, 14 Jan 2025 16:29

The micro-sized Xiao ESP32C6 (Image source: YouTube)

Seeed Studio launches Matter-enabled Xiao ESP32C6 poised for Smart Home applications

The Xiao is a tiny microcontroller that is packed with Matter support using WiFi, Thread and ZigBee. While most boards of this kind are powered by ARM architecture chips, the ESP32C6 relies on RISC-V.

Reece Lamb, 06 Jan 2025 05:42

Samsung ports Tizen OS to open-source RISC-V CPU architecture

Samsung has ported the Tizen OS to the open-source RISC-V CPU architecture. This brings developers one step closer to releasing Tizen smart devices on royalty-free CPUs. The company joined the RISE (RISC-V Software Ecosystem) open...

David Chien, 05 Oct 2024 00:03

Orange Pi RV: Board with RISC-V. (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi RV is an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, but with at least one major difference

The Orange Pi RV is a new and compact single-board computer that supports the connection of various sensors and actuators and can handle both conventional and high-resolution screens. It uses a rather unusual computing chip.

Silvio Werner, 05 Sep 2024 02:06

The Witcher 3 isn't very playable on RISC-V (Image source: Box86)

The Witcher 3 runs on a RISC-V CPU, but with relatively low FPS

More and more companies have started to introduce RISC-V products, but there isn't much focus on gaming with these open-source CPUs, mostly due to compatibility issues. But that didn't stop Box86/Box64 developers from running The ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Aug 2024 17:02

DC-ROMA Pad II (Image Source: DeepComputing)

New $149 tablet runs Ubuntu 24.04 out of the box

DeepComputing has started taking pre-orders for its upcoming DC-ROMA Pad II. The tablet, which starts at $149, is focused on providing an advanced RISC-V development platform. RISC-V is becoming exceedingly popular among developer...

Stephen Pereyra, 27 Aug 2024 02:11

The Rapsberry Pi Pico 2 is now available. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: New board comes with a computing chip with two different architectures

The Raspberry Pi Pico is getting a successor. The new developer board remains inexpensive and allows users to implement their own projects. Numerous sensors and actuators can be installed and further products based on the new comp...

Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2024 01:48

The PINE64 Oz64 should retail for well under $20. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 Oz64 revealed as pocket-sized single-board computer with RISC-V processor

The PINE64 Oz64 is a new tiny single-board computer (SBC) that measures a mere 85 x 56 mm across. Allegedly, PINE64 plans to release the Oz64 soon for as little as $12 per unit.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2024 16:36

Scalability extends to 64 boards per system. (Image Source: InspireSemi)

InspireSemi's Thunderbird “supercomputer-cluster-on-a-chip” packs up to 6,144 RISC-V cores on a single PCIe board

Each Thunderbird SoC integrates 1,536 RISC-V 64-bit cores along with high-speed memory and low-latency network mesh that allows scalability for up to four SoCs per PCIe board. A system can recognize up to 256 chips or 64 PCie boar...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jun 2024 15:02

Framework Laptop 13 to get a RISC-V motherboard soon (image source: Framework [edited])

Framework collabs with DeepComputing to bring RISC-V motherboard for its DIY Laptop 13

If you own a Framework Laptop 13, you can soon run it with a RISC-V mainboard. The DIY laptop maker has announced a collaboration with DeepComputing to bring a new motherboard with a StarFive JH7110 processor. It's a quad-core 64-...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jun 2024 14:44

Sipeed Lichee Book 4A is now available for pre-order (image source: AliExpress [edited])

Affordable Sipeed Lichee Book 4A offers processor upgradability with RISC-V CPU modules

Sipeed has introduced a new laptop called Lichee Book 4A. The main highlight is the ability to upgrade the processor with the RISC-V compute modules. It starts at $189, which is the pre-order price for the barebones variant with n...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jun 2024 13:33

Extended AI capabilities through ubuntu 23.10 (Image Source: DeepComputing)

DC-Roma Laptop II with 8-core RISC-V processor launching soon with Ubuntu 23.10 support

This laptop is powered by the SpacemiT’s K1 processor with 8 RISC-V cores and expanded AI features, as well as up to 16 GB LPDDR4X RAM plus 1 TB SSD storage. Canonical ensures full compatibility with the Ubuntu 23.10 distro.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jun 2024 15:42

Milk-V Meles: New alternative to the Raspberry Pi now available

The Milk-V Meles is a single-board computer that is certainly an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, although it is based on a different processor architecture. The model is now available for order and comes with a comprehensive rang...

Silvio Werner, 08 Jun 2024 03:54

Banana Pi BPI-F3: New single-board computer with RISC-V SoC.

Banana Pi BPI-F3: Single-board computer and RISV-V alternative to the Raspberry Pi now available

The Banana Pi BPI-F3 is a new single-board computer that is now available. The system can be seen as a (strong) alternative to the Raspberry Pi and comes in two model variants.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2024 03:47

The Banana Pi BPI-F3 centres around a RISC-V chipset. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi turns to RISC-V architecture with new BPI-F3 single-board computer

Banana 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

Lichee Pad Max 4A: Convertible with Debian

Lichee Pad Max A4: New convertible is a Surface alternative with a large display and different operating system

The Lichee Pad Max 4A is a new 2-in-1 tablet that can be used as an alternative to a notebook. It comes with a relatively large screen and weighs around one kilogram.

Silvio Werner, 17 Dec 2023 09:00

RISC-V expands to mini laptops. (Image Source: AliExpress)

First RISC-V mini laptops emerge: Sipeed Lichee Console 4A available for pre-order

Sipeed's new Lichee Console 4A mini laptop features a 7-inch IPS touchscreen with 1280 x 800 resolution and is powered by a RISC-V CPU with 4 cores produced by Alibaba. It also supports up to 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM plus up to 2 GB NVMe...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Dec 2023 18:04

Alibaba's 3,072-core RISC-V based cloud server (Image Source: Agam Shah)

US could ban RISC-V exports to China as Alibaba develops 3072-core RISC-V cloud server and Sunway reveals powerful 390-core RISC supercomputer CPU

China is now unable to import any X86 or Arm CPUs and all AI-related GPUs are restricted, too. Nevertheless, RISC-V is not yet falling under the import ban provisions and China is taking advantage of this while it can.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Nov 2023 13:58

AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX is now compatible with RISC-V. (Image Source: AMD & RISC-V)

RISC-V gets support for AMD's latest Radeon RX 7000 GPUs

New Linux driver patches introduce RISC-V kernel-mode FPU support for AMD's latest GPUs. The patches should soon be included as part of the Linux 6.8 kernel, offering out-of-the-box support for high-end x86 GPUs on SiFive's mother...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2023 16:19

Ventana Veyron V2 (Image Source: Ventana)

Ventana and Imagination Technologies develop RISC-V CPU-GPU that may outperform AMD's EPYC Bergamo 128-core CPU

The upcoming Veyron V2 CPU coupled with the Imagination Technologies GPU can scale up to 192 cores and, thanks to new RISC-V RVA23 extension support, it is expected to beat AMD's EPYC Bergamo 128-core / 256-thread processors in ce...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Nov 2023 15:45

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

Something new is coming to Wear OS. (Source: Qualcomm)

Wear OS on RISC-V is on the way in form of new Qualcomm wearables platform

Qualcomm and Google has announced that RISC-V-based wearables with all the benefits of Wear OS might be on the cards in the near future. The two OEMs are currently collaborating on such a new platform with the emerging alternative...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2023 21:28

SiFive is welcoming the AI revolution. (Image Source: SiFive)

SiFive launches Performance P870 RISC-V scalable core and Intelligence X390 NPU

The new Performance P870 and Intelligence X390 processors feature improved AI / ML integration for high-performance compute workloads in consumer mobile, infrastructure, and automotive applications.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Oct 2023 16:15

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

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

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

RISC-V tapped to bolster EU semiconductor concerns with new accelerator project

The instruction set architecture (ISA) RISC-V is increasingly seen as a chip-designing goldmine, mostly thanks to its open-source nature. However, it still needs commercial support to drive its adoption, according to big industry ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2023 18:02

The FIVEberry is an SBC with an SoM attached to it. (Image source: ARIES Embedded)

FIVEberry: New SBC arrives with RISC-V processor for industrial uses

ARIES Embedded has introduced the FIVEberry, a RISC-V-based single-board computer. Available from €119, the FIVEberry has plenty of I/O and ships with Yocto Linux BSP, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2023 15:02

First RISC-V SBC from Asus (Image Source: Asus)

Asus announces Tinker V SBC with RISC-V processor

The first RISC-V SBC from Asus comes with a Renesas RZ/Five single-core MPU, 1 GB DDR4 RAM, SD card reader, 16 GB eMMC and port selection including two microUSB connectors and dual-2.5 GbE NICs.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Mar 2023 18:23

Ray tracing for all budgets (Image Source: Imagination)

Imagination introduces IMG DXT mobile GPU with ray tracing scalable for all smartphone price points

With the introduction of the IMG DXT GPUs, Imagination wants to enable ray-traced graphics for all smartphone users, regardless of budget. The updated Photon ray tracing architecture can scale from half a ray acceleration cluster ...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2023 14:37

RISC-V can now be scaled for data center applications with Ventana's Veyron V1 chiplets. (Image Source: Ventana)

RISC-V gears up for data centers: Ventana presents Veyron V1 scalable chiplets with up to 128 cores

Ventana is first to offer a RISC-V data center chiplet design that features up to 128 cores clocked at 3.6 GHz. Thanks to its cluster design, the new Veyron V1 processors can also be scaled for automotive, 5G, AI and client applic...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Dec 2022 17:56

RISC-V enters the wearables market. (Image Source: SiFive)

SiFive launches Performance P670 and P470 RISC-V energy efficient processors

With the release of the P670 and P470 RISC-V processors, SiFive plans to deliver competitive alternatives to legacy technologies for the wearables, smart home and AR/VR markets. The new processors are touted to bring considerable ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2022 16:22

Clockwork offers the uConsole in various versions, which start at US$139. (Image source: Clockwork)

Clockwork uConsole: Fantasy console arrives in multiple variants with optional 4G

Clockwork has released the uConsole, a compact PC that utilises the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Lite, ClockworkPi units or an SoC based on RISC-V. The Clockwork uConsole can be ordered now from US$139, which also includes a smal...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2022 13:29

The Horse Creek dev board seems to be mini-ITX in size. (Image Source: WikiChip)

Intel demos “Horse Creek” developer board with SiFive RISC-V CPU, DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0 slot

The Horse Creek board features a SoC with 4x SiFive P550 cores manufactured on the Intel 4 production nodes. Intel integrated 8 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM as well as a PCIe 5.0 X8 slot, plus an SD card reader and many debugging interface...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Oct 2022 17:08

First RISC-V laptops are now pre-orderable from Alibaba. (Image Source: Alibaba)

New spec details and pricing for the first RISC-V laptops revealed by Alibaba

The new Roma laptops with RISC-V technology are powered by an Alibaba T-Head TH1520 quad-core SoC with integrated NPU and Imagination Technologies GPU. Prices start at US$1499 and Alibaba is offering three distinct packages that i...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Oct 2022 16:16

RISC-V is ready to power the next gen electric cars. (Image Source: SiFive)

SiFive announces three RISC-V automotive processors

The new E6-A, S7-A and X280-A RISC-V-based processors will be utilized by car component manufacturers like Renesas and Siemens to power safety-critical compute applications along with sensor arrays, AI-assisted driving systems and...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Sep 2022 15:32

Imagination Technologies aspires to bring RISC-V to next-gen cars in partnership with SoC.one

SoC.one and Imagination Technologies assert that RISC-V, the emerging alternative to ARM, is ideal for inclusion in the automotive industry and its spiraling need for advanced computing and networking. The two companies have agree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2022 16:56

The Orion shuttle scheduled to land on the Moon in 2024 (Image Source: NASA)

SiFive selected to provide NASA with RISC-V-based cores for the next gen space mission processors

The upcoming High-Performance Spaceflight Computing processors that will power NASA's future space missions are designed around SiFive's 8-core Intelligences X280 SoCs plus 4 more general purpose cores. These processors are said t...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Sep 2022 16:50