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The Geniatech XPI-3128 starts at US$25. (Image source: Geniatech)

XPI-3128: A cheap single-board computer with Wi-Fi that is compatible with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem

The latest member of the Geniatech XPI family packs a Rockchip RK3128 chipset, along with up to 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. A Wi-Fi module can be added to go with the board's four USB Type-A ports, HDMI port and 40-pin GPIO ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:01:00 +0200

The Embest MaaXBoard Mini retails for US$72.50. (Image source: Embest)

MaaXBoard Mini: Raspberry Pi alternative with extensive software support and DDR4 RAM is now available

The MaaXBoard Mini is an affordable single-board computer that is about the size of a Raspberry Pi. The board also includes a 40 pin header, a 14 nm quad-core ARM chipset, Gigabit Ethernet and five USB ports. The MaaXBoard Mini se...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:35:00 +0200

New Linux kernel update may have tipped AMD's hand by leaking Big Navi specs

A new update to the Radeon Open Compute (ROCm) firmware details some key specs for Big Navi, codenamed Sienna Cichlid, and Navy Flounder. These include the number of Compute Units (CUs) and the memory bandwidth of the two new GPUs...

Sam Medley, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:10:00 +0200

HP has released a new version of its ThinPro operating system

HP ThinPro 7.2 OS will be available on select devices this December

HP has unveiled the latest version of its ThinPro OS for enterprise devices. ThinPro 7.2 has a locked file system and SecureBoot signing for added security. It also supports a host of virtual desktop environments like Citrix and V...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

The Iconikal Rockchip RK3328 retails for just US$10. (Image source: Amazon)

Iconikal Rockchip RK3328: A US$10 single-board computer with more power than a Raspberry Pi 3

A single-board computer by Iconikal promises to offer more performance than the Raspberry Pi 3 but a fraction of the cost. Iconikal also includes a few accessories, while the board should be compatible with software for the Pine R...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:38:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a hackable mobile device with the YARH.IO

A new project utilises the Raspberry Pi as a portable mobile computer with a built-in screen, keyboard and trackpad. Housed in a 3D-printed case, the YARH.IO has been designed for hackers.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:34:00 +0200

Vivaldi 3.3 browser update notification window, Break Mode and various improvements added (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.3 now available with Break Mode, a new default theme for private windows, and more

Vivaldi 3.3.2022.86 arrived earlier today for desktop users and it brings a Break Mode, a new default visual theme for private windows, clickable parts of URLs in the address bar, various improvements to the integrated tracker and...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:18:00 +0200

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" now live with new war machines, weapons, and more September 2 2020

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" is here: almost 30 new war machines, bug fixes, improvements, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder "Raining Fire" comes after the major update that was labeled 1.99 and is labeled 1.101 instead of 2.01 as many were expecting. The list of changes includes over 30 war machines across most natio...

Codrut Nistor, Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:58:00 +0200

Tuxedo's Pulse 14 is among the lightest notebooks powered by AMD's Renoir-H APUs. (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Ryzen 4000H-powered Pulse 14 Linux ultrabooks launched by Tuxedo

The new Tuxedo Pulse 14 among the few Renoir-H ultrabooks available now for pre-order. It is very similar to the Pulse 15 version, except it weighs only 1 Kg and obviously gets a 14-inch screen, plus it comes with a smaller batter...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0200

The Seeedstudio Odyssey Blue builds on the ODYSSEY-X86J4105800. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Odyssey Blue: A powerful x86 and Arduino machine that supports Windows 10 and Linux

The Odyssey Blue is a mini-PC that Seeedstudio has based on the ODYSSEY-X86J4105800. The device is equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and an Arduino-compatible coprocessor for added flexibility.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:32:00 +0200

The ClusterCTRL Stack allows you to combine the power of four Raspberry Pi units. (Image source: The Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the single-board computer into a powerful cluster system with the ClusterCTRL Stack

With the ClusterCTRL Stack, one can harness the power of up to 5 Raspberry Pi boards simultaneously. The ClusterCTRL Stack can control up to two fans to keep the clustered Raspberry Pi SBCs cool too.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0200

Seeedstudio has added itself to the list of retailers that now sell the Rock Pi 4 Model C. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

The Rock Pi 4 Model C is now orderable from another retailer

The Rock Pi 4 Model C is available to order from another retailer for the princely sum of US$59.00. Previously, AllNetChina had been the only retailer to offer the single-board computer at that price, but Seeedstudio has now got i...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200

A Nearby Share demo on Pixel phones. (Source: XDA)

Update: Now live | Google's Nearby Share for Android may also be compatible with ChromeOS, Linux, Windows and macOS

Nearby Share is Google's long-awaited answer to AirDrop, and may formally debut as part of Android 11. However, XDA contributors have found evidence that it may work with other operating systems, so long as they run Chrome. This i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:25:00 +0200

Firefox 79 rolls out with Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0 and more

Scheduled to become available for download/update later today, Firefox 79 comes roughly one month after the release of Firefox 78. This light release includes just a few changes and the most obvious one is Enhanced Tracking Protec...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:25:00 +0200

Pinebook Pro: Cheap laptop with Linux support is orderable again for US$199.99

The Pinebook Pro is orderable again for US$199.99. The 14-inch laptop is designed to run Linux and comes with a 10,000 mAh battery among other components. The next round of Pinebook Pro units are expected to start shipping in late...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:01:00 +0200

The Tuxedo Pulse 15 comes with a choice of two 45 W Renoir laptops. (Image source: Tuxedo Computers)

Tuxedo Pulse 15: An Ubuntu laptop with 45 W AMD Renoir APUs and a 91 Wh battery

The Tuxedo Pulse 15 comes pre-loaded with Ubuntu, TUXEDO_OS and other distributions. Windows is an option too, as is an encrypted Linux system. The Tuxedo Pulse 15 comes with either an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or a Ryzen 7 4800H APU, alo...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:37:00 +0200

The PinePhone Community Edition for the PostmarketOS community turns your phone into a desktop. (Image: Pine64)

PinePhone Convergence Package turns the inexpensive smartphone into a Linux desktop PC

Pine64 has launched a new PinePhone model that comes with a Convergence Package. The device modestly powered device runs an Alpine Linux-based PostmarketOS that has built-in smartphone and desktop modes.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:26:00 +0200

The ODROID-N2 Plus starts at US$69.00. (Image source: Hardkernel)

ODROID-N2 Plus: Hardkernel claims 2x the performance of the Raspberry Pi 4 from its US$69.00 single-board computer

Hardkernel has released its latest single-board computer (SBC), the ODROID-N2 Plus. Equipped with a new Amlogic S922X processor and up to 4 GB of RAM, Hardkernel claims that the ODROID-N2 Plus can offer twice the performance of a ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:18:00 +0200

The NanoPi NEO3 can be purchased with a case. (Image source: FriendlyARM)

NanoPi NEO3: Smaller than the Raspberry Pi Zero W with Raspberry Pi 3 levels of performance for US$20.00

FriendlyARM has now made the NanoPi NEO3 available to purchase. Starting at US$20.00, the NanoPi NEO3 comes with up to 2 GB of DDR4 RAM and is based on the Rockchip's RK3328 quad-core ARM chipset. The tiny SBC is smaller than the ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:51:00 +0200

The FunKey S supports a host of emulators. (Image source: Retro Dodo via FunKey Project)

FunKey S: Miniature handheld console storms Kickstarter with over US$100,000 in funding

The FunKey S is a tiny retro handheld console based on the design of the Game Boy Advance SP. The device has garnered over US$100,000 in crowdfunding on Kickstarter and supports multiple emulators including ones for the Game Boy, ...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:56:00 +0200

HiSilicon Kunpeng 920-based PCs are now available in China. (Image Source: 二斤自制 on YouTube)

8C/8T Huawei Kunpeng 920-powered ARM PC offers a disappointing performance for its US$1,000 price tag

Initial benchmarks of the Huawei Kunpeng 920 ARM processor in a desktop PC do not seem to paint a rosy picture. This particular PC was powered by an 8C/8T Kunpeng 920 soldered onto a Huawei motherboard and running custom Chinese L...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:51:00 +0200

Google investigating new ways to reduce Chrome CPU hogging. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming Chrome browser feature promises to deliver big battery gains for laptops

A new feature update coming to Chrome 86 looks set to make serious reductions in its resource usage. The experimental feature could extend battery life considerably on laptops by shutting down certain background tasks in open tabs...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:10:00 +0200

The Librem 14 brings a larger display and Intel's latest 6-core silicon to its privacy-focused approach. (Image: Librem)

Purism Librem 14 brings its privacy-focused hardware kill switches to a new Comet Lake U Linux-based laptop

Purism is back with its latest privacy focused Linux-based laptop. The latest device in its range is the Librem 14 which effectively crams in a larger display into a similar footprint to its Librem 13 model.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:57:00 +0200

The attachable handle acts as a stand. (Image Source: Kickstarter)

CutiePi Raspberry Pi tablet finally hits Kickstarter

The project was slightly delayed by the pandemic, but it is now up on Kickstarter offering the tablet for just under US$200, along with a microSD card and cables for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite. The tablet itself integ...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:46:00 +0200

Linux Mint 20 "Ulyana" Cinnamon (Source: The Linux Mint Blog)

Ubuntu 20.04-based Linux Mint 20 "Ulyana" now available

Available — as usual — in MATE, Cinnamon, and Xfce editions, Linux Mint 20 "Ulyana" is a long-term support release that will be updated until 2025. The list of noticeable changes includes the dropping of 32-bit versions, the remo...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:10:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi: Bring Google Stadia to the popular single-board computer

Fancy upping the gaming capabilities of your Raspberry Pi? Well, a simple project can bring Google Stadia to the single-board computer. Even titles like Destiny 2 are reported to play well on the Raspberry Pi using Stadia.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:04:00 +0200

WSL now supports GPU compute. (Image via Microsoft)

Windows Subsystem for Linux now supports GPU compute

The latest Insider Preview Build of Windows adds GPU compute for the Windows Subsystem for Linux. One of the most often requested features, GPU compute allows users to run heavy computing tasks through their DirectX 12-supported G...

Sam Medley, Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:38:00 +0200

The CrowPi2 transforms the Raspberry Pi into more than just a laptop. (Image source: Elecrow)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a laptop with a removable wireless keyboard and trackpad

The CrowPi2 transforms the Raspberry Pi into a compact laptop with a removable wireless keyboard and trackpad. The device, which has an 11.6-inch and 1080p IPS display, is compatible with multiple operating systems and the STEAM E...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:55:00 +0200

PineTab: Detachable and 2-in-1 tablet will start shipping next month from US$99.99

The PineTab will begin shipping next month, PINE64 has confirmed. Priced at US$99.99 for the tablet or US$119.99 for the keyboard bundle, the detachable 2-in-1 tablet is available to pre-order now.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:08:00 +0200

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (11) costs US$229.99. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (11): US$229.99 Chromebook is now shipping

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (11") is now shipping for US$229.99. The device, also known as the Chromebook 3 (11"), features a dual-core Gemini Lake Refresh processor, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:21:00 +0200

The Atari VCS shatterd Indigogo records on the launch of its crowd-funding campaign. (Source: Atari)

Atari VCS will finally start shipping in June, but only to the first 500 backers

Backers of the Atari VCS have had to endure repeated delays, but there looks to be light at the end of the tunnel. The team behind the console has announced that they will have an initial run of 500 units ready for a June launch, ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:57:00 +0200

War Thunder 1.99 "Starfighters" now live with new jets, Japanese helicopters, Italian ships, and more

War Thunder 1.99 "Starfighters" now available with new planes, Japanese helicopters, Italian ships, and more

Although its name should be "Regia Marina" due to the introduction of the Italian Fleet tech tree — only for those who buy preorder early access packs at this stage or complete various missions, as usual — War Thunder 1.99 comes a...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 26 May 2020 15:07:00 +0200

Udoo X86 II: A powerful alternative to the Raspberry Pi that supports Windows and Arduino. (Image source: Mouser)

Udoo X86 II: A powerful Raspberry Pi alternative that supports Windows 10 and is Arduino compatible

The Udoo X86 II is a new alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi. The single-board computer (SBC) has been designed using an Arduino Leonardo-compatible platform and has a quad-core X86 processor.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 25 May 2020 19:28:00 +0200

PineTab: Affordable and detachable 2-in-1 tablet orderable for US$119.99 by the end of next week

The PineTab is an affordable and detachable 2-in-1 tablet. Priced at US$119.99 or US$99.99 for just the tablet, the PineTab will be available to order by the end of the next week.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 20 May 2020 15:38:00 +0200

AMD has gained CPU share on Steam in both Windows and Linux-based systems. (Image source: HardZone)

AMD fights back against Intel in latest Steam processor usage survey with the help of gamers choosing faster CPUs from Team Red

The latest hardware and software survey from Steam has detailed a good month for AMD in terms of overall processor usage and % change. It seems some gamers have been busy selecting devices with fast CPUs from Team Red, while it al...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 07 May 2020 11:44:00 +0200

The Gole11 features four USB ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack. (Image source: Gole/Indiegogo)

Gole11: An all-in-one Windows 10 PC with a quad-core Intel Celeron N3450 SoC and 11.6-inch Full HD touchscreen from US$99

Gole Technology has introduced the Gole11 all-in-one PC, which is also known as the HiGole F11APL. According to the company, the Gole11 is “the world’s cheapest all-in-one”, and it features an Intel Celeron N3450 processor and an ...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 06 May 2020 13:13:00 +0200

Total War: Shogun 2 now freely available on Steam (Source: Steam)

Total War: Shogun 2 is now free on Steam

Often labeled as the best game in the Total War series, Shogun 2 was published by Sega in 2011 and this week can be obtained for free from Steam. To keep it forever — without the eight DLC and unit packs that can be acquired for 7...

Codrut Nistor, Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:08:00 +0200

An image of a successful protein match for the SARS-CoV-2 spike. (Source: Rosetta@Home)

Use your Raspberry Pi to join the fight against COVID-19

As reported last week, sales of the Raspberry Pi are current going gangbusters due to COVID-19. One cool and simple project that you can set up with your new found time and your new Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 3 or other compatible SBC is ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:13:00 +0200

Fedora 32 Workstation will be shipping on three ThinkPads initially.(Image source: Fedora Magazine via Liliputing)

Lenovo and Fedora Project confirm partnership for Fedora versions of the ThinkPad P1 Gen 2, ThinkPad P53 and ThinkPad X1 Gen 8

Lenovo and the Fedora Project have teamed up to deliver a run of Fedora ThinkPads. Pre-installed with Fedora 32 Workstation, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 2, ThinkPad P53 and ThinkPad X1 Gen 8 will be available to purchase globally.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:14:00 +0200

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa" is here

Ubuntu 20.04 "Focal Fossa" is now available for download. The latest version of the most popular Linux distribution brings a bevy of updates, including a built-in VPN, support for ExFat and ZFS, and more.

Sam Medley, Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:06:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi: New operating system brings a Windows XP feel to the popular single-board computer and supports old video games

A new operating system for the Raspberry Pi is available. This should trigger nostalgic feelings among numerous users and is visually reminiscent of Windows XP and also supports old software with various emulators.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:40:00 +0200

The Tor Project has had to cut its team to 22 in response to a steep drop in funding. (Source: The Tor Project)

The Tor Project forced to lay off one-third of its staff

The Tor Project has announced that it has had to let go 13 employees, which counts for one-third of its core workforce. Entirely funded by donations, the team has been forced to make the layoffs due to the effects of COVID-19.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:05:00 +0200

A Raspberry Pi-powered work from home computer set up. (Source: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi sales surge on the back of COVID-19 crisis

There have been a lot of unexpected side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and we can add another to the list. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has revealed that March saw its second highest number of sales since...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sun, 19 Apr 2020 04:03:00 +0200

Intel has finally gained share in processor usage in Steam's survey. (Image source: ADSLZone)

Intel reverses the trend in Steam's processor usage survey by snatching a significant chunk of AMD's overall share

Intel has witnessed a surprising reversal of fortune in Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey for March in terms of processor usage. While the chipmaker has been losing share against AMD consistently month after month, the latest dat...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 04 Apr 2020 11:10:00 +0200

Space Thunder now live official teaser (Source: War Thunder)

April Fools' Day 2020: War Thunder goes to space

This year's April 1st special takes Gaijin's game to space, but also come with a special event that can end up with a very rare piece of military hardware, namely the Object 279 heavy tank. Back in 2016 and 2017, these special eve...

Codrut Nistor, Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:07:00 +0200

The Astro Slide smartphone and pocket computer hybrid weighs around 300 g. (Image source: Indiegogo)

Formidable Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid with meteoric MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset streaks past its Indiegogo goal in hours

Planet Computers has only just announced the Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid on Twitter and its Indiegogo campaign has already received more backing than the original goal. The Astro Slide is brimming with att...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:14:00 +0200

The Acer Chromebook 715 is a premium, but expensive, Chromebook. (Image via Acer)

Acer Chromebook 715: Chrome OS comes of age

The Acer Chromebook 715 is a well-crafted Chromebook that offers one of the best Chrome OS experiences on the market. In addition to an excellent case, the Chromebook also flaunts the new features of Chrome OS. Linux and Android i...

Sam Medley, Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:05:00 +0100

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