WalnutPi 2B is a Raspberry Pi–style SBC with Allwinner T527 and 2 TOPS NPU
The WalnutPi 2B is a compact single-board computer built around Allwinner’s T527 processor, combining an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU with a modest 2 TOPS NPU in a Raspberry Pi–like form factor. The design focuses on low-cost Linux development, edge experimentation, and light AI workloads. The WalnutPi 2B is based on the Allwinner T527, an octa-core 64-bit […] ⌘ Read more

Core Ultra HX powers RTX-equipped NUC 15 workstation
SimplyNUC is shipping the Jean Canyon NUC 15 Performance, a compact 3-liter workstation that runs Linux or Windows on Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX processors with discrete NVIDIA RTX Laptop GPUs. The Jean Canyon platform is available in two main configurations based on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 275-HX or Core Ultra 7 255-HX processors. […] ⌘ Read more

Compact SMARC module combines Linux, AI, and vision on i.MX 8M Plus
Variscite has introduced its first SMARC compatible SoM family with the VAR-SMARC-MX8M-PLUS, built around NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processor. The module is designed for compact embedded and industrial systems that combine AI and vision processing with extended connectivity and integrated security. The module is built around the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor, featuring a quad-core […] ⌘ Read more

Tria launches Linux-ready OSM-LF-IMX95 45 × 45 mm module
Tria Technologies has launched the OSM-LF-IMX95, a compact Open Standard Module based on the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor. The module targets low-power edge and industrial systems that require high compute density, advanced security features, and flexible I/O in a small, solder-down form factor. The OSM-LF-IMX95 follows the OSM 1.2 specification in a Size-L form […] ⌘ Read more

DietPi January 2026 Update Introduces Uptime Kuma, ownCloud Infinite Scale, and Debian 12 Baseline
The January 25, 2026 release of DietPi v10.0 introduces new self-hosted services, drops legacy platform support, and raises the minimum supported Debian version to Bookworm. The update adds Uptime Kuma and ownCloud Infinite Scale to the DietPi software catalog, with a focus on long-term maintainability and SBC compatibility.   DietPi: DietPi is a lig … ⌘ Read more

LILYGO Debuts ESP32-C5-Based T-Dongle C5 and T7-C5 Development Boards
LILYGO has introduced its first ESP32-C5-based development boards, geared toward different form factors and usage models: the USB stick-style T-Dongle C5 and the more conventional T7-C5 development board. Both platforms support dual-band Wi-Fi 6 alongside Bluetooth LE. The T-Dongle C5 is a USB Type-A development board designed in a flash-drive form factor and housed in […] ⌘ Read more

Sipeed MaixCAM2 combines 4K imaging and edge AI in an open camera platform
The device is designed as an open system for rapid deployment of vision, audio, and AIoT applications, aimed at researchers, and developers requiring more capable on-device inference and improved image quality than typical DIY camera setups. MaixCAM2 is built around an Axera AX630-series SoC with dual Arm Cortex-A53 cores running Linux, paired with a small […] ⌘ Read more

Challenger+ T3217 Packages 8-bit ATtiny3217 in a Compact, Battery-Ready Board
The Challenger+ T3217 is a compact development board based on Microchip’s ATtiny3217, combining the tinyAVR 1-series platform with a small, battery-ready form factor for low-power embedded applications. The board is based on the ATtiny3217, an 8-bit AVR microcontroller running at up to 20 MHz from its internal oscillator. It integrates 32 KB of Flash, 2 […] ⌘ Read more

Dabao Evaluation Board to Showcase Open-RTL Baochip-1x RISC-V MCU
Baochip has previewed the Baochip-1x, a mostly open RTL, RISC-V–based microcontroller fabricated on TSMC’s 22 nm process. Designed with openness and verifiability in mind, the MCU integrates a VexRiscv application core running at up to 350 MHz, alongside a quad-core I/O accelerator cluster clocked at 700 MHz. The Baochip-1x uses a VexRiscv RV32IMAC processor with […] ⌘ Read more

Espressif Launches Industry’s First MCU-Based Matter Camera Solution
Espressif Systems has announced a Matter Camera Solution for the ESP32-P4, described as the industry’s first Matter 1.5 camera implementation on an MCU-class platform. The RTOS-based design targets smart home devices such as security cameras, video doorbells, and intercoms, while reducing power consumption and startup latency compared to Linux-based systems. The architecture is built around […] ⌘ Read more

Innodisk Releases EXEC-Q911 Development Kit with Qualcomm QCS9075
Innodisk, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, has released the EXEC-Q911, a ruggedized development kit built around a COM-HPC Mini module mounted on a dedicated carrier board for industrial edge workloads. Part of the company’s “AI on Dragonwing” series, the platform targets robotics, smart infrastructure, and edge LLM applications. The compatible COM-HPC Mini Module EXMP-Q911 is […] ⌘ Read more

USB 3.0 flash drive supports OS boot and file transfer on Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi has released the Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a USB 3.0 Type-A flash storage device intended for file transfer, backups, and operating system use across Raspberry Pi boards and other computers. The flash drive is available in 128 GB and 256 GB capacities, with pricing starting at around $30. The Raspberry Pi Flash Drive […] ⌘ Read more

Qualcomm QCS6490-based 3.5″SBC supports Yocto, Ubuntu, and Windows on Arm
Advantech has introduced the MIO-5355, a 3.5-inch single-board computer based on Qualcomm’s QCS6490 and QCS5430 platforms. The board combines Arm-based processing, integrated AI acceleration, and rugged I/O support, with operating system options including Yocto Linux, Ubuntu, and Windows on Arm. The MIO-5355 is offered with either the QCS6490 or QCS5430 system-on-chip. The QCS6490 variant integrates … ⌘ Read more

UnifyDrive expands its private NAS lineup with UC450 Pro and UC250
UnifyDrive has expanded its private NAS lineup with the UC450 Pro and UC250, two closely related systems focused on local storage, processing, and on-device services. The models address different performance tiers, ranging from low-power, always-on operation to workstation-class workloads. The UC450 Pro is built around Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225H processor, which combines CPU cores […] ⌘ Read more