12% of Tech Workers Believe macOS is Based on Linux
Over 70% believe in at least one common Myth of Computer History. ⌘ Read more

12% of Tech Workers Believe macOS is Based on Linux
Over 70% believe in at least one common Myth of Computer History. ⌘ Read more

Raspberry Pi-Like Board Incorporates RK3568 CPU, GbE Port, and M.2 2242 Slot
Graperain’s RK3568 single board computer is a compact platform for embedded applications, powered by a quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU at 2.0GHz. It supports Android 11, Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian, features an ARM G52 2EE GPU for 4K video decoding, and offers versatile connectivity for industrial, consumer, and commercial use.   The Rockchip RK3568 processor is built […] ⌘ Read more

SpacemiT X60 RISC V Processor Enables AI and High Speed Storage in Bit Brick K1 Embedded Board
The Bit-Brick K1 is a single-board computer designed for industrial and edge computing applications. It features the SpacemiT Key Stone K1, an ultra-low-power octa-core RISC-V system-on-chip with SpacemiT Daoyi AI acceleration. Built on the RISC-V 64GCVB architecture and RVA22 standard, the processor delivers 2.0TOPS of AI computing power using customized … ⌘ Read more

I’m in an article in Quanta Magazine! It’s about the bizarre world of algorithms that re-use memory that’s already full. https://www.quantamagazine.org/catalytic-computing-taps-the-full-power-of-a-full-hard-drive-20250218/ I’m the one with all the snow in the background.

ADLINK Introduces OSM MTK510 Featuring MediaTek Genio 510 COM with Yocto Linux Compatibility
ADLINK Technology Inc. has introduced the OSM-MTK510, a compact and rugged computer-on-module based on the MediaTek Genio 510 platform. Designed for efficiency, the OSM-MTK510 supports AI workloads while maintaining power efficiency and long-term availability for industrial and embedded applications. The OSM-MTK510 features the MediaTek Genio 510, a 6-core pro … ⌘ Read more

Radxa Expands SBC Lineup with ROCK 5T Featuring Dual 2.5GbE and Dual M.2 Slots
Radxa has introduced a Mini-ITX single-board computer designed for both consumer and industrial applications. Built around the Rockchip RK3588(J) processor, this SBC provides a broad set of interfaces, high-speed connectivity, and advanced multimedia capabilities. Unlike the ROCK 5B and ROCK 5B+, which use the same processor, the ROCK 5T is also designed for industrial applications […] ⌘ Read more

Vaaman is a $180 reconfigurable board with an Efinix Trion T120 FPGA and Rockchip RK3399
The Vaaman is a reconfigurable edge computing platform, first seen in 2023. The CrowdSupply campaign has finally launched, offering a system that combines the flexibility of an FPGA with the processing power of a six-core ARM processor. Designed for real-time processing and hardware acceleration, Vaaman integrates an Efinix Trion T120 FPGA with 112k logic elements […\ … ⌘ Read more

(Updated) NanoKVM-USB: 4K HDMI Loopback, USB 3.0, and Integrated Keyboard/Mouse Control
This month, Sipeed unveiled the NanoKVM-USB, described as a compact and low-cost device designed to simplify the operation and management of multiple systems. The Sipeed Wiki pages indicate that this device eliminates the need for dedicated keyboards, mice, or monitors. It allows users to perform operations graphically through the Chrome browser on a single computer, […] ⌘ Read more

SECO Pi Vision 10.1 Brings Modular Industrial HMI with Raspberry Pi CM5
SECO S.p.A. and Raspberry Pi Ltd have introduced the SECO Pi Vision 10.1 CM5, an HMI solution powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, debuting at embedded world 2025 from March 11-13 in Nuremberg. This modular system combines SECO’s hardware and IoT expertise with Raspberry Pi’s technology for industrial automation, smart retail, and transportation. […] ⌘ Read more

DietPi February 2025 News (Version 9.10)
The February 9, 2025 release of DietPi v9.10 introduces new images for single-board computers, improved compatibility for RISC-V devices, enhanced software tools, and several important bug fixes. This update extends support for StarFive VisionFive 2 and PINE64 Star64 with Debian Trixie, refines automation capabilities, and addresses software installation issues reported by the community. DietPi: DietPi […] ⌘ Read more

Grummz: Wokeness & DEI in Video Games & Open Source
The Team Lead of World of Warcraft (Mark Kern, aka “Grummz”) on DEI, Wokeness, & Censorship in the Video Game and Computer industry. ⌘ Read more

Great Tech Industry Survey of 2025
Help answer the most pressing questions within the world of computing, ranging from technical to political. ⌘ Read more

Pineboards Introduces Modulo Carrier Boards for Raspberry Pi CM5 and CM4
Pineboards has introduced the Modulo4, Modulo5 Basic, and Modulo5 IO PoE+ carrier boards, adapting Raspberry Pi Compute Modules to the Raspberry Pi 5 form factor. These boards maintain compatibility with PCIe HATs, cases, and cooling solutions, with the Modulo5 IO PoE+ adding PoE+ support for network-powered operation. Pineboards indicates that with the release of the […] ⌘ Read more

BeagleBoard Shares Details on Linux-Ready and Wi-Fi 6/BLE BeagleMod Modules
BeagleMod is a series of solder-down modules designed for embedded computing and wireless connectivity. Developed by BeagleBoard.org, the BeagleMod AM62 is a Linux-capable processor, while the BeagleMod CC33 consists of Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low-Energy modules for Linux-based systems. The BeagleMod AM62 is a processor module based on the Texas Instruments AM6254, a processor already […] ⌘ Read more

Modern-Day Oracles or Bullshit Machines? How to thrive in a ChatGPT world
Jevin West and I are professors of data science and biology, respectively, at the University of Washington. After talking to literally hundreds of educators, employers, researchers, and policymakers, we have spent the last eight months developing the course on large language models (LLMs) that we think every college freshman needs to take.

https://thebullshitmachines.com

This is not a computer science course; it’s a humanities … ⌘ Read more

**💭 Remember kids 🧒

The “Cloud” is just someone else’s computer(s).**
💭 Remember kids 🧒

The “Cloud” is just someone else’s computer(s). ⌘ Read more

Axon Platform Featuring RockChip RK3588S and Support for LLM Frameworks
The Axon platform, powered by the RockChip RK3588S processor, combines an 8-core CPU and an NPU delivering up to 6 TOPS of AI performance. Designed for advanced computing tasks, it supports various LLMs, including Llama, Qwen, and DeepSeek, with benchmarks showcasing performance for AI workloads. The Axon platform is built on the RockChip RK3588S system-on-chip, […] ⌘ Read more

SECO Introduces New Intel-Based Embedded Solutions at Embedded World 2025
SECO will unveil its latest embedded computing solutions at Embedded World 2025, featuring Twin Lake and Arrow Lake architectures. The lineup targets industrial, medical, and AI-driven applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and efficiency. Among the new products built on the Twin Lake architecture, the SOM-SMARC-TWL follows the SMARC form factor, offering a compact and modular […] ⌘ Read more

The GNU Guix System
GNU Guix is a package manager for GNU/Linux systems. It is designed to give users more control over their general-purpose and specialized computing environments, and make these easier to reproduce over time and deploy to one or many devices. ↫ GNU Guix website Guix is basically GNU’s approach to a reproducible, functional package manager, very similar to Nix because, well, it’s based on Nix. GNU also has a Linux distribution built around Nix, the GNU Guix System, which is fully ‘libre’ as al … ⌘ Read more

GENE-MTH6: A 3.5” SBC with Intel Core Ultra Processors for Edge Computing
AAEON has announced the GENE-MTH6, a 3.5” SubCompact Board designed for edge computing and embedded applications. Featuring Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 1) with integrated Intel Arc Graphics, the board supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and offers PCIe Gen 4 expansion with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. The GENE-MTH6 is built around […] ⌘ Read more

** In reply to: The politics of accessibility – Brian DeConinck **
In reply to: The politics of accessibility – Brian DeConinck

A devastating perfect blog post.

The core concept of digital accessibility is that everyone, including people with disabilities, should be able to access information and accomplish tasks via computer independently.

Continuing later,

This is an intensely political statement, backed by decades of protests and lobbying and litigation. … ⌘ Read more

Longtime Cloud Native Computing Foundation Member Mirantis Upgrades Membership to Gold
Doubling down on open source, Mirantis invests further in the cloud native ecosystem San Francisco, CA – January 30, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today… ⌘ Read more

The Birth of a New Tech Myth: “Facebook Says Linux is Malware!”
We are witnessing a new “Computer Myth” being created before our eyes, as several “Tech News” outlets repeat a false statement about Facebook & Linux. ⌘ Read more

Metis Compute Board with RK3588 and AI Acceleration for Edge Applications
The Metis Compute Board is a compact single-board computer designed for AI applications requiring high computational performance at the edge. Built around the ARM-based RK3588 processor, it integrates the Metis AIPU for AI acceleration and features up to 16 GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and GPIO support. The board incorporates the Rockchip RK3588 […] ⌘ Read more

Axelera AI Metis Accelerator M.2 Now Available for Pre-Order at €179.00
The Axelera AI Metis M.2 is an edge AI accelerator designed for inference processing in compact computing environments. It features an AI processing unit within an M.2 2280 form factor, enabling real-time workloads on constrained devices. With support for multiple neural networks and AI pipelines, it delivers efficient performance while maintaining low power consumption. The […] ⌘ Read more

What is observability 2.0?
Member post originally published on the Middleware blog by Sam Suthar In the race to adopt cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, microservices, and serverless computing, monitoring often becomes an afterthought. Many enterprises assume their legacy observability tools will suffice. However, as they… ⌘ Read more

[ANN] Lighting up the quantum computing horizon with Aurora

Referencing Xanadu’s blog post released on 22nd Jan 2025 about their implementation of fault-tolerant, networked, scaleable quantum computing at room temperature that if i am understanding the post correctly could be used to efficiently build a quantum computer that is resourceful enough to threaten the monero’s cryptography.

Link: [https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/131#issuecomment-2613839657](https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/131#i … ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces CubeFS Graduation
Open source distributed storage system is used by 200+ organizations storing 350 petabytes of data SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – January 21, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native… ⌘ Read more

Right to root access
I believe consumers, as a right, should be able to install software of their choosing to any computing device that is owned outright. This should apply regardless of the computer’s form factor. In addition to traditional computing devices like PCs and laptops, this right should apply to devices like mobile phones, “smart home” appliances, and even industrial equipment like tractors. In 2025, we’re ultra-connected via a network of devices we do not have full control over. Much of this has t … ⌘ Read more

How UNIX spell ran in 64kB RAM
How do you fit a 250kB dictionary in 64kB of RAM and still perform fast lookups? For reference, even with modern compression techniques like gzip -9, you can’t compress this file below 85kB. In the 1970s, Douglas McIlroy faced this exact challenge while implementing the spell checker for Unix at AT&T. The constraints of the PDP-11 computer meant the entire dictionary needed to fit in just 64kB of RAM. A seemingly impossible task. ↫ Abhinav Upadhyay They still managed to … ⌘ Read more

VersaLogic’s Sabertooth AI Combines Xeon-E Processor with NVIDIA RTX GPU
VersaLogic Corp. has introduced the Sabertooth AI, a compact and rugged embedded system designed for AI inferencing and high-bandwidth video applications. Featuring DDR4 ECC memory, dual GbE, and support for multiple displays, it delivers high computational performance in a small form factor for industrial and edge computing. The Sabertooth AI incorporates an Intel Xeon-E processor, […] ⌘ Read more

LLM630 Compute Kit with Wi-Fi 6, GbE, and LLM Support for Edge AI
The M5Stack LLM630 Compute Kit is a development platform targeting edge computing and intelligent applications. It features Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, camera support, and expansion interfaces, designed to handle tasks such as computer vision, large language model processing, and other embedded applications. According to the product brief, the AX630C is described as an SoC with […] ⌘ Read more

I forget where I found this, but it’s really beautiful, for the right kind of nerd (hi, it’s me!) — Docubyte’s Guide To Computing. https://www.docubyte.com/projects/guide-to-computing/

Luckfox Brings Linux to Stamp Form Factor with Rockchip RV1106 Processor
The Luckfox Core1106 is a compact development board built around the Rockchip RV1106 chip. Designed to simplify hardware integration, it allows developers to efficiently verify designs or embed the board into products. With dimensions of 30 × 30 mm, the Core1106 is suitable for applications such as edge computing, IoT devices, and video processing. The […] ⌘ Read more

1980’s Computers on the Modern Internet with FujiNet
Because the Apple Il, 8 Bit Atari, Tandy Color Computer, and DOS PCs all deserve to be Online. ⌘ Read more

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 Schedule is Live, Brimming With Innovative and Insightful Cloud Native Content
Meeting in London this year, the cloud native community will join together for one of the largest open source events in Europe  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – January 15, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®),… ⌘ Read more

Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 22 January 2025 1700 UTC
The next Monero Research Lab1 meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix2 in the #monero-research-lab channels.

• Updates
  
• Generalized Bulletproofs implementation audit3
  
• FCMP++ tx size and compute cost4
  
• Discussion: Post-quantum security and ethical considerations over elliptic curve cryptography[5](#f … ⌘ Read more

Cubie A5E with 4K Video Support and M.2 NVMe SSD Now Available for Preorder
Radxa recently launched the Cubie A5E, a compact single-board computer measuring just 56 mm x 69 mm. Designed for both consumer and industrial use, it combines 4K video support, AI vision capabilities, and efficient processing in a portable form factor. The Cubie A5E is powered by the Allwinner A527 (consumer version) or T527 (industrial version) […] ⌘ Read more

Comment on How Ubuntu Is Helping To Give Computers A Sense of Touch… by Emily Rivera
X-FLEXI has truly set a new standard in the trading world! The AI-powered grid trading strategies combined with big data analysis ensure smarter decisions and higher profitability. A must-have platform for every trader aiming to stay ahead. ⌘ Read more

Pandora Compact AI Computer Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super
Palit Microsystems has introduced Pandora, a compact AI computer designed for high-performance edge AI applications. Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super module, Pandora is available in 8GB and 16GB configurations, providing 117 TOPS and 157 TOPS, respectively, for demanding computational tasks. Pandora offers a variety of connectivity options for diverse use cases. It […] ⌘ Read more

@kat@yarn.girlonthemoon.xyz i don’t even have like time or space to stream unless it was no mic/video and just me doing stuff on my computer which can be boring without even mic input. plus no way to use camcorder that way. but. it’d be cool if i could so i dream

Project DIGITS Brings Grace Blackwell AI Capabilities to the Desktop
NVIDIA recently announced Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer designed to make advanced AI capabilities accessible to researchers, developers, and students. This system features the new NVIDIA GB10 Superchip, built on the Grace Blackwell architecture, which provides high-performance computing for tasks such as prototyping, fine-tuning, and running large AI models directly from a desktop environment. … ⌘ Read more

(Updated) Pilet: A Portable Cyber-Deck Powered by Raspberry Pi 5 and Dual 8000mAh Batteries
Pilet is an upcoming open-source portable mini-computer powered by Raspberry Pi 5, offering both versatility and portability. Initially named Consolo, it will be available in two models: a 5-inch and a 7-inch, to suit different needs. The Pilet 5 console features a 5-inch display, making it the most portable model in the lineup, and is […] ⌘ Read more

Computer Timescales Mapped onto Human Timescales - Computerphile ⌘ Read more

Nvidia seeks to ramp up AI growth with souped-up chips, desktop computer
Chief executive Jensen Huang has laid out how the AI giant is bringing the technology that powers its lucrative data centre chips to programmer PCs. ⌘ Read more

ASRock Industrial Introduces Next-Generation NUC(S) Ultra 200 Series
ASRock Industrial has announced the NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX and Motherboard Series, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H processors (Arrow Lake-H), offering up to 99 TOPS of AI inferencing for advanced computing applications. The NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX Series integrates Intel’s hybrid performance architecture with Intel Arc GPUs and NPUs, offering a multitasking platform for […] ⌘ Read more

CPico RP2040 a Cost-Effective MCU Board with Debugging Enhancements
The CPico RP2040 is a microcontroller board based on the RP2040 microcontroller. Designed to closely match the Raspberry Pi Pico, it maintains full pin compatibility, allowing developers to integrate it into existing setups without modification. Powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, the CPico RP2040 provides efficient, high-performance computing suitable for a variety of applications. […] ⌘ Read more

@kat@yarn.girlonthemoon.xyz am i in an idol video watching mood or play with single board computers mood

@kat@yarn.girlonthemoon.xyz i think what i love about “retro” (relative to me because i was born 2004) is that it has friction but in a different way than modern tech does. sure there’s friction with getting a video from your phone to a computer unless you’re a nerd like me with android and syncthing. but not only is that something that could be but isn’t easier, it’s just… it makes sense for a camcorder from ~2009 to have the kind of friction it does