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Lyra Zero W Packs RK3506B and Wi-Fi 6 into Raspberry Pi Zero-Sized Board

Luckfox has just launched a new development board with a form factor similar to the Raspberry Pi Zero, but based on the Rockchip RK3506B system-on-chip. The Lyra Zero W is designed to offer a low-cost, compact solution for embedded Linux development, priced at $16.99.

(Updated) DFRobot Previews RISC-V-Based FireBeetle 2 with ESP32-P4, Targeting Image and Video Applications

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 is an upcoming compact development board designed for real-time image processing, video streaming, and wireless communication. It targets HMI applications such as digital photo frames, security systems, home control panels, and smart doorbells.

Tria Expands Embedded Portfolio with Qualcomm SoMs Supporting Windows, Android, and Linux

The MSC OSM-LF-IQ615 module adopts the OSM 1.2 Size-L format and integrates Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ-615 processor. This octa-core SoC (2x Cortex-A76 at 1.9GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.6GHz) is accompanied by an Adreno 612 GPU, Hexagon V66 DSP (1.1 TOPS), and Spectra 230 ISP. Designed for energy-efficient Linux-based edge applications, the module offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB eMMC Flash, along with DisplayPort, MIPI-DSI, and dual CSI interfaces for camera integration. The platform supports Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, PCIe Gen2, and secure boot features in a 45×45mm footprint.

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ST Nucleo Board Implements STM32N6 Series with Neural-ART Acceleration Support

The Nucleo N657X0-Q is a development board from STMicroelectronics built around the STM32N657 microcontroller. Part of the Nucleo-144 family, it offers a compact form factor and a variety of expansion options for prototyping and evaluation across different power and performance needs.

FusionTech MBM-T113 Delivers Compact ARM-Based Performance in Mobile-ITX Form Factor

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9to5Linux

TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen10 Linux Laptop Unveiled with AMD Ryzen AI 300

Featuring a high-quality all-aluminum chassis, the TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen10 notebook ships with no less than three AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors that customers can choose from, including AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with 8 cores and 16 threads, AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with 10 cores and 20 threads, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores and 24 threads, all featuring the AMD Radeon 800M graphics.

Kali Linux 2025.2 Released with Revamped Kali Menu, 13 New Hacking Tools

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Rocky Linux 10 Is Out Now as Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10

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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jun 12, 2025

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Updated This Past Day

  1. IBM's CEO Roasted, Sizzled and Grilled for Dumb and Inconsistent Vapourware Promises
    It looks like being a chronic liar is what it takes to lead the company once synonymous with computing
  2. Who Imitates Who? Plagiarist as Client (From Microsoft), 'Plagiarism' at the Law Firm?
    let's revisit the subject

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  3. Links 11/06/2025: More Vulnerabilities Found in 'Smart' Phones, China Extends Reach in the Pacific
    Links for the day
  4. Gemini Links 11/06/2025: Grain and Steam Next Fest
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  5. Links 11/06/2025: "Quantum" Hype From IBM, US Closer to Martial Law, and “The Nation” Celebrates Milestone
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  6. IBM's Goal Is Not (and Never Was) Computer Users' Freedom
    More than 1.5 decades ago I found IBM to be an "ally of convenience" because of OpenDocument Format (ODF)
  7. Wayland Shows the IBM/Red Hat Way of Doing Things
    IBM is trying to 'kill' X
  8. GitHub is Proprietary, Controlled by Microsoft, and GPL Violation Warehouse
    "IRS tax filing software [will be] released to the people as free software" ... In general this is good news
  9. Slopfarm Catastrophe
    Seems like BetaNews (or BetaNoise) has just suffered a major data loss and restored the site from a week-old backup
  10. Abuse Inside the Polish Patent Office (UPRP) - Part VIII: Illegal Working Conditions
    How many people need to die for these people to get their massive salaries?
  11. Over at Tux Machines...
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  12. IRC Proceedings: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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