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Game Bub Fully Open-Source FPGA Handheld Launched on Crowd Supply

Game Bub, an open-source FPGA handheld designed for retro gaming, has just launched on Crowd Supply. Built to natively support Game Boy and Game Boy Advance cartridges, it also features link cable compatibility for multiplayer gaming with other Game Bub units or original Nintendo handhelds.

ArmSoM RK3588 AI Module7 Launches as Jetson Nano-Compatible Edge Platform

First unveiled a year ago, ArmSoM has finally launched the RK3588 AI Module7 (AIM7) on Crowd Supply. The open hardware compute module is designed as a Jetson Nano–compatible alternative, targeting edge computing, vision systems, and embedded AI projects.

MNT Reform RCORE V2 with RK3588 Upgrade Now Available

MNT Research has launched the RCORE V2 on Crowd Supply, its most powerful processor module upgrade for the open hardware MNT Reform and Pocket Reform laptops. Based on the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, the module boosts CPU, GPU, and RAM performance over earlier options and simplifies installation by removing the need for an internal HDMI adapter in the Reform chassis.

DE23-Lite Development Kit with Agilex 3 FPGA Targets Education and Prototyping

Terasic has introduced the DE23-Lite, a compact development board powered by the Altera Agilex 3 FPGA and positioned as a cost-effective platform for education and prototyping. Compared to the earlier DE10-Lite, it brings upgraded I/O flexibility, integrated peripherals, and modern FPGA capabilities for digital logic, robotics, embedded vision, and classroom instruction.

MS-C927 Compact Box PC with Intel Meteor Lake-U and Arrow Lake-U

The MS-C927 is an upcoming compact fanless box PC built on Intel’s Meteor Lake-U and Arrow Lake-U processors. It targets low-power, silent operation in industrial and embedded environments such as automation, transportation, and edge computing, and comes in a 130 × 155 × 40 mm form factor with wall and DIN-rail mounting options.

FRDM-MCXW23 Development Board with MCX W23 Wireless MCU and BLE 5.3

The FRDM-MCXW23 is a development board based on the MCX W23 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 wireless MCU. It provides a compact platform for evaluating low-power wireless designs, targeting applications such as portable medical devices, smart appliances, automation systems, and asset tracking.

Low-Cost FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 Now Available with Wi-Fi 6, MIPI CSI/DSI, and RISC-V Core

DFRobot has officially introduced the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4, a compact microcontroller board built for computer vision and multimedia projects. Priced at $11.90, it pairs the ESP32-P4 SoC with a companion co-processor for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity, targeting applications such as cameras, smart home devices, and interactive interfaces.

Forlinx FET-MX9596-C SoM Arrives with NXP i.MX 95, Dual 10GbE, and Onboard NPU

Forlinx Embedded, an NXP gold partner, has officially launched its FET-MX9596-C SoM and the companion OK-MX9596-C development board. Built around NXP’s i.MX 95 processor family, the platform targets industrial automation, medical systems, and edge AI applications.

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Linux Kernel 6.15 Reaches End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.16

Released on May 25th, 2025, Linux kernel 6.15 introduced new features like Rust support for hrtimer and ARMv7, a new setcpuid= boot parameter for x86 CPUs, support for sched_ext to count and report internal events, x86 Intel and AMD PMU enhancements, nested virtualization support for VGICv3 on ARM, and support for emulating FEAT_PMUv3 on Apple Silicon.

LibreOffice 25.8 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Highlights of LibreOffice 25.8 include up to 30% faster opening of files in Writer and Calc, support for exporting PDF 2.0, optimized memory management for smoother operation on virtual desktops and thin clients, improved scrolling through large documents, and completely overhauled word hyphenation and spacing.

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Choosing the right operating system for industrial automation: Windows vs Linux

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 22, 2025

This is where Linux enters the conversation. Unlike Windows, which is a proprietary operating system owned and controlled by Microsoft, Linux is open source. That means its source code is freely available and developers can inspect, modify and tailor it to suit specific needs.

This flexibility is what makes Linux so appealing in industrial settings. It’s a lean, modular platform that can be customised to include only the components you need – nothing more.

For developers and system architects, that’s a dream, but for teams used to plug-and-play software environments, Linux can feel a bit like stepping into the deep end.

Much of that comes down to how Linux is traditionally managed. Instead of a graphical interface by default, you’re often working with a command line. It’s powerful, but it requires a different skillset.

That steeper learning curve has historically kept Linux in the background of industrial automation, until recently.

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