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PNY preorder listing shows Nvidia DGX Spark at $4,299.99

According to the product brief, DGX Spark can support models of up to 200 billion parameters locally with its 128GB of coherent LPDDR5x system memory. Using the built-in ConnectX networking, two DGX Spark systems can be linked together to enable inference on models of up to 405 billion parameters, with Nvidia highlighting support for workloads such as Llama 3.1 405B.

SpecFive Strike Handheld Linux Workstation with LoRa Mesh

The device comes in a PETG enclosure featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard, giving it the appearance and usability of a pocket-sized Linux laptop. A 5000 mAh internal battery provides 3 to 6 hours of runtime, and charging is handled through a dedicated USB port.

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FreeBSD Foundation Reports and Keeping Data Safe with OpenZFS

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Sep 12, 2025

FreeBSD ☛ FreeBSD Foundation Q2 2025 Status Update

Written as part of the FreeBSD Project’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Status Report, check out the highlights of what we did to help FreeBSD last quarter: The FreeBSD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing FreeBSD through both technical and non-technical support.
FreeBSD ☛ FreeBSD Foundation Q1 2025 Status Update

Written as part of the FreeBSD Project’s 1st Quarter 2025 Status Report, check out the highlights of what we did to help FreeBSD last quarter: The FreeBSD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing FreeBSD through technical and non-technical support.
Klara ☛ Keeping Data Safe with OpenZFS: Security, Encryption, and Delegation

OpenZFS doesn’t just guard against accidents. With encryption, replication, and delegation, it adds powerful defenses to keep your data safe from attackers. Read on to learn how.

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