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#Raspberry_Pi launch 10-inch Touch Display 2 for $80
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/raspberry-pi-10-inch-touch-display

Raspberry Pi has launched a 10-inch version of its Touch Display 2 with a 1200×1920 resolution and 10-point captive #touchscreen for $80/£77. 5-inch and 7-inch variants of the Touch Display 2 have been available for a while, but Raspberry Pi’s Gordon Hollingworth says the new version gives makers a larger, higher resolution screen to use in their projects. Like the smaller versions, the 10.1″ Touch Display 2 uses a portrait orientation by default, where the displays are often used for home automation dashboards, kiosks, digital signage, control panels, etc. It can be used in landscape by changing the orientation in […] You’re reading Raspberry Pi launch 10-inch Touch Display 2 for $80, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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#Firefox is adding #vulkan video decoding for #NVIDIA GPUs
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/firefox-vulkan-video-decoding-nvidia

Firefox is adding #Hardware-accelerated Vulkan Video decoding, saving Nvidia users on Linux the hassle of manually configuring the nvidia-vaapi-driver package. The change will be included in Firefox 153, out July 21, but it will not be enabled by default – not to start with. Instead, users will be able to flip a pair of preferences in about:config to try it out, with the awareness that there may be hiccups and edge cases (especially on devices with hybrid graphics, mentioned further down). Given that Nvidia GPUs are capable (understatement klaxon), I was surprised to hear that this didn’t already work. Turns out, Firefox’s […] You’re reading Firefox is adding Vulkan video decoding for Nvidia GPUs, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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#pine64 launch $50 smart speaker for Home Assistant tinkerers
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/pine64-pinevoice-riscv-smart-speaker-launch

Open-hardware manufacturer Pine64 has launched a $50 smart speaker that runs open-source software on a RISC-V chip. PineVoice (previously known as PineVox) is built around a Bouffalo Lab BL606P RISC-V SoC with integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee radio interfaces. It’s equipped with dual microphone array and speaker with support for ‘local wake word detection’, and top-mounted buttons allow you to mute (with LED indicator), start/stop and adjust volume. The factory-shipped firmware is built on Alibaba’s open-source YoC platform and runs the Wyoming Satellite protocol, which turns the device into a local microphone and speaker for a self-hosted, Linux-based Home […] You’re reading Pine64 launch $50 smart speaker for Home Assistant tinkerers, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not (…)

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#Raspberry_Pi 6 won’t arrive before 2028 – and is skipping an NPU
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/raspberry-pi-6-2028-no-npu

The Raspberry Pi 6 won’t be released before 2028 and won’t feature an onboard NPU to handle AI compute when it does. Insight into their plans for the Pi 6 and when it’ll arrive were shared by three of the company’s key engineers and leaders in an AMA (ask me anything) session on Reddit on 21 May, 2026. Based on past launches the gap between major Pi models (Raspberry Pi 2, 3, 4 and 5) is around 3-4 years. The Raspberry Pi 5 launched in 2023. That should put the Pi 6 on course for launch in 2026 or 2027. […] You’re reading Raspberry Pi 6 won’t arrive before 2028 – and is skipping an NPU, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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Canonical share Ubuntu 26.04 concept build for CIX P1 devices
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/ubuntu-cix-p1-support

Canonical has shared a new Ubuntu Concept image for the CIX P1, an Armv9 SoC powering single-board computers like the Radxa Orion O6 and Orange Pi 6 Plus. The image is based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and ships with a Linux 7.0 kernel from CIX’s open-source GitHub tree using only open-source drivers. A set of patches sits on top of the mainline kernel, but the goal is for them to be upstreamed too. Canonical is using the same approach it took with its Snapdragon builds by letting the #Hardware describe itself to the OS at boot (ACPI) rather than per-device […] You’re reading Canonical share Ubuntu 26.04 concept build for CIX P1 devices, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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You can run Ubuntu on your #PS5 (and play #steam games)
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ps5-linux-steam

Someone has hacked their PlayStation 5 to run Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and used it to play GTA V Enhanced on Steam at a smooth 60fps at 1440p – and now you can too. The feat was pulled off by security engineer Andy Nguyen, who announced a public release of his ps5-linux project this week to more people can turn their “…PS5 Phat console on 3.xx and 4.xx [Firmware] into a fully functional Linux PC gaming device”. Obviously, this is all unofficial. The project exploits a patched hypervisor vulnerability to give Linux direct access to the PS5’s #Hardware – which with its […] You’re reading You can run Ubuntu on your PS5 (and play Steam games), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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New #framework 13 Pro is the first to be #Ubuntu_Certified
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/framework-13-pro-ubuntu-certified

Framework’s new 13 Pro laptop is the company’s first to ship as certified for Ubuntu, who say you can buy it knowing you’ll get “guaranteed support right out of the box”. Framework #Hardware have been popular with Linux users for years, not just for the company’s ethos around upgradeable and repairable hardware but their kernel contributions and financial support for open-source projects and developers. Specs wise, the new Framework 13 Pro is powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors or an AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chips It uses LPCAMM2 memory (modular LPDDR5X), available with up to 64GB, though […] You’re reading New Framework 13 Pro is the first to be Ubuntu Certified, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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Your old #kindle won’t stop working on 20 May – but it could
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/older-kindles-amazon-support

Amazon is dropping support for Kindle older models from 20 May, 2026, meaning owners of pre-2013 models will be unable to download new books or set up a device that has been factory reset — deregistering a device will effectively ‘brick’ it. While no company can support all of their products forever (one could argue a company the size of this one could, mind), most of the devices impacted, listed below, have not received firmware updates for over a decade, and most lost on-device access the Kindle Store. The following 2012 or earlier Kindles are affected, as of 20 May, […] You’re reading Your old Kindle won’t stop working on 20 May – but it could, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

#Hardware #News #ebooks

#Raspberry_Pi gets eye-watering price rises, new 3GB RAM model
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/raspberry-pi-4-3gb-announced

Raspberry Pi has announced a fresh round of price rises for its range of popular single-board computers, owing to industry-wide memory costs. It’s also launched a new version of the Pi 4 with 3GB RAM to sweeten the bad #News, albeit somewhat. This is the second price rise announced for Raspberry Pi in recent months. The RRP of Raspberry Pi boards were bumped in February, seeing up to $20 aded to the cost of Raspberry Pi 5 boards compared to their original price. The Price increases this time around? A LOT more dramatic. The Raspberry Pi 5 (8 GB) originally […] You’re reading Raspberry Pi gets eye-watering price rises, new 3GB RAM model, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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#pine64 teases #PineTime Pro with AMOLED, GPS and ‘custom’ chip
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/pine64-tease-pinetime-pro-smartwatch

It’s been nearly 7 years since Pine64 (remember them?) introduced the PineTime (remember that?), a FOSS-friendly #smartwatch priced under $30 and aimed at tech tinkerers and open #Hardware hackers. Now, it’s time for take two. Revealed in a community update recapping its activities at FOSDEM 2026, Pine64 has announced an updated version is on the way, with an AMOLED display, built-in GPS, blood oxygen sensing and a rotating digital crown (with an extra button). The new Pro model will use what Pine64 says it a “custom chip”, although it doesn’t provide further detail. The original PineTime was built around a […] You’re reading Pine64 teases PineTime Pro with AMOLED, GPS and ‘custom’ chip, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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#BenQ Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/benq-display-pilot-2-linux

BenQ released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software at the end of 2025, but I only heard about this week when reading about the launch of the company’s latest coding monitor. Priced at $699/£599, the BenQ RD280UG is a 28-inch, 3:2 monitor with ‘nano matte’ panel. It runs a 4K+ (3840×2560) resolution at a 120 Hz refresh rate. Also available are a number of monitor-level features controlled by the official Display Pilot 2 software. Display Pilot 2 has been available on Windows and macOS for a while – on macOS it allows keyboard brightness keys to control […] You’re reading BenQ Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

#Hardware #News #external_monitors

#Arduino’s new AI single-board computer runs Ubuntu
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/arduino-ventuno-q-ubuntu-edge-ai-board

Qualcomm subsidiary Arduino has announced the VENTUNO Q, a new single-board computer that ships with Ubuntu pre-installed. This isn’t a board aimed at casual makers or tech tinkerers bored with their Raspberry Pi, but catering to the demands of AI workloads at the edge: robotics, industrial automation, computer vision. The Ventuno Q is built around Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ-8275 processor with CPU, GPU and NPU, which delivers 40 TOPS of AI compute to run large language models, visual language models and computer vision workloads on-device. It comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM – double what you get on the comparable Jetson Orin […] You’re reading Arduino’s new AI single-board computer runs Ubuntu , a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

#Hardware #News #arm

New #Raspberry_Pi 4 models splits RAM across dual chips
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/raspberry-pi-4-rev-1-5-dual-ram

A new version of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B has been (quietly) introduced. The key difference? It now uses a dual-RAM configuration. The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5 adopts a dual-RAM configuration to ‘improve supply chain flexibility’ and manufacturing efficiency, per a company product change notice document. Earlier versions of the Raspberry Pi 4 (v1.1 through 1.4) use a single RAM chip on the top of the board. This new revision adds a second LPDDR4 chip to the underside, with some passive components also moved over. Why use dual-RAM? Even those living under rocks will know that […] You’re reading New Raspberry Pi 4 models splits RAM across dual chips, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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Ouch – the #raspberry_pi just got more expensive (again)
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/raspberry-pi-annouce-more-price-rises

Raspberry Pi announces new price hikes for 2026, blaming the “AI infrastructure roll-out” for rising RAM costs. Pi 4 and Pi 5 models get way more expensive. You’re reading Ouch – the Raspberry Pi just got more expensive (again), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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#Mecha_Comet – Modular Linux Handheld with Snap-On Modules
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld

Linux handhelds are having a moment of late, yet few wear their geek cred as proudly as the Mecha Comet, a new open source, palm-sized computer #crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The Mecha Comet is not a phone and it isn’t aiming to replace your your laptop. Instead, it’s a modular Linux device designed to be… Well, Whatever you need it to be, when you need it to be: adaptability is the USP [that’s enough “eees” – ed]. Three magnetic snap-on attachments change how the device functions: A gamepad panel equips D-Pad and buttons to mash. A GPIO header with I/O breakout […] You’re reading Mecha Comet – Modular Linux Handheld with Snap-On Modules, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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Will #Intel’s Core 3 Replicate the N100’s Budget Mini-PC Success?
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/intel-wildcat-lake-n100-successor

Intel’s Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) aims to replace the popular N100 CPU, but if it isn’t as affordable, better performance won’t matter to the budget conscious. You’re reading Will Intel’s Core 3 Replicate the N100’s Budget Mini-PC Success?, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

#Hardware #News #Intel_N100 #SBCs

#CrowView_Note, the Portable Monitor/Laptop, Gets a Big Upgrade
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/crowview-note-15-6-portable-monitor-with-keyboard

In the market for a dumb laptop? Not the gobbldeygook junk kind that litter Amazon with fanciful discounts off pretend RRPs. I mean a laptop that is all shell, no brain (so to speak). The CrowView Note from Elecrow is a portable monitor in the form of a laptop. It has a keyboard, touchpad, speakers, USB ports and an internal battery. If you’ve been around tech a while you’ll recall the NexDock pioneered this concept. With no CPU, RAM, or hard drive, you supply the brains by connecting a phone, tablet, laptop, games console, or single board computer. Elecrow is […] You’re reading CrowView Note, the Portable Monitor/Laptop, Gets a Big Upgrade, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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A post-American, #enshittification-resistant #internet- media.ccc.de
▻https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-american-enshittification-resistant-internet

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New #dell XPS 14 and 16 Announced, Ubuntu Version Coming This Year
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/new-dell-xps-2026-with-ubuntu

Dell revives XPS brand with redesigned 14 and 16-inch laptops. Ubuntu 24.04 support coming to XPS 14 later this year. Details and specs inside. You’re reading New Dell XPS 14 and 16 Announced, Ubuntu Version Coming This Year, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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grouzen/framework-tool-tui: A #TUI for controlling and #monitoring #framework Computers #hardware built in Rust
▻https://github.com/grouzen/framework-tool-tui

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#frameworktooltui #laptop #cli

Mac vs PC for Content Creation (2024)
▻https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/mac-vs-pc-for-content-creation-2024

Intéressant mais à vérifier.

10.5.2024
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DaVinci Resolve is a strong point for PC, especially considering Apple’s solid performance in Premiere Pro and accelerator support for ProRes codecs. Even ignoring some anomalous results that we believe to be bugs, the MacBook was far behind even the Puget Mobile 17″. Ultimately, the MacBook was worse in virtually every subtest from our DaVinci Resolve benchmark, and the only area it was roughly equivalent to a PC in was when working with Intraframe codecs or doing Fusion work (although similarly priced PCs could outperform it in both). But, when a PC was faster (for GPU effects and the newer AI features in particular), it blew Apple’s offerings away.

#montage_vidéo #hardware

#raspberry_pi 5 1GB Launched, Other Models See Price Hikes
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/raspberry-pi-5-1gb-announced

A budget version of the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer with 1GB RAM and costing $45 has been announced. The new Raspberry Pi 5 1GB is an affordable option, but it’s not as low-cost as it could’ve been owing to the rocketing cost of memory across the tech industry driven, largely, by demand and competition from the increase in AI data centres. But its lower price comparative to other models in the range is, arguably, never more important. Why? Because the cost of most other Pi models has risen due to the volatile (heh) memory market with price increase increasing […] You’re reading Raspberry Pi 5 1GB Launched, Other Models See Price Hikes, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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The #raspberry_pi 500+ Works as a Standalone Keyboard (Well, Kinda)
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/raspberry-pi-500-plus-use-as-regular-keyboard

Can the Raspberry Pi 500+ work as a standalone #bluetooth keyboard? Yes, using the open-source btferret project – but not without limitations, as I report. You’re reading The Raspberry Pi 500+ Works as a Standalone Keyboard (Well, Kinda), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

#Hardware #News #hardware_hacks #keyboards

Qualcomm-owned Arduino quietly pushed a sweeping rewrite of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
▻https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adafruit_opensource-privacy-techpolicy-activity-7396903362237054976-r14H

Qualcomm-owned Arduino quietly pushed a sweeping rewrite of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and the changes mark a clear break from the open-hardware ethos that built the platform.
The new documents introduce an irrevocable, perpetual license over anything users upload, broad surveillance-style monitoring of AI features, a clause preventing users from identifying potential patent infringement, years-long retention of usernames even after account deletion, and the integration of all user data (including minors) into Qualcomm’s global data ecosystem. Military weird things and more.

Several sections effectively reshape Arduino from an open community platform into a tightly controlled corporate service with deep data extraction built in. The most striking addition:

Users are now explicitly forbidden from reverse-engineering or even attempting to understand how the platform works unless Arduino gives permission. That’s a profound shift for a brand long embraced by educators, makers, researchers, and open-source advocates.

With the cloud having a rough day and many systems offline, yesterday... Anyone invested in transparency, community governance, or data rights should read these documents closely.

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#opensource #privacy #techpolicy #hardware #iot #surveillance #qualcomm #arduino #makers #infosec #datarights #termsandconditions #cloudcomputing

On en parlait le mois dernier :

Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino | Reuters
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#Minisforum MS-R1 is a 12-Core Linux #arm Workstation for AI and VMs
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/minisforum-ms-r1-linux-arm-workstation

Minisforum, a Chinese company famed for selling range of mini PCs, has launched an affordable ARM-based mini workstation with UEFI boot, making it easier to run Linux distributions without the need for custom firmware or bootloaders. The MS-R1 is designed for local inference tasks, Android VM containers in Docker and edge computing. It could (distro dependant) be used as an ARM-powered general purpose desktop PC, but cheaper and more versatile options are out there. It officially runs a customised version of Debian 12. Other Linux distributions with generic ARM images may work, though some could require tweaks, drivers or newer […] You’re reading Minisforum MS-R1 is a 12-Core Linux ARM Workstation for AI and VMs, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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