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Ezurio unveiled the Carbon AM62 system‑on‑module, a 45 × 30 mm OSM‑MF v1.2 board built around TI’s Sitara AM623/AM625 processors. The module packs a quad‑core Cortex‑A53 up to 1.4 GHz, alongside Cortex‑M4F, Cortex‑R5F and a dual‑core PRU for real‑time tasks, and offers optional Imagination GPU graphics. Connectivity includes dual Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588/TSN, CAN‑FD, USB 2.0 and optional Wi‑Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.4 via Ezurio’s Sona modules. Pricing begins at $42 per unit, positioning it for cost‑sensitive industrial Linux deployments.
Bit‑Brick has launched the K1 Pro single‑board computer, built on Rockchip’s RK3576 processor and equipped with a 6 TOPS INT8 neural‑processing unit. The board adds dual M.2 Key M slots for NVMe SSDs, HDMI 2.1 4K 120 fps output, and up to 8 GB LPDDR4X memory. Pricing starts...
The xSDR is a compact M.2 2230 A+E‑key SDR module that combines a Lime Microsystems LMS7002M transceiver with an AMD Artix‑7 FPGA. It delivers 2×2 MIMO RX/TX across a 30 MHz‑3.8 GHz range and supports both USB 2.0 and PCIe 2.0 ×2 host interfaces. Designed for laptops,...
Google is poised to roll out the Pixel 10a, its next mid‑range A‑series handset, within days. Early retailer listings reveal that the device is essentially a refreshed Pixel 9a, featuring a modest hardware bump rather than a full redesign. The...
Lenovo is set to unveil the ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 at Mobile World Congress, featuring a larger 13‑inch display within a slimmer chassis. The refreshed model introduces a detachable keyboard with an integrated pen slot, dual USB‑C ports, a 3.5 mm...
Hanshow and the University of Cambridge have announced a multi‑year research partnership to create next‑generation Augmented RFID systems built on ultra‑low‑power sensing and distributed hardware architectures. The collaboration blends Cambridge’s expertise in energy‑harvesting communication with Hanshow’s large‑scale edge‑computing and retail...
iFixit’s latest video highlights how Prusa’s MK2 printer can be upgraded through three generations, culminating in the 2025 Core 1 model, showcasing the brand’s long‑standing commitment to repairability. The segment also reveals Prusa’s shift from a pure open‑source license to an...
Radxa unveiled the Cubie A7S, a 51 × 51 mm single‑board computer powered by the Allwinner A733 SoC. The board pairs dual Cortex‑A76 cores with six Cortex‑A55 cores, LPDDR5 memory up to 16 GB, and an integrated 3 TOPS NPU for edge‑AI workloads. It also...
Samsung researchers demonstrated a ferroelectric transistor that can cut NAND flash power consumption by up to 96%, integrating it into planar and 3‑D NAND strings. The approach replaces the traditional polysilicon channel or charge‑trap layer with a hafnium‑based ferroelectric oxide,...
Insty Connect has unveiled two new omnidirectional rooftop antennas—the high‑performance Drum and the compact Mini Drum—alongside a versatile X Mount that also fits a Starlink Mini. The company introduced a Hot‑Standby cellular plan that costs $10 per month plus $4...
The episode dives into Nitro Concepts' Immersion Metahaptics Kit, a high‑end haptic seat system that uses USB‑controlled actuators to simulate gear shifts, engine rumble, ABS, wheelslip, and road feel for racing simulators. Reviewers from TweakTown found the tactile feedback surprisingly...
Cangaroo is an open‑source CAN bus analyzer built for Linux, offering native integration with the SocketCAN stack and support for CAN‑FD. The desktop application captures, decodes, and visualizes traffic in real time, leveraging DBC databases and providing trace, graph, and...
DeepComputing announced the DC‑ROMA RISC‑V Mainboard III, an RVA23‑profile board designed for the Framework Laptop 13. The board uses the new SpacemiT K3 8‑core SoC, delivering up to 2.5 GHz and a 60 TOPS AI engine, and expands memory to 32 GB LPDDR5 with M.2 and...
Customers are abandoning Amazon Fire TV after the retailer began blocking apps, prompting a surge in demand for alternative streaming platforms. Walmart’s low‑cost Onn 4K streaming boxes—Onn 4K, 4K Plus, and 4K Pro—have all gone out of stock both online...
Apple’s AirPods illustrate the company’s lock‑in strategy, coupling premium performance with hardware exclusivity that blocks competitors. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) prompted Apple to delay the Live Translation feature in the EU, citing concerns over third‑party access to...
The NFC Forum released its 2026 technology roadmap, outlining six priority initiatives to evolve NFC standards. Key focus areas include boosting data rates up to eight times, launching a comprehensive security profile, and enhancing wireless power specifications. The roadmap also...
The Ugreen FineTrack Duo is a Bluetooth tracker that works with both Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub, targeting mixed‑device households. It features a USB‑C rechargeable battery promising up to 12 months of life and an 80 dB speaker for audible...
