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Adafruit's Credit Card-Sized Retro Computer: Fruit Jam

2025-08-30

Adafruit has launched the Fruit Jam, a credit card-sized mini computer powered by the RP2350 chip, capable of running classic Macintosh systems via the uMac emulator. This $39.95 development board supports System 2.0 up to System 7.5.5, boasts 720p video output (DVI), audio, and USB keyboard/mouse connectivity. Featuring an ESP32-C6 wireless module and extensive GPIO and expansion options, the Fruit Jam is perfect for retro emulation, educational projects, and lightweight standalone computing. But hurry, stock is limited!

(www.cnx-software.com)

Hardware Retro Computer

Raspberry Pi 5 Gets Ultrafast Storage Boost with New HAT

2025-08-01

Will Whang's RPI5-SDexpress-Hat adds a microSD Express card slot to the Raspberry Pi 5, enabling ultrafast storage speeds. Benchmarks show impressive read speeds exceeding 630 MB/s, though write speeds are closer to high-end microSD cards. The HAT also includes an eject button and two Qwiic connectors. Despite the impressive performance, high microSD Express card costs mean the HAT won't be mass-produced, but the design is open-source.

(www.cnx-software.com)

Hardware high-speed storage

Three High-Performance RISC-V Processors on the Horizon

2025-07-27

Several high-performance RISC-V processors are slated for release in the latter half of 2025: the UltraRISC UR-DP1000, Zhihe A210, and SpacemIT K3. While details are still emerging, the UR-DP1000, an octa-core 64-bit RISC-V SoC, will power Shenzhen Milk-V Technology's Titan mini-ITX motherboard. The Zhihe A210 boasts impressive AI inference capabilities, reaching up to 12 TOPS (INT8). The SpacemIT K3, based on the X100 core, offers strong vector computing performance. While full specifications are yet to be released, these processors represent significant advancements in the RISC-V ecosystem and are expected to become available in 2026.

(www.cnx-software.com)

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Sustainable Router Dev Kit Uses Recycled Fairphone 2 Hardware

2025-03-06

Belgian company Citronics has created a sustainable router development kit using the mainboard of the discarded Fairphone 2 smartphone. The kit, based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, features Ethernet, USB ports, and leverages the phone's existing 4G LTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity. Citronics calls this a "Circular Microcomputer," focusing on sustainability and using parts from e-waste. Pre-loaded with Alpine Linux, it also supports other Linux distributions. Citronics also partners to create custom gateways based on the Fairphone 2, used in applications like residential heating optimization and machine vision education. The dev kit, priced at €150, is aimed at professional prototyping and R&D, not consumers. Antennas are not included.

(www.cnx-software.com)

Hardware sustainable hardware dev kit

Sipeed NanoKVM-PCIe: A Budget-Friendly KVM over IP Solution

2024-12-24

Sipeed has launched the NanoKVM-PCIe, a low-cost KVM over IP solution with optional WiFi 6 and PoE support. Based on the SOPHGO SG2002 SoC, it features multiple interfaces, including Ethernet, USB-C, and HDMI, supporting 1080p60 video output. The device supports UEFI/BIOS control, emulated USB keyboard/mouse, IPMI, and more, with a web frontend for management. NanoKVM-PCIe can be powered via PCIe slot or USB-C, and is priced between $55 and $70.

(www.cnx-software.com)

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