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- 1New ESP32 chip can run Linux, nearing Raspberry Pi territory●The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry Pi
Espressif's newest ESP32 microcontroller can reportedly boot and run Linux, putting it close to the capabilities of a Raspberry Pi single-board computer. The news has caught the attention of the maker and embedded systems community, where the ESP32 is prized for its low cost. Commenters are debating how practical Linux on such a small, cheap chip really is, and whether it could replace pricier single-board computers in hobbyist projects.
- 2Apple Confirms Fix for iPhone 18 Pro Reboot Issue▼Apple Confirms Fix Is Coming for iPhone 18 Pro ‘Panic-Full’ Reboots
Apple has confirmed it is working on a fix for a reboot problem affecting the iPhone 18 Pro, in which devices crash with so-called 'Panic-Full' errors that force unexpected restarts. The company has acknowledged the issue and says a software update will address it, though no exact release date for the fix has been given.
- 3Lowe's and Boots lead last week's retail technology plays▼Lowe's takes flight and Boots reaches new audiences: last week’s biggest retail technology plays
Retail technology publication highlighted Lowe's and Boots as standouts from the past week's retail technology announcements. Lowe's was noted for a drone-related initiative, described as 'taking flight', while Boots was credited with reaching new audiences through its technology efforts. Details of the specific projects remain limited, but the piece frames both retailers as examples of the sector's ongoing push into tech-led innovation.
- 4PS5 emulator runs Demon's Souls at 40-50 FPS▼Demon's Souls reaches 40-50 FPS on private PS5 emulator with accurate graphics — KyTyPS5 surges from unplayable 1-2 FPS in just three weeks, new milestone comes only three weeks after the game barely booted
The private KyTyPS5 emulator has reached a major milestone, running Demon's Souls at 40-50 frames per second with accurate graphics. Just three weeks ago the game barely booted, and it previously ran at an unplayable 1-2 FPS. The rapid progress is drawing attention from the emulation community, as PS5 console emulation was widely considered years away from running major titles.
- 5Little Red Hen eviction case dismissed▼Boots made for walkin'? Not yet: Little Red Hen eviction case dismissed
The eviction case involving the Little Red Hen, a Seattle bar, has been dismissed, meaning the venue is not being forced out for now. A KING 5 report framed the decision with a nod to the bar's famous sign and name, noting it can keep its doors open. The ruling ends the immediate dispute, though details of why the case was thrown out were not provided.
- 6FreeBSD highlights ZFS boot environments for safer upgrades●Worried that an upgrade could leave you with an unusable system? FreeBSD boot environments, powered by ZFS, provide a st
The FreeBSD Foundation is promoting boot environments, a feature built on the ZFS file system, as a way to avoid being locked out of a system after a failed upgrade. Boot environments let users snapshot the running system before updating and instantly roll back if something breaks. The Foundation released a video explaining how the feature makes upgrades and routine maintenance easier to manage, drawing attention from the FreeBSD community.
- 7Archinstall 4.5 brings better ARM installs and RT kernels●Archinstall 4.5 improves AArch64 installations with GRUB and Limine EFI support, adds RT kernel variants, and delivers s
Arch Linux's guided installer, Archinstall, has released version 4.5. The update improves AArch64 installations by adding GRUB and Limine EFI boot support, introduces real-time (RT) kernel variants, and includes several installer fixes. The release is being noted by Linux and open-source watchers as a meaningful step for ARM-based Arch setups.
- 8BOA Technology Expands PerformFit Wrap System to Snowboard Boots●BOA Technology Expands BOA PerformFit Wrap Solutions in Snowboard Boot
BOA Technology has announced an expansion of its BOA PerformFit Wrap solutions into snowboard boots, broadening the reach of its dial-based fit system beyond cycling and running footwear. The move gives snowboard brands another closure option aimed at improving heel hold and adjustable fit on the mountain. The outdoor industry press release drew limited immediate attention, but equipment makers and riders will be watching which boot brands adopt the system for the coming winter season.
- 9Readers revisit Vimes' Boots theory of poverty●Captain Vimes boot theory......yep. # Discworld # Pratchett # Reading # Books
Readers are sharing Terry Pratchett's famous 'Vimes Boots theory' from his Discworld novels, in which Captain Samuel Vimes explains how poverty is expensive: cheap boots wear out faster, so the poor end up paying more over time. The observation, delivered with Pratchett's characteristic wit, keeps resonating as a sharp commentary on the real cost of being poor.
Repos
- 0xAX/BootLife Conway's Game of Life running directly from a 512-byte x86 boot sector, using VGA memory as the simulation grid.
- pkimpel/retro-1620 Web-based emulator and operating environment for the IBM 1620 Model-2 computer system.