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Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-CM7, a new computer-on-module built around the Allwinner H618 chip and positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM5. Documentation is already available on the Banana Pi site, with support for Android and Linux. Makers in the single-board computing community are sharing the launch and comparing it to Raspberry Pi's module.

SpaceX's upcoming Starship launch is being described as one that will generate revenue, at least in part. Coverage from The Motley Fool, syndicated by The Globe and Mail, highlights the financial angle of the next test flight, suggesting the mission carries commercial as well as experimental significance. Details of how much revenue the launch will actually produce remain limited, and the 'sort of' framing implies only partial or indirect income.

Charter Space has raised $5 million to develop insurance products for the space industry, TechCrunch reports. The startup sits at the intersection of space and fintech, aiming to cover satellites and other space assets as commercial activity in orbit expands. The funding round is drawing attention as more private companies launch hardware into space and seek protection against costly failures.

StockX has launched an initiative converting celebrity wardrobes into shoppable archives, letting fans buy items curated from well-known figures' closets through the resale platform. The move ties celebrity culture to the sneaker and streetwear resale market, giving stars a new way to monetize their collections while offering shoppers access to rare, personally sourced pieces.

Organizers have announced the Ocean Art 2026 underwater photography competition, an international contest inviting divers and photographers to submit images of marine life and underwater scenes. The announcement, carried by California Diver Magazine, opens the cycle for one of the best-known events in the underwater imaging world, with categories typically spanning wide-angle, macro, and conservation-focused work.