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    Espressif's newest ESP32 chip can now run Linux●The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry PiYhnScienceSpace Policy2371 h ago

    Espressif's latest ESP32 microcontroller has been shown running Linux, a feat previously reserved for more powerful single-board computers. Commenters note its capabilities are approaching those of a Raspberry Pi, which could make cheap ESP32 boards a viable option for lightweight Linux projects and embedded computing. Developers are debating how practical it is for real-world use compared with established boards.

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    Microcontrollers now run a diffusion model and 289M-parameter LLM▼Microcontrollers now run a diffusion model and 289M LLM✉newsTechnologySoftware5 h ago

    Tiny microcontroller chips, traditionally limited to simple embedded tasks, can now run a diffusion model for image generation and a compact 289-million-parameter large language model. The news, highlighted by Adafruit and Open Source For You, points to rapid progress in on-device AI, letting small, low-power hardware perform generative tasks without cloud servers. Enthusiasts are discussing what this means for smart devices, robotics and offline AI applications.

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    ESP32-S3 Microcontroller Runs Open-Source GPIO Language Model▼ESP32-S3 Runs Open-Source GPIO Language Model✉newsTechnologySoftware1 h ago

    The ESP32-S3 microcontroller has been shown running an open-source language model designed around GPIO, according to a report by Open Source For You. The project demonstrates how inexpensive hobbyist hardware can host compact AI models, a notable step for embedded and maker communities. Details on performance, model size, and practical applications remain limited in the initial coverage.

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    Vector and SCSK launch bundle for small ECUs on Renesas chips▼Vector and SCSK bundle targets small ECUs on Renesas chips✉newsTechnologySemiconductors1 h ago

    Vector and SCSK have jointly launched a bundled solution aimed at small electronic control units running on Renesas microcontrollers. The offering combines Vector's development tools and SCSK's services to simplify software development for compact automotive ECUs, supporting automakers and suppliers as vehicle electronics grow more complex and cost pressure on smaller control units increases.

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    The Hypnotize Dress reads your concentration with ESP32-S3▼The Hypnotize Dress: a fashion tech piece that reads your concentration performance powered by ESP32-S3 #ArtTuesday #Wearables✉newsLifeFashion15 h ago

    A wearable called the Hypnotize Dress has been introduced as a fashion tech piece that measures the wearer's concentration performance, built on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller. The project is being shared among makers and wearable technology enthusiasts, highlighting the growing overlap of fashion, biometric sensing, and DIY electronics.

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