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    New ESP32 chip can run Linux, edging toward Raspberry Pi territory●The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry PiYhnScienceSpace Policy2371 h ago

    Espressif's newest ESP32 microcontroller can now boot Linux, a milestone that puts the low-cost chip closer than ever to entry-level single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. Enthusiasts are debating what this means for hobbyist electronics, pointing to the ESP32's low price and power draw versus the Pi's fuller feature set.

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    Microcontrollers now run a diffusion model and 289M-parameter LLM▼Microcontrollers now run a diffusion model and 289M LLM✉newsTechnologySoftware6 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 bundle targets small ECUs on Renesas chips▼✉newsTechnologySemiconductors1 h ago

    Vector and SCSK have jointly announced a bundled offering aimed at development work on small electronic control units that run on Renesas microcontrollers. The package is intended to simplify software development for compact automotive ECUs, a growing segment as carmakers add more functions to lower-end control units. Details on pricing and availability were not immediately given in the announcement.

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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✉newsLifeFashion16 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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