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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 Policy23716 min 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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    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 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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