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- 1Newest ESP32 microcontroller can run Linux, nearing Raspberry Pi territoryβThe newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry Pi
Espressif's latest ESP32 chip can now boot Linux, a milestone for a microcontroller line traditionally limited to bare-metal and RTOS work. Reports note the low-cost chip is approaching entry-level Raspberry Pi capability, sparking debate among makers about whether cheap microcontrollers could soon replace single-board computers for simple projects.
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A Hacker News discussion is trending around reports that Raspberry Pi is blocking users from swapping the RAM chips on its boards. Commenters in the linked thread and on Hacker News are debating the technical and business reasons a low-cost, hacker-friendly company might lock down memory upgrades, with reactions ranging from disappointment to defense of the company's supply-chain constraints. The full context and Raspberry Pi's exact rationale are not clear from the posts.
- 3Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls raspberries amid virus outbreakβΌcanadian food inspection agency raspberry recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of raspberries as part of an ongoing investigation into a virus outbreak in Canada. More fruit products have been pulled from shelves as the probe widens. Consumers are being advised to check their purchases and avoid eating affected items, with health officials monitoring the situation closely.
- 4Banana Pi Launches BPI-CM7 as Cheaper Raspberry Pi CM5 AlternativeβBanana Pi BPI-CM7 Computer Module β A cheaper Raspberry Pi CM5 alternative based on Allwinner H618 https:// docs.banana-
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.
- 5Raspberry AI Speeds Up Product Design For Lifestyle BrandsβΌRaspberry AI Is Changing How Lifestyle Brands Go From Concept To Shelf
Raspberry AI is helping lifestyle brands shorten the journey from design concept to finished product on store shelves, according to a Forbes report. The startup's generative AI tools let design teams produce and iterate on product visuals quickly, reducing reliance on lengthy sampling cycles. The piece highlights growing adoption of AI across fashion and consumer lifestyle companies.
- 6Building a Raspberry Pi AI Companion With an Animated FaceβHow to Build a Raspberry Pi AI Companion with a Real-Time Animated Face Using Rive AI... # raspberrypi # ai # robotics #
A tutorial circulating among robotics and maker communities explains how to build an AI companion device using a Raspberry Pi, with a real-time animated face created using Rive AI. The guide covers software, coding and engineering steps, and is being shared within inclusive maker communities interested in DIY robotics and conversational AI projects.
- 7Raspberry Pi raises prices on 2GB modelsβPreissteigerung bei 2-GByte-Varianten von Raspberry Pi 4 und 5 Firmenchef Eben Upton kΓΌndigte die schlechte Nachricht pe
Raspberry Pi is raising prices on the 2GB variants of the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5. CEO Eben Upton announced the increase personally, citing rising memory chip prices as the reason. The move affects the entry-level models, and the news is drawing attention among the maker and Linux communities, with many watching whether further price increases could follow.
- 8Meson creator to give NUUG talk on DIY film scanner in OsloβOn behalf of NUUG, I have invited @ jpakkane , creator of Meson ( https:// mesonbuild.com ), to Oslo for the talk "Build
Jussi Pakkanen, creator of the Meson build system, has been invited by Norwegian Unix user group NUUG to speak in Oslo. His talk, "Building a Super 8 Film Scanner at Home", describes how he repaired a 1970s projector and built a scanner using a Raspberry Pi, stepper motors, 3D-printed parts and machine vision to digitise Super 8 film.
- 9Improved GPU reset for Raspberry Pi boards in Linux 7.4βπ§ Actu logiciel libre du 27/09/2026 β’ Improved GPU Reset Coming For Raspberry Pi Boards With Linux 7.4 [Phoronix] https:
Free software news roundup of 27 September 2026 highlights an improved GPU reset mechanism coming to Raspberry Pi boards with Linux kernel 7.4, as reported by Phoronix. The change should make it easier to recover the graphics processor when it hangs, without a full reboot, improving stability for Pi users running the mainline kernel.
- 10Hobbyist revives 13-year-old router with OpenWrt upgradeβThe power of open-source: - 13year-old router - more RAM - larger storage chip - added I2C and GPIO ports - screen and b
An open-source enthusiast has given a 13-year-old router a second life, upgrading its RAM and storage chip, adding I2C and GPIO ports, and building a screen and buttons into the lid. The device runs a custom-compiled OpenWrt system with cross-compiled Raspberry Pi and Arduino code, and reportedly works. The project is drawing attention as an example of how open-source software can extend the life of old hardware well beyond its intended lifespan.
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A new add-on board called Firehat adds FireWire connectivity to the Raspberry Pi 5, a port the single-board computer has never supported natively. The project, highlighted by Adafruit, gives hobbyists a way to connect legacy FireWire devices such as audio interfaces, cameras and storage drives to the Pi 5.
- 12Flourish One: Raspberry Pi-powered humanoid robot aimed at busy parentsβΌMeet Flourish One, the Raspberry Pi-powered humanoid built for busy parents
A new humanoid robot called Flourish One has been unveiled, built on Raspberry Pi hardware and marketed toward busy parents. The robot is designed to help with household demands, positioning affordable consumer robotics as practical family assistance. Details on pricing, availability and full capabilities have not been widely reported yet, but the family-focused angle is drawing attention in the robotics community.
- 13RaspAP hit with three unpatched CVE disclosuresβΌπ¨ RaspAP Mass Disclosure β 3 CVEs, no patch CVE-2026-101860 (CVSS 8.8) β privilege escalation via sudoers manipulation β
Security researchers have disclosed three vulnerabilities in RaspAP, the popular router software for Raspberry Pi, with no patches available. The most severe, CVE-2026-101860 with a CVSS score of 8.8, allows privilege escalation to root via sudoers manipulation. Two further flaws, CVE-2026-101859 (5.4) and CVE-2026-101858 (4.7), involve OS command injection, including through the OpenVPN handler and WiFiManager SSID handling.
- 14Percona University Brings Database Tech Insights to MontevideoβPercona University was an amazing day in Montevideo, Uruguay. Emerging database tech insights ft. Coroot monitoring # Mi
Percona University took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, drawing attendees for a day of talks on emerging database technologies, with observability tool Coroot among the featured topics. Organisers and participants shared thanks and enthusiasm afterwards, describing the event as an amazing day. One attendee even showcased a related homelab setup running Kubernetes on Raspberry Pis.
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