Wio-LR1121 tiny LoRa module supports for sub-GHz, S-Band, and 2.4GHz frequency bands

Seeed Studio Wio-LR1121 is a tiny, multi-band LoRa module based on LR1121 RF transceiver, a low-cost version of LR1120 without GNSS or Wi-Fi scanning capabilities, that supports sub-GHz, S-Band (1.9-2.1GHz), and 2.4GHz frequency bands. We had previously seen the LR1121 used in the MuRata Type-2GT module and a LILYGO module as an option for the T-Eth Elite board. The Wio-LR1121 offers another option that’s easy to solder, thanks to castellated holes and pads. Wio-LR1121 specifications: RF Transceiver – Semtech LR1121 Frequency bands – 863 to 928MHz and 2.4 to 2.5GHz frequencies; Note: The LR1121 also supports S-Band at 2.1 to...

AAEON Launches World’s First NanoCOM-MTU with 28W Intel Core Ultra CPUs on COM Express Type 10

AAEON has introduced the NanoCOM-MTU, described as the first COM Express Type 10 module to feature 28W Intel Core Ultra processors. Designed for compact edge computing, industrial robotics, and embedded systems, the module delivers high-performance processing in a space-efficient 84 mm by 55 mm footprint. The company states that the NanoCOM-MTU is available in variants […]

ASRock Industrial Launches Jetson AGX Orin Platform for Edge & Autonomous Applications

ASRock Industrial has introduced a new developer kit based on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platform, designed to deliver high-performance AI computing at the edge. Targeting robotics, autonomous mobile robots, drones, smart retail, and industrial automation, the system is built to provide up to 275 TOPS of AI processing in a compact, rugged form factor. […]

Radxa E24C and E54C Rockchip RK3528A/RK3582 network computers features four Gigabit Ethernet ports

Radxa E24C and E54C are mini routers and embedded boxes based on, respectively, Rockchip RK3528A and RK3582 SoCs, and equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, HDMI video output, three USB ports, and an M.2 PCIe socket for NVMe SSD storage. The Radxa E24C builds upon the dual Gigabit Ethernet Raxda E20C mini network Titan, while the Radxa E54C is an “update” to the Radxa E52C mini router with four Gigabit Ethernet ports instead of two 2.5GbE ports. Radxa E24C quad GbE mini router Radxa E24C specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3528A CPU – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz GPU – Arm...

Critical Signals – Practising critical responses to disrupted futures

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Critical Signals (NZ) is a three-month public space for learning, imagining, and practising how sovereignty, resilience and collective care will shape our futures in times of rapid change. Critical Signals explores practical and visionary responses to an era of collapses, with a focus on kai sovereignty, data sovereignty, collective resilience, and adaptation strategies under a […]

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Industrial IoT board based on NuMicro M467 Ethernet MCU follows Arduino UNO R4 form factor

The NuMaker-UNO-M4 is an industrial-grade IoT development board powered by a Nuvoton NuMicro M467 series Arm Cortex-M4F Ethernet MCU and following the Arduino UNO R4 form factor. The board also comes with Ethernet, RS485, CAN FD, and a microSD card slot for data logging. Power options include 5V via USB Type-C, 5–5.5V through a DC jack, and external 3.3V/5V through headers. It also features Arduino-compatible headers, push buttons, status LEDs, and a dedicated high-speed USB for power and programming. Nuvoton NuMaker-UNO-M4 Specifications SoC –Nuvoton NuMicro M467SJHAN CPU – Arm Cortex-M4 @ up to 192 MHz, with FPU and DSP Memory...

Waveshare SATA HAT+ adds two SATA 3.0 ports to Raspberry Pi 5

Waveshare PCIe TO 2-CH SATA HAT+ is a dual-channel PCIe FFC to SATA 3.0 HAT+ board for the Raspberry Pi 5, which offers a low-cost alternative to the Radxa Penta SATA HAT with support for up to five SATA drives. The HAT+ is compliant with the SATA Gen3 and PCIe Gen2 standards and features onboard dual LED indicators for monitoring drive activity. Additionally, it includes an EEPROM for storing HAT+ ID and product information. It can be used for simpler DIY NAS setups or Pi-based media servers. Waveshare PCIe TO 2-CH SATA HAT+ specification: Compatibility – Designed for Raspberry Pi 5...

(Updated) ALPHA-One Leverages RISC-V StarPro64 for Compact Local LLM Deployment

PINE64 has shared early details of the ALPHA-One, a compact generative AI agent powered by the RISC-V-based StarPro64 SBC. Priced at $329.99, the device is aimed at developers and testers, and comes preloaded with a 7 billion parameter LLM running in a Docker container. The ALPHA-One is built on the StarPro64 SBC, which features the […]

NanoPi R76S Brings Dual 2.5GbE to Fanless RK3576-Based Router Board

Following the recent launch of the NanoPi R3S LTS, FriendlyELEC introduces the NanoPi R76S, a compact router board powered by the Rockchip RK3576. Designed for edge networking and IoT, it features dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2, and AI acceleration. While the R3S LTS (based on RK3566) targets lightweight routing tasks, the R76S steps up […]

Maduino Zero Wi-Fi HaLow – An 802.11ah board programmable with the Arduino IDE

Makerfabs Maduino Zero Wi-Fi HaLow is an Arduino Zero-compatible Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) development board designed for low-power, long-range wireless communication in smart agriculture, industrial automation, and remote monitoring applications. The board is built around the Microchip ATSAMD21G18 Cortex-M0+ MCU to manage I/O, system control, and interface with the TXW83xx-based WiFi HaLow module. It operates in the 730–950 MHz sub-GHz band, features a microSD card slot for storage, and two GPIO headers. The board gets power through a USB Type-C port or a 3.7V LiPo battery (chargeable via USB) and includes an external antenna for long-range connectivity. Maduino Zero Wi-Fi HaLow...