WalnutPi 2B is a Raspberry Pi–style SBC with Allwinner T527 and 2 TOPS NPU

The WalnutPi 2B is a compact single-board computer built around Allwinner’s T527 processor, combining an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU with a modest 2 TOPS NPU in a Raspberry Pi–like form factor. The design focuses on low-cost Linux development, edge experimentation, and light AI workloads. The WalnutPi 2B is based on the Allwinner T527, an octa-core 64-bit […]

Core Ultra HX powers RTX-equipped NUC 15 workstation

SimplyNUC is shipping the Jean Canyon NUC 15 Performance, a compact 3-liter workstation that runs Linux or Windows on Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX processors with discrete NVIDIA RTX Laptop GPUs. The Jean Canyon platform is available in two main configurations based on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 275-HX or Core Ultra 7 255-HX processors. […]

Compact SMARC module combines Linux, AI, and vision on i.MX 8M Plus

Variscite has introduced its first SMARC compatible SoM family with the VAR-SMARC-MX8M-PLUS, built around NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processor. The module is designed for compact embedded and industrial systems that combine AI and vision processing with extended connectivity and integrated security. The module is built around the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor, featuring a quad-core […]

Tria launches Linux-ready OSM-LF-IMX95 45 × 45 mm module

Tria Technologies has launched the OSM-LF-IMX95, a compact Open Standard Module based on the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor. The module targets low-power edge and industrial systems that require high compute density, advanced security features, and flexible I/O in a small, solder-down form factor. The OSM-LF-IMX95 follows the OSM 1.2 specification in a Size-L form […]

DietPi January 2026 Update Introduces Uptime Kuma, ownCloud Infinite Scale, and Debian 12 Baseline

The January 25, 2026 release of DietPi v10.0 introduces new self-hosted services, drops legacy platform support, and raises the minimum supported Debian version to Bookworm. The update adds Uptime Kuma and ownCloud Infinite Scale to the DietPi software catalog, with a focus on long-term maintainability and SBC compatibility.   DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight, Debian-based […]

Name that Ware, January 2026

The Ware for January 2026 is shown below:

Enjoy!

[update: added photo of top side, since the ware was already guessed – just for more enjoyment]

Winner, Name that Ware December 2025

The Ware for December 2025 is a Spectral Instruments Series 800 camera. I was pretty shocked at how quickly this was guessed given the very small portion of the instrument that was shown, but, then again – that’s how it goes sometimes. Congrats to johslarsen for nailing this one; email me for your prize.

I had prepared a series of “hint” images in case it turned out to be too hard to guess the ware – they’re too neat not to share, so here they are:

The module above is the “other half” of the assembly – you can see the tips...

Большая модернизация настольной стеклодувной горелки своими руками

Горячая работа со стеклом, декоративным или техническим, в наше время обычно выполняется при помощи ручных или стационарных горелок — в их пламени стеклянные заготовки размягчаются и формуются, а края деталей спаиваются. Тип, количество и форма горелок, конечно, сильно зависит от марки обрабатываемого стекла, другого оснащения мастерской, потребных операций и манеры работы мастера, однако, более или менее универсальным вариантом, как и десятилетия назад, остаются горелки настольные, по возможности с большим (для формовки) и тонким (для спаивания) факелом или же горелка большая настольная и малая ручная. Горелка стеклодува — предмет его гордости, основной инструмент, от удобства и безопасности работы с ней зависит многое. Жалеть времени на совершенствование и настройку своих горелок ни в коем случае...

LILYGO Debuts ESP32-C5-Based T-Dongle C5 and T7-C5 Development Boards

LILYGO has introduced its first ESP32-C5-based development boards, geared toward different form factors and usage models: the USB stick-style T-Dongle C5 and the more conventional T7-C5 development board. Both platforms support dual-band Wi-Fi 6 alongside Bluetooth LE. The T-Dongle C5 is a USB Type-A development board designed in a flash-drive form factor and housed in […]

Ode to the AA Battery

Recently this post from @Merocle caught my eye:

I'm fixing my iFixit soldering station. I haven't used it for a long time and the battery has gone overdischarge. I hope it will come back to life. Unfortunately, there are no replacements available for sale at the moment.

Devices with built-in rechargeable batteries have been bugging me a lot lately. It's convenient to have a device you can take with you and use anywhere. And with modern Li-ion cells, battery life is remarkable.