Category: Hardware
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Introducing the New RISC-V SBC: Compatible with Ubuntu 24.04 but Limited to Future Releases
Ahead of the upcoming RISC-V Summit in China, Canonical has unveiled a new RISC-V single-board computer (SBC), the EBC77 Series, which fully supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This SBC is designed primarily for development and embedded systems, rather than typical desktop usage. It is important to note that RISC-V devices generally cannot match the performance or…
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Introducing System76’s Adder WS: A Powerhouse Linux Laptop with Intel Core Ultra i9 and NVIDIA 50 Series Graphics
System76 has announced the release of a new version of its Adder WS Linux-powered laptop, now featuring cutting-edge hardware including the Intel Core Ultra i9 275HX CPU and NVIDIA 50 series GPUs. This updated version marks more than a year since the last refresh and introduces several new specifications aimed at enhancing performance. The Adder…
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Introducing the GPD MicroPC 2: A Powerful Successor to the Original Pocket PC
GPD MicroPC 2: Enhanced Successor to Original Pocket PC The GPD MicroPC has a new version debuting this summer, building upon the original’s compact and robust design. This second-generation model features significant upgrades, including a larger, adjustable screen, a more powerful Intel processor, improved storage capabilities, and a variety of enhanced ports. However, its appeal…
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Canonical Expands Support for Intel ‘Battlemage’ GPUs in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Canonical and Intel have recently expanded support for the Intel Graphics Preview to include Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, providing users with access to cutting-edge support for newer Intel GPUs. This move ensures that long-term support (LTS) users can also benefit from improvements previously available only in more recent Ubuntu releases. Starting with Ubuntu 25.04, users have…
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Introducing the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen7: A Linux Laptop with 128 GB RAM and HDR Display
TUXEDO Computers has unveiled the 7th generation of their TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Linux laptop, aimed at high-performance gaming enthusiasts. This model stands out with its impressive 1000 nits HDR mini-LED display, offering a resolution of 2560×1600, full sRGB coverage, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a rapid 300 Hz refresh rate. It boasts a powerful NVIDIA…
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Flexbar: The USB Apple Touch Bar Clone Now Fully Supports Linux
Hearing about the Linux 6.15 kernel’s support for the MacBook Touch Bar reminded me of the Flexbar crowdfunding campaign from late last year. The Flexbar is a USB-powered peripheral modeled after Apple’s discontinued touchscreen strip, designed to function as a standalone device compatible with any laptop, PC, tablet, or smartphone. Initially, I was skeptical about…
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Unleashing Power: New RISC-V AI PC Achieves 50 TOPS and Supports Ubuntu 24.04
Canonical has recently partnered with DeepComputing to introduce the new DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC, which runs Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This powerful RISC-V AI PC is built on the advanced RISC-V Mainboard II, designed for Framework’s laptops but can also function as a standalone PC. Users can connect it to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse thanks…
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System76 Upgrades Serval WS Linux Laptop with Powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU
Linux hardware vendor System76 has introduced an upgraded version of its Serval WS laptop, catering to both engineering and gaming audiences. The new model is equipped with powerful hardware including an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, which boasts 24 cores and threads. Additionally, it features a 16-inch 2K display with a resolution of 2560×1600,…
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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (Linux Edition) Now Available for Purchase!
Huawei recently unveiled its MateBook X Pro 2024 Linux Edition, which is presently only available in China. This model is priced CN¥300 lower than the Windows version, primarily due to the absence of a Windows license fee and additional government subsidies aimed at promoting domestic technology. Consumers in China can benefit from an additional CN¥2000…
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Ubuntu Expands Horizon: Official Support for NVIDIA Jetson AI Modules
Canonical has officially announced support for Ubuntu on NVIDIA Jetson, a line of computing modules designed for AI and machine learning applications. The General Availability (GA) of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS for the NVIDIA Jetson Orin aims to provide optimized performance and compatibility, giving developers a reliable pathway to high-performance AI solutions. This move aligns with…
