Category: Hardware
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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…
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Huawei’s Next-Gen Laptops Set to Embrace Linux Instead of HarmonyOS
Huawei is reportedly contemplating launching its upcoming MateBook laptops with Linux instead of its proprietary HarmonyOS NEXT. While the company has previously offered Linux configurations for devices like the MateBook 13, 14, and 15, these options were primarily available in China and typically featured a version of Debian-based Deepin Linux. Initially, Huawei announced that all…
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Introducing the Framework Desktop and 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12: A New Era of Modular Computing
Framework recently unveiled two new products at their “Second Gen” event: the Framework Desktop and the Framework Laptop 12. Additionally, an updated version of the Framework Laptop 13 was also introduced. The Framework Desktop is a compact 4.5L Mini-ITX machine powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max “Strix Halo” processors, which include discrete-level Radeon 8060S graphics…
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Pebble Smartwatch Makes a Comeback with Google’s Open Source OS Release
Good news for fans of the original Pebble smartwatches! Google has open-sourced the PebbleOS, the operating system that powered these iconic devices. The decision follows Google’s acquisition of Pebble’s assets through the Fitbit buyout in 2021, later realizing that the community’s interest in the Pebble brand persists. The open-sourcing of PebbleOS allows developers and enthusiasts…
