Category: Raspberry Pi
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Introducing Argon ONE Up: The 14-Inch Laptop Shell for Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts!
Last year, a portable monitor called the CrowView Note caught attention for turning a Raspberry Pi into a makeshift laptop. While its HDMI input allows for versatility, it presented a somewhat clunky solution with a single-board computer protruding awkwardly. In response to the need for a more elegant design, Argon Forty, renowned for their high-quality…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Reduces Raspberry Pi Installation Footprint for Enhanced Performance
Ubuntu 25.10 is set to bring significant changes for Raspberry Pi users, notably by introducing a minimal installation footprint. This approach aligns the Raspberry Pi images with the typical builds used for Intel and AMD desktop systems. As a result, the required disk space for installation has been reduced by approximately 800MB, bringing the installation…
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Revamping the Boot Process: How Ubuntu is Changing the Game for Raspberry Pi
Canonical is set to implement a significant change to the boot process for Ubuntu running on Raspberry Pi devices in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release. According to Canonical software engineer Dave Jones, the current boot method is suboptimal, leading to situations where users can end up with an unbootable system. This problem primarily arises because…
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Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500 and Official USB Monitor: The Next Step in DIY Computing
Raspberry Pi has introduced two exciting new products: the Raspberry Pi 500 and an official monitor. The Raspberry Pi 500, an updated version of the popular keyboard PC, is powered by the Raspberry Pi 5’s Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 SoC, making it significantly more powerful than its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 400. This new model…
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Introducing Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5: The Modular Upgrade to Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has officially launched the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, marking the latest addition to its Compute Module series. This modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 is powered by a 2.4GHz Quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76 processor, and is offered with a choice of 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, alongside…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Major Upgrade for Its Compact Touch Display
Raspberry Pi has unveiled a new version of its 7-inch ‘Touch Display’ accessory. Considering the previous model was introduced 9 years ago, an update for this device was certainly anticipated. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 features a higher-resolution display compared to its earlier version and adopts a more compact form factor, as the display…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Affordable Own-Brand SSDs Starting at Just $30
One of the standout features of the Raspberry Pi 5, aside from its enhanced performance compared to the previous model, is the ease with which you can incorporate an SSD. If you’re utilizing a comprehensive desktop operating system such as Ubuntu, opting for an SSD is advisable: boot-up times are incredibly quick, and the input/output…
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Raspberry Pi Imager Upgraded: Qt 6 Port and AppImages Now Available on Linux
The Raspberry Pi Imager is not just for Raspberry Pi owners. This handy tool simplifies the process of writing ISO, IMG, and other file formats to USB drives and SD cards. Recently, a significant update was released for the Raspberry Pi Imager, bringing it up to version 1.9. The tool, which is open-source and compatible…
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Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9 Rolls Out: Featuring Qt 6 Port, AppImage Support, and Exciting New Features
Raspberry Pi Imager has launched its version 1.9, a significant update that introduces a modernized user interface along with several enhancements. This tool facilitates the creation of bootable media for Raspberry Pi devices. The latest iteration, Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9, is the inaugural version that leverages the Qt 6 open-source application framework, enhancing the interface…
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CrowView Note Unveiled: More Than Just a Laptop, It Redefines Utility
Ever wished you could use your Raspberry Pi 5, Android smartphone, or mini PC as a laptop? The CrowView Note, which hit Kickstarter last week, allows you to do precisely that. At first glance, the CrowView Note from Elecrow resembles a typical laptop. It features a 14.1-inch display, a full-sized keyboard, a touchpad, and USB…
