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The Typeframe PS-85 is an open source cyberdeck with a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, a 40% keyboard, and a retro-futuristic look (and keycap stickers) inspired by the Alien movies. Designed by the same person as the Typeframe PX-88 portable computer. https://www.typeframe.net/docs/ps-85 #TypeFrame #TypeFramePS85 #CyberDeck #Alien #JeffMerrick

HamsterOS is a lightweight operating system for 386-class and newer PCs. It fits on a single 1.44MB floppy, but has a GUI with a launcher bar, menus, and floating windows, a file browser, notepad app, clock, calculator, calendar, and a few games. https://meanhamster.com/products/hamsteros #HamsterOS #OperatingSystems

PostmarketOS 25.12 is now available. Based on Alpine Linux 3.23, the mobile Linux distro brings a major update to the package manager, UI updates (for GNOME, Plasma Mobile, Phosh, and Sxmo), kernel upgrades & device bug fixes.https://postmarketos.org/blog/2025/12/23/v25.12-release/ #MobileLinux #postmarketOS #Linux

The Asahi Linux team has issued a fix for Macs that failed to dual boot into Linux after upgrading to macOS 27. The fix is now applied by default upon new installation, but you can also use the installer to fix a broken install. https://asahilinux.org/2026/06/progress-report-7-1/ #macOS #AsahiLinux

First look at working hardware for the Clicks Communicator, a smartphone with an integrated keyboard, set to ship in Q4, 2026. It has a custom Android OS, a fingerprint sensor in the space bar, 3 mics, stereo speakers, a headphone jack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMNdr8dV23A #ClicksCommunicator #Clicks #KeyboardPhone

posmartketOS v26.06 brings an updated boot splash screen, updated desktop environments, kernel upgrades, and community support for more devices, including the PineNote E Ink tablet. https://postmarketos.org/blog/2026/06/21/v26.06-release/ #postmarketOS #MobileLinux

Framework sourced cheaper (and faster, more efficient) LPCAMM2 RAM for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, so it's lowering prices for once. But the company is also warning that CPU prices might go up soon, which could affect overall system prices. https://frame.work/blog/updates-on-memory-pricing-and-navigating-the-volatile-memory-market #FrameworkLaptop13 #Framework #Ramageddon

Windows 10 officially reached end of life in 2025, but Microsoft offered a year of extended security update for free. Now MS is extended the program through Oct, 2027. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/microsoft-quietly-extends-windows-10s-extra-security-updates-program-for-free-users-can-now-stay-on-windows-10-until-october-2027-securely #Windows10 #Microsoft

The Anbernic RG Rotate is a weird handheld game console with a flip-out controller that hides behind a 3.5 inch, 720 x 720 touchscreen display when you don't need it. This $33 charging dock turns it into a cute little alarm clock. https://retrododo.com/theres-now-a-dock-for-the-anbernic-rg-rotate/ #Anbernic #AnbernicRGRotate #HandheldGameConsole #DockingStation

The Fairphone 6 is expected to launch this month. The latest repairable phone has a modular design that lets you replace the battery, camera, speakers, and other parts. Expect 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and dual rear cameras. https://winfuture.de/news,151402.html #Fairphone6 #Fairphone #Smartphones #Repairable

AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is a compact gaming handheld launching June 29, with a 3.5 inch LCD display, 3950 mAh battery, Snapdragon processor, recessed TMR joysticks, USB 3.1 Type-C, microSD, 3.5mm audio, WiFi 6, and BT 5.1. https://www.ayaneo.com/article/938 #AYANEOPocketMicro2 #HandheldGameConsole #AYANEO

Most USB-C cables look the same, which makes it hard to know if they support 480 Mbps or 80 Gbps speeds or 2.5W or 240W charging. This open source macOS describes what a cable connected to your computer can actually do. https://boingboing.net/2026/05/05/whatcable-tells-you-what-that-usb-c-cable-is-good-for.html #USBC #USBTypeC #WhatCable #macOS

Pine64 is pausing production of some devices rather in response to DRAM shortages, rather than increasing prices. There are also currently no plans to develop a next-gen PinePhone. #Pine64 #Pinephone #RAMShortage https://pine64.org/2026/03/24/march_2026_fosdem/

Mass production of the $225 Pebble Time 2 smartwatch has begun, with the first units expected to ship to customers who have pre-ordered by the end of March. With 20K+ pre-orders, some won't receive the watch until June though. #Pebble #PebbleTime2 #Smartwatch https://repebble.com/blog/pebble-time-2-is-in-mass-production

HMD introduces four new Nokia-branded feature phones with number pads, video calling support, news, sports, and weather... and an AI button for voice controls & Q&A. AI assistant is only free for 180 days before you need a subscription though. http://gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_four_new_nokia_feature_phones_with_ai-news-73560.php #Nokia #HMD #AI #Nokia2004G #Nokia2104G #Nokia2154G #Nokia2354G

Thee WSJ reports that SpaceX recently showed some investors a prototype for a "handset-like device" with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a slim design, a proprietary OS, and an emphasis on AI. It's unclear if/when it'll become a real product. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/spacex-showed-investors-prototype-of-elon-musks-new-ai-device-b445c57b #SpaceX #Handheld #AI

Update: The Juno Tab 4 is a Linux tablet that comes in two sizes/configurations. Pricing for the smaller model with 4G LTE and an Alder Lake-N chip aren't available yet, but the 13 inch, WiFi-only Meteor Lake model is $989. https://liliputing.com/juno-tab-4-is-a-linux-tablet-with-intel-core-i3-n300-and-core-ultra-5-115u-options/ #JunoTab #JunoTab4 #LinuxTablet

Despite promoting the heck out of the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 for weeks, apparently only a small number were produced, and they sold out shortly after launch. It's unclear if more will be made, but they'll probably cost more if they are. https://liliputing.com/ayaneo-pocket-micro-2-gaming-handheld-has-a-3-5-inch-screen-snapdragon-865-class-performance-and-239-starting-price/ #AYANEO #AYANEOPocketMicro2

Alibaba XuanTie C950 is a RVA23-compliant RISC-V processor with up to 8 CPU cores at 3.2 GHz, RISC-V Vector Extension v1.0 support, and support for an optional AI coprocessor. https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/25/alibaba-xuantie-c950-a-powerful-rva23-complaint-64-bit-risc-v-core-for-edge-ai-computing/ #XuanTieC950 #RISCV

Several Kubuntu Focus Linux laptops are now available with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus chips (bringing a small spec bump over the Core Ultra 9 275HX that had been available since last year). #KubuntuFocus #KubuntuFocusM2 #KubuntuFocusZr #LinuxLaptop @kubuntufocus@mastodon.social

This Raspberry Pi-like single-board PC is powered by an ESP32-P4C6 module with a 400 MHz dual-core RISC-V MCU, support for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5, 10/100 Ethernet, microSD card reader and 40-pin GPIO header.
https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/27/esp32-p4-pi-viewe-raspberry-pi-esp32-p4-esp32-c6-board/ #ESP32P4PiVIEWE #ESP32P4 #ESP32 #ESP32C6 #RISCV #SingleBoardComputer

The picoZ80 is a drop-in replacement for the classic Zilog Z80 processor, which was discontinued in 2024. This version is based on Raspberry Pi RP2350B and ESP32 chips and brings some modern features, while fitting in the socket of any PC designed for the Z80. https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/26/picoz80-a-z80-microprocessor-drop-in-replacement-based-on-raspberry-pi-rp2350b-and-esp32/ #ZilogZ80 #picoZ80 #RP2350B #ESP32

Arm has licensed its chip designs to other companies for decades. But now the company is making its own chip for the first time - the Arm AGI CPU is a data center chip co-designed with Meta, with up to 36 Arm Neoverse V3 cores per CPU, 6GB/s memory bandwidth, and TDP under 300W. #Arm #ArmAgiCPU #chips https://newsroom.arm.com/news/arm-agi-cpu-launch

A 30 second video shows an upcoming Anbernic handheld game console with a small square touchscreen display that flips upward to reveal a gamepad. There are no details about specs, pricing or availability yet. #Anbernic #HandheldGameConsole https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1rv252z/anbernic_new_device/

After getting tricked by Chuwi into reporting that a Ryzen 5 5500U chip was a Ryzen 5 7350U, CPU-Z has released an update that accurately detects the processor in the Chuwi Corebook X and Plus. #CPUZ #Chuwi https://www.minimachines.net/actu/cpu-z-identification-processeur-140240

SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview brings initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine mini PC/console + improvements for the Steam Deck and 3rd-party hardware including improved VRAM management for discrete GPUs. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/532126482488623649 #SteamMachine #SteamOS #Valve

According to @evleaks, the next reMarkable tablet will be called the reMarkable Paper Pure and it's expected to be "more mass-market focused" than existing models, suggesting a cheaper E Ink tablet... or maybe one with more functions? https://x.com/evleaks/status/2034059779392319856 #evleaks #EvanBlass #reMarkable #reMarkablePaperPure #EInkTablet

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirms that Epic and Google have settled *all* of their legal disputes worldwide, with better support for third-party app stores, payments & lower developer fees. Fortnite is also coming back to the Play Store globally. https://x.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/2029250311198523522 #EpicGames #Google #Android

OpenAI could launch a smartphone in the first half of 2027 in an effort to put agentic AI in the palm of your hands (although it's unclear how different this would be from using the ChatGPT app on other phones with decent specs). #OpenAIPhone #AI #OpenAI https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/05/openai-fast-tracking-ai-phone-2027/

The new Framework Laptop 13 Pro will ship with an Intel Panther Lake chip with up to a 16-core CPU and Intel Arc graphics, user-replaceable LPCAMM2 memory, and a larger 74 Wh battery. It's the first major redesign of Framework's 13 inch laptop. #FrameworkLaptop13Pro

This fanless mini PC measures 120 x 120mm (4.7" x 4.7") and has an aluminum chassis with fins for passive heat dissipation. Available now with Intel "Meteor Lake" or AMD Ryzen "Krackan Point," it's expensive though, at €1295 and up. https://www.fanlesstech.com/2026/03/this-perfect-cube-is-ryzen-ai-pc.html

Android 17 Beta 3 brings new support for RAW14 images, performance, battery, and security updates, picture-in-picture support for Android's desktop mode, a redesigned screen recording toolbar, and more. https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/the-third-beta-of-android-17.html #Android17 #Google #Android

Leaked images suggest the 2nd-gen Onn 4K Pro media streamer will be an oval-shaped device (kind of like the Google TV Streamer) with Ethernet, HDMI, and USB ports and built-in mics. https://www.aftvnews.com/new-images-of-the-2nd-gen-onn-4k-pro-leak-out-with-a-clear-view-of-the-ports/ #Onn4KPro #Onn #MediaStreamer #GoogleTV

Walmart's dirt cheap Google TV media streamers are a little less cheap now that prices have been raised by $5 to $10. But the Onn HD Stick, Onn 4K Box, and Onn 4K Plus are still *pretty* cheap at $20, $25, and $40, respectively. #Onn #OnnHDStick #Onn4K #Onn4KPlus #MediaStreamer #GoogleTV https://www.aftvnews.com/walmart-raises-its-onn-streaming-device-prices-by-5-10/

Luckfox Lume is a single-board PC with an Allwinner T153 chip (4 x Arm Cortex-A7 cores + 1 x RISC-V E907), 128MB DDR3, 256MB SPI NAND flash, dual Gigabit Ethernet, 40-pin GPIO, USB, and MIPI-CSI/DSI for $21 and up. #LuckfoxLume #SingleBoardComputer https://linuxgizmos.com/luckfox-lume-board-features-allwinner-t153-soc-with-dual-gigabit-ethernet-and-mipi-interfaces/

The Commodore Callback 8020 gets a $100 price cut ahead of launch... sort of. Entry-level models now start at $399, but won't ship with earbuds and customers have to pay extra for "premium" RAM. https://liliputing.com/commodore-callback-8020-is-a-distraction-free-flip-phone-that-runs-linux-based-sailfish-os-with-support-for-some-android-apps/ #Commodor #phones #CommodorCallback8020

Chuwi responds to reports that some of its laptops shipped with the wrong processors by offering refunds if returned by May 31, saying it was a "production error," which doesn't explain why software reported the wrong chip (you have to remove the CPU cooler and look at the actual chip to determine the model number). #Chuwi #ChuwiCoreBookX #ChuwiCorebookPlus #Refund https://www.notebookcheck.net/Chuwi-responds-to-CPU-fraud-does-not-replace-all-affected-models.1257585.0.html

Valve confirms it's working with NVIDIA to allow SteamOS to run on gaming PCs with NVIDIA RTX GPUs, although it probably won't be ready this year. #SteamOS #Valve #NVIDIA https://www.theverge.com/games/952634/valve-intel-nvidia-steamos-gpus-linux

The onn FHD streaming stick is Walmart's cheapest Google Media streamer, originally priced at $15 when it launched in 2023. Now it costs twice as much, making the $40 Onn 4K look like a good buy even if you don't need 4K. https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/walmart-doubles-the-price-of-its-cheapest-google-tv-streaming-stick/ #OnnFHD #StreamingStick #GoogleTV

Renders based on leaked CAD files give a rough idea of what Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide smartphone could look like. It's expected to share specs with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but feature a wider inner display. #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyZFold8Wide #FoldablePhone https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide

The new Razer Blade 16 is a 2.14 kg (4.7 pound) gaming laptop with a 16 inch QHD+ 240 Hz OLED screen, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Panther Lake processor, and up to GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. https://www.razer.com/newsroom/product-news/2026-blade-16/ #RazerBlade16 #GamingLaptop

Samsung is discontinuing the $2900 Galaxy Z Trifold three months after launch. Bloomberg says the foldable phone was "always intended as more of a technological showcase" than a mass market product. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-17/samsung-to-stop-selling-2-899-trifold-phone-after-three-months #Samsung #FoldablePhone #SamsungGalaxyZTrifold

Apple has discontinued the Mac Studio. The latest version was released in 2019. The newer Mac Studio may be significantly more powerful, but it's a smaller PC with far fewer expansion options. https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/26/apple-discontinues-the-mac-pro/ #MacPro #MacStudio #Mac #Apple

Microsoft says it'll increase Xbox prices by $100-$150 in August due to rising RAM & storage costs. That means the Xbox Series S will start at $500 and the Series X will cost $750 and up. 2TB models will be discontinued. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/25/xbox-console-price-update/ #Xbox #GameConsoles #Ramageddon

The Microsoft Surface Go 4 tablet and Surface Laptop Go 3 are out of stock and rumor has it that Microsoft has no plans to make any more units... or any entry-level Surface "Go" branded devices in the foreseeable future. https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-go-and-surface-laptop-go-are-dead-microsofts-budget-surface-pcs-are-the-last-to-be-cut-from-its-portfolio #SurfaceGo #SurfaceLaptopGo #Microsoft

Apple is on track to release an M6 chip this fall, but don't expect M6 Pro, Max, or Ultra variants. Instead, Bloomberg's (paywalled) report indicates Apple is shifting focus to its M7 series with more on-device AI capabilities, set to launch in 2027. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-25/apple-to-skip-high-end-m6-mac-chips-to-launch-m7-pro-m7-max-m7-ultra-instead #AppleSilicon #AppleM6 #AppleM7