Section: Hardware

Linux runs on everything from supercomputers to space rovers to the dusty Raspberry Pi lost in your drawer. Here is Linux hardware news and developments that have caught our eye.

Smaller, Cheaper Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Announced

Raspberry Pi launch a 5-inch Touch Display 2, ideal for interactive projects. It features 720×1280 resolution and supports five-finger touch gestures.

18 August 2025

Linux Firmware Service Calls on Hardware Makers to Help Fund It

Linux's firmware hub, the LVFS, announces a new funding model with quotas for vendors to help firm up the future of the service, benefitting us all.

13 August 2025
A hand holding a pink circuit board surrounded by technology elements, shipping containers, coins, and a rising graph.

US Tariff Change Could Send SBC & Mini PC Prices Soaring

The US ending tariff exemption on goods under $800 could send the price of Raspberry Pi, mini PCs and other Linux hardware soaring — not just for buyers in America.

1 August 2025
Ubuntu logo made out of RISC-V SBCs.

New RVA23 RISC-V Chips are Coming Sooner than You Think

Ubuntu's pivot to the RVA23 RISC-V profile has caused concern, but new hardware is on the way - and the upcoming chips more than justify the move.

26 July 2025

Argon ONE Up Laptop Runs on a Raspberry Pi CM5

Argon ONE UP is a 14-inch laptop powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It boasts ports, expansion ports, and 40 pin GPIO add-on. Details inside.

22 July 2025
ESWIN EBC77 RISC-V single board computer

This New RISC-V SBC Runs Ubuntu 24.04, But It Won’t Run Future Releases

ESWIN EBC77 RISC-V SBC launches with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS support but RVA20 profile means it won't run Ubuntu 25.10 or later. Specs, price, and availability.

16 July 2025
Raspberry Pi 5, Compute Module 5, and Pi Zero W devices on a yellow background.

Ubuntu is Changing the Way it Boots on Raspberry Pi

Ubuntu will use an A/B boot approach on Raspberry Pi devices to improve reliability and boot failures, albeit with a minor drawback for users.

9 July 2025

GPD MicroPC 2 is a Big Improvement Over the Original

The GPD MicroPC 2 is a 7-inch mini laptop with a 'retina' quality rotating touchscreen, and an Intel N250 CPU - but will Linux love it much as the original model?

4 July 2025
Intel Battlemage GPU on a coloured background with the Ubuntu logo.

Newer Intel GPU Support Now Available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users can make use of the Intel Graphics Preview to unlock support for newer Intel GPU features, like faster ray tracing and ML.

28 May 2025

Flexbar (USB Apple Touch Bar Clone) Now Supports Linux

Flexbar, a crowdfunded Touch Bar clone, has begun shipping to backers. Better yet: the team has added Linux support too, which is great to see.

26 May 2025
RISC-V-AI-PC

RISC-V AI PC Delivers 50 TOPS, Runs Ubuntu 24.04

Ubuntu is one of the leading Linux distributions for RISC-V hardware thanks to Canonical’s strategic partnerships with companies like DeepComputing – who just announced a powerful new RISC-V AI PC running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The […]

9 May 2025
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 graphic

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Gets a Price Cut

Raspberry Pi has reduced the price on all 4GB and 8GB Compute Module 4 boards by $5-10, making embedded projects more affordable to try out.

6 May 2025