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July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 updates Morph browser, adds notch and printing support, and more

UBPorts has announced the release of Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 based on Ubuntu 24.04. It features an upgraded Morph Browser based on Chromium 134, supports smartphones with notches and rounded corners, a Widevine DRM installer, and more. Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 highlights: Updated browser engine for Morph Browser from Chromium 87 to Chromium 134 for improved compatibility with websites and web applications Installer for Widevine DRM with the following note: Widevine installer is not endorsed by Google. UBports, Ubuntu Touch, or Morph Browser is not a licensed Widevine implementation. Extracting Widevine from another source is considered by some to be in legally grey area. You are responsible for your usage of Widevine installer. Support for notches and rounded corners; currently configured on Fairphone 4 and 5, all Volla devices, and several community devices Screenshot editor allowing users to crop, rotate, and adjust color; this can be disabled by the user Ubuntu Touch […]

July 28, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

DFI X6X-ORN – An IP67-rated, rugged Jetson Orin NX/Nano edge AI computer with GMSL2 camera support

DFI X6X ORN Jetson IP67 fanless edge AI computer

The DFI X6X-ORN is a fanless, IP67-rated Edge AI computer powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano. It is designed for extreme outdoor and industrial environments in maritime, agriculture, construction, and intelligent transportation applications. The system fully relies on rugged M12 and M20 circular waterproof connectors for all its I/O, including PoE and GMSL2 camera interfaces. It delivers up to 157 TOPS of AI performance when equipped with the Jetson Orin NX 16GB module, complies with MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration standards, and supports an operating temperature range of -20°C to 60°C. DFI X6X-ORN specifications: SoM – NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano module Jetson Orin NX 16GB – Up to 157 TOPS, 16GB LPDDR5, 10W/15W/25W/ 40W power modes Jetson Orin NX 8GB – Up to 117 TOPS, 8GB LPDDR5, 10W/15W/25W/40W power modes Jetson Orin Nano 8GB – Up to 67 TOPS, 8GB LPDDR5, 7W/10W/25W power modes Jetson Orin Nano 4GB – Up […]

Waveshare RP2350-POE-ETH – A Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCU board with PoE

Raspberry Pi RP2350 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) board

Waveshare RP2350-POE-ETH is a Raspberry Pi RP2350 board with Ethernet implemented through a W6300 chip, support for optional PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), and two GPIO headers. We had covered a few Raspberry Pi RP2350 boards with Ethernet from WIZNet, including the W5100S-EVB-Pico2, W5500-EVB-Pico2, and W6300-EVB-Pico2, but none were advertised with PoE at the time. Since then, the 4-pin WizPOE-P1 module changes that, and the Waveshare RP2350-POE-ETH board offers a more affordable option. Waveshare RP2350-POE-ETH specifications: Microcontroller – Raspberry Pi RP2350A CPU Dual-core Arm Cortex-M33 processor @ 150 MHz Dual-core 32-bit RISC-V Hazard3 @ 150 MHz Up to two cores can be used at a time, either 2x Arm, 2x RISC-V, or 1x Arm + 1x RISC-V Memory – 520KB internal RAM Storage – 8KB OTP Storage Storage – 16Mbit SPI NOR flash Ethernet 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port via WIZnet W6300 “iEthernet” chip 6-pin PoE connector for optional module USB – USB 1.1 C-Type […]

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

LILYGO T-Display C5 board features 1.9-inch IPS color LCD, battery support, Qwiic expansion connectors

LILYGO T-Display C5 is an ESP32-C5 board with a 1.9-inch IPS color LCD, a USB-C port for power and programming, Lithium battery support, and GPIO expansion via headers and two Qwiic expansion connectors. The main benefit of using an ESP32-C5 chip is support for dual-band WiFi 6 connectivity (2.4/5.0 GHz), and it also keeps Bluetooth LE 5.x and the 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee/Thread/Matter found in the ESP32-C6. LILYGO T-Display C5 specifications: Wireless module – Espressif Systems ESP32-WROOM-C5-1U-N16R8 SoC – ESP32-C5HR8 CPU Single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor @ up to 240 MHz Low-power RISC-V core @ 40 MHz acting as the main processor for power-sensitive applications Memory – 384 KB SRAM on-chip, 8MB PSRAM Storage – 320 KB ROM Wireless Connectivity Dual-band (2.4GHz/5 GHz) 802.11ax WiFi 6, with 802.11b/g/n WiFi 4 standard fallback Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE) 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3 Storage – 16MB flash Antenna – […]

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Jetway SMC-ARK1 – A Rockchip RK3588 SMARC 2.1 compliant system-on-module

Rockchip RK3588 SMARC 2.1 system-on-module

Jetway has introduced the SMC-ARK1, a new SMARC system-on-module built around the Rockchip RK3588 octa-core processor. Designed for embedded computing and edge AI applications, the board includes up to 16GB of LPDDR4x memory and up to 128GB of eMMC flash, dual GbE, and an Ampak AP6398SV Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 module, alongside a dedicated HDMI input via an I-PEX FPC connector. We’ve previously written about the Geniatech SOM-3568-SMARC module based on the Rockchip RK3568, but Jetway’s SMC-ARK1 appears to be the first SMARC module we’ve seen based on the Rockchip RK3588. The module follows the SMARC 2.1 short form-factor specification (82 × 50 mm) and can be used with compatible SMARC carrier boards. Jetway SMC-ARK1 specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3588 octa-core processor with CPU – 4x Cortex‑A76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz, 4x Cortex‑A55 cores @ 1.8 GHz GPU – Arm Mali-G610 MP4 GPU Video decoder – 8Kp60 H.265, VP9, AVS2, 8Kp30 […]

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 5 Comments

Orange Pi 5B SBC gets Ubuntu Desktop and Audio Production OS images with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi fix missed for 8 years

Joshua Riek’s ubuntu-rockchip project helped many run working OS images for their Rockchip SBCs, but due to burnout and lack of support, he decided to step away in late 2024, and the project is now archived. However, that doesn’t mean his efforts have gone to waste. GitHub user defcom5-rockchip forked the project and released two Ubuntu 24.04-based distributions working on the Orange Pi 5B, notably integrating two fixes for the Ampak AP6275P WiFi and Bluetooth module, including one that Cypress apparently already fixed in 2018, but took a while to be integrated into Rockchip OS images. Short description of the two OS images Pi Desktop v1.0-beta – A curated daily-driver desktop: 4K@120 via custom VOP2/dclk kernel work, hardware video decode, zero snaps/telemetry, and “self-healing Bluetooth”: a background service that revives the AP6275P radio wedge in ~10 seconds automatically. Pi Studio v1.3 — the audio-production sibling: low-latency kernel (PREEMPT/1000Hz), Sonic Pi […]

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Redragon K688 Pro – An affordable tri-mode gasket mechanical keyboard with full numpad and media knob (Sponsored)

Redragon K688 Pro is a 96% layout tri-mode mechanical keyboard that aims to deliver enthusiast-level typing comfort and full productivity features in a compact, affordable package suitable for both work and gaming. The keyboard features a 98-key ANSI layout that retains a full numpad, function row, and arrow keys while claiming roughly 10% less desk footprint than a traditional full-size keyboard. It uses a gasket-mounted structure with five layers of silencer foam and PCB single-key slotting. Redragon states this design cuts hollow/cavity sound by about 90% and improves noise reduction by 20%, producing the soft, bouncy “creamy” acoustics and elastic feel highlighted in product materials. A dedicated multi-function rotary knob provides tactile control: turn for volume, press for mute, and combine with FN for backlight brightness or mode switching. This offers faster access than FN-layer shortcuts found on many competitors. Key specifications include: Layout / Keys – 96% (98 keys […]

July 27, 2026 by Debashis Das - 3 Comments

Open RC Spotter is an open-source ESP32 telemetry and data logger for RC cars and toys

Jake Wachlin (Energy Labs) has designed the Open RC Spotter, an open-source ESP32-based telemetry and data logger for RC cars, trucks, and other RC toys. The platform logs synchronized GPS position, acceleration, gyroscope, steering, throttle, battery voltage, temperature, and lap timing data to a microSD card, while also supporting live telemetry over Wi-Fi and ESP-NOW. We have previously written about telemetry and data-logging hardware designed for full-sized vehicles, such as the Macchina A0 ESP32 CAN board, which supports OBD-II diagnostics and RaceChrono integration. Compared to that, this ESP32-based logger is designed for RC cars and trucks, combining GPS, IMU, PWM monitoring, and onboard data logging in a compact ESP32-based platform. Open RC Spotter specifications: Wireless module – ESP32-WROOM-32E-N4 SoC – ESP32 dual-core Tensilica LX6 microcontroller @ up to 240 MHz with 520KB SRAM Storage – 4MB flash Wireless – 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 4.2 BR/LE connectivity, built-in PCB antenna […]