ubuntu-brings-livepatch-to-arm64-for-rebootless-kernel-updates

Canonical has brought  Livepatch to Arm64 devices for the first time, allowing Ubuntu systems on Arm hardware to apply critical kernel security patches without a full reboot. Livepatch is one of Ubuntu’s best hidden security features – it’s not enabled by default, requires Ubuntu Pro – as it allows kernelContinue Reading

pine64-launch-$50-smart-speaker-for-home-assistant-tinkerers

Open-hardware manufacturer Pine64 has launched a $50 smart speaker that runs open-source software on a RISC-V chip. PineVoice (previously known as PineVox) is built around a Bouffalo Lab BL606P RISC-V SoC with integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee radio interfaces. It’s equipped with dual microphone array and speaker with supportContinue Reading

chargebyte-launches-open-source-high-power-charging-controller

German charging communication specialist chargebyte is launching the Charge Control V (CCV), which it says is the world’s first ready-to-deploy high-power charging controller built on the EVerest open-source firmware stack. The CCV is currently in pre-series status with samples available for pre-order. The CCV is a 2-port charging controller forContinue Reading