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OpenWRT aims to finialize its $100 OpenWRT One open source router design and specification.
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Twenty years after releasing its first open-source router firmware, OpenWrt is drafting plans for its first open-source router based on Banana Pi.
AMD releases FSR 3 source code
By Mark Tyson published
AMD and GPU Open have released the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) source code today with implementation samples for DirectX 12 and Unreal Engine 5 developers.
Open Source BIOS for Intel 8088 Devices Reaches v1 Milestone Release
By Mark Tyson published
A developer has released version 1.0.0 of their open source Intel 8088 BIOS, after a dozen years of development.
DIY Headphone Kit Will Test Your 3D Printing, Soldering Skills
By Mark Tyson published
Ploopy's 'audiophile' 3D printed headphones are now up for pre-order from CAD$150, but you can also make them with your own parts as all source code and docs are free.
Petoi Bittle Robot Dog: It’s More Than a Pet Toy, It’s a Robotics Primer for Young Enthusiasts
By Anj Bryant published
Petoi’s Bittle is not just a cool pet toy robot dog — it is also a great STEM learning tool for anyone who wants to learn the basics of robotics, programming, and AI.
World's First Laptop with RISC-V Processor Now Available
By Ian Evenden published
Alibaba's Roma RISC-V laptop can now be purchased, marking the first time the open-source CPU architecture has appeared in an ultraportable.
Google and GloFo to Collaborate in Open-Source Chip-Making Venture
By Mark Tyson published
The partners are encouraging students, hobbyists, engineers, start ups and others to bring the spark of open-source innovation to the hardware realm.
China's Ubuntu Kylin Targets Second RISC-V Board
By Ian Evenden published
China and Canonical's joint project reaches version 22.04 LTS, and seeks new home
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