The WalnutPi 2B is a compact single-board computer built around Allwinner’s T527 processor, combining an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU with a modest 2 TOPS NPU in a Raspberry Pi–like form factor. The design focuses on low-cost Linux development, edge experimentation, and light AI workloads.

SimplyNUC is shipping the Jean Canyon NUC 15 Performance, a compact 3-liter workstation that runs Linux or Windows on Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX processors with discrete NVIDIA RTX Laptop GPUs.

Variscite has introduced its first SMARC compatible SoM family with the VAR-SMARC-MX8M-PLUS, built around NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processor. The module is designed for compact embedded and industrial systems that combine AI and vision processing with extended connectivity and integrated security.

Tria Technologies has launched the OSM-LF-IMX95, a compact Open Standard Module based on the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor. The module targets low-power edge and industrial systems that require high compute density, advanced security features, and flexible I/O in a small, solder-down form factor.

The January 25, 2026 release of DietPi v10.0 introduces new self-hosted services, drops legacy platform support, and raises the minimum supported Debian version to Bookworm. The update adds Uptime Kuma and ownCloud Infinite Scale to the DietPi software catalog, with a focus on long-term maintainability and SBC compatibility.

LILYGO has introduced its first ESP32-C5-based development boards, geared toward different form factors and usage models: the USB stick-style T-Dongle C5 and the more conventional T7-C5 development board. Both platforms support dual-band Wi-Fi 6 alongside Bluetooth LE.

The device is designed as an open system for rapid deployment of vision, audio, and AIoT applications, aimed at researchers, and developers requiring more capable on-device inference and improved image quality than typical DIY camera setups.

The Challenger+ T3217 is a compact development board based on Microchip’s ATtiny3217, combining the tinyAVR 1-series platform with a small, battery-ready form factor for low-power embedded applications.

Baochip has previewed the Baochip-1x, a mostly open RTL, RISC-V–based microcontroller fabricated on TSMC’s 22 nm process. Designed with openness and verifiability in mind, the MCU integrates a VexRiscv application core running at up to 350 MHz, alongside a quad-core I/O accelerator cluster clocked at 700 MHz.

Espressif Systems has announced a Matter Camera Solution for the ESP32-P4, described as the industry’s first Matter 1.5 camera implementation on an MCU-class platform. The RTOS-based design targets smart home devices such as security cameras, video doorbells, and intercoms, while reducing power consumption and startup latency compared to Linux-based systems.

Innodisk, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, has released the EXEC-Q911, a ruggedized development kit built around a COM-HPC Mini module mounted on a dedicated carrier board for industrial edge workloads. Part of the company’s “AI on Dragonwing” series, the platform targets robotics, smart infrastructure, and edge LLM applications.

Raspberry Pi has released the Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a USB 3.0 Type-A flash storage device intended for file transfer, backups, and operating system use across Raspberry Pi boards and other computers. The flash drive is available in 128 GB and 256 GB capacities, with pricing starting at around $30.

Advantech has introduced the MIO-5355, a 3.5-inch single-board computer based on Qualcomm’s QCS6490 and QCS5430 platforms. The board combines Arm-based processing, integrated AI acceleration, and rugged I/O support, with operating system options including Yocto Linux, Ubuntu, and Windows on Arm.

UnifyDrive has expanded its private NAS lineup with the UC450 Pro and UC250, two closely related systems focused on local storage, processing, and on-device services. The models address different performance tiers, ranging from low-power, always-on operation to workstation-class workloads.