RISC-V 101 – what is it and what does it mean for Canonical? | Ubuntu

In this blog I will look at some of the drivers for the growth of RISC-V, its value proposition and explain why supporting RISC-V is important to Canonical. […]

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"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-raptor-lake-ddr4-cpu-benefits-pc-gaming

AMD’s push to bring dedicated AI acceleration to desktops signals that “AI PCs” are becoming a standard expectation, not just a premium feature. However, the real value will depend on how widely software developers adopt and optimize applications for these on-device AI capabilities.

https://www.amd.com/en/blogs/2026/amd-ryzen-ai-pro-400-series-cpus-deliver-advanced-ai-for-desktops.html

#AMD #Ryzen #AIPC #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #Processors #PCGaming #EnterpriseTech #technology

PineTime Pro smartwatch to feature dual-core Cortex-M33 MCU, 2.13-inch AMOLED, GPS, and more

Pine64 has announced progress on the PineTime Pro smartwatch, powered by a dual-core Cortex-M33 microcontroller with Bluetooth 5.2 Classic and LE and 800KB SRAM. The watch also features a 2.13-inch AMOLED display, GPS support, a heart rate monitor, and a 6-axis motion sensor. It's an upgrade to the PineTime project unveiled in September 2019, and one of the most popular Pine64 devices thanks to open-source software projects such as InfiniTime firmware. For reference, the PineTime ships with a Nordic nRF52 Arm Cortex-M4 Bluetooth MCU with 64 KB SRAM, a 1.3-inch display, and basic HRM and accelerometer. The PineTime Pro is a massive upgrade that should support a wider range of firmware. PineTime Pro specifications: SoC - Unnamed wireless MCU CPU - Arm Cortex-M33 MCU @ up to 200 MHz Memory - 800 KB SRAM Wireless -  Bluetooth 5.2 Classic (BR/EDR) & Low Energy (additional Cortex-M33) Memory - 8 MB PSRAM

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OpenBSD on Motorola 88000 processors

Ottawa launches trade inquiry into imported frozen, canned vegetables
A statement from the Department of Finance says the government sought the inquiry in response to a request from the Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors.
#Canada #Consumer #GlobalTrade #tradeinquiry
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749611/canada-trade-inquiry-frozen-canned-vegetables/
What came after 486?

Changing from part numbers had benefits for Intel, but it took time

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