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The RUHAcam is an open-source, 3D-printed Linux camera based on Raspberry Pi

The RUHAcam is an open-source, 3D-printed Linux camera based on Raspberry Pi

In spite of its very different appearence, this project actually shares a lot with our usually covered mobile Linux devices. Firstly, because it is a fully open-source (and open hardware-ish) portable ARM device, running on the well-renowed "Raspberry Pi HQ Camera" module, based on the Sony IMX477 sensor (12.3MP,

Tens of Nvidia Tegra devices now run mainline Linux thanks to the "grate" project

Tens of Nvidia Tegra devices now run mainline Linux thanks to the "grate" project

Nvidia chips and the Linux community have not always been known for a friendly attitude between each other. In a famous talk [https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEyMTc] by Linus Torvalds, which may appear slightly too offensive to be reported directly, the Linux creator defined

The JingPad A1 is a Linux tablet with 2K display, pen input, 5G and much more

The JingPad A1 is a Linux tablet with 2K display, pen input, 5G and much more

> Update 08/2021: We wrote an in-depth review of the first prototype of this Linux tablet. For our JingPad A1 DVT review, click here [https://tuxphones.com/jingos-linux-tablet-review-part-1/]. Some months after the initial announcement, the first JingOS device has been officially announced. The device has been announced as a "consumer

MIPS Technologies joins RISC-V, moves to open-source ISA standard

MIPS Technologies joins RISC-V, moves to open-source ISA standard

The MIPS silicon manufacturer is one of the oldest RISC chip manufacturers, used in several systems since the late 80s. Characterized by clean and efficient designs, allowing adaption in varied applications, this company has been considered one of the most innovative in the market during its golden age - to

Manjaro ships Plasma Mobile 5.21, adds initial setup for PinePhone

Manjaro ships Plasma Mobile 5.21, adds initial setup for PinePhone

The popular Arch-based Manjaro distribution has been one of the earliest projects to express interest [https://tuxphones.com/manjaro-phone-plasma-mobile-smartphone-distro-arch/] in the niche of Linux phones, and has been widely adopted by PinePhone users since its initial release. However, the team never stopped being innovative, integrating crust from an early stage

Google just made sideloading Android Wear apps harder

Google just made sideloading Android Wear apps harder

Android Wear smartwatches are an extremely common breed of wearables. Being full of features and comparatively cheap, it is increasingly common to spot them on people's wrists. While the OS is far from flawless, partly due to the heavy Java-based software stack, bringing to usually lower the standby time than

Anonymity versus privacy

Anonymity versus privacy

Let's imagine that today you visited several places in a heavily video-surveilled city, while wearing a mask. Nobody knew your name or your real identity, but everyone knew what you did, in all its details. Given the unusual period, not a medical mask, but more of a full, old-school mask