📰 Chrome for Arm64 Linux is now available to download

You can now install an official Google Chrome build on Arm64 Linux devices, including the Raspberry Pi. Back in March, Google promised Chrome for Arm64 Linux in “Q2 2026” so users on SBCs, AI desktops and the growing-fleet of Snapdragon laptops out there, could use the flagship browser and benefit from the handful of extras it offers over a vanilla Chromium build.

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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/chrome-arm64-linux-available

📰 8 self-hosted services a total beginner can set up in a single weekend

Self-hosting is a hot trend of 2026, albeit with a reputation problem. Mention it to a friend, and they picture a rack of servers humming in a basement. Sounds cliché, but it’s true to an extent. Eventually, most folks end up there, but that isn’t necessary to get started. All you need is a computer, which could be a laptop, old desktop, a mini PC, or a single-board computer like a Raspberry Pi. Even without much Linux experience, a spare...

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https://www.xda-developers.com/self-hosted-services-a-total-beginner-can-set-up-in-a-single-weekend/

📰 Wayfire Wayland Compositor Closing In On v1.0 Release

The Wayfire modular and extensible Wayland compositor formally used by default on Raspberry Pi SBCs is nearing its v1.0 release. Wayfire 0.11 was released on Sunday for this Compiz-inspired, wlroots-powered compositor with that being their hopeful last planned version before Wayfire 1.0 releases...

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https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayfire-0.11-Released

📰 Pironman 5 Pro Max Review: SunFounder's Most Capable Pi 5 Case Doubles as an AI Desktop

SunFounder's flagship Pironman case now ships with a 4.3" touchscreen, a camera mount, and room for an AI accelerator, built for Raspberry Pi 5 owners who want to experiment with local AI, not just add cooling and storage.

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https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17388096/pironman-5-pro-max-review

📰 Gemma 4 E2B proves Raspberry Pi-sized LLMs don't have to be terrible anymore

It's a decently powerful LLM for something that can fit in a mere Raspberry Pi.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/gemma-4-e2b-proves-raspberry-pi-llms-dont-have-to-be-terrible/

📰 My Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is too weak to be a real server, but it's the perfect subscription killer

A seemingly inadequate Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W helped me save hundreds of dollars on constant subscription fees.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-is-a-perfect-subscription-killer/

📰 My phone can't replace a Raspberry Pi for this home server project

Even though it can run plenty of self-hosted services.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/my-phone-cant-replace-a-raspberry-pi-for-this-home-server-project/

📰 4 Raspberry Pi projects that are actually useful (and not just a novelty)

Discover innovative Raspberry Pi projects that go beyond novelty and offer practical solutions for specific needs.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/4-raspberry-pi-projects-that-are-actually-useful-and-not-just-a-novelty/

📰 Your old router gathering dust could be the network upgrade your smart home needs

My home network handles every device in my home without complaint. Computers work without issues, 4K streaming happens without hiccups, and video calls rarely drop. When I decided to build a home lab and smart home, I started small with a Raspberry Pi. Smart devices and self-hosted services soon crowded the same network as my computers, phones, and other devices. For every new Docker container or sensor I added, I had no way to isolate it. I...

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https://www.xda-developers.com/old-router-could-be-network-upgrade-your-smart-home-needs/

📰 The Raspberry Shake is a DIY kit that lets you record and share seismic activity in your area

Raspberry Pis are fantastic for hobbyist use, but it's really easy to forget that these are powerful SBCs that see scientific use. If you live in an earthquake-prone location and you want to log seismic activity both for scientific purposes and for your own interest, the Raspberry Shake is a full kit that keeps a digital ear to the ground and records any quakes that occur.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/the-raspberry-shake-is-a-diy-kit-that-lets-you-record-and-share-seismic-activity-in-your-area/