Developers demonstrated running JavaFX 27 as a GraalVM native image on a Raspberry Pi 5, tackling the three core challenges of ahead-of-time compilation: static integration glue code, statically linked C/C++/Objective-C binaries for windowing and rendering, and reachability metadata needed for reflection. Using custom annotations, the team got all gluon-samples running without relying on the GraalVM tracing agent, and added JavaFX-specific annotations that auto-generate metadata from FXML and CSS files.
ennerf.github.io
· 2026-09-19
Home Assistant, a free open-source smart home platform with over 1,500 device integrations, officially supports installation on the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, requiring at least 2GB RAM and a 32GB microSD card. The software carries no subscription or feature paywall, though add-ons like cloud remote access are optional paid extras. Once installed, users can automate their homes based on triggers like location, power usage, NFC tags, or device state changes.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-19
A maker restored a vintage 1995 TrueTime XL-AK GPS time server by gutting it and installing a Raspberry Pi 5 paired with Jimmy Paputto's L1 GNSS HAT, turning the old hardware into a working stratum 1 NTP time server. The project reuses the unit's original LCD screen and bicolor LED for status display, and the builder intends to add it to the public NTP Pool and use it for time services at the VCF Midwest event.
jeffgeerling.com
· 2026-09-05
Raspberry Pi has released an official step-by-step guide showing hobbyists how to build a cyberdeck—a custom, purpose-built computing device—using its own hardware. The reference build uses a Raspberry Pi 5, a 128GB Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a 7-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, a Rii RK302 Bluetooth keyboard, and a Pelican-style case, with a power bank recommended over batteries for simpler wiring.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-26
Raspberry Pi has released an official tutorial for building a cyberdeck, a homemade portable computer typically housed in repurposed cases like Pelican boxes or purses. The guide centers on a Raspberry Pi 5 board paired with a keyboard, battery, and rugged case, embracing a DIY trend the company says it 'hasn't been able to get away from' this year.
hardware.slashdot.org
· 2026-08-24
Raspberry Pi has released an official tutorial for building a cyberdeck, a compact portable computer often housed in repurposed containers like cases, purses, or jewelry boxes. The guide uses a Raspberry Pi 5 board, a Raspberry Pi flash drive, and a LiPo battery tucked beneath a Bluetooth keyboard, all fitted into a simple Pelican-style case.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-24
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