The Zilog Z80 microprocessor is an 8-bit microprocessor first commercialized within the Nineteen Seventies and utilized in a wide range of traditional computer systems and recreation consoles, together with the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, TRS-80, and Sega Grasp System. Though its options are very Dated by 2024 requirements, the chip has been in manufacturing for 5 many years and has solely been deserted earlier this yr.
Just a few years in the past, the builders of the Zeal 8-bit laptop has designed a contemporary compact laptop board powered by the Z80 processor. A “full version” with a video card and a 3D-printed case is now obtainable obtainable at Tindie for $180.
You too can purchase simply the motherboard and processor for $99, or discover equipment, together with a SNES controller and Sport Boy adapters, at Tindie Zeal 8-bit Store.
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The Zeal 8-Bit Laptop Full Version is every thing it is advisable to have enjoyable with the retro Zilog Z80 (Hackster.io)
Zeal 8-bit Laptop Full Version is a retro laptop equipment that features a motherboard with a ten MHz Zilog Z80 processor, a video card, and a 3D printed case. Obtainable for $180, it comes simply after the Z80 processor was discontinued.
ChromeOS shuts down its unbiased browser effort ‘Lacros’ in gentle of Android’s future (9to5Google)
Google is stopping improvement of Lacros, an initiative that might permit ChromeOS browser updates on Chromebooks with out rolling out working system updates, focusing as an alternative on utilizing extra Android frameworks for Chromebooks.
Manufacturing unit reset replace for r1 (Rabbit)
The Rabbit R1 safety flaw story continues. The corporate says that till now, the gadgets saved all textual content responses in a log file on the gadget with no strategy to erase them. An replace partially addresses this challenge by decreasing the quantity of information saved on the gadget and providing a manufacturing unit reset choice for customers who plan to promote their gadget.
Arm’s new graphics converter is like DLSS for smartphone gaming (The Verge)
ARM’s new Accuracy Tremendous Decision know-how allows smartphones and tablets to realize larger body charges and decrease energy consumption. Obtainable beneath an open supply license, it’s based mostly on AMD’s FSR 2 upscaler.
Turing Pi 2.5 4-Node Mini-ITX Cluster Board Will get {Hardware} Upgrades (LinuxGizmos)
The Turing Pi 2.5 is an up to date model of the mini ITX cluster board for the Raspberry Pi CM4 and NVIDIA Jetson modules. Modifications embody improved inside USB connections, HDMI enhancements, an RTC battery repair, and extra.
This is How Qualcomm’s New Laptop computer Chips Actually Examine to These from Apple, Intel, and AMD (The Verge)
The Verge compares the CPU efficiency of all of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips with scores from the newest Macs powered by Apple Silicon and Home windows PCs powered by the newest Intel and AMD chips. It is price maintaining in thoughts that the CPU is not the one issue affecting efficiency. Reminiscence, storage, and cooling may play a job.
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