Adafruit and the maker community are criticizing Qualcomm's new terms of service for Arduino, citing concerns about user data, reverse-engineering restrictions, and a departure from open-hardware principles. The article also details the history of Arduino and its origins in the Wiring project.
Jeff Geerling reviews the Arduino Uno Q, a Qualcomm-powered board that blends microcontroller and SBC functionality. He explores its hardware, performance, software (App Lab), and potential applications, finding it to be a unique but somewhat awkward offering in the SBC market.
Arduino and Qualcomm Technologies are joining forces to deliver more powerful technology for makers, entrepreneurs, educators, and professionals. This partnership will scale Arduino’s vision with Qualcomm’s silicon, AI, graphics, and processing capabilities, while maintaining Arduino’s commitment to openness and community.
