The Armbian team has released version 26.5 of its Debian/Ubuntu-based distribution for ARM devices. This update focuses on kernel modernization, a redesigned desktop subsystem, and expanded hardware support across various SoC families.
Key updates include:
- Support for new boards such as Arduino UNO Q (QRB2210), Mekotronics R58S2, NanoPC-T6 LTS Plus, and others.
- Integration of the Linux 7.0 kernel series with a bleeding-edge branch tracking Linux 7.1 for certain SoCs.
- U-Boot modernization to version 2026.04 supporting various Rockchip development boards.
- A redesigned YAML-driven desktop subsystem in armbian-config, adding support for KDE Plasma, MATE, and the i3 window manager.
- Expanded architecture support extending Xfce, MATE, and other environments to ARMHF and RISC-V 64-bit.
- Integration of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) across the build matrix.
Key updates include:
- Support for new boards such as Arduino UNO Q (QRB2210), Mekotronics R58S2, NanoPC-T6 LTS Plus, and others.
- Integration of the Linux 7.0 kernel series with a bleeding-edge branch tracking Linux 7.1 for certain SoCs.
- U-Boot modernization to version 2026.04 supporting various Rockchip development boards.
- A redesigned YAML-driven desktop subsystem in armbian-config, adding support for KDE Plasma, MATE, and the i3 window manager.
- Expanded architecture support extending Xfce, MATE, and other environments to ARMHF and RISC-V 64-bit.
- Integration of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) across the build matrix.
Silicon Labs has announced the BG29 family of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless microcontrollers, suitable for wearables and even smart teeth implants, featuring an Arm Cortex-M33F core, up to 1MB of flash storage, and a variety of peripherals.
