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Pebble Round 2 Revives the Iconic Smartwatch With Open-Source PebbleOS

OnJanuary 3, 2026

Pebble Round 2 revives the iconic smartwatch with a color e-paper display, two-week battery life, and open-source PebbleOS.

Diptyx Open Source Dual-Screen E-Reader Launches on Crowd Supply

OnDecember 14, 2025

Diptyx launches on Crowd Supply as an open-source, repairable, dual-screen e-reader with e-ink displays, physical buttons, and weeks of battery life.

Pebble Index 01 Arrives as a Private Open Source Voice Capture Ring

OnDecember 9, 2025

Pebble Index 01 is an open-source smart ring that captures quick voice notes instantly and privately, with on-device processing and years of battery life.

Jolla’s Community Linux Phone Surpasses Its Funding Goal

OnDecember 9, 2025
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Over 3,200 backers secure the future of Jolla’s upcoming Linux phone, pushing the project beyond its initial funding milestone.

Jolla Launches Community-Funded Linux Phone

OnDecember 5, 2025
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Jolla launches its new Linux phone with a €99 refundable pre-order, aiming for 2,000 backers to begin production by early 2026.

TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen4 Debuts as Affordable Linux Desktop Replacement

OnDecember 5, 2025

The TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen4 launches as an affordable Linux desktop replacement with an i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 Ti, and a 240Hz QHD display.

TUXEDO Unveils InfinityBook Max 15: A Linux Laptop with Ryzen AI 9

OnNovember 7, 2025
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The new TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 15 starts at €1,689, offering Ryzen AI 9 power, RTX graphics, and full Linux support in an aluminum chassis weighing 1.95 kg.

Steam Deck Adds Display-Off Mode for Low-Power Downloads

OnNovember 5, 2025
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The Linux-powered handheld gaming console, Steam Deck, now allows you to complete game downloads with the screen off, saving power while staying updated.