Hardware Reviews & Comparisons

RISC-V Is No Longer a Science Experiment: The Open Processor Revolution Hits the Workbench

RISC-V development boards have quietly crossed the threshold from academic curiosity to genuinely useful maker hardware. We dig into the best boards available right now, where the ecosystem still has gaps, and why 2024-2025 might be the moment you actually want to spend your project budget on open silicon.

Oct 17, 2026

CPU, GPU, or NPU: Picking the Right Silicon for Your Home AI Projects in 2024

The AI hardware landscape has exploded in the past two years, and makers building machine learning projects at home now have more processing options than ever — which honestly makes the choice harder. We break down CPUs, GPUs, and the new wave of NPUs so you can spend your money on the right chip for the job.

Oct 17, 2026