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Linux kernel changes point to a Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W and a Raspberry Pi 4 Model A, both on the Pi 4 chip

Raspberry Pi seems to be preparing two boards it has not announced yet: a Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W and a Raspberry Pi 4 Model A. Device tree files for both were merged into Raspberry Pi's fork of the Linux kernel on 25 October 2026, in a pull request titled "Add device tree for Pi Zero 3 W and Pi 4A" from Raspberry Pi engineer Marta Momotko. Hackster.
Oct 27, 2026
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Aqara opens a 60-tester trial of the Camera G510 and Security Station M410 in Europe, including Poland, ahead of launch

Aqara has started a pre-launch trial for two security products it showed at IFA 2026 in September: the battery-powered Camera G510 and the Security Station M410. The trial was announced on the Aqara Forum on 26 October 2026. Sixty testers in the EU, the UK and a few neighbouring countries will be able to buy the two devices as a kit for 49.99, befo
Oct 26, 2026
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Conow launches the Atlas 6000 AC plug-in home battery in Germany

Conow, an energy brand built together with Tuya Smart, announced on 26 October 2026 that its Atlas 6000 AC home battery is now on sale in Germany through local distributors. It is aimed at households that already have rooftop solar and want to store surplus energy without replacing their inverter.
Oct 26, 2026
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