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ODROID-U2 Part 2: Benchmarking the ARM Beast

Last week's article discussed some of the broad differences between the ODroid-U2 machine and other ARM offerings. While ARM CPUs offer wonderful computing power per watt, in this article we'll dig into just how fast the ODroid-U2 can perform various tasks. I'll throw in some benchmarks from large desktop machines so you can get an idea of whether the ODroid-U2 might be fast enough to perform your given workload.

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Spotlight on Linux-Ready Embedded ARM Modules

In a post at Linux.com, Eric Brown, former editor of LinuxDevices.com, presents a slideshow of 10 new ARM-powered COMs. The current boom in ARM boards is, in part, fueled by the continuing growth of ARM-friendly Linux, and more recently Android, in the general embedded market, he suggests. “Like their larger...

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SailfishOS SDK Arrives

A first look at Jolla's SailfishOS SDK reveals a novel dual virtualised machine arrangement, Qt tooling and an easy to use system for developing applications for the devices due in the second half of the year...

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Facebook Home Beta Leaks, Can Be Installed on Nexus 4

MoDaCo has just leaked a pre-release version of Facebook Home. Set for launch on April 12th, Facebook's new launcher will initially only be compatible with five handsets, but MoDaCo says this pre-release version works on a wide range of devices including the Nexus 4. There are a few caveats: Facebook's...

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Facebook Home: Android Takeover and Google Punch to the Head

Facebook can hit the monetization, juice the experience, target tablets and basically circle all of Google's touch points.From a business perspective, Facebook Home is a work of art.

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