Topic: affordable computing

  • India's Richest Man Aims to Transform TVs Into PCs

    India's Richest Man Aims to Transform TVs Into PCs

    Jio Platforms introduces **JioPC**, a cloud-based virtual desktop service that transforms TVs into computers via Jio set-top boxes, targeting India's vast TV-owning households where PC adoption is low. The service, priced affordably or bundled with broadband plans, aims to **bridge the digital di...

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  • Raspberry Pi Price Hike: What It Means for Makers

    Raspberry Pi Price Hike: What It Means for Makers

    The Raspberry Pi Foundation has raised prices for its 4 and 5 model lines by $5 to $25, citing a temporary surge in global memory costs driven by AI infrastructure demands. To maintain an affordable entry point, the company is introducing a new 1GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 for $45, which ret...

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