Intro

The most expensive Raspberry Pi ever might appeal to kids and a new OS version looks somewhat more modern, AI does something Félim can’t complain about, F-Droid might be doomed, ChromeOS is probably being replaced by Android, the UK government wants to implement a disastrous digital ID scheme, and more.

News

Raspberry Pi 500+ on sale now at $200

$5–$10 price increases for some 4GB and 8GB products

Trixie — the new version of Raspberry Pi OS

AI helped curl

F-Droid and Google’s Developer Registration Decree

Let’s talk security: Answering your top questions about Android developer verification

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

We finally know how Android’s new app verification rules will actually work

Google reveals its Android for PC is coming next year

Baldur’s Gate 3 | Steam Deck – Native Version

New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK

ID cards: UK risks sleeping walking into pre-crime state

“It will not be compulsory to obtain a digital ID but it will be mandatory for some applications”

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