Last updated November 9, 2026 at 21:40 EST · 7 reports tracked
Confirmed 25
Chip and radio AM5Stack docs list ESP32-C61HR8 at 160 MHz with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6Nov 9 · M5Stack Core Matrix pairs ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix…Memory AM5Stack docs list 16MB flash and 8MB PSRAMNov 9 · M5Stack Core Matrix pairs ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix…Display AM5Stack docs list a 16×16 white matrix on a TM1680 at I2C 0x72Nov 9 · M5Stack Core Matrix pairs ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix…PoE board ASparkFun product page lists DEV-30910 at $55.95, no wireless moduleNov 9 · SparkFun’s ESP32-P4 RedBoards: Uno-style layout, PoE at $55.95, WiFi 6…WiFi/BLE board ASparkFun product page lists DEV-30909 at $49.95 with ESP32-C5Nov 9 · SparkFun’s ESP32-P4 RedBoards: Uno-style layout, PoE at $55.95, WiFi 6…Core chip ASparkFun says 400 MHz dual-core RISC-V ESP32-P4Nov 9 · SparkFun’s ESP32-P4 RedBoards: Uno-style layout, PoE at $55.95, WiFi 6…UNO-like format BCNX Software describes them as Arduino UNO-like ESP32-P4 v3.x boardsNov 9 · SparkFun’s ESP32-P4 RedBoards: Uno-style layout, PoE at $55.95, WiFi 6…Arduino support ASparkFun listing says patch script or ESP-IDF while upstream updates mergeNov 9 · SparkFun’s ESP32-P4 RedBoards: Uno-style layout, PoE at $55.95, WiFi 6…Rumor & unconfirmed 7
Price AM5Stack's official docs give no priceNov 9 · M5Stack Core Matrix pairs ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix…Release date Ano date from any official M5Stack sourceNov 9 · M5Stack Core Matrix pairs ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix…Arduino support BAdafruit says it is working on it, per CNX SoftwareOct 26 · Adafruit Metro ESP32-P4 Hydra is an Uno-shaped board with ESP32-C6…Documentation BCNX Software could not find detailed board docsOct 26 · Adafruit Metro ESP32-P4 Hydra is an Uno-shaped board with ESP32-C6…Pose Brick on UNO Q AArduino Blog names only the VENTUNO QOct 23 · Arduino App Lab 0.11 adds frozen release bundles and phone…Display panel type AEspressif docs say only 480 × 480 QSPI touchOct 21 · ESP-Mosaico dev kit goes on sale: ESP32-S31, touchscreen and plug-in…Memory cost breakdown AArduino's letter gives no figuresOct 21 · Arduino VENTUNO Q rises from $299 to $399 on 19…Debunked 2
Runs on 32-bit PCs or upgrades in place ARaspberry Pi says amd64 only; The Register reports a fresh install is neededOct 24 · Raspberry Pi Desktop for PCs and Macs moves to Debian…Apple Silicon support ARaspberry Pi says Debian support for Apple Silicon is still experimentalOct 24 · Raspberry Pi Desktop for PCs and Macs moves to Debian…Timeline
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M5Stack Core Matrix pairs ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix and WiFi 6M5Stack's Core Matrix pairs an ESP32-C61 with a 16×16 LED matrix, WiFi 6, a BMI270 IMU and microSD. Official docs list specs; no price or date yet.
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SparkFun’s ESP32-P4 RedBoards: Uno-style layout, PoE at $55.95, WiFi 6 at $49.95SparkFun's ESP32-P4 IoT RedBoards use an Uno-style layout. The PoE board is $55.95, the WiFi 6 and BLE version is $49.95, per SparkFun's listings.
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Adafruit Metro ESP32-P4 Hydra is an Uno-shaped board with ESP32-C6 WiFi 6 for $34.95Adafruit's $34.95 Metro ESP32-P4 Hydra pairs a P4 with an ESP32-C6 for WiFi 6, adds Pi-style display and camera ports, and uses an Uno layout.
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Raspberry Pi Desktop for PCs and Macs moves to Debian 13, 64-bit onlyRaspberry Pi Desktop for PCs and Macs now uses 64-bit Debian 13. Check which old machines can run it, what changed, and how to boot the live image.
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Arduino App Lab 0.11 adds frozen release bundles and phone sensor streamingArduino says App Lab 0.11 packages apps as locked releases and streams phone mic and IMU data to boards like the UNO Q over WebSocket.
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ESP-Mosaico dev kit goes on sale: ESP32-S31, touchscreen and plug-in modulesEspressif's ESP-Mosaico kit pairs the ESP32-S31 with a touchscreen and plug-in modules. Here are the specs, how it works and the reported $59 price.
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Arduino VENTUNO Q rises from $299 to $399 on 19 October as memory costs climbArduino raises the VENTUNO Q from $299 to $399 on 19 October, blaming memory costs. Pre-orders keep the old price. Here is what it means for buyers.
Source grades: A official · B proven reporter · C community or datamine · D anonymous or mixed record. We report about leaks and never link to leaked material.
The Artoo Maker Lab board release tracker collects news about Raspberry Pi computers, Raspberry Pi Pico boards, the Espressif ESP32 family and Arduino boards in one place, then labels every item CONFIRMED or RUMOR. Use the timeline to see what happened and when, and use the board view to check where a specific product stands. The goal is simple: you should know at a glance whether a board is real and announced or still just talk.
How this tracker works
- Pick a view. The timeline orders news by date. The board view groups news by product line so you can follow a single family over time.
- Read the label first. CONFIRMED means the manufacturer has said it publicly. RUMOR means the claim comes from somewhere else and has not been verified by the maker.
- Check the source line in the entry. Every rumor is described with its source type, so you can judge how much weight to give it.
- Watch for status changes. When a rumored board is officially announced, its entry moves from RUMOR to CONFIRMED. A rumor that turns out to be wrong stays on record and is marked as not borne out, not quietly deleted.
How we decide CONFIRMED or RUMOR
The label rests on one question: has the company that makes the board said it, in its own channels? That rule is strict on purpose, because maker hardware news moves through forums, social posts and distributor listings long before anything is official.
What counts as CONFIRMED
- A press release, blog post or product page from Raspberry Pi Ltd, Espressif Systems or Arduino.
- An official datasheet, product brief or documentation entry for the board or chip.
- A listing in the manufacturer’s own store or approved reseller network that the manufacturer has acknowledged.
What stays RUMOR
- Claims from reporters, YouTubers or forum users, however well connected.
- Regulatory filings and certification databases. These show that a device exists, but not when or whether it will be sold.
- Distributor or retailer listings that appear before any announcement.
- Code commits, firmware strings or SDK references that hint at unreleased hardware.
Rumors are graded in the entry text by reliability: official teaser, proven reporter, community or datamine finding, or anonymous source with a mixed record. The wording follows the grade, so an anonymous claim reads as “an anonymous poster claims,” not as fact.
Why each brand needs care
The four product lines behave differently, and that shapes how news appears here.
- Raspberry Pi tends to announce products close to launch, often with availability on or near announcement day. Pre-launch chatter is usually thin, so rumors about Raspberry Pi boards deserve extra skepticism.
- Raspberry Pi Pico boards are built on Raspberry Pi’s own microcontrollers: the RP2040 for the original Pico and the RP2350 for Pico 2. Chip news and board news are tracked as separate entries.
- Espressif often announces a new ESP32 chip well before modules and development kits reach shops. A chip can be CONFIRMED while a specific dev board using it is still a RUMOR, or not yet available in volume.
- Arduino releases boards across several lines, and third-party “Arduino-compatible” boards are common. Only boards from Arduino itself are tracked as Arduino news.
What this tracker does not do
It is a news log, not a shopping tool. It does not check stock, compare prices, take pre-orders or benchmark boards. It also does not cover every clone or third-party board built on these chips. And a CONFIRMED label means a board was officially announced, not that you can buy one today.
FAQ
How quickly is the tracker updated?
Entries are added as news is reviewed, and a label changes only once there is an official source to point to. That means a rumor can circulate for a while before it moves to CONFIRMED. We accept that delay so we don’t mark guesses as facts.
Can a CONFIRMED entry ever change?
The label itself stays, because an official announcement is a fixed event. The details can be updated if the manufacturer revises specs, dates or availability. Those revisions are noted in the entry so you can see what changed.
Why are leaks and certification filings listed as RUMOR?
A filing proves a device was submitted for testing, but it says nothing reliable about price, launch date or final specs. Leaks vary even more in quality. We report what reputable outlets say was shown and grade the source, but we never host or link leaked files.
Does the tracker include boards from other makers that use ESP32 or RP2040 chips?
No. The focus is official boards and chips from Raspberry Pi, Espressif and Arduino. Third-party boards built on those chips are outside the tracker’s scope, even when they are popular.