Newest ESP32 can run Linux and is closing in on the Raspberry Pi
adunk · hn · 2026-09-24
XDA reports that the newest ESP32 chip can boot Linux, with performance approaching an entry-level Raspberry Pi. That could let lightweight Linux workloads and edge projects run on a far cheaper, lower-power microcontroller. The Hacker News thread digs into implications for embedded and DIY deployments.
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