This New Flipper Device Is Like a Pocket-Sized Linux PC
This New Flipper Device Is Like a Pocket-Sized Linux PC
https://au.lifehacker.com/tech/118594/this-new-flipper-device-is-like-a-pocket-sized-linux-pc
Publish Date: 2026-05-21 14:00:00
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Flipper Devices, the company behind the semi-infamous Flipper Zero “hacking” multi-tool, is developing a Linux-powered mini-PC with the goal of creating a “truly open hardware platform.” The Flipper One is described as a pocket-sized ARM device for high-performance computing, IP networking, and on-device AI use. The device is in development, so there is no price or release date as yet.
The Flipper One is being built on a Rockchip RK3576 processor and the modular design means it can be expanded. “Flipper Zero taught us how much you can do with a tightly scoped, open product and a community that pushes it further than you can. Flipper One is what happens when we apply the same approach to a much bigger problem—building a fully open ARM Linux device that doesn’t go obsolete the moment it ships,” Pavel Zhovner, Co-founder and CEO of Flipper Devices, said in a press release.
In keeping with the Flipper “open everything” ethos, the Flipper One is a community developed project, and anyone who wants to can check in and/or help out through the Developer Portal.
What you will be able to do with a Flipper One
Network debugging: The Flipper One will feature high-speed connectivity, including Ethernet, wi-fi 6E, and optional 5G, allowing it to function as an advanced network debugging tool.
On-Device AI: The Flipper One will have local AI hardware acceleration, so it will be able to handle compute-heavy tasks without needing a cloud connection.
What do you think so far?
Wireless analysis: The device will capture and analyze wireless traffic and network signals in real time.
Who is the Flipper One for?
If you work in network administration, you probably already know why you need or don’t need a Flipper One, but if you’re just a casual tech enthusiast or tinkerer, it might provide a powerful sandbox. Here are some potential uses:
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As a retro console:…
