Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers
Flipper Devices has announced a new gadget called Flipper One, designed for hackers and tinkerers. This device features multiple network connectivity options and operates as a Linux PC, distinct from the popular Flipper Zero. Currently in development, it aims to provide users with a versatile platform for various applications, including AI and media streaming.
- ▪Flipper One supports 2x Gigabit Ethernet, USB Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E for network connectivity.
- ▪The device runs on two processors, including an eight-core RK3576 chip and a two-core Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller.
- ▪Flipper Devices plans to develop its own Linux-based operating system called Flipper OS, allowing users to manage software configurations easily.
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Flipper Devices, maker of the Flipper Zero hacking device, today announced a new gadget called Flipper One that has multiple network connectivity chops and can act as a Linux PC (is this the year?). The company has sold over a million Flipper Zero units and has generated over $150 million in sales. However, the new device is not a successor as it operates on a different layer than the Flipper Zero, the company said. The Flipper Zero device is popular in the hacker community, which can connect to radios like Bluetooth, RFID, NFC, a sub-1GHz transceiver, and Infrared. The device could act like a key fob or an entry pass, but could also be used in cases like spamming nearby iPhones.
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