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Things move quickly in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. This regular column rounds up the best Raspberry Pi and open hardware news to keep you up to date on the latest projects, products, and events.

Things move quickly in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. This regular column rounds up the best Raspberry Pi and open hardware news to keep you up to date on the latest projects, products, and events.

Raspberry Pi Model B+ upgrade

The biggest piece of news over the last couple of months is the release of a new and improved version of the Raspberry Pi Model B, which has been very aptly named the Raspberry Pi Model B+. The B+ model was redesigned from the ground up with an improved layout, more efficient power consumption, and four squarely placed mounting holes for ease of use in embedded projects.

You will find more information about the new Raspberry Pi hardware by visiting the Raspberry Pi Foundation website [1]. Or, see the interview with Eben Upton or the "Exploring the B+" elsewhere in this issue for an update on the new Model B+ and the motivations behind the change.

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