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Star Labs changed naming scheme of Coreboot releases for almost the same like in LibreOffice - YY.MM. First new version is named Coreboot 24.02 and has a lot of new features: Resolved an issue blocking the scheduler on StarBook Mk VI Added support for 100W USB-C chargers for StarBook Mk VI Implemented various power optimizations for enhanced efficiency Achieved faster power transitions for a smoother user experience Tweaked lid behaviour for better functionality Introduced new options to disable the card reader and fingerprint readers for increased customization Yeah, looks like now we can charge laptop even faster with better charger....

A few days ago I published a full review of the Starbook MK VI laptop. The review was published on the technology portal where I work. The review is in Polish, but can be translated using Google Translate. https://rootblog.pl/star-labs-starbook-mk-vi-recenzja/ I also noticed that someone has published a mini review of the Starbook MK VI with Intel 13th generation. I’ve provided the link below. https://mastodon.social/@lbausch/111467418017796219

New coreboot is released. Coreboot 8.97 will be marked as stable and released in fwupd. (source: 1 ) Whats new? Rebased on coreboot master Rebased on edk2 master Add a fallback for power on behaviour when CFR isnt accessible Updated FSP Includes EC 1.19 I don’t know much about EC 1.19. Only EC 1.18 was released at Github.

There is a new coreboot for Starbook MK VI and for new Starbook MK VI revision 2. Rev-2 is a newer Starbook MK VI with Intel 13. gen What’s new? Based on coreboot 4.21 Rebased on upstream edk2 Improved power reporting Update EC binary to 1.17 I do not know what EC 1.17 brings. Also, It is probably a testing release. They do not released it in FWUPD yet....

New Coreboot for Starbook MK V and MK VI is available. It is Coreboot 8.92 based on Coreboot 4.21. What’s new? Rebased on coreboot 4.21 Rebased on upstream edk2 Fix the power drain in S3 and S5 (for MK V) Added fingerprint reader support (For MK V. I think, it is possible to buy touchpad for Starbook MK VI and swap it on MK V) Source: Star Labs Github

Star Labs devs released new Coreboot and ITE for Starbook MK VI. New Coreboot is realased also for older laptops from the company. What’s new in Coreboot 8.90? Rebased on upstream edk2 Update EC binary to 1.16 Rebased on upstream coreboot What’s new in ITE 1.16? Make the charging LED flicker between red and blue when no battery is present Fix the ANX7447 initialisation Optimise the power sequence Adjust the timing of the power button to handle error states I think both modules are in testing branch....

Star Labs changed the definition of StarLite line and new generation MK V is a tablet. Yes, it is a tablet with AMD64 processor (Intel N200) and with 3K screen with touch support. I love that It has a lot of ports and even micro HDMI, but micro HDMI isn’t very popular. What I hate is old Intel Networking Card without WiFi 6 (AX). AX is a standard for years now....

What’s new? Rebased on upstream edk2 Rebased on upstream coreboot Update EC binary to 1.16 I think it is testing release.

Coreboot 8.70 is released for: Starbook MK V StarLite MK IV Starbook MK VI-Intel What’s new (for MK VI)? Rebased on upstream edk2 Rebased on upstream coreboot Update EC binary to 1.15 Unfortunately, I do not know what EC 1.15 brings. It is new for Starbook MK VI.

Something changed and Coreboot 8.60 is marked as Stable in LVFS. I will try to install it.