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Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops

19 August 2026 at 20:21

A BIOS update for the Framework Laptop 13 with AMD Ryzen 7040-series processors is bricking the systems, multiple users have reported online.

Framework started shipping pre-built Ryzen 7040-based Framework Laptop 13 computers and compatible motherboards in 2023. In June 2026, Framework released BIOS 3.20 for the devices. The update adds mainboard support for features, including a haptic touchpad and new speakers, for the higher-end Framework Laptop 13 ProΒ and fixes issues, including one β€œwhere the Battery Extender status was reported incorrectly following a reboot, hibernation, or shutdown after the timer had expired," per a post on Framework’s forum from an employee.

Some users say that they installed the update successfully.

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Google Chrome arrives on Arm64 Linux, Widevine DRM included

26 July 2026 at 20:42

Google Chrome logo with Linux mascot inside with soft, blurred glow on a blue backgroundGoogle Chrome now has an official Arm64 Linux build, including for the Raspberry Pi, available via Google's Debian and RPM repos with Widevine DRM support.

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Google Chrome arrives on Arm64 Linux, Widevine DRM included

26 July 2026 at 20:42

Google Chrome logo with Linux mascot inside with soft, blurred glow on a blue backgroundGoogle Chrome now has an official Arm64 Linux build, including for the Raspberry Pi, available via Google's Debian and RPM repos with Widevine DRM support.

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Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro is its first Ubuntu Certified machine

22 April 2026 at 20:13

Framework Laptop 13 Pro with Ubuntu logo on screen.Framework’s new 13 Pro laptop is the company’s first to ship as certified for Ubuntu, who say you can buy it knowing you’ll get β€œguaranteed support right out of the box”. Framework hardware have been popular with Linux users for years, not just for the company’s ethos around upgradeable and repairable hardware but their kernel contributions and financial support for open-source projects and developers. Specs wise, the new Framework 13 Pro is powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors. It uses LPCAMM2 memory (modular LPDDR5X), available with up to 64GB (higher densities will […]

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