Origins: Created in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation (UK) to promote affordable computing and STEM education.

• Latest Model: Raspberry Pi 5 (2023) – up to 8GB RAM, faster CPU/GPU, dual 4K display support.

• Operating Systems: Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Windows 10 IoT Core, RetroPie (for gaming).

• Applications: Home automation, media centers, personal web servers, robotics, AI projects, network security labs.

• Community: Millions of global users with tutorials, forums, and open-source projects.