Thundercomm Announces Global Limited Release of RUBIK Pi 3 for $99 at Ubuntu Summit

October 24, 2025 — At the Ubuntu Summit, Thundercomm, a joint venture of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced a special limited offer for its highly acclaimed AI development kit — RUBIK Pi 3. As a gift for this year’s 1024 Programmer’s Day, Thundercomm is making the RUBIK Pi 3 available worldwide at a special price of $99. This limited release gives developers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts an unprecedented opportunity to explore AI application development with a professional-grade tool at an entry-level cost.

Official Ubuntu Support from Canonical

RUBIK Pi 3 now comes with an officially optimized Ubuntu image, developed and maintained by Canonical. Pre-installed on new boards and available for download, the image delivers out-of-the-box functionality, enhanced performance, and official long-term support. This collaboration ensures developers benefit from Ubuntu’s stability, security, and open-source flexibility — making RUBIK Pi 3 a reliable, future-ready AI development platform.

“By delivering an optimized Ubuntu image preloaded on the powerful RUBIK Pi 3, we’re offering an integrated, securely designed, and supported foundation for AI developers, said Cindy Goldberg, VP of Silicon Alliances at Canonical. “Our partnership with Qualcomm and Thundercomm allows developers to move from a concept to a deployed solution with speed and confidence.”

Hardware That Powers Innovation

At the heart of RUBIK Pi 3 is the Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS6490 platform, built on a 6nm process with an 8-core CPU (up to 2.7GHz) and a dedicated 12 TOPS ML accelerator. Together with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, it delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact form factor. The board also supports dual cameras, PCIe M.2 expansion, and secure architecture features — making it one of the most capable AI-first SBCs on the market.

Software and Tools to Accelerate Development

RUBIK Pi 3 supports multiple operating systems including Ubuntu 24.04, Qualcomm Linux, Android 13, and Debian 13, giving developers flexibility across environments. With Edge Impulse integration, even non-coders can build, train, and deploy AI models quickly. Developers can also access 65+ pre-optimized models from Qualcomm AI Hub, use Docker for containerized apps, and start coding instantly with VS Code extensions and sample applications.

A Growing Community and Ecosystem

Beyond hardware and software, RUBIK Pi 3 is supported by a global developer ecosystem. From Pi HAT compatibility and rich accessory support to online tutorials and community forums, developers can easily find resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities.

“RUBIK Pi 3 represents our mission to make AI development accessible to every innovator,” said Dongsheng Cao, CEO of Thundercomm. “By combining powerful hardware, an optimized software stack, and developer-friendly tools, RUBIK Pi 3 delivers professional-grade AI capabilities at an entry-level cost. We believe it will inspire more creators and innovators to explore what’s possible with edge AI.”

This is more than a discount — it’s an opportunity to join the AI development wave at an unbeatable price. Whether you are a startup innovator, a research lab, or a passionate maker, RUBIK Pi 3 is your gateway to building the future of AI. Don’t miss out — this limited offer won’t last long!

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