CircuitPython 5.1.0-rc.0 released

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New features and improvements since 5.0.0

• ulab, a fast vector module similar to numpy (#2583 etc.). Thanks @v923z, @jepler
  • Performs math operations 10 to 50 times faster than original CircuitPython
  • Enabled on almost all boards except boards with a samd21 microcontroller
  • Guide : https://learn.adafruit.com/ulab-crunch-numbers-fast-with-circuitpython/overview
• Support "f-strings", a more convenient way to dynamically build strings. (#2690) Thanks @klardotsh, @jepler
  • Enabled on almost all boards except boards with a samd21 microcontroller.
• mpy-cross better indicates certain syntax errors (#2670). Thanks @jepler
• nRF now handles unaligned disk reads correctly (#2662). Thanks @jepler
• New unix port and mpy-cross build to help with testing (#2672). Thanks @jepler
• STM port: Add PulseOut (#2668). Thanks @hierophect
• STM port: Add PulseIn (#2697). Thanks @hierophect
• STM port: Fixed some GPIO clock issues (#2680). Thanks @hierophect
• STM ports: Rename directories to reflect port ranges (#2699). Thanks @hierophect
• STM port: Change ST driver submodule to match TinyUSB (#2701). Thanks @hierophect
• Winterbloom Sol: Disable USB HID descriptors (#2681). Thanks @theacodes
• Support importing native modules in native packages (#2657). Thanks @tannewt
• Document proximity and sound_level in the design guide (#2684). Thanks @caternuson
• Improve argument validation in displayio (#2666). Thanks @dhalbert
• Added TG-Watch02A board (#2695). Thanks @TG-Techie
• Added UARTLogger2 development board (#2705). Thanks @nightskysk
• Fix DotStar status LED initialization (#2712). Thanks @tannewt