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TI-84 + ESP32 = Magic (Image Source: ChromaLock on YouTube)

Undetectable TI-84 mod supercharges calculator with ChatGPT, WiFi, and more

The TI-84 is a powerful graphing calculator in its own right, but modder ChromaLock saw even more potential for the platform. Exploiting some of the calculator's built-in functionality, he found a way to introduce features never b...

Stephen Pereyra, 17 Sep 2024 00:58

NFC benchmark on Flipper Zero (Image Source: Flipper)

Flipper Zero 1.0 update brings major upgrades

Firmware version 1.0 marks the first major update for the Flipper Zero and brings a host of new features that have been in development for the past three years. The update supercharges everything the Flipper Zero is known for, and...

Stephen Pereyra, 10 Sep 2024 23:19

OSMC 2024 gets Kodi 21.1 (Image source: GeeksMint)

Debian-based OSMC 2024.08-1 brings Kodi 21.1 to Raspberry Pi, Apple TV, and Vero

The Open Source Media Center (OSMC) Debian-based Linux distro has just been updated with Kodi 21.1 Omega. In addition to a set of bug fixes, the new version, labeled 2024.08-1, comes with improved remote keymap messages, updated a...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2024 11:03

Xiaomi offers an affordable WiFi 7 router (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi BE6500: Fast WiFi 7 router with 2.5G ports launches at a relatively low price

Xiaomi is offering a new router. The BE6500 supports WiFi 7 and a fairly high transmission speed and promises strong coverage even in larger apartments or houses. Ethernet ports with an increased data transfer rate are available, ...

Silvio Werner, 07 Aug 2024 16:43

Vayu One AI-driven delivery robot with passive sensors (Image source: Vayu Robotics)

World's first on-road delivery robot with AI unleashed in the US

Boasting a team of former Lyft, Apple, Google, and Facebook engineers with experience in autonomous technology projects, Vayu Robotics has just introduced the world's first on-road delivery robot that takes advantage of AI foundat...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2024 11:42

The Raspberry Pi has a massive selection of add on boards that make it a diverse and capable system (Image source: Pimoroni)

5 of the best accessories for turning the Raspberry Pi 5 into a powerhouse

CheckMag The addition of a PCIe connector on the Raspberry Pi 5 opens the door for a range of cheap add-ons that can significantly increase its potency and capability, including NVME drives, 2.5 gigabit ethernet and support for running pre...

David Devey, 19 Jul 2024 11:34

Fanless server with Nano-BMC interface for advanced remote management (Image Source: SimplyNUC)

Simply NUC readies extremeEDGE fanless mini PC servers with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840U processor

Other processor options include the AMD Ryzen embedded V3C18l and the Ryzen 7 7840U. There is support for up to 96 GB LPDDR5-5600 RAM, 24 TB NVMe SSD storage and high-speed internet interfaces like 4x 2.5 GbE, 2x 10 GbE and 4/5G, ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2024 14:41

Kontakt.io releases Nano Smart Tag IR to track patients and monitor medical workflows. (Image source: Kontakt.io)

Kontakt.io releases Nano Smart Tag IR wearable enabling hospitals to track patients in real-time with room-level accuracy

Kontaki.io has released the Nano Smart Tag IR wearable that enables hospitals to track patients in real-time with room-level accuracy. Whether a patient has wandered off due to dementia or simply misplaced by staff, the Nano Smart...

David Chien, 14 Jul 2024 06:02

The Power of Azulle’s Elite: Unleashing 4G Capabilities for Business Solutions

Customizable mini PCs are becoming increasingly prominent among enterprises across a wide range of industries, such as IoT, digital signage, telemedicine, and much more. Mini PCs, which provide enterprises with greater customizati...

Advert icle, 24 Jun 2024 14:32

Microsoft and Hitachi come together for generative AI

As part of a three-year strategic partnership, Hitachi will use Microsoft solutions to accelerate the growth of the Lumada business, which currently employs no less than 270,000 people. Hitachi will integrate Microsoft's training ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jun 2024 19:40

Beyond the Mini PC – Customizable Computing Solutions for Any Industry

In today’s fast-paced business world, the demand for efficient, customizable, and powerful computing solutions has never been greater. According to a 2022 report by Grand View Research, the global market for custom-built PCs is ex...

A d, 29 May 2024 07:28

The proposed route for Google's new undersea fiber optic cable crosses southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. (Image via MapChart w/ edits)

Google to start construction of first undersea fiber optic cable connecting Africa and Australia

Google will soon begin construction of a fiber optic cable linking Africa to Australia, the first of its kind. The cable will run from Kenya to South Africa before crossing the Indian Ocean. The cable, dubbed "Umoja," is designed ...

Sam Medley, 23 May 2024 16:54

Energy tracking comes to IKEA's smart home platform. (Source: IKEA)

IKEA brings energy tracking feature to Home Smart

As the Matter 1.3 announces new energy management functionality into the smart home standard, IKEA launches a new Energy Insights feature to its Home Smart app – but only for smart households in Sweden. In other news, the furnitur...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 14 May 2024 14:05

LibreELEC Linux teaser (Source: Linuxiac)

LibreELEC 12.0 launches with Kodi 21 Omega and more

Now fully supporting Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 with 64-bit versions, LibreELEC 12.0 launches with Kodi 21 Omega alongside the Linux kernel labeled 6.6.28. This minimalistic distro can be used to run Kodi on HTPC devices with hardware m...

Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2024 20:46

If the temperature changes, electricity is generated: just like a heat pump, only in reverse.

Heat pump on the wrist: chip converts heat into electricity for IoT and sensors

Tiny devices such as contact and temperature sensors or for weather measurement and automation are spreading rapidly. The power supply requires cables or batteries, which a new type of energy cell could change.

Mario Petzold, 22 Apr 2024 14:38

SwitchBot adopts Matter. (Source: SwitchBot)

SwitchBot robot vacuums upgrade to Matter support across the board

SwitchBot has announced that "almost all" of its smart and automatic home devices are now eligible for the OEM's conversion to support Google's universal connection system Matter. That includes its latest K10+ mini smart vacuum, w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2024 16:59

Azulle’s OEM Features for Enhanced Operations

In the bustling world of tech innovation, where the quest for efficiency meets the desire for personalized solutions, Azulle emerges as a beacon of ingenuity. Azulle isn't just a brand, but a manufacturer of hardware solutions for...

Advertoria‎l, 05 Apr 2024 14:42

Fedora Linux 40 beta now available (Source: Fedora Magazine)

A new Fedora Linux 40 beta release now available

Released in November 2023, Fedora Linux 39 will reach its end of life this November. Its successor is already in the works, and a new beta has just surfaced online. Fedora Linux 40 beta comes with Gnome 46, KDE Plasma 6, Podman 5,...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2024 11:39

"Toothbrush botnet hacker" might not be as ridiculous as it sounds. (DALLE 3-generated image)

Toothbrush botnet isn't as far-fetched as it seems as there are plenty of connected devices that could get you hacked

CheckMag The toothbrush botnet was one of those examples of the mainstream media fanning flames without the correct facts. However, the concept isn’t entirely unrealistic. Buying any connected device, particularly those from China, has the...

David Devey, 10 Mar 2024 20:37

Qualcomm's new AI Hub offers a wealth of resources for developers. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm AI Hub offers access to generative AI models compatible with its Snapdragon chips

Qualcomm isn’t wasting any time ensuring that it facilitates AI development for its Arm-based Snapdragon chips. The company has launched a new AI Hub with access to over 75 AI models and the tools developers will need to leverage ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Mar 2024 04:41

Unlocking Business Potential: The Versatility of Azulle Mini PCs

In the dynamic landscape of modern technology, the power of going mini has emerged as a transformative force, unleashing Azulle, a brand of mini PCs as the power behind everyday technology like digital signage screens, IoT in smar...

A‌dvertorial, 06 Mar 2024 17:46

Samsung The Frame smart TV (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's domination of the TV market reaches adulthood

Although brands like Sony and LG are not easy prey, Samsung made it look so by achieving a 30.1% share in the global TV market last year. Since 2006, Samsung managed to sell enough TV sets to get the golden crown every time. In 20...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2024 00:36

Xiaomi Redmi AX5400: Router with decent features

Xiaomi Redmi AX5400: Gaming router with mesh support, strong Ethernet and Xiaomi features available in Europe

The Xiaomi Redmi AX5400 is a high-performance router suitable for implementing a corresponding mesh system. The model can now be ordered in Europe, although the purchase is still subject to certain obstacles.

Silvio Werner, 14 Feb 2024 15:21

Fitrus Plus 3.0: Intended for the measurement of numerous vital parameters

Fitrus Plus 3.0: Compact device measures a number of vital parameters and could be a replacement for a smart scale

The Fitrus Plus 3.0 is intended to take the tracking of fitness and vital data to the next level. It is a transportable device for measuring various parameters and could be a replacement for a smart scale.

Silvio Werner, 13 Feb 2024 23:20

Samsung's smart TVs will offer only Alexa and Bixby as options for voice assistants (Image Source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung TVs to lose Google Assistant next month

Samsung has officially confirmed that Google Assistant will no longer be available on its smart TVs, including existing models. The voice assistant was added to Samsung’s Tizen TV platform in 2020, but the 2023 lineup of TVs came ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 03 Feb 2024 14:43

Inside the Varta battery research facility in Graz due to begin full operations in Q2 2024 (Source: Varta AG)

Varta battery research facility in Graz to expand later this year

Currently conducting research in the battery field with a team of around 30 people, Varta's Graz site will expand later this year. The new facility will accommodate a team of 50 members in charge of developing post-lithium solutio...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2024 16:50

The Tack GPS Plus can track loved ones worldwide using GPS, Wi-Fi, and LTE networks. (Source: Tack One)

CES 2024 | Tack One unveils Tack GPS Plus to track people and objects worldwide over LTE-M networks

Tack One has unveiled the Tack GPS Plus location tracker. This latest model transmits location information continuously over LTE-M networks worldwide to track people and objects worldwide. The Tack GPS Plus adds Indoor Elevation F...

David Chien, 16 Jan 2024 10:24

Xiaomi BE 3600: New WiFi 7 router to launch at a low price

Xiaomi BE 3600: New WiFi 7 router with an affordable price tag

Xiaomi is offering the BE 3600, a WiFi 7 router that aims to win over buyers with its particularly low price. A fast Ethernet port is also available.

Silvio Werner, 14 Jan 2024 23:44

The ULED X TVs star at CES 2024. (Source: Hisense)

CES 2024 | Hisense ULED X TVs, Canvas TV and Kitchen of the Future go on display

Hisense is touting its latest ULED X variants as class-leading mini-LED TVs in Las Vegas right now. They are being shown off alongside the new Canvas, another big-screen device intended to blend art and technology as the name sugg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2024 18:14

The MSI EV Premium charger. (Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI EV Smart Eco Chargers and AI DVR star at OEM's industrial AIoT showcase

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers with MSI logos might become a thing in 2024, as part of the brand's bid to become as well-known for automotive or industrial smart tech as it is for gaming laptops. Some of the MSI tech for cars supp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2024 21:55

WELOV P200 Pro launches as world's first Matter-certified air purifier

The AiDot brand WELOV asserts that its latest air purifier is a world first in that it is the first device of its kind officially approved to work with the Matter standard for smart home IoT and devices. The company believes that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2024 19:31

LG's AI bot: essential gadget or expensive gimmick?(Credit: LG Newsroom)

Zero labor home: LG announces a two-legged smart AI agent

In view of CES 2024, LG Electronics prepares to showcase their smart home AI agent that runs on multimodal AI technology. The bot is powered by Qualcomm Robotics RB5 for facial recognition and functions as a pet monitor, a patrol...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 27 Dec 2023 17:57

Meross' garage door remote is now 28% off its initial MSRP. (Credit: Meross)

Deal | Meross' HomeKit smart garage door opener falls below $35

From an all-time-high of $74.44 this fall, Meross' garage door remote has plummeted by more than half. Thanks to cumulative price drops, seasonal sales and a $5 on-page coupon, this HomeKit-compatible garage door opener is finally...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 22 Dec 2023 15:43

The HP Elite t755 Thin Client has been officially announced (image via HP)

HP Elite t755 Thin Client announced with AMD Ryzen embedded CPU and compact form factor

The HP Elite t755 Thin Client is now official. It runs a custom Windows 10 version and comes with a laundry list of security protections, making it ideal for enterprise environments. It will be available for purchase sometime in J...

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2023 15:00

The HP tz655 Trusted Zero Client has been officially announced (image via HP)

HP tz655 Trusted Zero Client launched with PCoIP and PCoIP Ultra support

The HP tz655 Trusted Zero Client has been officially unveiled. It uses a low-power AMD Ryzen R2314 chip with 8 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage in a compact form factor chassis.

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2023 15:00

The M30's aesthetic design fits into almost any interior environment

D-link introduces AI-powered smart router

Unlike typical routers, the Aquila Pro M30 smart mesh router from D-link Corporation features an in-built AI algorithm to optimize network performance, WiFi-6E connectivity and compatibility with Matter, Alexa and Google Assistant...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 01 Dec 2023 01:03

Samsung TV Plus home screen after the update (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung TV Plus gets a redesigned home screen and more

Announced earlier today, the latest update for Samsung TV Plus comes with visual and functional changes that aim to streamline content discovery and enhance the user experience. The service is available in 24 countries, and the up...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2023 23:53

Xiaomi revenues reach nearly US$10 billion in third quarter of 2023

Xiaomi has announced that it took in over 70 billion yuan (well over US$9 billion) over its latest quarter, which ended on September 30, 2023. The OEM's smartphones accounted for over half of that revenue, although its smart home,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2023 19:44

CarlinKit 5.0 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto wireless adapter (CPC200-2air) (Source: Amazon)

Deal | CarlinKit 5.0 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto wireless adapter almost 47% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$104.99, the CarlinKit 5.0 wireless adapter is now down to US$55.99. This accessory can help owners of cars featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto go wireless. It sports a built-in 5G chip with automatic r...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2023 14:26

The new Camera E1 comes with a 2k sensor. (Source: Aqara)

Aqara launches Camera E1 with 2K sensor and Apple HomeKit support for US$59.99

Aqara's latest smart home camera offers great bang for very little buck. For less than US$100, the Aqara Camera E1 boasts a 2k sensor, wide-angle lens, night vision, and is compatible with a range of third-party platforms includin...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 17 Nov 2023 20:01

MediaTek has unveiled its first-ever RFSOC, the T300 (image via MediaTek)

MediaTek unveils new 5G chip for low-power applications

MediaTek has unveiled its first-ever Radio Frequency System-On-Chip (RFSOC), the T600. It is manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process and uses one Cortex-A35 CPU core.

Anil Ganti, 17 Nov 2023 19:20

Amazon launches Map View for Alexa-connected devices in smart homes

Now rolling out for public preview, Alexa users can now control all their smart gadgets from a centralized map. The new Map View is limited to compatible LiDAR devices with the Alexa app, and Amazon plans to extend support for its...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 16 Nov 2023 14:47

Amazon Fire TV could ship with Vega starting next year (Source: Amazon)

Amazon's Android alternative Vega allegedly coming in 2024

Currently named Vega, Amazon's Android alternative for Google's mobile operating system is allegedly being tested on Fire TV devices and might hit the market in less than a year. Unlike the existing AOSP-based Fire OS, Vega is rep...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2023 17:17

The Cota Universal Adapter. (Source: Ossia)

Ossia Cota Universal Adapter touted to bring wireless charging to (almost) any smartphone

Ossia asserts that it is ready to bring its Cota Real Wireless Power to any USB type-C device with its new Universal Adapter. Furthermore, the compact gadget is touted to charge a compatible device over the air, received from a Hu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2023 18:35

Raspberry Pi 5 just launched last month. (Image Source: Raspberry Pi)

Arm makes strategic investment in Raspberry Pi

IoT and edge computing are two sectors that have seen rapid growth in the past few years, and Raspberry Pi is an important player, especially on the commercial side. Arm needs to consolidate its position and is now cementing its 1...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Nov 2023 17:53

6G networks transform virtual reality, collaborative robots and autonomous driving (Symbolic image: Bing AI)

AI-powered 6G networks will transform digital interaction and our daily lives

Experts say the combination of artificial intelligence and 6G networks will fundamentally change the way we work and play. An intelligent network that can manage its own capacity and increased computing power will revolutionise ap...

Nicole Dominikowski, 29 Oct 2023 17:49

Matter aims to connect all smart home devices under a common protocol (Image Source: CSA)

Matter update adds support for nine smart home device types including large appliances and safety sensors

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has just introduced version 1.2 of the Matter smart home standard, which adds support for nine new IoT device types including appliances and safety sensors. It also improves device identif...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 27 Oct 2023 22:46

Zotac ZBOX PRO PI339 pico (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac ZBOX PRO PI339 pico: Quarter-litre mini PC announced with Intel Processor N100

At just 114.8 x 76.0 x 27.1mm, the Zotac ZBOX PRO PI339 pico is one of the tiniest PCs that the manufacturer sells. However, it achieves this size decrease by making heavy sacrifices when it comes to I/O and expandability, as it c...

Tudor Cibean, 08 Sep 2023 01:11