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In this new build, Adafruit showcases the Raspberry Pi cam combined with the MLX90640 IR camera to create a budget fusion thermal camera. Featuring solderless components, this build is also beginner-friendly.

A new e-Ink display is now available for purchase and should be suitable for quite a few use cases. It comes with a built-in battery, which means it doesn’t need a nearby power outlet. The so-called TRMNL is also relatively affordable.

Soleil is a wireless mechanical keyboard designed by CannonKeys and Gondolindrim that promises enthusiast-level quality and customisation combined with extraordinary battery life and a sleek design with tasteful wood accents. The Soleil is powered by the efficiency-focussed ZMK firmware, and CannonKeys claims it will deliver 12 months of battery life from a single charge.

Over a year after installing a WireView power monitoring tool on his RTX 4090 TUF, a viewer contacted der8auer with signs of GPU failure, ultimately traced to a melted 12VHPWR connector. The video not only documents a successful repair, but also calls into question Nvidia's claim that its official adapters prevent melting through integrated current bridging.

The Radxa E24C and E54C are new ultra-compact and ultra-affordable PCs with ARM-based processors that can function as edge computing gateways, network monitors, NAS systems, as well as routers thanks to their four gigabit Ethernet ports.

CheckMag Booklore is the Plex or Immich of e-books. A beautiful, self-hosted way to manage and read your own e-book library. But while movies are easy to rip from physical media we own, it's a lot harder to do the same for a book, making Booklore a pipe dream rather than a reality for those wanting to operate on the right side of the law.

The Herolaser 700 is a new device for effortless metal processing. Compared to typical laser cutters, it can be used to create highly durable parts. Even though it’s supposed to be quite user-friendly, this gadget is primarily designed for enthusiasts and demanding users.

Following a successful and recently concluded crowdfunding campaign, Anker's eufyMake E1 UV printer is now officially available for pre-order. Early-bird buyers can secure a $500 discount and limited-time gifts.

Roman “der8auer” Hartung modded the Asus RTX 5090 Astral LC with parallel shunt resistors, allowing power draw to exceed 750 watts and boosting performance beyond the RTX 6000 Ada. The liquid-cooled design handled the increased heat well, though such modifications are not suitable for air-cooled cards.

The CyberT is a new device that strongly resembles a BlackBerry. However, it features more modern hardware, including a well-known single-board computer in the form of the Raspberry Pi CM4.

A 180-degree panoramic view in 4K: The new Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi combines an ultra-wide field of view with a smart floodlight. AI-assisted detection helps to differentiate between people, cars and animals, and sends smartphone notifications in the event of a trigger.

Gamers Nexus has introduced a new monthly series under the GNCA (Gamers Nexus Consumer Advocacy) banner, aimed at covering investigations and developments that typically fall outside the hardware review channel's usual scope. The debut episode of the Tipline segment spans major updates in product recalls, digital preservation lawsuits, e-waste accountability, and right to repair legislation.

Waveshare is now offering two new touchscreens with integrated circuit boards, which should be suitable for a wide variety of projects, including smart homes. Wireless network connectivity is supported, as is Bluetooth 5.

A Reddit user has built a fully functional Steam Deck PC inside a wireless keyboard shell, complete with fan, battery, and AR display output. Reportedly, the project is still evolving with more modules coming soon.

Based on the latest Raspberry Pi, the CrowPi 3 offers a touchscreen and designed to learn and develop certain AI projects. The device is now available on Kickstarter for about $159.

Just a day after its launch, Nintendo’s Switch 2 has been shown running custom graphics using a userland ROP exploit, courtesy of modder David Buchanan.

Shimano has introduced a new gear system that is designed to operate automatically and adapt to your riding style, providing a particularly comfortable riding experience without having to worry about finding the right gear. A battery is also not needed.

A YouTuber has launched custom PS5 cover plates he claims improve the console’s look when used horizontally. According to the creator, the new plates feature a minimalist design and may offer improved airflow compared to Sony’s stock panels.

With Laser 2025, YouTuber StyroPyro unveils what he claims to be the world’s most powerful handheld laser. Built from scratch, the device delivers an output of 250 watts – enough to melt titanium, create synthetic rubies and even destroy lab-grown diamonds. A viral video showcases its astonishing power.

The PocketBeagle 2 has gotten an refresh. The new model variant features a different SoC and thus improved performance for the same price as the original model. Users still have the same range of ports, buttons and configurable LEDs.

Yandex has released Yambda, the world's largest open dataset for music recommender systems, containing 4.79 billion anonymized user interactions to help developers create smart music services that play only the songs listeners want to hear.

Nick Gillard has created one of the world's smallest working Macintosh Classics, using the WaveShare Pico Zero Raspberry Pi board running a modified pico-mac emulator and clever engineering, all housed within a 62 mm-tall 3D-printed case.

Featuring Lilygo’s modular T-Embed platform, the T-Embed SI4732 merges the ESP32-S3 and a SI4732 radio receiver into a small and budget-friendly device. Although limited to being a radio receiver, this combo still offers AM, FM, SW, and LW frequencies in a retro green package.

At Computex 2025, Roman "der8auer" Hartung and his team at Thermal Grizzly showcased a range of forward-thinking hardware tools aimed at power users, diagnostics engineers, and enthusiasts alike. From high-resolution current monitoring tools to a modular test bench and high-performance water blocks, these offerings really seem to blend practicality with engineering insight. Here's a breakdown of the major reveals, including insights from der8auer himself—plus a nod to Nvidia for unintentionally kickstarting more than a few of them.

The BYOND platform has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks from a group demanding the release of its source code. Disruptions have left services intermittently offline, raising concerns over the ethics of coercive digital activism.

The Wii U GamePad was a unique experiment that paved the way for the Switch. However, without the ability to purchase a 1st party replacement, any damage to the GamePad and the Wii U effectively becomes a brick. Thankfully, there is now a Steam Deck compatible open source alternative.

The Bambu Lab H2D is now available for purchase. Depending on the configuration, it's not just a 3D printer, but a versatile device that can also customize and create prints in various different ways. There are also significant differences in terms of pricing.

A new single-board computer, the StarPro64, has just been launched. It can certainly be used as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, but it comes with some differences, including significantly higher computing power for AI model acceleration.

The Wooting 60HE V2 features a slew of upgrades over the original hyper-popular 60HE, including an all-new closed-bottom Lekker Tikken switch, 8 kHz polling, improved materials and acoustic properties, and an ergonomic split space bar layout.

Noctua has once again teased a thermosiphon AIO CPU cooler that the company has been working on for a while. There are still questions about when the cooler will enter production, but it will seemingly launch in 2026.

Despite the Google Pixel 9a performing admirably in his durability tests, JerryRigEverything has officially recommended against buying the mid-range smartphone because of Google's anti-repair design.

Beyond All Reason is redefining large-scale RTS with its open-source Recoil engine, capable of supporting 100-player matches and 10,000-unit battles. With a Steam launch and multilingual localisation underway, it is setting new standards for community-driven strategy games.

The golden age of cable has long gone, but there is a glimmer of hope for those looking to relive those glory days. Thanks to the FieldStation42 project, users can recreate the look and feel of regularly scheduled programming with a Raspberry Pi, a sizable media collection, and a bit of coding.

A Russian YouTuber has created a 29 g gaming mouse with hole-less design and an 8 kHz polling rate. The 3D printed shell is completely custom-designed from scratch using some of the most popular gaming mice as inspiration, and the end result is an ultra-light symmetrical mouse for a claw grip.

The OneChipBook-12 is a rather peculiar laptop that isn't based on a common architecture. On the other hand, it can be charged via USB Type-C and sports a mechanical keyboard that promises precise keystrokes.

The newly released Apple Mac mini packs a lot of power for its form factor, and even though the compact PC has multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, it can't be powered through any of them. A modder has decided to change that.

The xTool MetalFab is an all-in-one laser welder, CNC cutter and metal surface cleaner built for professional metalworking. Now live on Kickstarter, it delivers industrial power in a compact unit and stands apart from modular tools like the Snapmaker Artisan.

The Walnut Pi 2B is a new single-board computer that could certainly be called an alternative to the Raspberry Pi. It comes with an NPU, several ports and even wireless network connectivity options.

CheckMag Whether it's a broken battery door from years of abuse by children and cats, the irritatingly easy to press Netflix button, or the complete inability to place the remote flat on a table, this genius Nvidia Shield remote case can be printed at home and has literally no negatives.

Several Shelly Gen3 smart switches are gaining support for the Matter protocol in a new beta update. Firmware version 1.6.0 is currently rolling out in phases to various products, including the Shelly 1 Gen3 and the Shelly Mini 1 Gen3. The update also brings changes for two ProDimmer switches.

CheckMag Gamers Nexus launches a new RMA investigation series, uncovering potential AM5 platform instability with Ryzen 9000X3D chips—though testing is halted by physical damage to the socket.

Anker sub-brand eufyMake has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the new UV Printer E1. The award-winning device can be used to print 3D textural designs onto various objects, with the ability to mimic brushstrokes or to create a leather effect. A range of pledge levels and bundles are currently available, offering savings of up to $800.

The Evertop PC is a new open-source retro PC inspired by the IBM XT. Powered by an ESP32 chip, the Evertop can almost entirely mimic the IBM XT's capabilities, including support for DOS-era software. Thanks to a massive battery, the Evertop system can run for hundreds of hours away from the wall, and even features solar charging support.

A Reddit modder turned a broken Steam Deck into a Joy-Con-powered "Steam Switch 2" with Bluetooth controls, 3D-printed housing, and plans for internal Joy-Con charging. It's wild, but it works.

CheckMag The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers. But once you get rid of Windows, the Surface Go can still be a compelling option.

The Snapmaker A350T is more than just a 3D printer – it can also transform into a laser cutter and CNC machine. The device can swiftly switch between the various modes, allowing users to effortlessly tackle complex projects.

With a new upgrade kit, the battery life of the Asus ROG Ally can supposedly be extended quite significantly. This might convince users to keep using their handheld instead of buying a new one. Improved cooling is advertised as well.

Casio celebrates 60 years of calculator innovation with the eco-conscious MS-20UC-J series, blending traditional Japanese design with the sustainability goals outlined in its Environmental Vision 2050 strategy.