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Hex-Shaped Raspberry Pi RP2040 PCB Powers Palm-Sized Robot

Home News (Image credit: Chris Parrott) Most models of Raspberry Pi are overpowered for many robotic projects but the Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller and accompanying RP2040 chip really seem to fit the bill. Proving that case today is Chris Parrott who has developed his own Raspberry Pi RP2040 Robot PCB. This palm-sized robot project is… Read more

Beats Studio Buds are noise-cancelling, AirPods-rivalling true wireless earbuds

Home News (Image credit: Apple ) Following a number of leaks, the Beats Studio Buds have been officially announced. Apple’s first Beats-branded true wireless earbuds feature active noise-cancellation and “Hey Siri” voice control for £130 (around $190, AU$250). As predicted, the Beats Studio Buds boast an elliptical-shaped earpiece that is unlike any of Apple’s AirPods… Read more

Beats announces $149.99 Studio Buds earbuds with active noise cancellation

Beats today announced its second pair of true wireless earbuds, the new Beats Studio Buds. Priced at $149.99 and available in red, black, or white, the Studio Buds have a much different, more compact design than the previous Powerbeats Pro. There are no ear hooks on these, nor any stems, and that results in a… Read more

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Hardcore, you know the score

(Pocket-lint) – OnePlus has be on something of an exploratory journey over the past 12 months or so. Rather than delivering one or two phones at a time and launching them both globally, it took a more regional approach. That meant while some markets got the original Nord, others – like the US – didn’t,… Read more

Razer’s Opus X are affordable wireless gaming headphones with low latency technology

Home News (Image credit: Razer) Razer has launched the Opus X, over-ear Bluetooth headphones with noise-cancelling for just £100 ($100, AU$169.95). Best known for its gaming laptops and peripherals, Razer branched out into gaming audio last year with the THX-certified Opus headphones. The new Opus X are half the launch price of their older sibling,… Read more

Devialet Phantom I 108dB

Our Verdict A powerful, striking and truly one-of-a-kind wireless speaker, but not the most entertaining one at this level For Big, broad, room-filling sound Heart-in-your-mouth bass Striking aesthetic Against Lacks transparency and subtlety App isn’t a UPnP controller In-app multi-room flakiness Despite having welcomed many Devialet Phantom wireless speakers into our test rooms over the… Read more

Pokémon Go creator Niantic is making a Transformers game

Niantic is expanding from cute critters to giant robots. Today, the game developer announced its next project: a location-based augmented reality game called Transformers: Heavy Metal. The game is expected to launch globally this year, with a soft launch in select countries “soon.” Niantic says that it has partnered with Seattle-based studio Very Very Spaceship,… Read more

Diablo II: Resurrected is launching in September

The remastered take on arguably the best Diablo game is launching this fall. At E3 Blizzard announced that Diablo II: Resurrected will be available on September 23rd. It’s coming to the PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Blizzard says that, if you’re playing on capable hardware, the game “supports up… Read more

Hades, one of 2020’s best games, is coming to Xbox and PlayStation on August 13th

Supergiant Games’ excellent roguelike Hades, which was one of the best games of 2020, is coming to Xbox and PlayStation consoles on August 13th. It will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, PS4, and PS5. And if you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you’ll have access to the game on August… Read more

Audeze Penrose headset review: Top-grade sound with a price to match

(Pocket-lint) – Audeze is a big name in high-end audio – it specialises in planar magnetic headphones that get up to eye-watering prices. However, it’s also recently been making strides in gaming, with more and more headsets coming to its line-up. Best PS5 and PS4 headset: Superb Playstation gaming headphones The company’s first wireless console… Read more

Raspberry Pi Pico Turns ‘Bop It’ Into a Minecraft Controller

Home News (Image credit: Seth Altobelli) It’s hard to believe that Bop It, the popular handheld game from the ’90s, is over 20 years old. Many new features have been added to the device over the years, but this Raspberry Pi project adds a few more that we haven’t quite seen before. The best Raspberry… Read more

Thermaltake Argent H5 Stereo Review: Simple Is as Simple Games

Our Verdict Thermaltake’s Argent H5 Stereo boasts solid build quality, clear sound and a no-nonsense approach that will either meet your needs or leave you wanting more. For + Very comfortable, snug fit + Affordable + Excellent sound out of the box + Attractive, minimalist design Against – 3.5mm only – Mic doesn’t filter out… Read more

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G review: 5G on a budget

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you’re looking for a 5G Android phone and want to spend as little as possible, you can stop right here. At $279, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is your best bet right now, especially if you’re… Read more

Nintendo leaks new Mario + Rabbids game on its own website

Ubisoft’s Mario and Rabbids crossover turn-based strategy game is getting a sequel, according to Nintendo’s website. The unannounced game is currently listed on its own page as “Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope” together with some key art, three screenshots, and a release date of 2022. Ubisoft’s E3 press conference is happening at 3PM ET… Read more