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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

Here’s everything announced at the outrageous Devolver MaxPass Plus event

Devolver Digital made its return to E3 with another no-holds-barred satirical swipe at the games industry, taking shots at subscriptions, games as a service, and even NFTs. Dubbed the Devolver MaxPass Plus — “the new era of monetization as a service” — the spoof showcase features the infamous Devolver executive Nina Struthers and her cohorts… Read more

Raspberry Pi 4 Passive Cooling Case Has Cooler Hair Than You

Home News (Image credit: DeSalvo Systems) Chunks of aluminum that keep your Raspberry Pi cool are not exactly unusual, but rarely do they look this good. DeSalvo Systems’ new heatsink case for the Raspberry Pi 4 offers over 10.5 ounces (300g) of metal to passively cool your Pi, whipped into what are either rather beautiful… Read more

Mavix M5 Gaming Chair Review: Polish Over Posture

Our Verdict The Mavix M5 looks and feels premium, backed by its tough mesh upholstery and pleasant faux leather accents. However, a backrest that forces you to recline and low lumbar support area leaves too much of your back, shoulders and neck unsupported when sitting up straight. It may be better for console or living… Read more

Building Project A.R.E.S: My Award-Winning Sci-Fi Case Mod

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Page 1 of 3: Project A.R.E.S. (Astral Robot Enclosure Systems) Project A.R.E.S. (Astral Robot Enclosure Systems) tells a story: Starship Copper Nebula, named so for its peculiar color, is tapped for space program A.R.E.S. The starship comes in contact with some sort of organic alien technology, which starts to… Read more

Hexgears Impulse Keyboard Review: Incredible Typing and Hot Swapping on a Budget

Our Verdict The ultimate typing keyboard at a budget price, the Hexgears Impulse provides amazing key feel out of the box and also lets you swap switches. For Hot-swappable key switches World-class typing experience Lightweight and compact Great value Against No software Dull light show When I first reviewed the Hexgears Impulse in 2019, I… Read more

Creating WandaVision’s visual effects, from old-school sitcom gags to Vision’s CG face

WandaVision was an important moment for Disney. It was the company’s first attempt to expand its Marvel Cinematic Universe to its streaming service, Disney Plus, after over a decade focused on theatrical releases. And a big part of keeping that continuity was the visuals. WandaVision was a relatively strange show, with a storyline that spanned… Read more

Building the ultimate retro computer

Although I assembled it myself, and its software all comes from an open-source DIY project, in many ways my MiSTer is the most versatile computer I own. It’s a shapeshifting wonderbox that can change its own logic to make itself run like countless other machines as accurately as possible. From old arcade boards to early… Read more

X-Chair X3 ATR Mgmt Chair Review: Heat, Massage and Customized Comfort

Our Verdict The X3 ATR Mgmt from X-Chair offers loads of customizability to best suit your body and budget, as well as excellent lumbar support and an optional heat and massage feature. If you work and game from home, it’s a worthy investment for your comfort and your spine. But starting at over $900, “investment”… Read more

In WandaVision’s new episode, somebody thinks of the children

WandaVision is moving closer to its endgame, as SWORD clashes with Wanda, Vision continues to question his reality, and the mystery of who is actually behind the Westview Hex grows. But as we get closer to getting those answers, WandaVision has also started to lay the groundwork in this week’s episode for whatever might come… Read more

How to Use a 7-Segment Display with Raspberry Pi Pico

7-segment displays, the kind found on old digital alarm clocks, can be great for Raspberry Pi projects, including those you make with Raspberry Pi Pico. You can use a 7-segment display to keep score in a game, show sensor data like temperature or distance numbers or to keep track of time. You can even show… Read more

In WandaVision’s third episode, the devil really is in the details

It’s just a jump to the left and a step to the right for Wanda and Vision, who have time warped from the ‘50s and ‘60s to the 1970s. The third episode picks up right where the last ended: Wanda is pregnant, but she and Vision are still trying to figure out how they ended… Read more

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series reportedly features a 16-core SKU

Home / Component / CPU / AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series reportedly features a 16-core SKU João Silva 22 mins ago CPU, Featured Tech News While the Zen 1 based Ryzen Threadripper line-ups featured a 16-core SKU, we did not get a 16C/32T Ryzen Threadripper 3000 chip. As we look ahead to Ryzen Threadripper 5000,… Read more

Cyberpunk 2077 does not use SMT for AMD processors (update)

Apparently the REDengine-4 engine from Cyberpunk uses 2077 not the possibility to process two threads per core, as the current Ryzen processors from AMD offer. Analogous to Hyperthreading at Intel, SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading) is a possibility to use the resources of a CPU core more effectively. We looked at Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing effects… Read more

Yamaha GT-5000

Our Verdict With stunningly minimal looks and exceptional performance, Yamaha’s GT-5000 could be the turntable to rule them all. If you don’t already have a tonearm of choice that you’d prefer to use, you’re missing out by not picking yourself up this beauty. For Superb performance Fabulous looks Against Plus-sized Fiddly tonearm adjustment Aus Hi-Fi… Read more