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Researcher turns wi-fi smart lightbulb into a Banned Book Library — open source project makes digital books available via a server and open Wi-Fi access point hacked into an ESP32-powered bulb
A security researcher has added another dimension to smart lightbulbs by stealthily adding what they call a 'cyberpunk digital dead drop' full of 'banned books.'
The 'ultimate mosquito killer' uses lasers and AI
A computer vision and robotics expert has created and trained what he boasts is “the ultimate mosquito killer” using machine learning and a laser.
Electronics buff hand-draws and etches custom PCBs at home
A maker bored with the staid designs of modern factory-produced PCBs has perfected their own hand-inking and home-etching process.
Wi-Fi controlled hacking USB cable stealthily packs in a microcontroller, microSD storage, and more
A device that 'looks like a normal USB cable' but packs in an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, micro SD card storage, and Wi-Fi capabilities has enjoyed great success on Kickstarter.
Japan can’t make robot wolves fast enough to counter the rise in bear attacks that have killed 13 humans this year
With record numbers of bear attacks on humans, Japan has been increasingly turning to high-tech solutions like the Monster Wolf robot. But production can't keep up with demand.
Tiny credit card computer includes eInk screen and is just 1mm thick
A GitHub project shares details of the prototype for 'a fully working computer that is literally the size of a credit card,' dubbed the Muxcard
Enthusiast recreates 43-year-old Apple Lisa with FPGA board
An enthusiast has taken the time to recreate the Apple Lisa, the first commercial PC with a GUI, with an FPGA board.
Nvidia accelerates end-of-life for some Jetson AI processors due to memory shortages
Nvidia is apparently discontinuing some older embedded platforms earlier than anticipated, but this is mostly about market reality finally catching up, not abrupt discontinuation.
