New smartphone SIM card has faster embedded CPU core — single RISC-V core claimed to help deliver 10x storage, 10x faster transfers, improved security By Dallin Grimm published June 27, 2024 This is China Mobile's new 'super SIM card.'
Raspberry Pi Detects Ghost Aircraft Using SDR By Ash Hill published December 9, 2023 Angelina Tsuboi is using a Raspberry Pi to detect false aircraft using SDR and a little help from AI to sort the real planes from the fake ones.
World's first drone system for fighting lightning protects cities and infrastructure By Mark Tyson published April 20, 2025 Japan's NTT boasts that it has designed the world’s first lightning triggering and guidance system that leverages flying drones.
Chinese company accused of shipping kamikaze drone parts to Russia through elaborate re-selling and rebranding scheme By Mark Tyson published January 7, 2025 Elaborate Chinese rebranding scheme, which was used to funnel glide bomb and kamikaze drone components to Russia, is uncovered.
Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system By Anton Shilov published April 17, 2024 Nvidia's Jetson TX2i system-on-chip is good enough for hypersonic weapons.
YouTubers Give New Meaning to 'Air Printing' By Denise Bertacchi published March 12, 2025 YouTubers mount an Elegoo Centauri Carbon on an RC plane and print while flying.
Raspberry Pi Tracks Planes With ADS-B Receiver By Ash Hill published July 24, 2023 _G4M3R_ has put together a sweet ADS-B receiver in their attic to track nearby airplanes using our favorite SBC, the Raspberry Pi.
New Chinese drone can fly as long as the sun shines — solar-powered device with 200mm wingspan weighs record-breaking 4.21g By Mark Tyson published July 21, 2024 Electrostatic motor made this super-light self-powered drone possible.
Fly drones hands-free using AeroCommand, a Raspberry Pi-powered AI controller By Ash Hill published August 26, 2024 Gustavs Andersons has created a hands-free drone flying experience called AeroCommand that uses a Raspberry Pi and AI to make piloting more accessible.
This Raspberry Pi matrix display tracks flights in real time By Ash Hill published August 22, 2024 Wesley Mitchell has created a Raspberry Pi-driven matrix display that tracks nearby flights in real-time using an RTL-SDR receiver.
China state-backed firm is first to 3D print a micro turbojet engine, and not just for show — new design delivers 160 kg of thrust, successfully tested at 13,000 ft altitude By Ash Hill published July 7, 2025 The Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has 3D printed a small turbojet engine and successfully proved its design with a test flight.
TSMC's first new overseas fab in years begins to make chips — JASM coming online By Anton Shilov published December 28, 2024 TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM kicks off mass production of chips for first customers.
TSMC to open Japan's most advanced semiconductor production facility in February - chip production begins in H2 By Anton Shilov published December 31, 2023 TSMC is set to formally open Japan's most advanced semiconductor production facility capable of making 28nm chips in late February.
Raspberry Pi Pico brings Gundam to life with interactive LED light show By Ash Hill published April 12, 2024 Rob is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to upgrade his Gundam figurine with programmable LEDs and a control panel to make real-time adjustments.
Raspberry Pi FPV monitor shares drone flights in real time By Ash Hill published April 17, 2024 Seii-FPV is using a Raspberry Pi to power this FPV drone monitor that plays footage from drones for anyone nearby to see.
Raspberry Pi cinewhoop drone swoops in with a Zero 2 W to run the live video feed By Ash Hill published December 21, 2023 Artur Pękosz has created a custom cinewhoop drone that uses a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W to relay video feed to FPV goggles.
CXMT unveils China's first homegrown low-power memory - new LPDDR5-6400 adopted by Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Transsion By Anton Shilov published November 29, 2023 CXMT has unveiled China's first homegrown low-power memory. Xiaomi and Transsion are set to use CXMT's 12GB LPDDR5-6400 memory modules.
Beginner's 3D-printed winged VTOL drone can fly for 130 miles — enthusiast with little 3D printing and CAD experience builds long-range drone from scratch By Ash Hill published June 15, 2025 Tsung Xu has designed and 3D printed a winged VTOL drone with a 3-hour battery life capable of flying for 3 hours (roughly 130 miles).
Korean retail RTX 5090 spotted for sale in China — Chinese shoppers plunder Japan and Taiwan, too By Mark Tyson published February 4, 2025 Chinese customers were also reportedly present at the chaotic Akihabara RTX 5090 and 5080 lottery event.
Japanese firm demos tech that makes any object a capacitive touch surface — stuffed cat on display, works with wood, ceramic, and plasterboard, too By Mark Tyson published October 20, 2024 JDI has been demonstrating its ZINNSIA technology, which can convert a wide range of materials into capacitive touch surfaces. Even a stuffed cat.
China warns Japan over ramping semiconductor sanctions – threatens to block essential manufacturing materials By Mark Tyson published November 21, 2024 Senior Chinese officials have repeatedly warned Japan about ramping semiconductor sanctions hand-in-hand with the U.S.
This Raspberry Pi ADS-B plane tracker features a weather station with tons of cool features By Ash Hill published February 10, 2025 SwadeWhite has put together a cool ADS-B plane tracker with a built-in weather station and home automation features.
Raspberry Pi brings broken NEC TurboExpress handheld back to life for retrogaming fun By Ash Hill published October 24, 2024 Maker Dawilson246 is using a Raspberry Pi to revitalize an old broken TurboExpress gaming handheld fixed up with RetroPie.
Portable drone jammer uses a Raspberry Pi tactical Software Defined Radio By Ash Hill published November 24, 2024 Media-Grizzly has created a Raspberry Pi-powered tactical SDR that has a built-in feature that can jam nearby drones at the flip of a switch.
TSMC custom employee-exclusive suitcases are sold online for as high as $16,700 By Mark Tyson published May 24, 2025 TSMC’s new custom-designed employee-exclusive 20-inch suitcase is awesome to behold, but some resellers are asking too much.
Tank sim enthusiasts take their battle station build to a new level of realism By Jeff Butts published August 22, 2024 The team. of tank sim gamers who showed off their custom controls have taken their wargame sim to a new level of immersion with a setup they actually have to drop into through hatches.
This AI powered Raspberry Pi RC tank shoots bubbles at its targets By Ash Hill published August 30, 2024 Kahosh RC and AI Tech has made a Raspberry Pi-powered RC tank robot that shoots bubbles at its targets with a little help from an Arduino Nano.
TSMC considering advanced packaging facility in Japan: report -- with two fabs already in the works, this would be a major boost to country's chip industry By Anton Shilov published March 18, 2024 After building chipmaking fabs, TSMC reportedly considers an advanced chip packaging facility in Japan.
Ayaneo Pocket AIR Is the Firm's First Android Handheld By Mark Tyson published July 29, 2023 Ayaneo steps into the Android gaming handheld fray with x86 style battery and cooling for apparently impressive run times.
AMD Ryzen Powers Nintendo DS Look-Alike PC Gaming Handheld By Mark Tyson published September 26, 2023 Tassei Denki showcased an AMD Ryzen powered PC gaming handheld with twin AMOLED screens, but it is only a concept for now.