For those looking to add wireless connectivity to embedded projects or to build IoT devices, there is perhaps no more popular module than the ESP32. A dual-core option exists for processor intensive applications, the built-in WiFi and Bluetooth simplify designs, and it has plenty of I/O, memory, and interoperability for most applications. With so much
Read MoreFew names are as synonymous with innovation and success as Sergey Brin. As a co-founder of Google, Brin has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital revolution that has transformed the way we live and interact with information. Now, he returns to the forefront once again, lending his expertise to craft Google’s cutting-edge Gemini
Read MoreZusha Elinson / Wall Street Journal: A look at smart guns, which can only be fired by an authorized user, as Colorado-based Biofire prepares to ship a $1,499 handgun in December, after raising $30M — Gun makers have been working for decades on a weapon that can only be fired by an authorized user
Read MoreIt can be difficult to remember everything we read online in today’s fast-paced digital world. Whether it’s a noteworthy article, a helpful website, or a pivotal moment from a Zoom meeting, it’s easy for important details to get lost in the shuffle. A16z-funded startup and pioneer in the field of personal data recording, Rewind, has
Read MoreOne of the great things about 3D printers is their ability to make a single part all at once. Separating a part into multiple pieces is usually done to split up objects that are too big to fit on the 3D printer’s print bed. But [Peter] at Markforged (manufacturers of high-end 3D printers) has a
Read MoreOne of the great things about 3D printers is their ability to make a single part all at once. Separating a part into multiple pieces is usually done to split up objects that are too big to fit on the 3D printer’s print bed. But [Peter] at Markforged (manufacturers of high-end 3D printers) has a
Read MoreThat’s not a cassette tape! | Image: Remax As a ‘90s kid who dreamed of being an ‘80s adult, this immediately commanded my attention: you can now charge your phone with a cassette tape. Shenzhen accessories manufacturer Remax has apparently been on it for over a year, debuting “10,000mAh” batteries that look like classic cassettes.
Read MoreA screenshot from the Horizon Worlds game Super Rumble. | Image: Meta Meta’s long-in-the-works mobile version of Horizon Worlds, its VR metaverse social platform, may finally launch soon, according to Friday’s Lowpass newsletter from Janko Roettgers. We’ve been aware of Meta working on a mobile version of Horizon Worlds, the company’s metaverse social platform that
Read MoreThe world is constantly evolving, with advancements in technology driving innovation across various industries. One such industry that is poised for a high-tech future is deep sea mining. As the demand for metals like copper, cobalt, and nickel continues to rise, the need for sustainable and ethical mining practices becomes increasingly important. Enter underwater robots,
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series, is famous for his extremely hands-on role in developing the games. But even though he’s said in the past that he’s done “too much of the work myself” on the series, in a new video, he said that he “can’t really imagine a
Read MoreThat’s not a cassette tape! | Image: Remax As a ‘90s kid who dreamed of being an ‘80s adult, this immediately commanded my attention: you can now charge your phone with a cassette tape. Shenzhen accessories manufacturer Remax has apparently been on it for over a year, debuting “10,000mAh” batteries that look like classic cassettes.
Read MoreThe Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones are up there with the best cans from Bose or Sony and represent a marginally cheaper option at retail price. At just $259.95 in this Amazon deal, they’re an absolute steal. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones for $259.95 ($120 off)
Read MoreSamsung has confirmed that profits have dropped by 95% in Q2 2023. Samsung blames the decline in smartphone shipments for its financial troubles. Samsung is hoping the launch of its foldables will help level out these losses for the second half of the year. In the first quarter of the year, Samsung reported 95% decline
Read MoreNASA is launching a bold mission to send humans to Mars using nuclear-powered rocket engines. With this innovative technology, we may finally be able to get to Mars in a reasonable amount of time. NASA hopes to reduce the dangers of long-duration spaceflights by working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create
Read MoreRecently [mit41301] wondered about increasing the data capacity of QR codes, and was able to successfully triple the number of bits using color. He chose the new rectangular micro QR code (rMQR) standard which was adopted last year as ISO/IEC 23941:2022. This rectangular-shaped QR code is designed to be used on narrow spaces, with an
Read MoreMatthew Orf / Counterpoint Research: US smartphone shipments fell 24% YoY in Q2 2023, the third consecutive quarter of decline; Samsung shipments fell 37% YoY, and Apple’s fell 6% — – Shipments declined YoY for the third consecutive quarter amid weak consumer demand. — Android smartphone shipments declined 38% while Apple shipments fell 6% YoY.
Read MoreIf you’ve been using Google’s web services lately — and the odds are good, since you’re at Android Authority — you’ve probably been pestered about activating something called Enhanced Safe Browsing. But what does it do exactly, and are there downsides you need to consider before turning it on? QUICK ANSWER
Read MoreThe Verge Twitter, which Elon Musk is currently rebranding to X, is officially rolling out its ads revenue sharing program for creators. The company had given some creators payouts earlier this month, but now, users globally who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the program from the monetization tab in settings. To be eligible
Read MoreImage: Square Enix Critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming to Xbox. During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest keynote, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer appeared to announce the news alongside game director Naoki Yoshida. “We want to bring the Xbox community and your warriors of light together, in a way that is
Read MoreThere’s a common critique in science fiction series like Star Trek about the extraterrestrial species not looking ‘alien’ enough, as well as about their technology being strangely similar to our own, not to mention compatible to the point where their widgets can be integrated into terrestrial systems by any plucky engineer. Is this critique justified,
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge Earlier this week, a reader contacted me with a dilemma: his wife has always had super sharp hearing when it comes to environmental / ambient noise. She can “hear a gnat blink at 1,000 yards. Forty years ago, she could hear electronic clocks running,” he said. And so
Read MoreVerizon would very much like you to switch to its new Unlimited Welcome plan. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The carriers are at it again: Verizon and AT&T are both notifying customers on older unlimited plans to expect a new fee on their bill soon. Customers on Verizon’s 5G Start and AT&T’s
Read MoreImage: Square Enix It’s finally time for the Final Fantasy XIV beach vacation episode! This year’s Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest kicked off the American leg of the global event in Las Vegas this weekend. Thousands of fans braved the absolute blistering Las Vegas heat for cosplay events, concerts, and, of course, presentations designed around
Read MoreThe new NASA Plus logo. | Image: NASA NASA is about to voyage into the streaming-verse. The federal space agency is announcing a new “NASA Plus” streaming service that will bring the on-demand non-sci-fi space content you crave to TVs and mobile devices everywhere. And best of all, NASA says it will be “ad-free, no
Read MoreGoogle robot choosing a ball. | Image: Google Google wants to make its robots smarter with the release of the AI learning model Robotic Transformer (RT-2). RT-2 is the new version of what the company calls its vision-language-action (VLA) model. The model teaches robots to better recognize visual and language patterns to interpret instructions and
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