If you have an old-fashioned boombox hidden away in your attic, why not give it a new lease of life using a Raspberry Pi 3? Hackster.io member “8bitsandabyte” has done just that using a Raspberry Pi, stereo audio amplifier, and the HDMI 5 inch 800 x 480 display equipped with a resistive touchscreen. … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi BoxBoom music player project
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Executive Editor & Co-Founder of Geeky Gadgets
Julian Horsey is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience. A published author and multimedia designer, he specializes in emerging frontiers including Artificial Intelligence, autonomous agents, and next-gen hardware like mini PCs and wearables.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for design, Julian provides in-depth analysis on how AI workflows—from Claude to Google Gemini—are transforming productivity and creativity. His work has been cited by global tech leaders and major publications, reflecting nearly two decades of expertise in 3D printing, AR/VR, and DIY electronics. When not exploring the latest AI models, he is an avid maker and experimenter in the world of DIY tech.
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Gigabyte NVMe M.2 SSDs now available from $50
Gigabyte has announced the launch and availability of its new Gigabyte PCIe M.2 SSDs storage solutions which are now available to purchase price from $50 upwards. Each comes with a three-year warranty and is available in 128GB and 256GB storage capacities priced at $49.99 and $69.99 respectively. … [Read more...] about Gigabyte NVMe M.2 SSDs now available from $50
Volta XL magnetic charging cable
If you need a strong and reliable charging cable, you might be interested in the new Volta XL. This innovative cable offers a variety of connections, allowing you to charge a wide range of Apple and Android devices, as well as laptops, consoles, and mini computers. Watch the demonstration video … [Read more...] about Volta XL magnetic charging cable
Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Pro bundle $400
Mary Yee Vice President, PlayStation Marketing, SIEA Has taken to the official PlayStation blog today to reveal the new Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Pro bundle created in conjunction with developers and publisher Rockstar Games. The highly anticipated launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 will take place on … [Read more...] about Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Pro bundle $400
Kingston HyperX Savage EXO portable SSD
Kingston has created a new portable solid-state drive in the form of the HyperX Savage EXO to offer lightning quick transfer speeds on a wide variety of devices including Windows, Mac computers and PlayStation and Xbox consoles via a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection. The lightweight and portable external … [Read more...] about Kingston HyperX Savage EXO portable SSD
Home Cinema 4010 Epson 4K projector launches for $1999
Epson has unveiled a new 4K projector it has created in the form of the Home Cinema 4010, created to bring “ the ultimate 4K experience to DIY home theatres for under $2,000” says Epson, And is now available to purchase from both online and high street retailers. The Home Cinema 4010 4K projector … [Read more...] about Home Cinema 4010 Epson 4K projector launches for $1999
NeoTrellis RGB driver PCB for 4×4 keypad arrives at Adafruit
Hobbyists, electronic enthusiasts, and makers may be excited to learn that Adafruit has announced the arrival of the NeoTrellis RGB driver PCB for 4×4 keypad. This new release is an upgrade from the previous Trellis elastomer button kits, which were limited to a single color. Thanks to customer … [Read more...] about NeoTrellis RGB driver PCB for 4×4 keypad arrives at Adafruit
Lockly smart locks are controlled via a smartphone companion application
If you are in the market for a secure smart lock the Lockly range of devices may be worth more investigation and come complete with a smartphone companion application that allows you to control and monitor door access from anywhere in the world. Watch the promotional video below to learn more about … [Read more...] about Lockly smart locks are controlled via a smartphone companion application
Lenovo ThinkPad A285 launches in Japan from $885
Those of you that have been patiently waiting for Lenovo to make available their new Lenovo ThinkPad A285 after unveiling the laptop back in May 2018. Will be pleased to know that the hardware manufacturer has now officially launched the ThinkPad A285 Japan. Priced at a promotional limited time … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad A285 launches in Japan from $885
New Belkin Boost Up iPhone XS and Apple Watch wireless charging dock
Belkin has announced this week that two new charging devices will be available during November and December 2018 taking the form of the Belkin Boost Up and Belkin PowerHouse. The PowerHouse will be launching during November 2018 and will be priced at $100 and offers a wired charging solution for … [Read more...] about New Belkin Boost Up iPhone XS and Apple Watch wireless charging dock
DIY Raspberry Pi alarm clock project
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or makers searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new DIY Raspberry Pi alarm clock created by “Snipe”. It has kindly published full instructions, component list and code to enable you to build your very own Raspberry Pi alarm clock to … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi alarm clock project
Transparent Casio G-Shock Glacier Gold 35th anniversary watch collection
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of its G-Shock watch brand, Casio has unveiled a new transparent G-Shock range in the form of the Casio G-Shock Glacier Gold watch collection. The commemorative models are based on the DW-5000, which features the iconic square shape of the G-Shock brand take the … [Read more...] about Transparent Casio G-Shock Glacier Gold 35th anniversary watch collection
