This week hardware manufacturer SolidRun has unveiled their new i.MX8 family of boards including SOM, SBC, and new CuBox Pulse mini PCs. The new hardware follows on from the successful i.MX6 based family and the new range includes the i.MX8 SOM, HummingBoard Pulse single board computer pictured … [Read more...] about SolidRun Mini PCs Equipped With NXP i.MX8 Chips Now Available
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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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Free-Floating Robot Will Soon Join Astronauts On International Space Station
Astronauts on the (ISS) will soon be receiving a new helper in the form of a free-floating robot called CIMON or Crew Interactive Mobile CompanioN. CIMON will be sent to the ISS during June 2018 and will be the “first AI-based mission and flight assistance system,” on the station, according to … [Read more...] about Free-Floating Robot Will Soon Join Astronauts On International Space Station
Firmament VR Adventure From The Creators Of Myst And Obduction
Myst and Obduction developer Cyan has this week unveiled a teaser trailer for its new virtual reality adventure Firmament. Unfortunately apart from the teaser trailer very little has been announced for the game apart from the team creating a website placeholder which describes the VR experience as a … [Read more...] about Firmament VR Adventure From The Creators Of Myst And Obduction
Mixtile Home Automation And Smart Home Hub
Anyone searching for a new home automation system or smart hub to control their home appliances, smart lighting and other electronic appliances may be interested in a new piece of hardware called the Mixtile Hub, created by Focalcrest based in San Francisco, California. The Focalcrest Mixtile Hub … [Read more...] about Mixtile Home Automation And Smart Home Hub
Cyberdyne Brain Controlled Cyborg Legs Now Available In The US
Medical hardware manufacturer Cyberdyne has this week announced the arrival of its new Cyberdyne's therapeutic cyborg legs into the United States offering the HAL exo-suit two spinal injury patients. Watch the quick demonstration video below for an overview of what you can expect from the Cyberdyne … [Read more...] about Cyberdyne Brain Controlled Cyborg Legs Now Available In The US
First Electric Bike Controlled Using Joysticks Hits Kickstarter
The aptly named Joystickbike, as the name suggests is controlled by the user tilting and moving joysticks rather than the more traditional handlebars associated with most electric bikes. JoystickBike has been created by a small team of developers based in Switzerland and is being promoted as half … [Read more...] about First Electric Bike Controlled Using Joysticks Hits Kickstarter
AutoSaw Robot Carpenter Built By MIT CSAIL
A new robot carpenter has been unveiled by MIT researchers this week taking the form of Autosaw, which has been designed to help minimise injury to carpenters and allow them to focus on design and other “big picture tasks”. AutoSaw has been created by a team from MIT’s Computer Science and … [Read more...] about AutoSaw Robot Carpenter Built By MIT CSAIL
SteamVR 2.0 Base Stations Arriving At Developers
Those looking forward to getting their hands on the new HTC Vive Pro virtual reality headset and SteamVR 2.0 base stations, recently unveiled during CES 2018. Will be pleased to know that the new SteamVR 2.0 base stations have started arriving at developers. GameFace Labs, the developers of a hybrid … [Read more...] about SteamVR 2.0 Base Stations Arriving At Developers
HaptX Virtual Reality Glove Officially Launching In 2018
Virtual reality early adopters looking for further immersion into their virtual worlds may be interested to know that HaptX the company behind the HaptX virtual reality glove, is hoping to bring their hardware to the consumer market sometime during this year, 2018. To learn more about the HaptX … [Read more...] about HaptX Virtual Reality Glove Officially Launching In 2018
LIFX Smart Lights Now Support Microsoft’s Cortana Personal Assistant
Over the weekend smart lights manufacturer LIFX has officially announced that its range of lighting products now supports Microsoft’s Cortana personal assistant. Enabling LIFX users to use Microsoft’s virtual assistant to control their smart lights. The LIFX smart light range now supports all … [Read more...] about LIFX Smart Lights Now Support Microsoft’s Cortana Personal Assistant
Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller With Push Button Scratching Launches For $249
Pioneer have this week made available a new two channel DJ controller in the form of the Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ, which combines popular features from the DDJ-SB2 with Pioneers leading Serato DJ controllers, to make learning how to DJ more accessible than ever, says Pioneer. Offering a 2-channel … [Read more...] about Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller With Push Button Scratching Launches For $249
Far Cry 5 Gameplay Reveals Dangerous Wolverines
Ubisoft will be launching their new highly anticipated Far Cry 5 first person shooter adventure game later this month, making it available to play on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC from March 27th, 2018 onwards. If you are interested in learning more about the gameplay you can expect from the … [Read more...] about Far Cry 5 Gameplay Reveals Dangerous Wolverines
