Launched via crowdfunding campaigns the Espresso Display has raised over $500,000 thanks to over 1,300 backers and is available to order from $214 or £168 with delivery expected to take place during April 2020. “ According to a Microsoft study multiple monitors can increase productivity by 50%. Having two displays can save you 2.5 hours each day, 17.5 hours per week and 910 … [Read more...] about Espresso slimline portable display measures just 5mm thick
Hardware
Adafruit NeoPXL8 FeatherWing for Feather M4 board
Adafruit has created and launched a new FeatherWing board in the form of the Adafruit NeoPXL8 FeatherWing for Feather M4 which is capable of controlling 8 x DMA NeoPixels strips. Priced at just $6.95 the Adafruit NeoPXL8 FeatherWing board allows you to control the the chainable RGB LEDs. Adafruit explains more about the inspiration behind the NeoPXL8 FeatherWing. “Resident … [Read more...] about Adafruit NeoPXL8 FeatherWing for Feather M4 board
HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard $110
The HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard is now shipping and available to purchase priced at $110 through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets. While the The HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard Equipped with Aqua switches is also now available for pre-order priced at $90. The Alloy Origins keyboards feature Custom Game Mode, that allows users to enable and disable macro keys, … [Read more...] about HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard $110
CircuitPython 5.0.0 Release Candidate 1 now available
Over the weekend Adafruit has announced the the availability of the first Release Candidate for its latest CircuitPython 5 release. CircuitPython is an open source derivative of the MicroPython programming language targeted towards students and beginners. Offering an easy way to develop and prototype electronic systems offering a software implementation of the Python 3 … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 5.0.0 Release Candidate 1 now available
Bluetera II full-stack development board for Internet of Things now available from $50
Those of you patiently waiting for the Bluetera II full-stack development board specifically created for Internet of Things applications and designed by the team at Tensor Technologies, you will be pleased to know that it is now available via the Crowd Supply website. Bluetera II is compatible with all major desktop and mobile operating systems and bridges the gap between … [Read more...] about Bluetera II full-stack development board for Internet of Things now available from $50
New Feather nRF52840 Sense development board launches
Adafruit has this week announced the availability of its new Feather nRF52840 Sense development board, which is now available to purchase priced at $28.95 offering a “smorgasbord of sensors” and is a BLE-friendly CircuitPython board. “The Adafruit Feather Bluefruit Sense takes our popular Feather nRF52840 Express and adds a smorgasbord of sensors to make a great wireless … [Read more...] about New Feather nRF52840 Sense development board launches
DIY Raspberry Pi Amazon price tracker
Those of you looking to learn a little more about the Python programming language and the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC, may be interested in a new project published by the Devscover YouTube channel, which takes you through the process of creating your very own Amazon price tracker. You can set the price of the product you have your eye on and when the Amazon price drops below a … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi Amazon price tracker
ZOTAC Zbox Magnus EN52060V with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2600 GPU
Zotac has unveiled a new version of its Zbox Magnus EN52060V mini PC equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2600 discrete GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The 2.65-liter Zbox Magnus EN chassis is capable of accepting up to 32 GB of DDR4-2600 memory, an M.2-2280 SSD with a PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA interface, and a 2.5-inch storage device. “MAGNUS EN52060V is the ultimate Mini Creator … [Read more...] about ZOTAC Zbox Magnus EN52060V with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2600 GPU
BIOSTAR H61 Series motherboard rebooted
BIOSTAR has announced the imminent availability of a reboot of the company’s H61 Series motherboard, supporting Intel 2nd and 3rd generation Core i7, i5 and i3, Pentium, Celeron processors in the 1155 package. Together with the ability to install up to 16 GB of DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz RAM. “Due to popular demand and the availability of supporting components, BIOSTAR has … [Read more...] about BIOSTAR H61 Series motherboard rebooted
Steinberg UR24C two-channel USB-C audio interface for Mac and iOS $319
Steinberg has introduced a new dual channel USB-C audio interface in the form of the UR24C which will soon be available to purchase priced at $319. Offering the perfect interface for studio and live use, says Steinberg, the small audio interface has a wealth of features. “The UR24C is a remarkably flexible audio interface, which combines amazing sound quality, compact size … [Read more...] about Steinberg UR24C two-channel USB-C audio interface for Mac and iOS $319
HyperDrive GEN2 USB-C hub and power pack raises over $800,000
Since launching on Kickstarter the next generation HyperDrive GEN2 USB-C hub and power pack has raised over $800,000 thanks to over 7000 backers. With still four days remaining on its campaign the compact range of devices builds on the company’s previous hardware first launched back in 2015 for the 12" MacBook. In 2016, Hyper introduced the HyperDrive USB-C Hub for MacBook … [Read more...] about HyperDrive GEN2 USB-C hub and power pack raises over $800,000
DIY Holographic FlexLED display
Makers and electronic enthusiasts interested in building their very own holographic display may be interested in a new tutorial by Carl Bugeja over on his YouTube channel. The Holographic FlexLED It is a simple POV display which can be seen in action in the video below. “Last year I made this proof of concept of an LED mounted to a flexible PCB coil. This prototype worked … [Read more...] about DIY Holographic FlexLED display