Hardware

Adafruit has this week announced the arrival of a new Neo Trinkey - SAMD21 USB Key equipped with 4 NeoPixels providing a small PCB is designed to slip into any USB A port on a computer or laptop. Priced at just $6.95 the small board is equipped with a ATSAMD21E18 32-bit Cortex M0+ - 48 MHz 32 bit … [Read more...] about Adafruit Neo Trinkey USB Key NeoPixels now available

AOC has announced the imminent arrival of two new gaming headsets in the form of the AOC GH200 and GH300 equipped with 50 mm neodymium drivers, offering a frequency range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz and running with an impedance of 32 Ω (±15%) for apparently optimal sound quality. The AOC GH200 features a 2 m … [Read more...] about AOC GH200 and GH300 gaming headsets arrive in May 2021 from $53

Minima is a small and versatile Arduino compatible programmable microcontroller module in a surface mount format and has been created to provide users with a bridge between traditional jumper based prototyping and producing your own custom PCB's. Minima is great for everyone whether you are just … [Read more...] about Tiny Arduino Minima module now available via Kickstarter from £16

The Runmecy is a new laser engraver launched via Kickstarter this month, specifically designed to provide creatives with "endless versatility". The desktop laser engraver and cutter features a 5w laser capable of engraving designs onto a wide variety of different materials including metal, wood, … [Read more...] about Runmecy 5w desktop laser engraver from $299 (50% discount)

Arduino enthusiasts for those looking to get started programming electronic devices may be interested in a new Arduino development board aptly named the Nanoboard. Nanoboard is an Arduino prototyping board specifically created to solve the economical and inconvenient issues of building projects. … [Read more...] about Arduino Nanoboard development board hits Kickstarter

Adafruit has this week announced the fifth beta release of CircuitPython 6.2.0, rolling out 6.2.0-beta.4. Notable changes since 6.2.0-beta.3 include new RP2040 fixes and features, enhancements to bitmaptools, and turning off usb_cdc by default (it can still be enabled in a custom build), explains … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 6.2.0 Beta 4 released

Octopath Traveler is a role-playing video game developed by Square Enix, in collaboration with Acquire launched on the Nintendo Switch back in 2018 and again on PC systems in 2019 and now available on the Xbox Platform and also via Xbox Game Pass. Octopath Traveler is a role-playing game that sports … [Read more...] about Octopath Traveler now available on Xbox and included in Xbox Game Pass

The TerraMaster U8-111 8-Bay Storage Server has been launch this month and is now available to purchase from TerraMaster worldwide retailers and online stores priced at $1,100. The U8-111 enterprise-class 8-bay networked storage server offers users high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet and read/write … [Read more...] about TerraMaster U8-111 8-Bay 10GbE storage unveiled from $1,100

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking to add 4G connectivity to their mini PC may be interested in the SIM7600 4G LTE Raspberry Pi HAT. Created to provide multiband 4G/3G/2G communication and a GNSS positioning module in a small hat that can be easily attached to a Raspberry Pi to quickly add 4G LTE data … [Read more...] about SIM7600 4G LTE Raspberry Pi HAT

Noctua has this month introduced its first CPU cooler within its redux line of products in the form of the NH-U12S redux. The design has been built on the proven concept of the original, award-winning NH-U12S and reduces it to its essential core, offering users a a quiet, quality-made 120 mm cooler … [Read more...] about Noctua Redux line CPU cooler and second fan kit unveiled

The MT700 is a GPS tracker that uses Cat M1 and NB-IoT technology to extend its battery life for up to a years of standby time powered by internal batteries, housed in a IP68 waterproof casing. The MicTrack MT700 GPS tracker can provide real-time data via the companion mobile phone application all … [Read more...] about MicTrack MT700 GPS tracker has an 8 year battery life