This month Google has made a number of changes to its Nest smart thermostat platform and services, some of which will have a profound effect on the integration of the thermostat with other Internet of Things services. If you are interested in moving away from corporate smart thermostats a new open … [Read more...] about HestiaPi Touch open source Raspberry Pi smart thermostat
Hardware
Split Single-phase home energy monitor from $29
If you are searching for an affordable way to monitor the energy usage throughout your home you may be interested in the Split Single-phase energy meter recently launched via the Crowd Supply online store. Offering an affordable, accurate, remote energy monitoring device for your entire home. The … [Read more...] about Split Single-phase home energy monitor from $29
Zovii home security system
Zovii the development company based in Hong Kong has created a new home security system aptly named iGate, which consists of a smartphone companion application and the security system that requires no wiring and can support up to 50 Zovii locks. What she demonstration video below to learn more about … [Read more...] about Zovii home security system
Bread board power battery Zero Multi-Power Supply
Makers, hobbyists and electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new bread board power supply created by New Zealand-based electronic engineer Toney launched via Kickstarter crowdfunding website this week. The breadboard power supply supports battery input and offers a number of features to help … [Read more...] about Bread board power battery Zero Multi-Power Supply
Korg Volca Nubass vacuum tube oscillator
Korg has created a new vacuum tube synthesiser in the form of the Korg Volca Nubass offering a powerful bass synthesiser with the sound source based around a vacuum tube oscillator. “The acid bass machine with the pinnacle of modulation and distortion” explains Korg. The Korg volca nubass is the … [Read more...] about Korg Volca Nubass vacuum tube oscillator
Thermaltake Level 20 RGB BattleStation adjustable PC desk $1,200
Thermaltake has created a new Adjustable PC desk in the form of the Level 20 RGB BattleStation, specifically designed to support and withstand “your most intense gaming commands” and allowing you to sit or stand when preferred. The adjustable PC desk is equipped with RGB lighting and futures eight … [Read more...] about Thermaltake Level 20 RGB BattleStation adjustable PC desk $1,200
Roar portable Bluetooth speaker from $89
A new portable Bluetooth speaker has launched via Kickstarter this week, designed by Audio Hall of Fame member Tom DeVesto, with the help of students from the Cathedral High School Innovative Panthers Club. This collaboration aims to provide listeners with a lively, vivid, and most prominent … [Read more...] about Roar portable Bluetooth speaker from $89
2.4SINK sensor interface for Eurorack modular synthesizers
Music makers and musicians may be interested in a new Eurorack module created by the team at Instruments of Things in the form of the 2.4SINK, which has this week launched via Kickstarter to raise the required €20,000 needed to make the jump into production. Watch the demonstration video below to … [Read more...] about 2.4SINK sensor interface for Eurorack modular synthesizers
QNAP introduces QDA Series of PC NAS drive adapters
Hardware manufacturer QNAP has introduced a new range of drive adapters specifically created for PC and NAS projects. The new QNAP QDA Series of adapters offers a range to provide users with the ability to install various drives into PC, workstation or QNAP NAS system to meet a variety of … [Read more...] about QNAP introduces QDA Series of PC NAS drive adapters
Monster Hunter World Iceborne expansion release date confirmed
Ryozo Tsujimoto Producer at Capcom has taken to the official PlayStation blog this week to reveal more details about the Monster Hunter World Iceborne release and confirm its launch date. Check out the announcement trailer below to learn more about what you can expect from the latest expansion, … [Read more...] about Monster Hunter World Iceborne expansion release date confirmed
IK Multimedia Uno Drum drum machine $250
IK Multimedia has unveiled device this week in the form of the Uno Drum drum machine, providing musicians and music makers with an analogue PCM drum machine which is fully programmable and ultraportable. Check out the demonstration videos below to learn more about the drum machine and the 100 drum … [Read more...] about IK Multimedia Uno Drum drum machine $250
Custom PC magazine relaunched by Raspberry Pi Foundation
To celebrate the relaunch of the awesome Custom PC magazine by the Raspberry Pi Foundation who recently purchased the publication rights and added it to the Raspberry Pi Press magazine library. 5,000 free copies of the latest edition of Custom PC being made available on a first come first serve … [Read more...] about Custom PC magazine relaunched by Raspberry Pi Foundation
