Stackable mini PC systems seem to be becoming more popular with manufacturers, and this year a few have been unveiled, including the new Wibtek Q7. This innovative mini PC comes equipped with a number of useful modules, including a projector and extra battery power. Chinese company Wibtek Q7 … [Read more...] about Wibtek Q7 Stackable Mini PC
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XYZprinting Handheld 3D Scanner Unveiled For $299
XYZprinting has created a new handheld 3D scanner that it’s equipped with Intel’s RealSense Camera and priced at just $299. The compact handheld 3D Scanner offers a maximum scanning volume of 2m³ and a minimum scanning volume of just 10cm³ together with an accuracy of 1mm. This makes it versatile … [Read more...] about XYZprinting Handheld 3D Scanner Unveiled For $299
New Shuttle NUC-style Mini PCs Showcased At Computex 2015
During the Computex 2015 computer and technology hardware show, Shuttle has taken the opportunity to showcase their new range of NUC formats mini PCs this week take the form of the Shuttle NC01 and NS01. The new Shuttle NUC systems offer a modular system for enhanced graphics performance or an … [Read more...] about New Shuttle NUC-style Mini PCs Showcased At Computex 2015
Raspberry Pi AnimalCam Version 2 (video)
Gary over at the Garys Shed has this week unveiled his latest creation in the form of a handy Raspberry Pi powered animalcam version 2 that builds on his previous camera and offers a great way of capturing photography of wildlife during the night. To see an example of what you can expect to capture … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi AnimalCam Version 2 (video)
First Steam Machines Launching November 10th 2015 Pre-Orders Now Open
In addition to making their new Steam Controller available to pre-order Valve has also announced this week that the highly anticipated first Steam Machine hardware will also be available to play from November 10th 2015 and will soon be available to pre-order. Anyone that pre-orders one of the … [Read more...] about First Steam Machines Launching November 10th 2015 Pre-Orders Now Open
Axiomtek CAPA840 Expandable SBC Unveiled
A new expandable SBC has been unveiled this week by Axiomtek in the form of the Axiomtek CAPA840 that supports dual mini-PCIe, and a “ZIO” connector for I/O modules. The CAPA840 SBC measures 146 x 104mm in size and is powered by a a quad-core, 1.91GHz Intel Atom E3845 or dual-core, 1.75GHz Atom … [Read more...] about Axiomtek CAPA840 Expandable SBC Unveiled
USB Hubs Supporting Quick Charge 2.0 Launching Soon
USB hubs are still a little way behind when it comes to being able to fast charge your mobile devices even though a variety of smartphones and tablets now support Quick Charge 2.0. This technology, developed by Qualcomm, allows devices to charge significantly faster than traditional methods, … [Read more...] about USB Hubs Supporting Quick Charge 2.0 Launching Soon
Windows 10 Asus Pen Stick Launching Before End Of Year
This week Microsoft revealed a couple of new Windows 10 mini PC systems that have been designed to transform your large screen TV into a fully fledged PC system. Introducing the Asus Pen Stick Asus has also this week been revealing its new Windows 10 hardware in the form of the new Asus Pen Stick, … [Read more...] about Windows 10 Asus Pen Stick Launching Before End Of Year
Raspberry Pi VESA Mount Plus Launching Soon
Raspberry Pi owners that have been eagerly waiting for a VESA mount compatible with the Raspberry Pi 2, B+, and A+ versions of the awesome Pi mini PC will be pleased to know that Adafruit will soon be adding a Raspberry Pi VESA Mount Plus to their range of components. This new mount is cut from … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi VESA Mount Plus Launching Soon
Stand Alone Arduino Speech Recognition Board (video)
Arduino developers, makers and hobbyists that would like to add Arduino speech recognition to their projects may be interested in a new development board created by serial Kickstarter campaigner Patrick Thomas Mitchell. Patrick has developed a number of electronic projects that have successfully … [Read more...] about Stand Alone Arduino Speech Recognition Board (video)
Quanta Compute Plug And Foxconn Kangaroo Windows 10 Mini PCs
Microsoft has this week unveiled two new Windows 10 mini PCs that will be produced by Taiwanese manufacturers Foxconn and Quanta and will take the form of the new Foxconn Kangaroo and Quanta Compute Plug mini PCs. The Foxconn Kangaroo PC is powered by an Intel Cherry Trail processor and includes a … [Read more...] about Quanta Compute Plug And Foxconn Kangaroo Windows 10 Mini PCs
Seek N’ Sneak Arduino Robot Pet With Grabbing Claw (video)
Anyone looking a helping hand to tidy up toys on the floor, or an Arduino robot pet to tinker with, maybe interested in a new Arduino Mega 2560 powered robot that has been created by Konstantin Stolpovsky, called the Seek N' Sneak. The new robot is currently over on Kickstarter looking to raise … [Read more...] about Seek N’ Sneak Arduino Robot Pet With Grabbing Claw (video)
