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SolidForge: Rugged Solid-State Power Bank with MagSafe Support
Introduction to Lithium Power Banks and Safety Concerns Power banks and batteries that use lithium are generally a mature technology and widely available. They are considered safe for everyday use and do not normally pose unacceptable safety risks. However, if a typical power bank gets badly damaged, it still can go into thermal runaway which…
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Distant Galaxy Lost 95% Brightness in Under 20 Years
Discovery of a Dimming Galaxy The universe in the endless cosmos still got many surprises for astronomers. Recently, they found a galaxy that is moving away from us, approximately 10 billion light-years far. This galaxy, known as J0218−0036, is suddenly starting to fade, and its light is diminishing quickly. This is a rare phenomenon and…
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Harry Potter Series on HBO: Key Difference from Films Confirmed
HBO’s Decision to Stick to the Original Timeline HBO has finally cleared up the rumors and confirmed that there will no be updating the wizarding world to modern day, but instead will stick closely to the original books’ timeline. This means the story will kick off in 1991, and that’s a point viewers are supposed…
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Cheap $30 Boards That Outperform AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Introduction to Unique Mining Hardware There are products that makes even a journalist like myself slightly surprised at first glance, and the ESP32 Solo Miner LCD in particular brings back some nostalgia. Back in around 2010, mining was mainly a niche activity and mostly operated on CPU power rather than specialized equipment. As years went…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and More: Leaked Launch Date for Three Foldables
Leaks and Rumors About Samsung’s 2026 Foldables Lately, there have been some leaks showing what Samsung might be working on for their 2026 foldables. The models shown include the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, but the most talked about seems to be the Galaxy Z Wide Fold. This new device is seen as…
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CrowPanel Advance 3.5: Affordable Smart Home Display with AI, Meshtastic & LVGL
Introduction to the CrowPanel Advance 3.5″-HMI (Meshtastic) The CrowPanel Advance 3.5″ HMI is an compact smart home display that tied based on the popular ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 chip. It is quite popular amongst DIYers and makers because of its capabilities and size. The device sports a dual-core LX7 CPU working at up to 240MHz and already supports…
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Wire-Free LiDAR Robot Mower with 55% Discount, No RTK Antenna
Introducing the Keenmow K1 robotic mower The Keenmow K1 is a new player in the ever expanding market of wireless robotic lawn mowers. Launched recently on Kickstarter, early backers can grab a unit starting at $899 (€766). This deal offers a significant 55% off what will be the actual retail price of $1,999. However, potential…
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CopprLink Outperforms OCuLink in RTX 5090 eGPU Benchmark
Understanding the New PCI-SIG CopprLink Technology In recent times PCI-SIG introduced their latest interface called CopprLink during May 2024, and not too many has adopted it yet, unlike OCuLink or USB4. Yet, this new tech shows promise with its high-performance capabilities. The consortium announced that CopprLink can currently deliver data speeds of up to 64…