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The Hero Keyboard is a 1.6 pound computer-in-a-keyboard with an Intel Meteor Lake processor and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It can be used with a monitor and keyboard or paired with an iPad, iPhone, or Android device for display and touch input. Coming soon for $999. https://herodevices.com/ #KeyboardInAComputer #HeroKeyboard #KeyboardComputer
HERO DEVICESHero Device - Transform any screen, tablet or phone into a PC.Transform any screen, tablet or phone into a PC.
Acer says the Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, an 8 inch, 1200 Hz display, and an 80 Wh battery should be available for $1300 at Best Buy starting Nov 1. https://www.acer.com/us-en/predator/handheld-gaming/predator-atlas/predator-atlas-8 #AcerPredatorAtlas8 #HandheldGamingPC #IntelArcG3Extreme
Apple is also bringing the M6 processor to the iMac family with a new line of colorful all-in-one PCs that start at $1499 and feature 24.5 inch screens, up to 32GB RAM, Thunderbolt 4 and a 2.5 GbE Ethernet option. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-new-imac-with-m6/ #iMacWithM6 #iMac #Apple
Apple NewsroomApple unveils new iMac with M6Apple today announced the new iMac featuring the superfast M6, delivering even more performance and powerful AI capabilities.
The new MacBook Pro 14 with an M6 processor promises up to 30 percent faster graphics and a 25 percent boost in AI performance. The chip also has two more CPU cores than the M5 for better multithreaded performance. Prices start at $1999. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-introduces-the-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m6/ #MacBookProWithM6 #Apple #MacBookPro
Apple NewsroomApple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6Apple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, delivering more performance, powerful on-device AI capabilities, and faster connectivity.
This Logitech Pebble Up mouse that launched in China recently, works in two modes. You can use it like a regular compact wireless mouse or flip the top up at an angle for use like a vertical mouse. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Logitech-launches-Pebble-Up-mouse-that-can-transform-into-a-vertical-mouse.1433356.0.html #LogitechPebbleUpConvertibleMouse #LogitechPebbleUp #Logitech #VerticalMouse
NotebookcheckLogitech launches Pebble Up mouse that can transform into a vertical mouseLogitech has launched a new mouse in China that can change its form. The new rechargeable mouse launches as the Logitech Pebble Up and can switch from a standard mouse to a vertical mouse.
According to iFixit, the iPhone duo is the most repairable smartphone with a foldable display yet. But the screen is damage-prone, and out-of-warranty replacements cost nearly $1000 and DIY repairs are still very difficult. https://www.ifixit.com/News/119895/iphone-duo-teardown #iPhoneDuo #iFixit #Repairs
iFixitiPhone Duo Teardown: The Most Repairable Foldable Has a Huge Screen ProblemWe took the Duo all the way down to the gears, followed glowing dust into its hinge, and put its crease-hiding nano-texture under the microscope.
The Adatfruit Metro ESP-32-P4 Hydra board with an ESP32-P4 microprocessor, ESP-32-C6 wireless chip, and a lot of wired and wireless I/O and expansion options. It sells for $35. https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/10/26/adafruit-metro-esp32-p4-hydra-an-arduino-uno-shaped-esp32-p4-esp32-c6-board-with-wifi-6-mipi-interfaces/ #AdafruitMetroESP32__P4_Hydra #Arduino #ESP32 #Adafruit
CNX Software - Embedded Systems NewsAdafruit Metro ESP32-P4 Hydra - An Arduino UNO-shaped ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6 board with WiFi 6, MIPI interfaces - CNX SoftwareAdafruit has launched the Metro ESP32-P4 Hydra, an Arduino UNO-shaped development board with ESP32-P4, 16MB PSRAM, and 16MB NOR flash, and an ESP32-C6 for
This open source modular mechanical keyboard platform lets you build a custom keyboard one key at a time, since each has a tiny RISC-v microcontroler, pogo pins, and magnets that snap together. https://github.com/notaroomba/keybytes #KeybytesOpenSourceModularKeyboardPlatform #Keybytes #ModularKeyboard #Keyboard
The new iPad mini has a larger 8.5 inch OLED display with a nano-texture option, 2X higher peak-brightness, thinner bezels, a thinner design, and an A20 Pro processor for up to 60% faster CPU, 2.7X faster GPU, and 4.5X faster AI. At $699 and up, it's also $200 more than its predecessor. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-gives-ipad-mini-its-biggest-update-ever/ #AppleLaunches_iPadMiniWithOLED_Display #Apple #iPadMini
Apple NewsroomApple gives iPad mini its biggest update everApple unveils the all-new iPad mini, featuring an OLED display in a thinner design, a leap in performance with A20 Pro, and water and dust resistance.
Amazon has rebranded its Kindle Unlimited eBook subscription service as Kindle+ and now includes audiobooks (including titles with "virtual voice" as well as human narrators). https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Unlimited-is-now-Kindle-KDP-audiobooks-now-included?language=en_US #AmazonKindleUnlimitedBecomesKindlePlus #KindlePlus #KindleUnlimited
First introduces in 2017, the Atari VCS (formerly Ataribox) didn't become widely available until 2021, and it was discontinued a year later. Now the VCS software store will shut down in 2027, but you can still use the VCS as an AMD-powered PC with a Linux-based OS. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/retro-atari-vcs-platform-will-end-with-the-closure-of-its-software-store-in-february-2027-os-update-will-be-released-removing-reliance-on-atari-servers-and-opening-up-homebrew-development #AtariVCS_Software_Store_Is_Shutting_Down #AtariVCS #RetroGaming
The AYN Ordin 3 Portal handheld game console with a 7 inch, 120 Hz OLED display and Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 chip is now available for $399 and up, with RAM/Storage options ranging from 12GB+128GB to 16GB+1TB. https://www.ayntec.com/products/odin3-portal?variant=50552313184448 #AYN_Odin_3_Portal #HandheldGameConsole
AYNOdin3 PortalAYN Odin3 Portal: The Ultimate 7''120Hz OLED Gaming HandheldQualcomm Dragonwing Q8 | 7" 120Hz AMOLED Touch Screen | Android 15 | 9000mAh Battery | Hall Sticks | 450g | Ergonomic Grip | UFS3.1 Notice: There are no games preinstalled in Odin3 Portal. Shipping starts in early November. One-year warranty.
The Sigma 2 is the highest-performance (and most expensive) LattePanda single-board computer to date, with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H chip, Arc B390 graphics, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's up for pre-order for $2599. https://www.lattepanda.com/lattepanda-sigma-2 #LattePandaSigma2_Single_Board_PC_With_Intel_Panther_Lake #LattePandaSigma2 #IntelPantherLake #SBC
LattePandaLattePanda Sigma 2 – Intel Core Ultra x86 AI Single Board ServerLattePanda Sigma 2 is a 3.5-inch embeddable AI single-board server powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, designed for high-performance local AI computing and edge applications. With four M.2 expansion slots, dual 10GbE Ethernet, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and OCuLink connectivity, it delivers flexible storage, high-speed networking, and versatile GPU expansion. Supporting local LLM inf
It's now possible to jailbreak a Nintendo Switch 2, opening the door for homebrew games and game mods. It's a tethered jailbreak that doesn't survive a reboot, but it's a pretty impressive hack of a console that's just a year old. https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-hacked-jailbreak/ #NintendoSwitch2_Jailbreak #NintendoSwitch2
WccftechThe Nintendo Switch 2 Has Been Hacked, As First Jailbreak Blows The Modding, Emulation, and Homebrew Floodgates Wide OpenThe Nintendo Switch 2 has been hacked, opening up a world of possibilities for game modding, emulation and homebrew development
This DIY project turns classic Motorola T900 pager with a QWERTY keyboard and monochrome LCD display into a modern communications device with an ES32-S3 for WiF, Bluetooth, and eventually LoRa and Meshtastic. https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1wyn3gm/motorola_t900_2way_pager_conversion/ #MotorolaT900_Pager_Becomes_A_Modern_Communicator #LoRa #Meshtastic #ESP32 #MotorolaT900
MindRove taking pre-orders for a TypeAir "wearable keyboard" that's a Bluetooth input device for sending text to VR headsets or other devices. A prototype has two touch surfaces that let you use gestures for subtle input when talking or typing aren't options. #ThisWearableKeyboardSupportsGestureTyping #TypeAir #MindRove https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/10/19/typairs-wearable-keyboard-prototype-lets-you-type-without-speaking-aloud/amp/
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design NewsTypAir’s Wearable Keyboard Prototype Lets You Type Without Speaking Aloud - Yanko Designhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3pQ0evtHAU Typing through smart glasses can mean speaking messages aloud or reaching for another device. MindRove’s TypAir offers a quieter option, attaching a gesture-based Bluetooth keyboard to your clothing so your fingers can enter text without a conventional set of keys. Still a working prototype, it puts the typing surface beside a pocket rather than
Microsoft PowerToys 0.102 brings new Mouse Button Lock and CursorHide utilities, plus a quick-access shelf for Command Palette, new command-line automation tools, and more optional ways to tweak Windows. https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/powertoys-0-102-is-here-new-mouse-utilities-command-palette-improvements-and-much-more/ #MicrosoftPowerToys #PowerToys #Windows
Windows Command LinePowerToys 0.102 is here: new mouse utilities, Command Palette improvements and much moreWe're back with a fresh PowerToys release! This one brings two new mouse utilities, Mouse Button Lock and CursorHide, an optional quick-access shelf for
The Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra is a mini PC with support for up to Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. There are also Max+ 388 and 492 options. All have Radeon 8060S graphics dual 10 GbE Ethernet, and high-speed RAM. Coming net month for $3699 and up. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkCentre_X_Ultra #LenovoThinkCentreX_Ultra #MiniPC #AMD_Strix_Halo #AMD_Gorgon_Halo
This custom cyberdeck takes the guts of a mini PC and stuffs them into a 3D printed case with a custom mechanical keyboard and trackball. What really makes it stand out though is its power-tool inspired design, complete with support for swappable Kobalt batteries. https://slurpburgers.com/slurpbuilds/the-slurptop/#design #PowerToolInspiredCyberdeck #Slurptop #DIY_Laptop #cyberdeck
slurpburgers.comthe slurptopMy x86-64 artisinal, hand-crafted, bespoke cyberdeck laptop.
The Arduino VENTUNO Q launched for a $299 promo price in August, but it's getting a price hike to $399 for its retail price. Arduino says its in response to rising component costs. https://blog.arduino.cc/2026/10/19/a-letter-to-our-community-ventuno-q-reaches-its-official-price/ #ArduinoVentunoQ_Price_Hike #Arduino #ArduinoVentuno_Q
Arduino BlogA letter to our community: VENTUNO Q reaches its official price | Arduino BlogDear Builders, Engineers, and Innovators, At Arduino, we have always believed that the most powerful technology should be in the hands of the many, not
The M5Stack PaperDIY Assembly Kit features a 4.7 inch, 960 x 540 E Ink display, a 140 mAh battery, and a board with an ESP32-S3 chip, microSD card reader, USB and FPC, and an optional 3D-printer case. It sells for about $25 and up. https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/10/18/m5stack-paperdiy-kits-pair-an-esp32-s3-mcu-with-a-4-7-inch-e-paper-display/ #A_DIY_E_Ink_Display_Kit #M5Stack_Paper_DIY #M5Stack
CNX Software - Embedded Systems NewsM5Stack PaperDIY Kits pair an ESP32-S3 MCU with a 4.7-inch e-Paper display - CNX SoftwareM5Stack has released the PaperDIY series, an updated version of its 2020 M5Paper ESP32 development kit, featuring an ESP32-S3 MCU and a 4.7-inch e-paper
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.1 and 24.04-1.5 are available now with an security and bug fixes, plus expanded support for more devices including the Volla Tablet and several phones from Nothing, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/ubuntu-touch-24-04-2-1-and-24-04-1-5-release-4014 #UbuntuTouch #MobileLinux
UBportsUbuntu Touch 24.04-2.1 and 24.04-1.5 release | UbportsUpgrade Ubuntu Touch to 24.04-2.1 and 24.04-1.5! Highlights of new features, improvements. Get the latest version of Ubuntu Touch, the libre mobile operating system for your phones and tablets.
The Brax Wink is a modular phone with a 4 inch display, a removable QWERTY keyboard, a MediaTek MT8875 chip, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, headphone and microSD, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and de-Google Android. Ships in mid-2027 for $700, but up for pre-order now for $449. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KbD0zSSmng #BraxWink_Modular_Smartphone #De__GoogledAndroid #Brax
The new AYN Odin3 Portal is a 1 pound (450 gram) Android gaming handheld with a Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 processor, 9,000 mAh battery, active cooling, hall-effect joysticks. No pricing or availability details yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVsih273dxY #AYN_Odin_3P #HandheldGameConsole