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16-channel pocket logic analyzer hits 120%

Crowd Supply
USB-C, 100 MS/s analyzer with open firmware and a sigrok-compatible decoder.
Insights: Affordable bench tool your buyers will pair with the dev boards they buy on Tindie.
Test EquipmentUSB-COpen Source
Sponsored

XIAO ESP32-C6 adds Wi-Fi 6 + Thread

Seeed Studio
Thumb-sized module bringing 802.15.4 for Matter projects, stencil files day one.
Insights: Matter-ready core for smart-home makers; Fusion stencil means fast small-batch runs.
ESP32-C6ThreadMatter

Researchers build brain-like memory device for AI sensors that may improve energy efficiency — phototransistor device combines light sensing, memory, and processing to cut data movement | Tom's Hardwa

Tom's Hardware
Researchers have developed a brain-like memory device that integrates light sensing, memory, and processing capabilities, potentially enhancing energy efficiency in AI sensors.…
Insights: This technology is notable for its potential to revolutionize AI sensor design by integrating multiple functions into a single device, thereby reducing energy consumption and…
AIenergy efficiencysensors

SURF is met Nextcloud zelf proefkonijn op weg naar uitrol in hoger onderwijs - Interview - Tweakers

Tweakers
SURF, an IT cooperative, is actively testing and implementing Nextcloud across various educational and research institutions, aiming to enhance digital sovereignty. · Nextcloud is…
Insights: Nextcloud is notable for its open-source nature, providing organizations with the flexibility to manage their own data and infrastructure, which is increasingly important in the…
Nextcloudeducationdigital sovereignty

SK Hynix Samples HBM4E With 48 GB Capacity and 16 Gbps as AI Chip Demand Forces DRAM Makers Into Overdrive

Wccftech
SK Hynix has started sampling its HBM4E memory, which offers impressive specifications such as 48 GB capacity and speeds up to 16 Gbps. · The demand for AI chips is driving DRAM…
Insights: The introduction of HBM4E memory is significant due to its potential to enhance the performance of AI and data-intensive applications, which are increasingly prevalent in modern…
DRAMAIdatacenters

Building And Testing A DIY Robot Actuator | Hackaday

Hackaday
Brandon Lai is developing a DIY actuator for a humanoid robot, aiming for 40-60 rpm and 20 Nm of torque for continuous operation. · The design is inspired by MIT research but uses…
Insights: This project highlights the challenges and innovations in DIY robotics, particularly in actuator design, which is crucial for humanoid robots. · The use of a cycloidal gearbox is…
roboticsactuatorsDIY

You and I See Different Things When We Look At This Holographic Display - Hackster.io

Hackster.io
A unique holographic display has been developed by Julius Curt, which allows two players to see different images on the same screen. · The display uses a beam splitter cube with a…
Insights: This holographic display is notable for its innovative use of beam-splitting technology to create a dual-view experience, which can be particularly engaging for interactive games…
holographic displaybeam splitterinteractive gaming

ESP32 weather station (reposted x12 sites)

GitHub
A common ESP32 weather build reposted across many aggregators this week.
Insights: Flagged: duplicate cluster; not novel enough for a daily slot.
ESP32Weather

"Revolutionary" AI gadget — vague specs

Kickstarter
Campaign with bold claims but no schematics, BOM or verifiable specs.
Insights: Flagged: unverifiable claims; likely not a fit for the daily edition.
AIUnverified