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Last week, MIT researchers published a blog post highlighting a paper detailing work on fully 3D printable electronics — namely a simple, semiconductor-free logic gate. The original paper was written by Jorge Cañada, a grad student in electrical engineering and computer science, and Luis Fernando Velásquez-García, a principal research scientist in MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories. Logic gates can be used for undemanding workloads including controlling the speed of a motor, and MIT researchers have proven that for such simple electronics, usage of 3D printing and a biodegradable copper-doped polymer can forego the need for semiconductors at such a small scale. "The technology has real legs. While we cannot compete with silicon as a semiconductor, our idea is not to necessarily replace what is existing, but to push 3D printing technology into uncharted territory," Velásquez-García said in the blog post. "In a nutshell, this is really about democratizing

The Yuzuki Avaota-A1 is a single-board PC that stands out for a few reasons. One is that it's based on an entirely open source design – the board is now available for purchase for $55, but it was first introduced earlier this year, and you can find schematics and documentation at the Avaota website. Another unusual feature is that the board is powered by an Allwinner A527 system-on-a-chip that combines ARM and RISC-V processor cores… although the RISC-V core is probably best thought of as a low-performance co-processor. That's because the chip has eight 64-bit ARM Cortex-A55 cores that run at speeds up to 1.8 GHz, and a single 32-bit XuanTie E906 RISC-V core that tops out at 200 MHz. Other Allwinner A527 features include Mali-G57 MC1 graphics with support for the open source Panfrost graphics driver, a 600 MHz HiFi4 DSP, and a neural processing unit with up to 2 TOPS of hardware-accelerated AI performance. As for the Avaota-A1 board, it features LPDDR4 memory and eM

Apple will release iOS 18.1 next week, introducing a suite of advanced hearing health capabilities to the AirPods Pro 2 and the first Apple Intelligence features. The timing of the update was confirmed by reviewers who were given early access to the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2's new hearing health features, which are now known to be included in the upd ate. The update will include three core features: hearing protection, hearing testing, and hearing aid functionality. Apple obtained FDA authorization for the new features last month. One of the key components of the update is the ability to conduct a hearing test directly from the iPhone. The test works by playing a series of tones across different frequencies and prompting users to respond, much like a clinical hearing test performed by audiologists. The results are stored in the Health app, and users can adjust their AirPods' audio settings accordingly. If the test indicates hearing loss, the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 can automatically co

Can something be both smart and dumb? It sounds like a philosophical question, but I’m talking about smart devices that really didn’t need that connectivity. I’m not being a Luddite here —  most smart things do add very useful functionality to the device. It’s a sliding scale, though. The smartphone changed society as we know it, a smartwatch has a lot of handy uses, and a smart thermostat can make your day 1% more convenient. But it eventually becomes diminishing returns as we attempt to make everything smart, to the point at which it’s almost entirely profiting off novelty. Which smart devices really are a waste of circuitry? I’ve got several contenders. 1. Smart egg tray When it comes to smart home devices for the kitchen, we have to draw a line somewhere. The cooking appliances are fair enough. Even the smart fridge that can advise you of everything you do and don’t have in stock is arguable. The Quirky Egg Minder , in my opinion, is a smart-step too far. There might be a

There are signs that Taiwan is considering a change in direction regarding its energy policy. In an interview with Bloomberg, Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai signaled that future nuclear energy technology may be adopted to address the island's needs. This is a significant change for the Taiwanese, as existing nuclear power facilities have been run down with no direct replacement plans, and only one reactor remains in operation as of 2024. An ample and stable electricity supply is essential to the island's widely envied semiconductor industry. Over the last decade or two, the relatively small island of Taiwan has been decommissioning nuclear power plants with no plans for like-for-like replacements. The public was convinced that the move away from nuclear power was a wise policy direction after the 2011 Fukushima incident in neighboring Japan caused such calamity. Remember, Taiwan is relatively small and densely populated, with 23 million people living on an earthquake a nd t

Halloween is one of America’s favorite holidays, and it’s coming up really soon. We know many of you are getting your decorations ready, and here’s a look at the coolest tech Halloween bundle we’ve seen so far. Amazon has partnered with Disney to create the Jack Skellington Shell, and you can get it bundled with an Amazon Echo Dot for just $62.98. That’s a $27 discount on the total price you would pay if you got both products separately. Get an Amazon Echo Dot and Jack Skellington Shell for just $62.99 This offer is available from Amazon, and you can pick whichever color version of the Echo Dot you prefer: Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, or Glacier White. Of course, we focus on the white model because it is the one that matches the Jack Skellington Shell best. It’s worth noting this is a limited-edition shell, so we’re not sure how long it will be available. This bundle comes with the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation. It’s an excellent smart speaker, especially if you prefer something small

No mid-season break. The words we’ve always wanted to hear. That’s what the new Invincible trailer promises, and after the long break we had to endure smack in the middle of season 2, this is long overdue. In this article, we’ll cover when you can start watching Invincible season 3 and what to expect from the show. But first, watch the teaser trailer above. Invincible season 3 release date Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the release date for Invincible season 3. The highly anticipated new season will premiere on February 6, 2025. The first three episodes will drop on launch date, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly on Thursdays. The season will run for a total of eight episodes, concluding on March 13, 2025. Again, unlike season 2, there will be no mid-season break this time, addressing a major point of feedback from fans. Invincible season 3 cast While the full cast details for Invincible season 3 haven’t been officially announced, several key actors are confirm

This has to be about the coolest keyboard I've seen. It's like love at first sight, and I am sure all the retro gaming geeks among us will agree. The NES-inspired design is hard to ignore, and so is the deal we have found on it. While it usually costs $99.99, the 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is currently available for just $59.99, a price we haven't seen this product go for in the past. Buy the 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard for just $59.99 This offer is available from Woot!, an Amazon-owned website that specializes in deals. The discounted price only applies to the N Edition, and it expires in 14 days or "until sold out." Of course, the main lure here is the design, which is an amazing one, but there is more to the 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard than looks. It is actually a pretty good keyboard, in and of itself. It supports three forms of connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz dongle, or wired, so you get some flexibility. The keyboa

Lenovo's upcoming ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition is a convertible notebook with a list of specs almost impressive enough to justify that mouthful of a name. It sports a 14 inch screen with support for up to a 2.8K OLED 120 Hz touchscreen display panel, an Intel Core Ultra 200V series processor based on Lunar Lake architecture, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-8533 on-chip memory, up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage, and plenty of connectivity and I/O features. The new ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is also an expensive laptop: it will sell for $2200 and up when it hits the streets in February, 2025. Lenovo says the laptop has an aluminum body that measures 312 x 217 x 18mm (12.3″ x 8.5″ x 0.7″) and weighs 1.3 kg (2.9 pounds). It features support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 and there's an option for a 5G sub-6 GHz cellular modem. Webcam choices include FHD or 8MP cameras, both with IR functionality for Windows Hello-compatible face recognition, allowing you to login to Windows or suppor

While the iPhone 17 Pro models are still nearly a year away from launching, analyst Jeff Pu has already outlined his expectations for the devices. In a research note with investment bank Haitong International this week, Pu reiterated his previous claim that both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 48-megapixel Telephoto rear camera and a 24-megapixel front camera. Both the Telephoto and front cameras shoot at 12 megapixels on iPhone 16 Pro models. He also expects the iPhone 17 Pro models to be equipped with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in iPhone 16 Pro models. This increase in memory would contribute to improved performance for Apple Intelligence and multitasking. The analyst continues to believe that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a "much narrowed Dynamic Island," as a result of the device adopting a smaller "metalens" for the Face ID system. This would be the first size reduction for the Dynamic Island since it debuted on the iPhone 1

Hong Kong-based electronics firm InnLead has launched a 15.6-inch 4K Edge OLED 5D portable monitor that offers some unique features. It has a magnetic back that allows you to attach accessories to the display à la MagSafe. Some of these accessories include a magnetic cover stand, a snap stand, a wireless RGB monitor light bar, and a magnetic phone mount, making it downright convenient to use as a portable workstation. The portable monitor is currently available on Indiegogo, starting at $339.99 for the Super Early Bird option with a trade-in, or $399.99 without a trade-in. The Edge OLED 5D uses a 60 Hz Samsung OLED panel, giving you the advantages of this screen technology like a near-infinite contrast ratio. The monitor covers 100% DCI-P3 for ultimate color accuracy, plus 10-bit color gamut, making it an attractive display for creative professionals who prefer working on the go. It also hits a brightness level of 440 nits, so that you can see what you're doing in moderat ely b

Eureka Robot vacuums have gone from unique, luxury products to must-haves for busy households. Only a few years ago, you'd get simple vacuums that you would have to follow around to make sure they didn't get stuck while spending hours cleaning the device itself. Now, with powerful base stations and incredibly feature-packed self-cleaning systems, you can go months before needing any manual intervention. The innovation and advancements in this space are almost exponential, and that's never been more evident than with the new Eureka E20 Plus robot vacuum and mop combo. Its predecessor, the 2023 Eureka E10s, was an impressive device and among the first to come with a unique, bagless base station. So, the fact that E20 Plus is a significant improvement across nearly every aspect, from cleaning performance to obstacle avoidance, is telling. If you're looking for one of the best robot vacuums you can get, the Eureka E20 Plus is one for you. Here's what you n

Robot vacuums have gone from unique, luxury products to must-haves for busy households. Only a few years ago, you’d get simple vacuums that you would have to follow around to make sure they didn’t get stuck while spending hours cleaning the device itself. Now, with powerful base stations and incredibly feature-packed self-cleaning systems, you can go months before needing any manual intervention. The innovation and advancements in this space are almost exponential, and that’s never been more evident than with the new Eureka E20 Plus robot vacuum and mop combo. Its predecessor, the 2023 Eureka E10s, was an impressive device and among the first to come with a unique, bagless base station. So, the fact that E20 Plus is a significant improvement across nearly every aspect, from cleaning performance to obstacle avoidance, is telling. If you’re looking for one of the best robot vacuums you can get, the Eureka E20 Plus is one for you. Here’s what you need to know. Double the performance,