Apple introduces the iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone with a large, durable display and reimagined iOS experiences. Available for pre-order on October 16 and release on October 23, it features a titanium frame, 48MP camera, and Siri AI integration. (apple.com)
An e-ink frame detects bird sounds and displays 1800s-style illustrations of the birds. The project is open source and available on GitHub. (github.com)
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Steam Frame, a new gaming PC, starts at $1059. It is available for purchase on the Steam website. (store.steampowered.com)
Samsung plans to more than double its HBM4 and HBM4E DRAM output next year, reaching 250,000 wafers per month. The company will also increase outsourced glass carrier volume to support high-layer stacking production. (en.sedaily.com)
Meta VR Glasses feature a Micro-OLED display with a resolution of 2412 × 2288 pixels per eye and include advanced sensors like eye and face tracking. The device is powered by a Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset, with 12GB RAM and expandable storage up to 1TB. (meta.com)
Apple announced AirPods 5, featuring the industry's best open-ear active noise cancellation and improved sound quality. Priced at $129, they offer a more durable design, hands-free Siri access, and live translation, with pre-orders available now and in-store availability on September 18. (apple.com)
Linux support is being added to the Snapdragon X2 Series processors by Qualcomm. This development aims to enable better Linux compatibility on devices using these chips. (qualcomm.com)
JetKVM Mini is a compact, matchbox-sized KVM device available in wired and wireless versions, offering 1080p video capture and remote control. It uses an ESP32-P4X chip, features a simple design, and is priced starting at $33 per unit in bulk. (jetkvm.com)
Cloudflare improves memory efficiency by using advanced math and Rust programming to save 100TB of RAM. This optimization enhances performance and cost-effectiveness for large-scale infrastructure. (blog.cloudflare.com)
Hitachi has introduced CO2-based heat pump water heaters that feature solar-friendly tariff controls. These systems use carbon dioxide as a refrigerant, which is more common in commercial applications but now targeted at residential use. (pv-magazine.com)
Minimal Phone 2 is a focus-first, compact smartphone with a physical keyboard designed to reduce screen time and distractions. It features premium materials, a custom minimal OS, and is available for pre-order with shipping expected in December 2026. (minimalcompany.com)
A developer created a custom printer using an e-ink display and IPP, allowing wireless printing from a MacBook. They engineered a system that streams and processes print jobs directly to the display, overcoming hardware memory constraints. (nishantjosh.dev)
Apple provides dimensional drawings and technical specifications for its accessories, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, and AirPods. These resources aid developers and manufacturers in designing compatible products. (developer.apple.com)
OpenTrailPaper is an open-source firmware for the LilyGO T5S3 e-paper bike computer, allowing riders to track rides, navigate GPS routes, and record data offline. The device can operate independently after loading maps and routes via a companion app, with Bluetooth sensors for heart rate and power data. (opentrailpaper.com)
The Commodore 64 was released on September 1, 1982, becoming a popular home computer. It influenced gaming and computing for years to come. (dfarq.homeip.net)
The AMD BC-250 is marketed as a $60 gaming PC for 2025. The website hosting details is currently unavailable due to resource limits. (devquasar.com)
Raspberry Pi has implemented a restriction that prevents users from changing or upgrading the RAM chips on their devices. This move limits user repairability and upgrade options for Raspberry Pi hardware. (forums.raspberrypi.com)
Sherline Tools, a US-based manufacturer of precision lathes and CNC machines, is winding down its manufacturing operations due to rising costs and changing consumer habits. The company will continue to sell existing products and parts until the end of October 2026, while maintaining warranty support. (toolguyd.com)
The $70 Xteink X3 e-reader is a tiny, magnetic device that attaches to an iPhone, making reading more portable and convenient. Despite its low cost and questionable brand reputation, it has become highly popular for enhancing reading experiences. (theatlantic.com)
Fairphone's Gen 6+ is designed for longevity and easy repairability, allowing users to fully disassemble the phone in about 20 minutes. The Dutch company's approach emphasizes user ownership and sustainability, contrasting with traditional fragile smartphones. (arstechnica.com)
Fujitsu has announced the launch of FUJITSU-MONAKA, a new next-generation CPU developed in Japan. The processor aims to advance Japan's semiconductor technology capabilities. (global.fujitsu)
The Mac Mini M6 successfully emulates a 600MHz Pentium II using 86Box, demonstrating high stability and accuracy. Emulation performance benefits from Apple Silicon's fast cores and recent software improvements, though perfect timing remains challenging. (nyaa.sh)
A project integrated a Fluid Implicit Particle fluid simulation into a flipdot display for an installation at EMF2026. The creator faced challenges due to the high cost and manufacturing complexity of flipdot panels, ultimately building a custom solution. (mitxela.com)
Phyllotaxis uses code to generate natural patterns like sunflower spirals and translates them into physical LED displays. The creator designed a cellular LED matrix based on Voronoi tessellations, combining digital pattern generation with 3D printing techniques. (jagi.studio)
Copperhead is an open-source platform that streamlines hardware design by enabling AI-assisted circuit board creation and verification. It integrates decision tracking, automated checks, and file propagation to simplify hardware engineering workflows. (copperhead.sh)
The ESP32-S31 can now run Linux, bringing it closer to the capabilities of a Raspberry Pi. It features advanced networking, USB, SD card interfaces, and a more powerful CPU, making it a versatile single-board computer. (xda-developers.com)
Julia Evans replaced the battery in her old rechargeable bike lights by carefully opening the silicone casing, removing screws, and desoldering the old battery with guidance from online resources. The process involved identifying the battery and using community space tools to successfully perform the repair. (jvns.ca)
Apple announced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone with a 7.6-inch inner display and a compact outer screen. It features a durable titanium build, new A20 Pro chip, and reimagined iOS 27 for versatile use. (apple.com)
SpaceX improved its Raptor engine from a complex, pipe-filled design to a streamlined, higher-performance version called Raptor 3, increasing thrust by 35%. The changes focused on optimizing the full-flow staged combustion cycle, although specific schematics remain undisclosed. (construction-physics.com)
A project called FRANK-386 replicates an Intel 386 PC architecture for Raspberry Pi 2350. It aims to emulate legacy hardware using modern open-source tools and code. (github.com)
Bryan O'Sullivan experimented with a tiny e-ink reader, installing custom firmware and creating images for display. He discovered vertical stripes and ghosting artifacts due to incomplete updates and rendering bugs on the device. (serpentine.com)
Apple's Neural Engine (ANE) was designed for specific ML workloads like CNNs and transformers, but its architecture limited its general usefulness. Reverse-engineering the M1 ANE revealed insights into its compute cores, dataflow, and design decisions reflecting shifts in ML hardware priorities. (eiln.github.io)
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