Solar power at night: Startup plans to sell beamed sunlight using space mirrors

Each satellite would be relatively small, weighing just 35 pounds. “The more solar farms we build, the less people actually want it during the day. The theory appears sound. The test reportedly generated about 500 watts per square meter of solar panel. However, the persistent issue remains intermittency. Solar energy only produces about 25 percent of its rated capacity over a year in the US. Not everyone is enthusiastic about the sun-beaming satellites, though....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 104 words · Kayla Black

This YouTube video can help flush water out of your smartphone

Now, there’s a new ally in the fight against H2O that many are swearing by. The idea works much like thewater eject featureon the Apple Watch. Intrigued, The Vergereached outto iFixit to help test the idea. In short, it does work, but your mileage will vary. For starters, smartphones have varying degrees of water resistance (if any at all). Models with higher ratings will obviously hold up better than those with zero protection....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Jamie Chapman

What's old is new again: GameStop is opening retro stores at existing locations

GameStop announced the new initiative in a brief post on X. Presumably, both games and consoles will be available although inventory will no doubt vary by location. As publishers continue to focus on digital distribution, brick and mortar retailers are feeling the squeeze. Selling physical goods is their bread and butter, and retro goods allow them to continue doing just that. As with most things, pricing will be a huge factor here....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Brittany Buck

Arduino Uno gets bendable "Flexduino" remake, flaunting a cheery yellow hue

Rajesh used a flexible PCB substrate to achieve this, rather than the traditional fiberglass. The Flexduino, however, takes things to another level by functioning as a full-fledged development board. At its core, the Flexduino is essentially a clone of the classicArduino Unodev board. This change allowed him to eliminate the rigid DIP package that would have restricted the board’s flexibility. It’s also extremely thin, measuring just 1mm thick. As a fun touch, the developer even had ‘Flexduino’ printed on the board....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Kim Little

DeepComputing announces new tablet based on the RISC-V architecture

The GPU is a BXE-2-32, while the display features a 10.1-inch IPS screen with a 10-point touch interface. Storage is available exclusively in EMMC format, ranging from 64GB to 128GB. However, the company may implement a price increase after the initial pre-order period. Programmers can now easily test their mobile apps on the gadget without cross-platform data transfers. DeepComputing is among the many companies active in the Chinese market focusing on the emerging RISC-V ecosystem....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Tiffany Weaver

Ikea launches eBay-style platform for customers to resell their used furniture

Ikea Preowned is currently being tested in Madrid and Oslo, reports theFinancial Times. Brodin says that a monopoly or oligopoly exists on reseller platforms. One such service, Norway’s Finn, has 8,700 items from Ikea listed in Oslo alone. Ikea has increasingly been embracing the modern tech world in recent times. It announced a new gaming furniture line called theBrannbollcollection in April. The firm has alsopartneredwith Asus on the affordable ROG furniture line....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Mitchell Montoya

PlayStation Accessories

Update the controller’s firmware and fully customize the DualSense Edge wireless controller from your PC. App system requirements You need a Windows PC that meets the following system requirements. To connect your controller, you better use a USB cable or Bluetooth. You also need a Windows PC with a USB port, or one that has Bluetooth capability. it’s possible for you to use a commercially available Bluetooth USB adapter. Not all adapters are supported....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Ashley Greer

Ryzen 9000 Threadripper leaked in shipping manifest with 96 cores and 192 threads

Leaker “Everest” has previously posted reliable NBD shipping manifests. The latest snapshot describes a 96-core processor labeled ‘Shimada Lake’ AMD’s codename for Ryzen 9000 Threadripper CPUs. However, the manifest provides no details on clock speeds or TDP changes, which could significantly affect performance. In April, trusted tipster “@harukaze5719"sharedan AMD roadmap indicating a 2025 launch for Shimada Peak. Any official word from AMD is likely to come either later this year or at CES 2025....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Chad Pineda

You can now stream Xbox games on Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Cube

Examples of available titles include Starfield, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Forza Horizon 5. Amazon highlighted Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II as one of the newest games on the service. Compatible gamepads include the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense, and DualShock 4. It does require Game Pass Ultimate, though. Current members get instant access to hundreds of cloud-enabled titles in the Game Pass Ultimate library. Others will have to upgrade or sign up to the tier, which they can do through the app....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Thomas Wallace

YouTube channel builds solar EV with infinite range – well, almost

Well, YouTuber Drew Builds Stuff decided to take a swing at that concept himself. Rather than rebuilding the whole vehicle, he opted for a trailer decked out with solar panels. Under perfectly sunny skies, the EV pumped out a solid 1,350 watts consistently. During a couple of hours of driving, the battery didn’t drain at all. The drive ultimately had to be cut short when the battery finally ran flat before sunset....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Emily Brown

Dopamine

This version is written using Electron, Angular and Typescript. The original Dopamine (for Windows), which is written in WPF and C#. What’s New

August 26, 2024 · 1 min · 23 words · Ryan Byrd

Historic IBM 7090 mainframe hits Christie's auction block

The IBM 7090 was introduced in 1959 and represented a pivotal shift in computing technology. Its technical prowess played a crucial role in establishing IBM’s dominance in the mainframe market. It set new standards for performance and reliability, paving the way for subsequent innovations in the field. This lot includes not only the IBM 7090 itself but also a plethora of peripherals and documentation. Despite its historical significance, the IBM 7090’s capabilities are dwarfed by modern technology....

August 26, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · James Grant

macOS Catalina

Enjoy your favorite iPad apps now on your Mac. Extend your workspace and expand your creativity with iPad and Apple Pencil. And discover smart new features in the apps you use every day. Now you’ve got the option to take everything you do above and beyond. What’s the difference between the macOS combo and the regular update? The combo update includes all the files necessary to update from the last major version....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Amy Hudson