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Win a reTerminal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSave 35% off the cover price with a subscription to The MagPi magazine. UK subscribers get three issues for just £10 and a FREE Raspberry Pi Pico W, then pay £30 every six issues. You’ll save money and get a regular supply of in-depth reviews, features, guides and other Raspberry Pi…
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A history of robotic pets (and how to make your own)
Reading Time: 4 minutesHumans have domesticated animals since the dawn of time. Dogs (our oldest furry friends) were owned by humans as far back as 30,000 years ago, and since then we’ve formed bonds with all kinds of different creatures. It was only in the last century, though, that we started to actually build our…
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AI education resources: What do we teach young people?
Reading Time: 6 minutesPeople have many different reasons to think that children and teenagers need to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Whether it’s that AI impacts young people’s lives today, or that understanding these technologies may open up careers in their future — there is broad agreement that school-level education about AI is important.…
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Automated winding machine features a self-reversing screw
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe world of mechanical engineering is full of interesting and ingenious mechanisms. The Geneva drive, for example, translates rotary motion into intermittent ticking — perfect for a wristwatch or clock. With a clever mechanism, one can reduce the need for complicated control electronics. That was the case with the self-reversing screw that…
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5 ways to find deals on Google Play Books5 ways to find deals on Google Play BooksProduct Manager
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs an avid reader, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my book budget. I stock my library whenever I see a bargain, including deals for ebooks to add to my virtual shelves. Luckily, Google Play Books offers features to help bookworms like me save on our ever-growing reading lists. Here…
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Arduino UNO R4 is a giant leap forward for an open source community of millions
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe history of making is now ready for the future: a 32-bit UNO will soon be available thanks to a powerful Renesas processor Here at Arduino we are thrilled to announce a new, revolutionary revision of the iconic UNO board, which will expand the concept of the open-source brand’s most iconic and popular…
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This internet uptime indicator reduces frustration
Reading Time: 2 minutesBandwidth may have increased dramatically over the past couple of decades, but internet connections are often still quite unreliable. For people with unreliable connections, it becomes a chore to check a browser over and over again to find out when the internet is back up. To avoid that hassle, Emily Velasco built…
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Kevin McAleer – Robotics expert
Reading Time: 3 minutesQ: What are some of your favourite robots? A: My favourite robots are small, 3D-printable robots that you can build and modify yourself. These include OpenCat, OttoDIY, SMARS (obviously), and Danielle Boyer’s Scobots. I love Raspberry Pi Pico, Pico W, and full Raspberry Pi robots such as the Pimoroni Trilobot. All the…
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New ways to watch all your favorites on Google TVNew ways to watch all your favorites on Google TVProduct Manager
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoogle TV is launching new ways to find your favorite entertainment with the Movies, Shows, Family and Español pagesGoogle TV is launching new ways to find your favorite entertainment with the Movies, Shows, Family and Español pagesWebsite: LINK
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How offloading technology can improve smartphone performanceHow offloading technology can improve smartphone performance
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere’s what CHRE technology actually is, the performance benefits it can offer and its future potential.Here’s what CHRE technology actually is, the performance benefits it can offer and its future potential.Website: LINK
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Connecting all things Android at MWC BarcelonaConnecting all things Android at MWC BarcelonaVP of Strategy
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt MWC Barcelona, we’re showcasing all different kinds of Android devices, and how we’re continuing to drop new updates.At MWC Barcelona, we’re showcasing all different kinds of Android devices, and how we’re continuing to drop new updates.Website: LINK
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New tools to help developers build better health appsNew tools to help developers build better health appsSenior Product Manager
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday at The Check Up, we introduced Open Health Stack, a suite of open-source building blocks to help developers build digital health apps.Today at The Check Up, we introduced Open Health Stack, a suite of open-source building blocks to help developers build digital health apps.Website: LINK
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Spring into action with these 9 new features for Android and Wear OSSpring into action with these 9 new features for Android and Wear OSDirector of Product Management, Android
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom your phone to your smartwatch, find out how Android’s latest features help you get more from all your devices.From your phone to your smartwatch, find out how Android’s latest features help you get more from all your devices.Website: LINK
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An experimental low-cost ultrasonic drone positioning system
Reading Time: 2 minutesDrone shows have become a big trend over the past few years, with some shows containing thousands of individual drones. Those shows are wildly expensive, because the drones can easily cost a couple thousand dollars each. A big part of the reason for their high cost is their onboard positioning systems, which…
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This remote sensor system determines if water is good for drinking
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe public often hears from various media outlets and documentaries that many regions in the world lack consistent access to quality drinking water. But what does exactly does that mean? It is more than water that is clear and free of parasites. Distilled water, for example, isn’t recommended as drinking water because…
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Launching Ada Computer Science, the new platform for learning about computer science
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are excited to launch Ada Computer Science, the new online learning platform for teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning about computer science. With the rapid advances being made in AI systems and chatbots built on large language models, such as ChatGPT, it’s more important than ever that all young people…
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Vineyard pest monitoring with Arduino Pro
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe challenge Pest monitoring is essential for the proper management of any vineyard as it allows for the early detection and management of any potential pest infestations. By regularly monitoring the vineyard, growers can identify pests at early stages and take action to prevent further damage. Monitoring can also provide valuable data…
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Artificial Artists
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you think artists have it bad, then spare a thought for your lonely writers. We’re staring down the barrel of ChatGPT and Google’s response, Bard. The creative mill As Rob pointed out last month, ChatGPT’s copy is generously described as ‘hit-and-miss’. A more accurate assessment would be: “dumber than a tall…
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Get more out of your phone: Integrate it with your Arduino Cloud projects
Reading Time: 5 minutesRemote monitoring with a mobile app is a must for all the IoT device management platforms. In general, having a mobile app offers a more complete and convenient user experience for IoT device management platform users, which can improve their satisfaction and loyalty. So expanding the mobile app capabilities in order to…
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Workshop Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I foresaw a big blinking LED as a red nose, an animated leg (actuated by a simple servo), a turning star connected to a potentiometer, and lots of blinking lights to support the Christmas theme,” Bas says. “Simple, versatile to support users in programming their individual scenes, simple to connect by USB,…
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Digital European roulette wheel takes advantage of charlieplexing
Reading Time: 2 minutesRoulette is one of the classic casino games, along with poker, blackjack, baccarat, and craps. There are two popular versions of roulette: American and European. The American version features an additional zero (green) pocket and the numbered pockets in a different arrangement. Mirko Pavleski built a digital European roulette wheel and used charlieplexing to…
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Infinity dodecahedron puts on a mesmerizing light show
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’ve ever stood in an elevator with mirrored walls and saw your reflection bouncing back and forth endlessly, then you’ve experienced an “infinity mirror” from the inside. If you were standing outside of the elevator and one of the walls were a one-way mirror, you’d be able to peer inside as the interior…
