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The ESP32-C3 AdBlock is an open-source project that turns a low-cost ESP32-C3 microcontroller into a DNS-based ad blocker and tracker system. DNS helps devices find the IP addresses of websites and online services. This project checks DNS requests against a blocklist of known advertising and tracking domains. If a domain is blocked, the ESP32-C3 returns 0.0.0.0 instead of its real IP address.…
Building a custom, low-cost home security setup no longer requires expensive commercial hardware or subscription fees. Using two inexpensive ESP32 microcontroller boards, HVT Lab and Huy Vector from Youtube recently built a fully functional, self-contained wireless video surveillance system. The setup features a dedicated ESP32-CAM module mounted at an entry point such as a front gate which…
The 68k-MBC is a homebrew single-board computer built around the Motorola 68008 processor, running at 8 MHz. What makes it interesting is that it can be built in two versions, Lite and Full. The Lite version keeps the hardware very simple, using three main ICs: the 68008 CPU, a PIC18F47Q10 microcontroller, and SRAM. It supports 128 KB or 512 KB of RAM and can run CP/M-68K. The Full version…
The STM32N6 is being used to run an offline speech recognition system that can turn spoken English into text without a network connection. The project runs on the STM32N6570-DK, using its onboard microphone to capture speech and its display to show the recognized words. This system is designed to recognize different English words. At the core is the STM32N6's Arm Cortex-M55 and its ST Neural-…
BENGALURU, India – DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, proudly announces the opening of its new Bengaluru office, home to DigiKey India’s Global Capability Center (GCC), supporting innovation, technology enablement and business operations for teams worldwide. The company held an inauguration ceremony on Oct. 5, 2026, at its new office at…
The 2026 ASUS UGen AI League Innovation Hackathon is inviting participants worldwide to build AI projects, with total prizes of over USD 20,000. The competition is organized by ASUS, with Intel and Hailo as co-organizers. The Stage I submission period runs until October 14 at 17:00 (Taipei time), and the event runs through December 2026.
Participants aged 18 or older from any country…
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its GaN portfolio into low-voltage applications with its first family of 100V enhancement mode (E-mode) GaN-based discrete power transistors. The RTP100E005G1FL, RTP100E2P6G1FL, RTP100E1P8G1FL-DSC and RTP100E1P2G1FL-DSC low-voltage GaN FETs deliver ultra-fast switching speeds and…
DIY electronics enthusiasts are finding creative ways to shrink powerful microcontrollers into portable, daily-carry gadgets, and custom electronic keychains have quickly become a favourite project. Designed around the ultra-compact Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 board, this minimalist build by Tech Talkies combines an interactive 1.3-inch OLED display, a tiny LiPo battery, and a power slide…
Tech Talkies Youtube channel has built a handheld color picker using the ESP32-S3 that can scan the color of a real-world object and show its RGB and HEX values on a small display. Users can point the device at a surface, capture its color, and see the result without relying on a phone camera or computer. This makes it useful for designers, makers, artists, and anyone who wants to quickly…
Pocket Tank is an open-source virtual fish tank that uses a small AI model to control its virtual fish. It runs on an ESP32-S3 and creates a small aquarium where fish can eat, explore, rest, follow other fish, play, and interact with each other. Each fish has different values such as hunger, energy, curiosity, stress, boredom, and trust, which can change how it behaves. The project was created…
Indian researchers and engineers have successfully established a free-space quantum key distribution link spanning 5.56 km, marking the country’s first such demonstration at this distance. The field trial, conducted on the night of 27-28 September 2026, connected the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) with IIT Gandhinagar. QNu Labs supplied…
Traditional infrared presence sensors are cheap, but unreliable for smart homes, often turning off lights if you remain still for even a few seconds. Millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar modules offer a far superior alternative by detecting micro-movements like breathing and even tracking a person's exact 2D position in a room. However, commercial mmWave presence sensors can cost anywhere from $40…
