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Changing apps on your phone or computer is simple, but doing the same on an embedded system usually means reflashing the entire firmware, which isn’t so easy. Tactility, a new operating system for the ESP32 microcontroller family, changes this by making it possible to run and switch apps just like you would on a desktop. Created by Ken Van Hoeylandt, Tactility supports devices with or without…

Proxgy, a Gurgaon-based company has introduced two innovative products - Hat+ Band and ProHat Band that convert regular industrial helmets into air-conditioned and smart helmets. These products are designed to enhance workplace safety and comfort for industrial workers, particularly those working in harsh conditions. Backed by prominent investors such as Ajinkya…

A Reddit user has developed the Inky Dashboard, a battery-powered e-paper display designed to show your calendar and to-do list in a simple, efficient way. Ideal for staying organized, the display updates every 30 minutes, making it a great portable solution for managing tasks and schedules.

This project uses the Inky Frame 7.3” by Pimoroni, powered by…

Controlling the robotic arm or talking to AI just with your thoughts is now a reality because of the new advancement made by a Chinese startup called NeuroXess. Their latest brain-computer interface (BCI) is trying to help the people with disabilities by making it easy for them to interact with the world using thought-to-text technology. The technology translates the…

Wearable tech reaches a new frontier with Looktech AI Glasses, combining artificial intelligence, media capture, and seamless connectivity into a lightweight, stylish design.

These AI Glasses seamlessly combine advanced technology…

For those who appreciate the charm of classic music players, modern technology is offering exciting ways to recreate and enhance these timeless designs. Makers are blending retro inspiration with accessible tools to bring unique projects to life, like this DIY CD deck built by Zach McKennedy. Zach’s creation, inspired by the iconic Beosound 9000 from Bang & Olufsen, uses a Raspberry Pi 4…

Curiosity to know what lies beneath the water has always been with us but resources and affordability have always been factors in that situation. But not now, as Chasing Innovation has introduced an upgraded version of the Dory underwater drone called Dory Explore for the treasure hunting enthusiasts to turn curiosity into discovery.

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What if your business card could do more than share contact information? A community creator has made an RP2040-powered business card capable of running the classic 1993 game, Doom, showing that even small microcontrollers can handle retro gaming.

The project uses a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, known for its dual-core capabilities, along with:

8MB Flash Memory for the game…

NASA has revealed the Mars Chopper, an advanced aerial vehicle designed to take Mars exploration to new heights. This innovative drone follows the success of Ingenuity, the first helicopter to achieve powered flight on the Red Planet. Developed in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Ames Research Center, the Mars Chopper is designed to…

The tech community has seen a surge in interest around portable penetration-testing devices like Flipper Zero, HackRF, M1 Multitool, HackBat, and Bleshark. These gadgets, known for their versatility and compactness, have become favourites among security researchers and hobbyists exploring wireless vulnerabilities. Adding to this lineup is an exciting new project: RF-Clown, a portable, open-…

The Scientific and Industrial Testing and Research Centre (SITARC) in Coimbatore is gearing up to establish a state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) testing and training facility. Minister V. Senthil Balaji recently laid the foundation for this ₹9.97 crore initiative aimed at supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in transitioning to EV manufacturing…

The vPlayer is a smartwatch-sized 1.69" touchscreen device powered by the ESP32-S3, designed for endless creative possibilities. With WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and an SD card slot, it’s perfect for video playback, IoT projects, live camera monitoring, and more. 

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