MrBeast And Amazon Prime’s Beast Games Feels Flat And Unimportant
After nine months of hype, controversy, and hyped controversy, MrBeast and Amazon’s Beast Games has begun, the first two episodes of ten added to Amazon Prime today. The reportedly $100 million deal to secure the world’s most popular YouTuber has resulted in a game show that combines Squid Game with, er, Squid Game: The Challenge…
Our Favorite Paper Planners for Organizing Your Life
Buying a new planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or a much-needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Some folks on WIRED’s Gear team prefer paper planners over digital tools. Plus, writing things down has…
Cybersecurity is never out-of-office: Protecting your business anytime, anywhere
Business Security While you’re enjoying the holiday season, cybercriminals could be gearing up for their next big attack – make sure your company’s defenses are ready, no matter the time of year 18 Dec 2024 • , 4 min. read The festive holidays are almost here. Pretty soon, many of us will be sticking on…
How to Control NeoPixel Installations via Wi-Fi Using Fishino and NodeMCU with Python – Open Electronics
We create NeoPixel light installations with Fishino and NodeMCU controlled via Wi-Fi from a PC or Raspberry Pi using a Python library. A few years ago, the American company Adafruit Industries transformed the LED market by introducing NeoPixels, RGB LEDs that incorporate their own controller in a single package. Adafruit aimed to simplify LED management…
Top 25 AI Tools to Increase Productivity in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we approach everyday tasks, simplifying processes, and unlocking new levels of efficiency. AI tools enhance productivity and offer innovative solutions to a wide range of challenges, from managing daily routines to improving communication and decision-making. Whether it’s automating repetitive chores, organizing schedules, or personalizing experiences, AI is becoming…
LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content…
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The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide
Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light Glocusent’s Bookmark Style Reading Light is the perfect gift for those who burn the midnight oil reading. The clip-on USB light offers a lightweight design and multiple brightness levels, providing a soft, warm glow that’s dim enough that it won’t disturb anyone else trying to get some shut-eye nearby. Price:…
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ModRetro Chromatic review: an arms dealer’s Game Boy is among the best ever made
If Lockheed Martin made a Game Boy, would you buy one? In the 1990s, I was among the kids who thought military aircraft were devastatingly cool. By then, Tom Cruise and Top Gun had long established the F-14 Tomcat and a pair of aviator shades as a fantasy for young men; I personally preferred the…
Power Tips #136: Design an active clamp circuit for rectifiers at a high switching frequency
Introduction In vehicle electrical systems, a high- to low-voltage DC/DC converter is a reversible electronic device that changes the DC from the vehicle’s high-voltage (400 V or 800 V) battery to a lower DC voltage (12 V). These converters can be unidirectional or bidirectional. Power levels from 1 kW to 3 kW are typical, with…
Power Tips #136: Design an active clamp circuit for rectifiers at a high switching frequency
Introduction In vehicle electrical systems, a high- to low-voltage DC/DC converter is a reversible electronic device that changes the DC from the vehicle’s high-voltage (400 V or 800 V) battery to a lower DC voltage (12 V). These converters can be unidirectional or bidirectional. Power levels from 1 kW to 3 kW are typical, with…