Apple Reportedly Building M2 Ultra and M4-Powered AI Servers

Apple has started building its own AI servers that use the M2 Ultra chip, Haitong analyst Jeff Pu reports. Pu provided the analysis based on supply chain checks in a new note to investors seen by MacRumors. Foxconn is said to currently be assembling Apple AI servers that contain the ‌M2‌ Ultra, with plans to … Read more

I went looking for the inventors building real Star Wars lightsabers and was surprised at what I found

21st-century science has all the necessary principles to create a working Star Wars lightsaber, but not the know-how. A few years ago, Swiss fusion physicist Federico Felici explained in detail to The Science Museum blog how hot plasma contorted into an elongated, 3,100-degree Fahrenheit toroidal cylinder (think of a doughnut stretched into a long tube) … Read more

Apple Store in Downtown Montréal Reportedly Moving to 125-Year-Old Heritage Building

Apple is preparing to move its retail store on Saint-Catherine Street in Montréal, Québec, according to Canadian newspaper La Presse. The current Apple Sainte-Catherine store The report cites three sources who said Apple will be opening a new retail store in a 125-year-old heritage building located at 1255 Saint-Catherine Street, which would be less than … Read more

How synthetic biologists are building better biofactories

Scientists have used microorganisms to produce beneficial chemicals for decades. By providing the microbes with enzymes and metabolic pathways, researchers can coax cells to churn out everything from food additives to biofuels. One advantage of biomanufacturing is ecological: the processes are generally more environmentally friendly than are chemical manufacturing methods. But it’s expensive, mainly because … Read more

Leaving your presentation building til the last minute? You’re not alone

New research has revealed an alarming trend spanning many workplaces, claiming the majority of individuals don’t start drafting their presentation until a week before it’s due. The study from presentation software company Prezi of 4,000 users found that nearly three-quarters (73%) start building their presentations with less than a week to spare, and one in … Read more

Designing and building the world’s smallest custom gaming PC

In the world of PC gaming, enthusiasts are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The latest trend is to pack the punch of a high-performance gaming system into a space no larger than a shoebox. This quest for compact power is not just a display of technical skill but also a reflection of the … Read more

Building a DIY ARM Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution

Jeff Geerling has published an interesting tutorial revealing how he has built a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system that balances power efficiency with strong performance can be a highly satisfying endeavor. At the heart of such a system, is a ASRock Rack ALTRAD8UD-1L2T Motherboard . This motherboard is energized by an Ampere CPU that boasts … Read more

Building a 10 Stage Coilgun magnetic force projectile launcher

Imagine being able to create a device that uses magnetic force to launch a projectile. The latest innovation from Electronoobs the creator of inspirational project tutorials for electronics hobbyists. Has introduced the second-generation of a previously made 10-stage coilgun, which now comes with an improved printed circuit board (PCB) and a custom-made enclosure produced by 3D … Read more

Building a Raspberry Pi 5 retro emulation games console

The Raspberry Pi 5 has arrived, and it’s making waves among enthusiasts of classic video games. This new addition to the beloved line of miniature computers brings with it a host of powerful features that are sure to delight those looking to recreate the magic of retro gaming. Despite its small size, the Raspberry Pi … Read more

Building a 10 Gigabit fanless mini PC home server for $300

  When creating a home server finding a balance between cost, performance, and versatility can be a challenge, especially when it comes to setting up a home server. An QOTOM Q20331G9 S10 $300 fanless mini PC emerges as a strong contender in this space, offering a solution that is both affordable and capable of handling … Read more