The open-source codec Meta released in 2022 converts a waveform into discrete tokens that a matching decoder turns back into audio.

The M2 is xTool’s second take on an all-in-one craft tool in a box. It isn’t just an iterative update to the M1 Ultra, the new M2 color craft laser and engraver thoroughly remixes the offering by adding cameras, air assist, CMYK print, and more.
Well-known engineer Matthias Balwierz (aka Bitluni) designed and created an 8,192-core RISC-V GPU at home.

xTool launched its 01 Omni Printer today at a special event in Berlin. The digital-to-physical tool firm claims this device is the “world’s first 4-in-1 printer,” and said it was ready for makers to “print it all.”

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The Creality Falcon T1 is a galvo laser engraver that uses swappable diode, fiber, UV, and MOPA laser modules to engrave wood, crystal, metal, and a wide range of other materials. With a base price of $2,249, the Falcon T1…
A security researcher has added another dimension to smart lightbulbs by stealthily adding what they call a ‘cyberpunk digital dead drop’ full of ‘banned books.’
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A computer vision and robotics expert has created and trained what he boasts is “the ultimate mosquito killer” using machine learning and a laser.
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A maker bored with the staid designs of modern factory-produced PCBs has perfected their own hand-inking and home-etching process.
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A device that ‘looks like a normal USB cable’ but packs in an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, micro SD card storage, and Wi-Fi capabilities has enjoyed great success on Kickstarter.
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