Engadget: Korg launches a line of DIY music gear with a $100 synth

Engadget: Korg launches a line of DIY music gear with a $100 synth.
https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/04/korg-nts-1-synthesizer-announced/

Android Central: How to get iMessage on Android

Android Central: How to get iMessage on Android.
https://www.androidcentral.com/how-get-imessage-android

Warning: it ain’t going to be easy and you’ll need a Mac running 24/7 and some config skills with you router. Is it worth it? Is Signal a better option anyway?

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Now Available – Raspberry Pi

Buy a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B – Raspberry Pi https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/

The new Raspberry Pi 4 features up to 4gb of RAM, dual HDMI ports, and faster CPU and GPU. It could function as a desktop replacement.

Custom PC Review: How to Undervolt Your Laptop to Boost Battery Life, Reduce Heat and Quiet Your Fans (Intel CPU Based Systems Guide)

Custom PC Review: How to Undervolt Your Laptop to Boost Battery Life, Reduce Heat and Quiet Your Fans (Intel CPU Based Systems Guide) http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwjcWlxTQ

Custom PC Review: Best Gaming Workstation PC Build Under $1,500 [February 2017]

Custom PC Review: Best Gaming Workstation PC Build Under $1,500 [February 2017] http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwzqb7rjQ

Opensource.com has a good rundown of the various Raspberry Pi boards available


There are a number of different models and versions of the Raspberry Pi computer. But which one is best for your project?

Source: Which Raspberry Pi should you choose for your project?

The RPi is really developing into a fine eco-system for the DIY computer hobbyist. This article reviews the specs for Raspberry Pi variants to help you choose the right one for your project.

Put yourself on internet with Jekyll, GitHub and Cloudflare – Adrián G.

Having a website on internet is a very powerful tool, you can create a tech blog, like mine, a site with your curriculum vitae, a portfolio, whatever you want. Being on internet increases your visi…

Source: Put yourself on internet with Jekyll, GitHub and Cloudflare – Adrián G.

Make Your Own Smartwatch From An Old Cell Phone – Tinkernut Labs

Make Your Own Smartwatch From An Old Cell Phone – Tinkernut Labs http://www.tinkernut.com/portfolio/make-smartwatch-old-cell-phone-part-1/

Building an IoT Magic Mirror with Hosted Web Apps and Windows 10 | Microsoft Edge Dev Blog

Building an IoT Magic Mirror with Hosted Web Apps and Windows 10 | Microsoft Edge Dev Blog https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2016/05/31/magic-mirror-hosted-web-app/

Octa-core Cortex-A53 hacker SBC sells for $60


FriendlyARM’s $60, open spec “NanoPC-T3” SBC runs Android or Linux on an octa-core Cortex-A53 SoC packed with wireless and media interfaces, plus 8GB eMMC.

The 100 x 60mm NanoPC-T3 is essentially a NanoPC-T2 with a faster processor and a 2GB RAM option in addition to the standard 1GB. The SBC is further equipped with 8GB of eMMC and an SD slot. You also get GbE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, four USB host ports, and a micro-USB client port. Media ports include HDMI, LVDS, LCD, MIPI-DSI, MIPI-CSI, and audio.

Source: Octa-core Cortex-A53 hacker SBC sells for $60

Some SBC goodness for those processor intense DIY projects out there. Very cool that it’ll run either Android or Linux. FriendlyARM also sells an array of  certified externals to help get things up and running. See http://elide.us/9K to order yours.