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These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Learn to build a robotic meal prep system that identifies ingredients, plans meals, and controls robot execution - similar to what's being deployed in San Francisco's Tenderloin community.

May 2424

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I'm expanding my smart home, and these are the best Memorial Day deals I've found

Learn to build a Python-based smart home controller that can interact with various smart devices through APIs, including setting up a web interface for device control.

May 2328

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Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux you can trust through 2041

Canonical's Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux distribution with extended support through 2041, making it ideal for EU-compliant IoT and edge deployments.

May 2022

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Apple's original AirTag still tracks effectively, and you can get a 4-pack for its best price ever

Learn to detect and analyze Apple AirTag devices using Python and Bluetooth scanning techniques, understanding how the original Gen 1 model still functions effectively for tracking.

Apr 1730

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I retested Apple AirTags after 5 years - how they compare to Bluetooth tracker rivals

This article explains the advanced technical architecture of Apple AirTags, including their Bluetooth tracking mechanisms, privacy-preserving cryptographic protocols, and how they compare to competing Bluetooth tracker technologies.

Apr 1744

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I traded my Sonos Era 300 for Denon's new home speaker - and see no reason to go back

Learn how smart home speakers work, from voice recognition to controlling other devices in your home. Understand the AI concepts behind these popular home assistants.

Apr 1641

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Pebblebee Halo vs. AirTag: One of these trackers has a 130dB siren and strobe light

Learn how to interact with the Pebblebee Halo personal safety device using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, including monitoring status and triggering emergency alerts.

Apr 768

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I tried to destroy this AirTag alternative, but it wouldn't crack - unlike others

Learn to work with Ugreen Finder Pro tags using Python and BLE communication, including device discovery, connection handling, and durability testing.

Apr 144

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I stopped stressing about public Wi-Fi after using this pocket router - why it works

This article explains how AI-enhanced pocket routers like the TP-Link Roam 7 use advanced networking technologies to provide secure, high-performance public Wi-Fi connectivity through network virtualization and machine learning optimization.

Mar 2570

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Bose's flagship headphones just dropped to the lowest price I've seen on Amazon

Learn to work with smart audio devices using Python by creating a Bose device controller that can discover, connect, and control audio settings programmatically.

Mar 2558

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Dirty screens? This $15 cleaner is used in Apple stores - and now I see why

Learn to build an intelligent screen cleaning monitoring system using Raspberry Pi and IoT sensors that detects when electronic devices need cleaning, similar to solutions used in Apple stores.

Mar 2370

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After testing this Anker, I wish every wireless charger had a thermoelectric cooler

Learn to build a thermoelectric cooling system for wireless charging devices that monitors temperature and automatically controls cooling based on charging activity, similar to the Anker Prime MagSafe 3-in-1.

Mar 2360