As the COVID-19 pandemic eased, more people started traveling in the first months of 2023. Research by Circana shows that sale revenue for item trackers has increased by 82% in the US, and unit sales grew 63% in January and February combined. Although not named, Apple AirTag is one of the most popular item trackers…
If you’re a fan of the Alien franchise, you should check out this motion tracker project created by Billy O’Sullivan from the maker channel Shed Tech. Using a Raspberry Pi, it’s themed to look like technology straight out of the Alien universe and uses sensors to detect motion—making this a working motion tracking device (opens…
Flo, one of the most widely used period tracking apps, says it intends to launch a new in an effort to address privacy concerns in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “We will soon be launching an ‘Anonymous Mode’ that removes your personal identity from your Flo account, so…
AMD’s rounding out its Navi graphics card lineup with a new GPU targeted at 1080p performance, the AMD RX 6600 XT. It’s technically out today, coming in at a $379 MSRP, but AIB models and stock shortages mean finding one at that price is going to be difficult. The best graphics cards go fast these…
Nvidia’s new Ti model, the RTX 3070 Ti, is the latest Ampere GPU to try to bridge the gap between power and affordability. With an MSRP of $599, it’s supposed to be a step closer to the RTX 3080 in terms of power without costing as much, although some partner cards are charging customers as…
We’ve got an update to share on a Raspberry Pi project we recently covered—the Darth Vader Cryptocurrency Tracker has been assembled! This project was developed and shared by maker Kutluhan Aktar. This custom PCB is designed to present the real-time pricing of various cryptocurrencies. It’s powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico and features a tiny…
The RTX 3080 Ti is finally out, and it’s occupying a firm if niche spot in between the regular RTX 3080 and the RTX 3090. That means it’s got plenty of power, but also veers (hard) toward the expensive, premium end. Granted, stock for the best graphics cards is low enough right now that they…
Looking to buy an RTX 3060 Ti GPU? You probably know just as well as we do that it’s nearly impossible to find in stock. And for good reason. When it comes to the best graphics cards that money can buy, the 3060 Ti provides incredible bang for your buck, thanks to its great 1440p…
Finding an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X available at (or even close) to its $299 MSRP these days is getting slightly easier. Don’t get me wrong, this processor has become an incredibly popular choice for anyone looking to grab a no-compromise gaming chip on a budget, which means there’s plenty of competition for its limited stock.…
Looking to pick up an RTX 3070? We hope you’ve packed some supplies, since you’re going to be in for the long haul. Speaking seriously, finding the best graphics cards in stock for anywhere close to their list price just feels like a one-in-a-million miracle right now. Like winning the lottery, but instead of getting…
