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Google’s Biggest Maps Update in a Decade Puts Gemini in the Passenger Seat

Ask Maps lets users query the world in natural language. Immersive Navigation rebuilds directions in 3D. Together, they mark the most significant overhaul of Google Maps since Street View. The question Google is now asking its users to ask Maps is: “My phone is dying, where can I charge it without a long wait for […]

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Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Unveils Robotics Company Atoms

The Uber founder re-emerges with Atoms, a stealth robotics venture that quietly employed thousands before going public, and a philosophy about ‘gainfully employed robots’ that sounds a lot like Uber, but for warehouses. For eight years, Travis Kalanick ran a company whose thousands of employees were not allowed to list their employer publicly. On March […]

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Comparison between Motorola Razr Fold and Razr Ultra 2025: Selecting According to Folding Likes

The Razr Fold marks Motorola’s initial entry into the book-style foldable segment, providing a notable enhancement over the Razr Ultra 2025. Equipped with a top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a spacious 8.1-inch folding pOLED screen, and a durable 6,000mAh battery, the Razr Fold is built for efficiency and high-performance demands. It features a triple 50MP rear camera configuration, inclusive of a telephoto lens, and guarantees seven years of Android updates, establishing it as a future-ready option for tech aficionados.

On the other hand, the Razr Ultra 2025 is a streamlined flip phone that shines in terms of portability. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 7-inch AMOLED display, and a 4,700mAh battery. Although it does not include a telephoto camera, it provides a practical cover screen and distinctive AI functionalities. The Ultra 2025 is currently offered at a lower price, making it a compelling choice for those looking for value.

In the end, the decision between the two hinges on your preference for design and budget. The Razr Fold is perfect for individuals who emphasize state-of-the-art technology and a larger display, while the Razr Ultra 2025 presents a more cost-effective, compact option with reliable performance.

Esparagus Audio Brick: 65W Hi-Fi ESP32 DIN-Rail Amplifier Supports Home Assistant & Squeezelite (Crowdfunding)

Esparagus Audio Brick

Sonocotta (Andriy Malyshenko), the developer of Esparagus “Media Center”, HiFi-Amped, Louder Raspberry Pi, and Louder Raspberry Hat Plus, has returned to Crowd Supply with the Esparagus Audio Brick, a compact ESP32 or ESP32-S3-powered Hi-Fi Class-D amplifier with Home Assistant support. With support for Music Assistant, Snapcast, and Logitech Media Server (LMS), the module can be used to build whole-home audio setups, retrofit vintage speakers with modern streaming features, or power custom speaker configurations such as subwoofers or bi-amp systems. The board is built around an ESP32 or ESP32-S3 dual-core microcontroller with 16 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM, and features Wi-Fi with optional W5500 SPI Ethernet for connectivity. Audio is processed via a Texas Instruments TAS5825M stereo I²S DAC with an integrated 65 W Class-D amplifier, and includes a DSP for a 15-band equalizer and hardware fault management. Other features include a USB Type-C port with a CH340 chip for […]

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