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Bumble’s AI Assistant Bee Will Learn Your Relationship Preferences

The dating app unveiled Bee at its Q4 earnings alongside a broader ‘Bumble 2.0’ overhaul, as the company attempts to reverse years of declining user numbers by replacing gamified swiping with AI-driven compatibility. There is a version of the future, Bumble’s version, at least, where you never swipe on a dating app again. Instead, you […]

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Tropic Secures $105M for Scaling Gene-Edited Bananas

The Norwich-based agbiotech company launched the first new commercial banana varieties in more than 75 years in 2025. Now it has to build enough supply to meet demand. The world’s favourite fruit is in serious trouble. Panama Disease Tropical Race 4, a fungal pathogen that travels in soil and water and leaves no cure in […]

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Tower raises €5.5M to empower data engineers in the AI era

The Berlin startup, founded by two ex-Snowflake engineers, wants to be the platform where AI-generated data pipelines go to actually work. The hard part of building with AI is no longer getting the code. It is getting the code to run. That gap,  between what an AI coding assistant can produce in minutes and what […]

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“Discovery Drive: ESP32-S3 Rotator for Satellite Dishes and SDR Antennas (Crowdfunding)”

ESP32-S3 antenna rotator

KrakenRF, the team behind the KrakenSDR, has designed the Discovery Drive ESP32-S3-based, low-cost, fully weatherproof, automatic azimuth/elevation (Az/El) antenna rotator for their Discovery Dish or other directional antennas, such as Yagis and Wi-Fi grids, weighing up to 5kg. Compared to DIY projects like SatNOGS (which require 3D printing and hardware sourcing), the Discovery Drive is designed as a plug-and-play solution. You can simply mount it to a mast, attach the dish, connect to 12V power and Wi-Fi, and use its web UI to start tracking polar-orbiting weather satellites (like METEOR-M2 or FENGYUN), CubeSats, or amateur radio satellites. KrakenRF Discovery Drive specifications: Controller – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3-based control board Connectivity – 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 4 (via ESP32) with external antenna Motor and Rotation Torque – Up to 125 kg·cm (12.25 Nm); supports antenna payloads up to 5 kg Azimuth Range – -360° to +360° Elevation Range – 0° to […]

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Deco BE65 Pro: A Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Router That Fulfills My Anticipations

TP-Link has achieved remarkable advancements with the Deco BE65 Pro, a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that merges affordability with excellent features, distinguishing it from its rivals. At a price of $299 for a router and satellite, the Deco BE65 Pro presents a budget-friendly solution without sacrificing performance. For users needing increased coverage, a package with an extra satellite is available for $399.

The Deco BE65 Pro, also referred to as the Deco 7 Pro BE11000, features a modern design that effortlessly fits into contemporary home aesthetics. Its compact dimensions represent a shift from the bulkier designs typical of conventional routers, making it a subtle addition to any space. Each node in the setup comes with three Ethernet ports, all offering 2.5GbE connectivity, a significant enhancement compared to other mesh systems that usually provide just one multi-Gigabit port. Moreover, the presence of a USB-A port on each node enables users to connect a drive and establish a home streaming server.

The setup process for the Deco BE65 Pro is simple, thanks to TP-Link’s intuitive Deco app. The app offers a wide range of customization options, enabling users to adjust their network settings according to their individual preferences. This includes the ability to set static IP addresses and private DNS settings, making it a flexible option for users with sophisticated networking needs. The app also boasts substantial parental controls and a Security+ intrusion prevention system, providing added security for IoT devices and protecting against online dangers.

In terms of performance, the Deco BE65 Pro shines with its Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, delivering remarkable bandwidth across the 6GHz and 5GHz bands. Although the 2.4GHz band is somewhat restricted, it continues to support numerous smart home devices without difficulty. The system’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO) feature integrates all three bands into a single SSID, optimizing coverage and bandwidth for Wi-Fi 7-compatible devices.

In summary, the TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro emerges as a formidable and budget-friendly Wi-Fi 7 mesh solution. Its blend of aesthetic appeal, functionality, and cost-effectiveness makes it an enticing choice for those in search of a high-performance networking solution without overspending.

ESET PROTECT Achieves Zero False Alarms in Independent Testing—Now 20% Off

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our content. All opinions expressed are our own. Here’s a number worth sitting with: 43% of all cyberattacks now target small businesses. Not corporations with dedicated SOC […]

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