About Ian Buckley
Ian Buckley is a freelance journalist, musician, performer and video producer living in Berlin, Germany. When he's not writing or on stage, he's tinkering with DIY electronics or code in the hope of becoming a mad scientist.
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Ikea and Sonos Tease Wall-Mounted Speaker Artwork
The new smart speaker masquerades as a regular wall print.
Will.i.am Wants to Sell You a $299 Face Mask
Sure, the Xupermask is expensive, but with ANC headphones built in there is some serious tech behind the hype.
Amazon Issues Half-Apology for Its Misguided "Peeing in Bottles" Tweet
It's not really a sorry, but it's a rare sign of self-awareness from the tech giant.
The Philips PicoPix Max One Portable Projector: Small Box, Big Picture
A small form factor battery-powered projector that is easy to use and gives a sharp, bright, native 1080p picture.
Pine64 Announces a Native E-ink Single Board Computer
The Quartz64 also supports SATA 3.0, battery charging, and up to 8GB of RAM.
The Quick AutoHotkey Guide for Beginners
AutoHotkey is a powerful free and open source Microsoft Windows tool that can automate repetitive tasks. Learn how to use it here.
The 13 Best Browser IDEs Every Programmer Should Know About
Looking for a reliable browser-based integrated development environment? Start developing anywhere with these browser IDEs.
Google's Mysterious FCC Filing May Be a New Nest Hub
The "interactive device" will feature Zigbee support among other key clues.
Google Confirms New Nest Cam Lineup for 2021
Though all older Nest cameras will continue to receive support.
This E-Ink Monitor Is a Dream Come True for Coders and Writers
The Paperlike 253 is a 25-inch, high-resolution grayscale monitor from Dasung.
Today Might Be Your Last Chance to Snag a Google Home Max
The officially retired but still supported super-speaker is now super cheap.
The JGMaker Artist-D: An IDEX Printer for Less Than $600?
A fully-fledged IDEX printer at less than half the price you'd usually pay for one. Unfortunately, some design issues prevent it from greatness.
Raspberry Eyes up the Industrial Automation Sector
Rugged Pi setups are nothing new, but they are about to get much more official support.
Cómo estás Alexa? Amazon Rolls Out Real-Time Translation
The update allows people to communicate in real-time in multiple languages.
ZimaBoard Is a $69 Hackable Smart Home Server and Router
The futuristic-looking hybrid single-board computer/mini-server comes in two variations.
The Hackboard 2 Is a Single-Board Computer That Runs Windows 10 Pro
The SBC costs just $140 and has a dual-core Intel processor and 4 GB of RAM.
This Cheap Powerful Board Blows Raspberries at the Pi
The $53 Banana Pi BPI-M5 comes with something the Pi 4 doesn't.
Yeelight Takes on Phillips Hue With New Easy-Setup Smart Bulbs
The new multi-colored dimmable bulbs work seamlessly with Google Home and arrive in January 2021.
Digital Maker Faire Rome Goes Worldwide
The online-only event begins on Thursday, December 10, and lasts over the weekend.
Researchers Find an Irreparable Security Flaw Affecting Millions of Smart Home Devices
Everything from smart home devices to industrial tech could be affected.