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- 1Robotics author's books join Humble Bundle on robotics engineering●Not one but two of my robotics books are in a Humble Bundle on Robotics & Automation Engineering! 🤖 18 books: Raspberry
A robotics author has announced that two of his books are included in a new Humble Bundle focused on Robotics & Automation Engineering. The bundle collects 18 titles covering Raspberry Pi robots, including Learn Robotics Programming 3rd Edition and a Raspberry Pi Pico robotics book, alongside ROS 2, drones, LEGO Mindstorms, PLCs, Arduino and home automation. The bundle is valued at $722 and lets buyers pay what they want.
- 2Raspberry Pi with LibreELEC offered as data-saving DVB-T2 replacement●heise+ | Datensparsame DVB-T2-Alternative: TV-Streaming mit Raspberry Pi und LibreELEC Mit LibreELEC und wenigen Handgri
German tech outlet heise+ has published a guide showing how to turn a Raspberry Pi into a data-saving alternative to a DVB-T2 receiver using LibreELEC, requiring only a few simple steps. The setup reportedly supports TV streaming with timeshift functionality and an electronic programme guide, making it an option for cord-cutters seeking low-cost, privacy-friendly television over the internet.
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Lombardy's regional transport plan confirms the Cremona-Mantova connection, including around 9 kilometres of the Ti-Bre corridor. Local outlet Cremonaoggi reports the confirmation, a point of interest for residents and businesses awaiting improved rail links between the two provincial capitals in the Po Valley.
- 4Algae-powered soft robot arm grips objects using light▼Algae-powered soft robot arm uses light to grasp and lift small objects
Researchers have developed a soft robot arm powered by algae that can grasp and lift small objects using light as its trigger. The design pairs living photosynthetic cells with flexible materials, pointing to a low-energy approach to gentle robotic manipulation. The news is circulating via coverage from science outlets, drawing attention for blending biology with soft robotics.
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Italian hauliers staged a protest, blocking the A1 at the A30 junction between Caserta and Salerno. The action is part of ongoing trucker demonstrations over sector grievances, causing major disruption to traffic on one of the country's main motorway routes, with ANSA reporting on the closure of the key interchange.
- 6Lab-grown mouse muscles give tiny robots new abilities▼Lab-grown mouse muscles enable tiny robots to jump, swim, walk and grasp
Researchers have developed micrometre-scale robots powered by lab-grown mouse muscle tissue, capable of jumping, swimming, walking and grasping objects. The biohybrid approach uses living muscle cells grown in the lab as actuators, offering a level of movement and versatility that conventional tiny mechanical motors have struggled to match. The work is drawing attention as a step toward soft, biologically powered microrobots for medical and research applications.
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A new version of the PSPi project has been released, fitting Raspberry Pi hardware into the shell of a Sony PSP handheld console. Version 6 of the open-source board design is available on GitHub, letting enthusiasts build a PSP-styled device that runs software on a Raspberry Pi. The project is drawing attention among retro gaming and DIY hardware communities, who are discussing the updated design, its improved integration, and what it takes to build one.
- 87-DOF robot arm picks user-chosen objects from cluttered tables▼7-DOF robot grasps user-selected objects in cluttered tabletop trials
A robot arm with seven degrees of freedom has demonstrated grasping objects chosen by a user from cluttered tabletop scenes in trial tests. The work shows progress in robot manipulation, where picking a specific item from a crowded surface remains a difficult task. The trials reportedly combined user-selected targets with the challenges of cluttered, real-world environments.
- 9Hobbyists praise Raspberry Pi for Python automation projects●Raspberry Pis are great! I’ve been working on Python projects that run various APIs, automate tasks, and keep services r
A user working on Raspberry Pi projects is describing how they use the small computer to run Python scripts, host various APIs, automate routine tasks and keep background services running. They highlight how much is possible with affordable hardware and open-source software, calling it a case of small hardware with big possibilities for hobbyist computing.
- 10NFL trade deadline: four big deals done ahead of November 10●El mercado NFL entra en su tramo decisivo: cuatro grandes traspasos ya están cerrados y los 32 equipos definen si compra
The NFL trade market has entered its decisive stretch, with four major trades already completed and all 32 franchises deciding whether to buy, sell or hold before the November 10 deadline. Attention is on contending teams such as the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs as they weigh final roster moves for the stretch run toward the Super Bowl.
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ChipBit has opened up an RFID-based computing project built around the Raspberry Pi, according to Open Source For You. The move makes the hardware design available to the open source community, letting developers and hobbyists build their own RFID-enabled devices using low-cost Pi hardware. Details on licensing and specifications remain limited.
- 12Nerds' favourite dessert? Raspberry Pi, of course●What's a nerds favourite dessert? Raspberry pi # RaspberryPi # Pie # OpenSource # Jokes
A wordplay joke is circulating in open-source circles: the punchline names the Raspberry Pi — the tiny British single-board computer — as a nerd's favourite dessert, punning on raspberry pie. It plays on the device's popularity among hobbyists and programmers, and the shared spelling with the dessert.
- 13AirPods Max drop 21% to €455 in Italian deal●AirPods Max a 455,00 €, con uno sconto del 21%. Risparmi 124,00 € su un modello con Modalità Trasparenza e ricarica USB-
Apple's AirPods Max are on sale in Italy for €455, a 21% discount that saves buyers €124 on the over-ear headphones. The model features Transparency Mode and USB-C charging, and the deal is being shared among Italian tech followers as a notable price cut on a premium product that rarely sees discounts.
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Raspberry Pi has published a new official guide to retro gaming, walking readers through using its hardware to build classic gaming setups. The release covers emulating vintage consoles and arcade titles on Raspberry Pi boards. Enthusiasts of DIY computing and classic games are picking it up as a handy starting point for retro gaming projects.
- 15Providence Elementary School Principal Reaching For Another Star●Commentary: A Providence elementary school principal is reaching for another star. It’s within her grasp.
A Providence elementary school principal is pursuing a new milestone, according to a Rhode Island Current commentary that argues the goal is well within her reach. The piece highlights her leadership and prospects, though specific details about her identity and the achievement being sought are not provided in available reporting.