Although the robot dog can see the world in 3D, it can’t always understand it, so a recent software update now allows Spot to recognize and avoid hazards like wires, ladders, and rolling carts using AI foundation models.
Also, didn’t anyone else notice those two dino-headed robots in the background of this new Spot video? What else is Boston Dynamics secretly working on there?
Reliable leaker @JasperEllens has shared more images and details of DJI’s next compact wireless mic system. The DJI Mic Mini on its own, which connects directly to devices over Bluetooth, will start at €59 (around $63) but will also be available with a wireless receiver for €89 (around $94). A bundle featuring two mics, the receiver, and a charging case will be €169 (around $178).
The company recently updated its Send to Kindle for Mac app with support for transferring books and other documents to Kindles with a USB cable. The feature is limited to the Kindle Scribe and “2024-released Kindle devices” but is compatible with Macs running Intel or Apple processors. Previously, Kindle users had to rely on third-party apps like Calibre or Android File Transfer.
Although Casio’s first wearable calculators debuted in 1980, its new lineup of calculator watches pay tribute to even older hardware. They’re styled after the Casio Mini, the company’s first personal calculator from 1972, and feature inverted LCD displays plus five years of battery life. They’re available now for $35.95 each in black, ivory, or blue green colorways.
Available now for $149.95, Mophie has a new version of its 3-in-1 folding travel charger. It features a pop-up 7.5W charger for fast charging compatible Apple Watch models and a 15W Qi2 pad for the iPhone that can be raised to use StandBy mode. Beneath that is a 5W wireless charger for the AirPods, and it’s all powered by an included 40W adapter.
Over on Hackaday, Max.K has shared their design for a charger that can automatically load and eject rechargeable AAs. Using it is as easy as dumping dead batteries in the top, and grabbing fully charged ones from the bottom. The charger handles everything else, including rejecting AAs that aren’t rechargeable. If you want to build your own, you can find plans and schematics available on GitHub.
After details and images leaked in October, Anker’s USB-C car charger is now available from Amazon for $29.99. It connects to a vehicle’s auxiliary power outlet and delivers 45W of power through a retractable 29.5-inch USB-C cable, and an additional 30W through a single USB-C port. But you’ll need to supply a second cable.
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