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Framework Laptop 13 Pro Modular

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Refines Repairability With Practical Upgrades

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro Modular
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro is a nice move in the right direction for users who want a laptop that won’t turn into a pile of outdated tech in a few years. Engineers took everything they learnt from the original, which is now five years old and still going strong, and transferred it immediately to the new model. So the aluminum casing is now carefully CNC machined to make it extremely sturdy without adding bulk. A new graphite finish adds a deep black tone to the exterior, which many users will prefer over the earlier silver option.

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DIY Homemade 2,500 LED Matrix Wall

Crafting a 2,500-LED Matrix That Fills an Entire Wall

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DIY Homemade 2,500 LED Matrix Wall
Rooms come alive as thousands of LEDs illuminate in perfect time over a large 50×50 panel. Chris Maher took on this task by converting regular light strips into that massive display without breaking the bank or requiring several controllers. His finished presentation plays well on a single 12-volt power supply and some pretty tiny gear, offering professional-looking animations, text, and patterns.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down John Ternus

John Ternus to Replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO in September

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down John Ternus
Apple announced a huge leadership shake-up earlier today. Tim Cook will step down as CEO of the company he has headed for nearly 15 years on September 1st. That post will be filled by John Ternus, who has been with Apple for 25 years, essentially crafting out the modern product line itself. Cook is leaving down but will remain executive chairman, where he will oversee global policy and board activities.

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Nintendo Wild Gunman Arcade FMV Cabinet

Gamer Meticulously Restores Wild Gunman Arcade Game from 1974

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Nintendo Wild Gunman Arcade FMV Cabinet
Photo credit: 2 Warps to Neptune
In 1974, Nintendo kicked off their coin-operated arcade era with Wild Gunman. This game required players to step up, pull a handgun from a holster, and face off against some unfriendly live-action gunslingers on a projection screen. Footage came from authentic film reels filmed on site in Japan, capturing the wild west-style shootouts in all their gritty grandeur. Timing was everything here. You could only draw and shoot after your eyes flashed and the word “FIRE” appeared on the screen. Get it right, and you’ll come out on top. If you mess up, draw too soon, or miss your shot, you will lose the duel.

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OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Smartphone God Gun Gaming Controller Add-On

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Pairs a Strong Phone With a Snap-On Controller That Turns It Into a Portable Console

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OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Smartphone God Gun Gaming Controller Add-On
Smartphones have long promised a world of gaming on the go, but most of the time we’re still tapping away at our glass screens, with nothing to grip onto when things get hot. OnePlus took a close look at this and set out to solve the problem by designing the Ace 6 Ultra around a simple concept: give the phone an optional add-on with genuine buttons and a reasonable grip while keeping the screen open for touch controls. Surprisingly, it feels exactly like upgrading to a standard handheld console, and it works much better than you might expect.

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