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Raspberry Pi Synthesizers – How the Pi is transforming synths

Raspberry Pi Synthesizers – How the Pi is transforming synths The readymade pocket computer is replacing custom DSP. by Adam Douglas | 4,5 / 5,0 | 4,5 / 5,0 | Approximate reading time: 5 Minutes Raspberry Pi Synthesizers · Source: Korg, Raspberry Pi Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT The Raspberry Pi microcomputer is finding its way into more and more synthesizers. Do your synths have a slice of it inside? Read on to find out. ADVERTISEMENT Raspberry Pi Digital synthesizers are essentially compu

Gear News of the Week: Google’s Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone

Google has accidentally leaked its new Nest security cameras and video doorbell line. Setup options appeared in the Google Home app for wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen), as reported by Android Authority. The options now appear to have been removed, but an eagle-eyed Redditor also found the new products locked up at Home Depot, ready to go on sale. Google has already confirmed that it plans to unveil new information about th

I used standard Emacs extension-points to extend org-mode

Recently I read this beginners guide to extend Emacs. The guide is perfect for starting out with elisp and it shows a lot of care in teaching how to interact with Emacs. To me, the most important bit though is this one, from the section aptly named Emacs Wants You to Extend It. I haven’t written plugins for other editors extensively, but I can tell you this: emacs doesn’t just make deep customization available, but it actively encourages you to make an absolute customization messes masterpiece

All-around protection: ESR launches iPhone 17 cases, screen protectors, AirPods covers

Following Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event yesterday, ESR is unveiling a comprehensive lineup of accessories, cases, screen protectors, and chargers that will help you unleash the full power of your new devices, keeping them safe and powered up. iPhone 17 cases ESR’s flagship launch for the season exceeds military-grade standards by 7x, and starts at $26.99. In practice, this means the ESR Cyber Tough Magnetic Case is tough enough to handle 23-ft (7m) drops, thanks in part to its reinforced Air G

Emacs: A Paradigm Shift

Recently I read this beginners guide to extend Emacs. The guide is perfect for starting out with elisp and it shows a lot of care in teaching how to interact with Emacs. To me, the most important bit though is this one, from the section aptly named Emacs Wants You to Extend It. I haven’t written plugins for other editors extensively, but I can tell you this: emacs doesn’t just make deep customization available, but it actively encourages you to make an absolute customization messes masterpiece

Stellantis cancels Ram 1500 REV as electric truck demand dims

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Stellantis announced that it was discontinuing its Ram 1500 REV electric truck, citing slowing sales of heavy-duty electric trucks. The name plate, however, will live on. Stellantis said that it was renaming its Range-Extended Electric

Pixel phones might soon stream emergencies in real-time just like iPhones (APK teardown)

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new feature that will allow you to share live video with emergency services. It appears the feature will work similarly to the Emergency SOS Live Video feature Apple introduced to iOS 18 last year. It’s unclear if this feature will be exclusive to Pixels or available for all Android devices. Pixel phones offer a range of features that can prove helpful in the case of an emergency. For example, there’s Car Crash Detection, Safety Che

Pixel phones might soon stream emergencies in real-time, just like iPhones (APK teardown)

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new feature that will allow you to share live video with emergency services. It appears the feature will work similarly to the Emergency SOS Live Video feature Apple introduced to iOS 18 last year. It’s unclear if this feature will be exclusive to Pixels or available for all Android devices. Pixel phones offer a range of features that can prove helpful in the case of an emergency. For example, there’s Car Crash Detection, Safety Che

How to Make Legacy Databases AI-Ready

A significant roadblock organizations face when taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is a legacy database. ITP.net reports that nearly 90 percent of businesses are hindered by legacy technologies, and approximately 62 billion data and analytics work hours are lost annually due to their inefficiencies. Organizations frequently grapple with legacy system issues, including security risks, increased costs, poor data accessibility, and slow AI model training. To

Henry Cavill Injured While Prepping for ‘Highlander’ Reboot

Super Mario Bros. may head to space for a sequel, MJ and Ned return for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and James Gunn praises Milly Alcock’s Supergirl. Spoilers, away! Highlander According to Entertainment Weekly, Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, Witcher) has been injured during pre-production of the new Highlander film, delaying the start of filming. Deadline reported that production is likely to resume in 2026, with the extent of Cavill’s injuries unknown. Avengers: Doomsday Promotional artwork on

It’s time for Meta to add a display to its smart glasses

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they’re going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. About a month ago, I w

Hades II is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on September 25

Supergiant has a thing for dropping its biggest Hades news at Nintendo Directs. Five years after launching the first game during a Nintendo stream, the developer struck again. The 1.0 version of Hades II is coming on September 25, for Switch and Switch 2. Of course, Hades II isn't exactly new to PC players. It's been in early access there for 16 months. Despite being a pre-release version, it has over 63,000 Steam reviews. Its reception averages "very positive" (and "overwhelmingly positive" fo

Prongs rock

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Here’s a hot take: gaming handhelds are better with prongs. How do I know? I hold a lot of handhelds (and gamepads) here at The Verge, but Microsoft and Asus’s upcoming Xbox Ally X might take the cake for the most comfortable to hold. And that handheld

These budget open-ear headphones just got cheaper, plus get a free Anker charger - here's how

Now is the perfect time to plunge if you've considered trying out open-ear headphones. Soundcore V40i's open-ear headphones are now on sale for a 25% off, and they were already affordable. Right now, you can grab them for only $60. This deal includes a lidless case, four adjustable earbud positions to fit every ear, and a free Anker Nano USB-C charger block. Also: These subtle AirPods Pro 3 upgrades would make them an instant buy for me Wearing open-ear headphones over traditional earbuds is d

Don’t just buy a Pixelsnap Charger without thinking about your USB ports

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Some new Pixel 10 owners are running into trouble with Google’s Pixelsnap Charger due to insufficient power input. When buying a charger, make sure that the device you want to power it with is capable of meeting its listed needs. Google requires 35W of input to use the Pixelsnap Charger at full 25W output. Charging phones is finally exciting again! Well, maybe “exciting” is overselling it — and not so much “again,” we guess — but charging is absolutel

If You’re a ‘Jaws’ Fan, Do Not Miss This New Exhibition

For 50 years, audiences all over the world have watched and marveled at the brilliance of Jaws. It’s long been one of the true masterpieces in the history of movies and, starting next week, you’ll get to experience it in a way you never have before: by actually being in its presence. On September 14, the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, CA, is opening “Jaws: The Exhibition,” an unprecedented collection of over 200 items from the development, production, and release of the Steven Spielberg classic.

Sony’s InZone Buds are great for gaming, and right now they’re cheaper than ever

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A quality pair of headphones can make a huge difference in your gaming experience, and Sony’s InZone Buds are among the best wireless gaming earbuds available. They’re currently $143.98 ($86 off) at GameStop, dropping them to a new all-time low price. The Verge’s commerce editor, Cameron Faulkner, says they deliver excellent sound quality and versatility, with a USB-C audio transmitter that allows them to co

Google’s Pixel Flex 67W charger is USB-C protocol perfection — but there’s a pretty huge oversight

Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger Google's 67W dual-port charger supports the latest and greatest USB Power Delivery standards and impressive split-power capabilities that'll effortlessly fast-charge your new Pixel and much more. However, Pixel-priority charging causes headaches when mixing and matching gadgets. Along with the new Pixel 10, I’m lucky enough to have the latest Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger in hand (technically the UK version, but the US unit

Pulling an Inverse Conway Maneuver at Netflix (2023)

Pulling an Inverse Conway Maneuver at Netflix When I first joined the Netflix Platform team circa 2020, the Observability offering was composed of a series of tools serving different purposes. There was Atlas for metrics, Edgar for distributed tracing, Radar for Logs and Alerts, Lumen for dashboards, Telltale for app health, etc. It was a portfolio of about 20 different apps. Big and small, ranging from business-specific tools to analyze playback sessions to low-level tools for CPU profiling.

IEEE Computer Society Announces 2025-2026 Emerging Tech Grant Recipients

Bridging Neuroscience and AI to Transform Brainwaves into Real-Time Multilingual Speech for the Voiceless – This project will explore the development of a non-invasive brain-computer interface system that translates brain signals into multilingual text and speech using advanced electroencephalography (EEG) processing, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP) and neural text-to-speech (TTS) technologies. It aims to empower individuals with speech impairments through accessible and incl

Scientists Infuse Cement With Bacteria to Create Living Energy Device

Microbes are known for their remarkable survival abilities. And now, scientists have discovered another remarkable trait: Turning cement into an electricity storage device. In a study published September 9 in Cell Reports Physical Science, researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark describe how they seeded a bacteria called Shewanella oneidensis into cement. These particular bacteria are known to be good at transferring electrons across surfaces, and the researchers wondered if they could act

Galaxy S26 phones might not get those big charging upgrades, after all

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s smallest Galaxy S26 phones could stick with 25W charging for another year. Early Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors suggested the phone may charge faster than 45W. Now regulatory filings suggest that Samsung will keep the Ultra at 45W again. For a whole lot of smartphone shoppers, power is the name of the game. And we’re not talking performance, either, like how high you can get those benchmark figures, but electrical power: how much charge your phone hol

France says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks

In Brief Apple has notified a number of individuals that their devices were targeted in a spyware campaign, according to the French government. France’s national cybersecurity response unit said on Thursday that it was aware that Apple on September 3 sent a new notification to affected customers whose Apple devices may have been hacked. The cybersecurity unit said receiving a threat notification means that at least one of the devices linked to a customer’s iCloud account “has been targeted an

Apple’s faster MagSafe Charger can now charge other phones at 25W

The new charger, which was first leaked last June through Taiwan’s National Communications Commission’s website, is now available through Apple’s online store with a 1-meter USB-C cable for $39, or a 2-meter cable for $49. Apple introduced 25W wireless charging with the iPhone 16 ahead of the Qi2.2 specification being officially introduced early this year, which is why the faster rate was only available when using Apple’s own wireless charger. Now that the iPhone 17 lineup is Qi 2.2 compatible

Pick up an Anker magnetic power bank while they are up to 42 percent off

One of our favorite magnetic power banks is on sale for 42 percent off right now. The Anker 622 Magnetic Battery is down 42 percent to $28, which is almost as low as we've ever seen it. This steep discount is also available at Anker's online store with a coupon code that the company provides. This 5,000mAh MagSafe-compatible charger with a foldable stand is a slim and portable battery that can keep your devices going on long days away from a charger. Anker says the 622 Magnetic Battery can rech

Nothing’s Ear 3 earbuds have a microphone and ‘talk’ button on their charging case

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nothing shared the first full image of its next wireless earbuds today. The design of the new Ear 3 earbuds and their charging case appear very similar to the Ear 2 that debuted in 2023, but Nothing has revealed that the case is now partly made of 100 percent

Google Pixel Flex 67W USB-C Fast Charger review: Protocol perfection with one pretty huge oversight

Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger Google's 67W dual-port charger supports the latest and greatest USB Power Delivery standards and impressive split-power capabilities that'll effortlessly fast-charge your new Pixel and much more. However, Pixel-priority charging causes headaches when mixing and matching gadgets. Along with the new Pixel 10, I’m lucky enough to have the latest Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger in hand (technically the UK version, but the US unit

A desktop environment without graphics (tmux-like)

A desktop environment without graphics (tmux-like). Features: Parse shortcut files containing apps Parse shortcut files containing apps Display any application or command that uses stdout Display any application or command that uses stdout Move and resize windows Move and resize windows Change tilling options Change tilling options Handle application error Handle application error Select a file or a folder to then use it as an application or command argument Select a file or a folder to

Anker deals: These essentials will keep all your desk devices charged and connected

Keeping a desk organized and clean will always make you more productive and comfortable. With so many devices, peripherals, and accessories, though, things can get messy real quick. Anker is currently running some sales on accessories that will help you better organize your cables, all while keeping all your devices connected and charged. Let’s go over our two favorite bundles. Both of these offers are available directly from Anker. That said, they require a coupon code. Check each section belo