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Ive & Altman's Sweetpea Aims to Replace AirPods with AI Earpieces
Rumors say OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new AI gadget codenamed 'Sweetpea'—a pair of behind-the-ear earpieces designed to replace AirPods and powered by a ChatGPT-enabled voice assistant. Leaks suggest a standalone device with a 2nm chip, built to pair with phones, with manufacturing lined up via Foxconn and a projected release around 2028; details remain unconfirmed.
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The Flipper Zero, a portable multi-tool for pentesters and geeks, is now available in a limited edition with a transparent shell, showcasing its internal components and intricate design. The transparent model offers the same features as the regular Flipper Zero, including RFID, NFC, sub-GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C, and GPIO ports. Priced at $169.99, the limited edition is available in 7,500 units and represents the team's dedication to open source. Unfortunately, the transparent shell won't be sold separately.
"Unleashing the Ultimate Dart Storm: The Powerhouse Nerf Blaster Fires 100 Darts per Second"
A DIY enthusiast has built a powerful Nerf blaster capable of firing 100 darts per second. The blaster uses half-length darts and belts driven by powerful motors to achieve the high fire rate. The design includes a drum magazine with sliders to push the darts into the wheels. The builder faced challenges in achieving the desired fire rate, but iterative design helped overcome them. Slow-motion videos showcase the blaster's impressive performance. Files for the design are available for those interested in replicating it.
"Nerf's Ultimate Blaster: A Modern Era Game-Changer"
Hasbro has unveiled the Nerf Pro Stryfe X, the first half-length dart blaster ever made by Nerf. Priced at $120, the blaster features oversize 180 motors, concave flywheels, a higher-crush cage, full-size microswitches, and an 11.1V 1,000mAh LiPo battery with a USB-C charge port. It can fire darts at over 150 feet per second and is compatible with magazines and darts from other brands. The blaster is a significant step for Nerf in catering to the growing Nerfing community and embracing the use of more powerful gear.
The Steambox: A Solution in Search of a Problem?
The Steambox is a self-heating lunchbox that uses steam to warm up food, powered by a rechargeable battery. It is slow and expensive, costing $279, and not meant to cook raw meats, chicken, or fish. It is portable, but heavy and inflexible, making it uncomfortable to carry in a backpack. Cheaper and more packable ways to get warm meals while outside are available, such as a classic Thermos or insulated lunchbox. The Steambox is competent at heating up food, but there are much better options indoors, such as a microwave or toaster oven.
The Ultimate Water Gun Upgrade: Stronger and More Capable Than Ever.
Spyra has released the SpyraThree, the most expensive model to date at $179, which carries forward the same features as the SpyraTwo, including easy refilling by just sticking the end of the barrel in a bucket of water and pushing the trigger forward. The SpyraThree is promised to fire individual blasts of water up to 32 feet, or closer to 50 feet with the charged-up PowerShot option that uses far more water. It also has three new firing modes, selectable with a three-way switch, that promise to make water gun fights more challenging.
Unleashing the Power of the World's Strongest Water Gun.
The SpyraThree claims to be the world's most powerful water gun with a base range of just over 30 feet and a PowerShot that expands the range to 50 feet. It weighs just under five pounds and has a tactical display that shows battery life and ammo. It has three firing modes and costs $179. The water gun is not painful but still packs a punch, making it a fun summer gadget for gaming enthusiasts.
The Return of the Ultimate Water Weapon.
Spyra has released its latest water gun, the SpyraThree, which features an electronic firing system that can spray people from around 30 feet away and can send water almost 50 feet when you charge up a “PowerShot.” It also refills itself and has a screen to tell you how full your tank and battery are. The SpyraThree has three shooting modes, including a "tournament mode" and an "open" mode that lets you shoot as many times as you want. The water gun is available on the company's website and on Amazon for $179.