Robot crawls across wind turbine in world-first off-shore “blade walk”

As renewable energy grows in popularity around the world, efforts to cut costs and increase its appeal in every way possible continue, and a bug-inspired six-legged robot may have an important part to play in this.

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AI device designed to spot and stop 3D printing errors

Given how long some 3D-printing jobs can take, most people don't sit around and watch the entire process. This means they may miss printing errors, which waste a lot of filament. AIMS, however, reportedly uses AI to spot errors and stop the printer.

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Desktop DAC looks to boost music, multimedia and gaming audio

UK audio gear maker iFi has launched a new mains-powered hi-res digital-to-analog converter/headphone amp that's promised to deliver "scintillating sonics with every audio format in a home environment."

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2D material helps new computer chip process and store data like a neuron

Engineers at EPFL have created a new computer chip that can both process and store data in the same circuit. It’s made using a two-dimensional material called molybdenum disulfide, paving the way for smaller and more energy efficient electronics.

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Epson throws up four budget-friendly Home Cinema projectors

If you like the idea of wall-filling movie watching, but find the price tags that come with 4K laser projectors are beyond your budget, Epson has announced a bunch of 1080p Home Cinema projectors for under a thousand bucks.

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Raspberry Pi 400 hides a whole PC in a keyboard

Desktop computers can get rather bulky, which is unnecessary for people who just need to access the internet or do office work. If a mini PC takes up too much space for you, the new Raspberry Pi 400 packs a whole home computer into just a keyboard.

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Review: Chromecast with Google TV boosts your streaming options

Google has released a new Chromecast that is also really its first proper Android TV media streaming device. It's a Chromecast but it also has its own storage, its own operating system, its own remote, and can be used without another device.

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New filament tech lets regular 3D printers build multi-material items

Ordinarily, when using an off-the-shelf 3D printer, it's quite difficult to print a single object that incorporates multiple materials. An experimental new system could make it easier, though, by utilizing a "programmable filament."

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Zeiss releases full-frame mirrorless with in-camera image editing

Renowned lens maker Zeiss hit the show floor at Photokina 2018 with a full-frame mirrorless camera designed for shooting, editing and sharing all from the one device. Now the ZX1 has finally gone from concept to reality. And it's pricey.

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