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Manufacturing Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Offers Pop-Out Speakers and Google TV for Affordable Home Cinema
WIRED's Chris Haslam reviewed the Soundcore Nebula P1i projector, highlighting its pop-out surround sound speakers, 1080p resolution, 380 ANSI lumens brightness, and Google TV integration. The budget-friendly device offers solid picture quality and punchy audio, ideal for impromptu movie nights.
Manufacturing Students Reveal Budget-Friendly Graduation Outfit Tips as Ceremony Costs Rise
As thousands of UK students graduate, many face pressure to dress impressively while managing tight budgets. BBC News spoke to graduates in Salford Quays who thrifted outfits, asked family tailors for help, or rented gowns to keep costs down. Budgeting expert Tom Allingham highlights the financial strain, especially for first-generation university attendees.
Technology Renting makes robots affordable for work and play, from hospitals to weddings
Robotics companies are offering rental and subscription models for robots, from hospital supply shuttles to humanoid entertainers. This 'robotics-as-a-service' approach lowers upfront costs, includes maintenance, and allows users to upgrade as technology evolves.
Manufacturing Slate EV Truck Hits $24,950 Price With 205-Mile Range, Targets Manufacturing Disruption
Slate, an EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, launched the most affordable electric truck in the US at $24,950. The base model gets a 37% range boost to 205 miles, and the company claims 180,000 reservations. With half the parts of a typical pickup and a DIY repair program, Slate's approach could challenge conventional truck manufacturing.
Technology Intel's Wildcat Lake CPU reduces laptop costs by leveraging smartphone component supply chains
Intel has detailed how its new Wildcat Lake mobile processors, part of the Firefly program, reduce laptop costs by integrating smartphone-class components such as LPDDR5X memory and audio chips. The approach aims to bring affordable Windows 11 notebooks to market quickly to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo. This strategy leverages the smartphone supply chain, potentially affecting sourcing patterns for laptop manufacturers.
Technology Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite: An Affordable, No-Subscription Smart Lock for UK Renters
The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite, reviewed by TechRadar, is an affordable smart lock priced at £129.98 that mounts over existing cylinders without drilling. It supports Matter over Thread for compatibility with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings, and operates without a subscription fee. Key features include digital keys, PIN codes, Auto-Unlock, and KeySense, though it lacks built-in Wi-Fi and Apple Home Key support.