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Category: Blog

E-Paper Pocket Map Goes Where Your Phone Can’t – In Bright Sunshine And Battery Lasting Days

2021-07-07 Danie

The IndiaNavi, a modernization of the classic paper map that’s specifically designed to avoid the pitfalls that keeps your garden variety smartphone from being a reliable bushcraft tool. The color electronic paper display not only […]

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Starlink Terminal Unit Firmware Dumped

2021-07-07 Danie

There’s a lot of expense in what telephone companies call “the last mile” — delivering service from the main trunks to your home or business. StarLink wants to avoid that cost by connecting you via […]

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DIY Open Source Air Quality Sensor Using An e-Ink Display

2021-07-07 Danie

The core sensor is the SGP40, which detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air while consuming less than 3 mA (compared to the 48 mA of the previous generation). There’s a temperature, barometric pressure, […]

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New study indicates conspiracy theory believers have less developed critical thinking abilities

2021-07-07 Danie

New research published in Applied Cognitive Psychology provides evidence that critical thinking skills are negatively related to belief in conspiracy theories. In other words, the study suggests that people with greater critical thinking skills are […]

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Open Source Ultrasonic Anemometer with no moving parts

2021-07-06 Danie

Ultrasonic anemometers have no moving parts but come at the cost of significantly more electronic complexity. They work by measuring the time it takes for an ultrasonic audio pulse to be reflected the receiver across […]

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Iceland ran the world’s largest trial of a shorter work week. The results will (not) shock you. Why aren’t we doing this already?

2021-07-06 Danie

From 2015 to 2019, Iceland ran the world’s largest trial of a shorter working week. An analysis of the results was finally published this week, and surprise! Everyone was happier, healthier, and more productive. Please […]

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Golden Arrow Bus Services in Cape Town launches first active electric bus in South Africa

2021-07-05 Danie

Golden Arrow’s remarkable renewable energy journey started in 2017 with the pilot installation of two solar plants of 25kWp each. The results were encouraging and ultimately led to two of its facilities being declared carbon […]

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Some Practical Tips On How to Spot Any Spoofed And Fake Email

2021-07-05 Danie

It may get a bit technical at some points, but gives a good idea also of the basics to watch out for as a recipient. For mail server admins, it also gives some good background […]

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Clarity on the Audacity position with regard to telemetry and tracking – It’s probably in a better position now than it was before

2021-07-05 Danie

Even though the telemetry change made a month ago was opt-in (not active unless user made it so) many were upset about how it was introduced. That was reversed by the project and some improvements […]

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E-Ink Equipped Sourdough Starter Jar Monitoring CO2 Production And Height Stats With MQTT Output

2021-07-04 Danie

Also known as sourdough starters, they are usually found in jars with curious names written on top, living off a mixture of flour and water. They require close monitoring to keep them healthy and to […]

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