The Raspberry Pi Pico is turning up in many imaginative projects, and the latest to the list is a long-range wireless chat "Doomsday Communicator" from Bobricius that features a simple QWERTY keyboard and a small IPS LCD display. #RP2040 #raspberrypi #pico #picomputer with QWERTY keyboard and IPS display 240x240 stay tunned for news ;)It is precedessor for new #micropytohon based #armachat pic.twitter.com/Ihxh7PX0l5 March 2, 2021 See more Bobricius' Raspberry Pi PICOmputer is the latest in their ARMACHAT long-range radio messenger boards. Powered by a single 18650 Lithium-Ion battery, ARMACHAT boards send messages over a radio connection, with frequencies and license requirements varying depending on where you are in the world. They can also be used in a mesh network with other users, handy if there's ever an apocalypse. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 The PICOmputer uses the power of the Raspberry Pi Pico to drive a 240 x 240 pixel IPS … [Read more...] about Doomsday Communicator Powered By Raspberry Pi Pico
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U.K. to double Apple Pay and Google Pay contactless payment limit
The U.K. is set to double the existing contactless payment limit, taking it to 100 British pounds, or about $140, over the summer, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Contactless payment is widespread in the U.K., not just through credit and debit cards, but by using mobile payment systems like Apple Pay , Google Pay too. Trending in Mobile: What is 5G? 5G Network Coverage Map The previous limit was established as 45 pounds/$62 in 2020, a small rise from the prior 30/$42 pounds limit. Contactless payments have seen an increase in utility over the pandemic as cash has been downplayed due to fears of viral transmission. Contactless payments have also been adopted by new-style online, app-based banks such as Monzo, where payment can be made instantly from phones, even without having a corresponding physical card. The contactless payment upgrade is part of the U.K.’s annual budget, announced on March 3, and U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak told media outlets, “as we begin to … [Read more...] about U.K. to double Apple Pay and Google Pay contactless payment limit
Xbox One X vs. PS4 Pro
If you were someone who missed out on the past generation of consoles, or aren’t fully convinced by the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S quite yet, now is actually the best time to invest in the previous generation’s hardware. Not only are you getting the best versions of each console, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, for a cheaper price but they also are coming with massive libraries of games to choose from. Plus you can expect plenty of the new generation games to also run on these machines too, meaning you won’t miss out on most of the big titles. Unlike the jump from the Xbox One to Xbox One S, the X is actually better in several key technical areas. The same goes for the PlayStation 4 Pro when compared to the jump from the PS4 to PS4 Slim. With that background in mind, let’s compare the two souped-up consoles side by side, considering all major factors. We hope that this guide will help you decide between a PS4 Pro and an Xbox One X. Note: The Xbox One X … [Read more...] about Xbox One X vs. PS4 Pro