Raspberry Pi Space Projects Designed by Teens Are Running on ISS

International space station on orbit of Earth.

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Raspberry Pis in space? It's true! The International Space Station (ISS) is home to a custom Raspberry Pi setup known as Astro Pi. It revolves around our planet, and today it's running custom programs designed by teens here on Earth as part of a contest.

The European Astro Pi challenge has two entry categories: Mission Zero for creators under age 14 and Mission Space Lab for those under 19


BenQ EW3280U Review: 4K HDR WIth Superb Color and USB-C

Our Verdict

At the BenQ EW3280U’s $800 price point, you’ll only get a better gaming monitor if you go smaller. This 32-incher is bright and colorful and is only limited by its IPS-level contrast. HDRi modes are effective at deepening SDR picture images. Ultimately, the EW3280U provides a great balance of performance for gaming, entertainment and workday tasks.

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  • Accurate and saturated color
  • Effective HDR emulation
  • Good build quality with USB
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What Is Nvidia Max-Q Graphics? A Basic Definition

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If you’re looking for a gaming laptop that’s able to handle demanding titles or high-resolution gaming but don’t want the thickness, weight and loud fans that often come with gaming laptops, a PC running an Nvidia Max-Q graphics card may be the answer.

When shopping for a gaming laptop , you’ll probably run into models featuring some sort of Max-Q graphics card, such as an “RTX 2080 Max-Q.”

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Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD Arrives With Boosted Performance

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Crucial has expanded its SSD portfolio with the brand new P2 . As the name implies, the P2 is the direct replacement for the Crucial P1 SSD , which debuted last year.

Not a lot has changed with the P2 over the P1, however. If it wasn't for the sticker, you wouldn't know the difference between the two SSDs at first. Like the P1, the P2 conforms to the M.2 2


800 Gigabit Ethernet Launched With Double the Bandwidth

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Consumers have gotten increasingly obsessed with streaming shows, movies and even games. And with Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Google and everyone else jumping on board it's clear the trend isn't going to stop. But on the server side of things, Ethernet connectivity is getting increasingly strained. Thankfully, the Ethernet Technology Consortium (ETC) is here to save the day with the new 800 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) specification [ PDF ].

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AMD Ryzen Chipset Driver Installation Issues Tackled With New Version

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Last month, A MD released a new chipset driver , but unfortunately, it was known to get stuck during the installation. Today, AMD dropped Ryzen chipset driver version 2.04.04.111, which is supposed to fix the installation issues from the last version.

The faulty installer wasn't a problem everybody experienced, and those who did have the problem likely saw the driver installed correctly in the background anyway, But it was a

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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition GPU Now Auctioning For $4,200

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As discovered by PC Gamer , a lucky winner from Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition sweepstakes has put up his prize for auction at eBay . The auction began with a $2,500 starting bid, but is currently up to $4,200.

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition is a special


PC Builder Mods a GameCube Into an AMD-Powered Gaming Desktop

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It looks like a slightly beat-up NIntendo GameCube, but it can run Smash Brothers. No, not Super Smash Bros. Melee from 2001 -- the more recent Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. Yes, it looks like an obsolete gaming console, but it can also play Far Cry 5 and Fortnite. That's because this GameCube was modded by a YouTuber known as Tech by Matt and turned into a sleeper gaming PC .

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PS5 DualSense Controller Revealed With Built-in Mics, Create Button

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Sony has just revealed the controller for the PlayStation 5 (PS5). It's called DualSense, which is a departure from the DualShock name of PlayStation controllers past. The controller, which has a two-toned design, is our first look at Sony's new gaming hardware. We don't yet know if the controller will come in colors other than white and black.

In its announcement, Sony said that the controller should bring a sense of touch to games,

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Working Out at Home? Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into a Personal Trainer

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If you're stuck at home and can't make it to the gym, this Raspberry Pi project has got you covered! This week, James Wong shared a creative Pi project called HIIT Pi, and it’s guaranteed to help you work up a sweat. It uses a Raspberry Pi to track your movements and give feedback on the accuracy of your workout.

Working out alone can be hard—especially if you're new to a specific exercise. This project alleviates

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