Kindle Scribe review: Largest-ever Kindle is not good enough

By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Kindle Scribe has the biggest screen Amazon has made for its e-reader, and you can now write on it — but its limitations, and its cost, mean it only has niche appeal.There is a lot to like about the new 10.2-inch Kindle Scribe, especially if you’re already into the Kindle ecosystem. Yet if you are already a fan, the 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite is better overall for reading — and Kindle Scribe’s exclusive writing features are stunted.The Scribe has what Amazon describes as a Paperwhite display, meaning that apart from its physical size, it’s the same as in the older device. That means it is a 300dpi glare-free screen, and since it’s an e-ink reader, it can be read even in direct sunlight. …

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How to make a working 3D printed mini Macintosh

By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Using off-the-shelf electronic components, a Raspberry Pi, and a 3D printer, it’s possible to build your own working miniature classic Mac. Here’s how.There is a lot of overlap between the maker community and retro computing. So, one of the most popular maker tasks is to make working miniature replicas of classic computers.Several makers have made tiny working classic Mac replicas based on old Classic Mac OS ROM files, a Raspberry Pi Zero computer, and a 3D printed case. The number of parts needed to build such a machine is surprisingly small, although as of late, it can cost a bit more than expected due to component supply chain issues. …

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IKEA and Sonos launch new SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) IKEA and Sonos have partnered to launch SYMFONISK, a combination of floor lamp and speaker that blends into a living space.SYMFONISK speakerThe two companies first launched a SYMFONISK lamp speaker in 2019, and the new version acts as a floor lamp. The goal was to help people listen to music in limited spaces that may not have room for a speaker on a table or counter. …

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