Gadgets

Finally, I had Cat6a wires run in my home so I could set up a proper network, including having ceiling-mount Wi-Fi access points with Cat6a backhaul. This is my first time working with UniFi, and thus far the software (iOS app, web app, etc.) is incredible. I used LLM fusion to submit all of my network hardware, wire runs, and other details to have it plan out my server rack to optimize for spacing, cooling, and wire management. Quite happy with the end result. ...

Looking to upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 Pro Max? Here’s a detailed comparison of features and price. Price If you have the iPhone 15 Pro Max 256gb, which has an Apple trade-in value of $650, the net cost of upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro Max 256gb is $549. Feature comparison FeatureiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro MaxDisplay Size6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLEDResolution2868-by-1320-pixel resolution2796-by-1290-pixel resolution2796-by-1290-pixel resolutionChipA18 Pro chipA17 Pro chipA16 Bionic chipCamera System48MP Fusion, 48MP Ultra Wide, and Telephoto48MP Main, 12MP Ultra Wide, and Telephoto48MP Main, 12MP Ultra Wide, and TelephotoVideo Recording4K Dolby Vision at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion), 120 fps (Fusion)4K Dolby Vision at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps4K Dolby Vision at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fpsMacro Photography48MP Macro PhotographyMP not specifiedMP not specifiedAnti-Reflective Lens CoatingYesNoNoBattery Life (Video Playback)Up to 33 hoursUp to 29 hoursUp to 29 hoursFast-Charge CapabilityUp to 50% charge in 35 minutesUp to 50% charge in 30 minutesUp to 50% charge in 30 minutesWeight7.99 ounces (227 grams)7.81 ounces (221 grams)8.47 ounces (240 grams)WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)MagSafe ChargingSupports up to 25WSupports up to 15WSupports up to 15WCamera Control ButtonYesNoNo ...

AI Facebook AI: major updates to their open-source LLM model llama 3.1 and released the S egment Anything Model 2 (SAM2) . Runway ML launched Gen-3 Alpha Image to Video and it’s incredible ChatGPT finally started rolling out advanced voice mode (preview only) AI search feature (preview only) Gadgets and Gizmos July was a bad month to work on my gadget addiction: AI assistant hardware: pre-ordered a wearable friend (that’s the actual name!) pre-ordered limitless pendant Sparkling Water: They got me with the Amazon Prime Day deal on the SodaStream Enso (~$160). I am impressed at how easy it is to use and the fact that it doesn’t require any power or cables. Stud finders: Finding studs in ceilings and walls continues to be my least favorite part of my home projects. I got the Walabot DIY 2 which uses radar scanning to see through the walls. It’s cool, but the jury is still out on whether it is any more accurate than my Franklin Sensor M210 ($60) which I got earlier this year and love. I also finally added an awl to my stud-finding toolkit. Charging devices: Added Anker 15W wireless charger to desk ($46). I wonder if anyone other than Matt Mullenweg thinks about charging apparatuses as much as I do. If you read this far I’d be remiss to not point you to my earlier post about 2024 travel gadgets I like. If you can recommend any must-have gadgets, please leave a comment. ...

Somewhere along the line between college and my late 30s I became really interested in buying only the top quality kitchen products as I gradually threw out the cheap ones I accumulated in my 20s. These are the ones I really stand behind. Duralex Mis en Place mini glass bowls , Made in France ($30) these Norpro Silicone pinch bowls are a nice kid-friendly alternative OXO Squeeze and Pour Silicone Measuring Cups ($30) a bit expensive, but I really prefer them over glass pyrex liquid measuring cups Matfer High-Temp Fish Spatula ($19) My go-to spatula for just about everything (we have two)! OXO Salad Spinner ($30) Takes up precious cabinet space but is crucial for washing/drying fruit and vegetables Electric Salt and Pepper Grinders ($32) I don’t love the quality of this product, but the convenience for cooking is unmatched. if you come across a higher quality version let me know. Cuisipro Cheese Grater ($34) I don’t like grating cheese, but recognize it’s necessary sometimes. I was surprised at how much better the experience is with a high-quality grater. Instant Vortex XL Air Fryer ($130) Substantially better than the cheap air fryer we started with.

according to chatgpt the risk of an EMP event in the US is low, but not impossible. that’s a good enough reason for me to do a little research and decide if there is a way to be prepared for less than $100. let’s see what we can do: This list assumes you already have some basic household items that everyone should have like a first-aid kit, manual can opener, flashlights, and non-perishable food. ...

always the gadget connaisseur, here are the ones that travel with me regularly in 2024 fisher matte black bullet space pen Anker Nano charging station pocket physio max deep muscle trigger mini carabiner hero clip 100W 6-in-1 portable charging cable