➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ Imec expands its auto chiplet group; ➁ Intel announces a new head of process technology development; ➃ Raspberry Pi releases a 26Top/s AI add-on board; ➄ Spire Global and OroraTech improve wildfire detection using space-based data and analytics.

➀ Raspberry Pi's AI HAT+ integrates Hailo AI acceleration technology, offering 13 TOPS and 26 TOPS models; ➁ The HAT+ is compatible with PCIe Gen 3.0 for enhanced compute power; ➂ The 26 TOPS model supports complex inferencing tasks like object detection and pose estimation.

➀ A spooky Raspberry Pi Jack-o-Lantern that rotates to face people; ➁ A Raspberry Pi Pico spider robot that wiggles its legs at trick-or-treaters; ➂ A unique Raspberry Pi Halloween eye with AI features.

➀ An impressive Halloween light show powered by Raspberry Pi; ➁ The project, created by G8HCB, uses over 25,000 LEDs; ➂ The light display is synchronized with music and includes animated elements like pumpkins and ghosts.

➀ Raspberry Pi OS has transitioned from the X Window system to the Wayland compositor; ➁ The update brings improved touchscreen support and an on-screen keyboard; ➂ The move to Wayland is intended to improve performance and integration with future Raspberry Pi hardware.

➀ Learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio Code to build Raspberry Pi Pico projects; ➁ Follow a step-by-step guide to create a 'blink' project using C/C++; ➂ Explore GPIO usage and circuit building for Raspberry Pi Pico.

➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.

➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.

➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.

➀ Offers easy-to-use 4G LTE connectivity for Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and other devices; ➁ Integrates well with MicroPython and supports MQTT; ➂ No data usage monitoring currently, but a solution is in the works.

➀ Arm is exploring the feasibility of running LLMs on mobile devices; ➁ Arm's optimization techniques for LLMs on mobile; ➂ The importance of practical use cases for LLMs in mobile devices

➀ Electron Beam Probing (EBP) has become a powerful method for security analyzing of sub-7nm ICs. ➁ It offers better spatial resolution than optical probing and is suitable for sub-7nm flip-chips and advanced 3D architectures. ➂ The research focuses on the importance of EBP in failure analysis and hardware assurance.

➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.

➀ Raspberry Pi has released a 12.3 Megapixel AI camera based on Sony's IMX500 intelligent sensor; ➁ The camera supports on-board processing for various neural network models, freeing up the Raspberry Pi's processor for other tasks; ➂ The camera module measures 25 x 24 x 11.9mm and costs around £55.

➀ An engineer encounters an electronics manufacturer by chance in a supermarket elevator; ➁ The manufacturer, BreadboarD GeniuS, creates educational products combining test gear, breadboards, pluggable logic gates, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino; ➂ The engineer highlights the dedication of the manufacturer, meeting late at night and still continuing work.

➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 offers significant performance improvements with a faster CPU, GPU, and memory options; ➁ It has improved connectivity with more USB ports, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2; ➂ The Pi 5 is ideal for advanced projects like machine learning, 4K streaming, and demanding games. Raspberry Pi 4 is still a great option for basic projects due to its affordability and versatility.

➀ DigiPort is a Raspberry Pi-powered HDMI stick designed to transform any TV into a PC for retro gaming, video streaming, and more. It is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. ➁ The DigiPort is a carrier board for a user-replaceable Raspberry Pi Compute Module, initially compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. ➂ It offers various kits, including a DigiPort dongle, Raspberry Pi CM4 Lite, heatsink, and 64GB microSD card, with optional gaming and all-in-one kits.

➀ A Raspberry Pi rig is designed for streaming movies on long road trips; ➁ The setup uses a Plex media server and a Raspberry Pi 4; ➂ The system is portable and includes a 2TB SSD and a TP-Link travel router.