Bay Area man uses 3D printer for good in hopes of restoring coral reefs impacted by climate change

OAKLAND, Calif. — A Bay Area design technologist is using 3D printing and calcium carbonate to help restore coral reefs and marine biodiversity that has been impacted by climate change.

Coral reefs are currently threatened by pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

According to SECORE International, fifty-percent of the world’s coral reefs have died in the past three decades. Ninety-percent of coral reefs could die within the next century.

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Spot Release 3.0 Gives Everybody’s Favorite Quadrupedal Robot Edge AI Powers, Improved Autonomy

Boston Dynamics has unveiled an upgrade for its quadrupedal Spot robot, Spot Release 3.0, which offers new autonomy functionality, AI-powered data collection, and the ability to operate the arm remotely — even opening doors.

“We’ve been working closely with Spot users in asset-intensive industries to operationalize the robot on their sites,” the Boston Dynamics team writes of the new upgrade. “With Spot Release 3.0, we’ve added flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture, making Spot the data collection solution you need to make inspection rounds safer and more efficient.”

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Hackers found a new way to store viruses in GPU memory

According to Bleeping Computer, cybercriminals have found a new way to hide malware in graphics cards memory. This method of utilizing graphics card memory instead of system memory is undetectable by the antivirus software, the original advertisement on hacking forums claims.

The malware uses graphics memory allocation space, from where the code is executed. The technology uses OpenCL 2.0 API on Windows operating system, no other systems are affected by the malicious code.

The hacker confirmed that the code has been tested on Intel UHD 620/630 graphics as well as Radeon RX 5700 GPU and GeForce GTX 740M and GTX 1650 discrete cards. It is unclear if other graphics cards are affected, but assuming that this method uses OpenCL 2.0, it is very likely to be compatible with other modern GPUs.

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It’s FINALLY HERE! VR Omni-Directional Treadmill… and it’s INSANE!

Hello! Today I have my early review of the KatWalk C, the first and only CONSUMER level and priced VR omni-directional treadmill.. well actually its much more like a “slidemill”. It took a bit of getting used to but using this slidemill has completely changed the way I look at VR, VR gaming, and VR social cases. It really is probably my favorite peripheral hardware I have ever used (besides maybe full body trackers I suppose). So far I’ve been loving it and I hope you enjoy my review! Of course there are negatives which I talk about, especially the price at $1400, but still.. it’s a ton of fun.

7 reasons why the GameCube was (and still is) one of the best systems for the Zelda series

Every generation of Nintendo game consoles has been home to at least one form of advancement for the Zelda series. Those average of five or six years at a time produce memorable content that the fans love and continue to love. But some generations have meant more for Zelda than others. The era of the GameCube was one of the greatest the fans have ever seen.

While the GameCube was not as commercially successful as most of Nintendo’s other consoles, it did bring massive increases to the adventures in Hyrule. These unforgettable additions to the franchise remain hard to match, let alone surpass.

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Surgeon Simulator 2 Suffers A Rough Launch Day On Xbox Game Pass

Surgeon Simulator 2 launched into Xbox Game Pass yesterday (September 2nd), and while many have been eager to jump into some medical mayhem with friends, it’s unfortunately been plagued with a fair few teething problems.

Yesterday saw a huge influx of players diving into the game which caused some strain. Long load times were present when attempting to log in, multiplayer was a bust, and from our own experiences, a few glitches were present.

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Automated Backyard Studio Model Driven by an ESP32

The architectural model was designed using steel-reinforced concrete, glass windows, wooden steps, and an ESP32 for automation.

Architectural models are designed to approximate life-sized buildings in nearly every way, which is done for several reasons, including visualizing how light illuminates spaces, analyzing the best forms, and the relationships between spaces and materials. The Best Ever Architect’s Tiny Backyard Studio is one of those models and provides an understanding of home automation systems. While it may look simplistic, the model was created almost the same as life-sized buildings, beginning with a solid steel-reinforced concrete foundation, complete with pillars.

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See Your Circuits in All Their Glory with This Glass-Based “PCB”

By using glass as the substrate instead of the typical FR4 material, circuits can be visible from all angles.

Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essentially circuits that have been etched onto a piece of substrate material in order to use less space than something using wires and plugs. Commercially, PCBs are opaque, which does not allow anyone to easily observe the traces unless they get extremely close. It was for this reason that Okubo Heavy Industries wanted to build his own transparent version for a better viewing experience.

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MIDI Drum Controller “Atomic”

Hi! This is ATOMIC, a 6-pad MIDI drum controller made with Arduino made for music production and fun!

The button allows you to change the notes of the pads which is defined in the codes as modes A (Pattern) and B (Fill mode). The idea behind this is that you first record the basic pattern in you DAW and then you add extra sounds like toms or plates. Two LEDs indicates which mode are you using, and there´s a connection for a hi-hat pedal.

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