The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to establish itself as the fastest smartphone in the world, setting a new benchmark in performance according to leaked benchmarks, camera technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. With its innovative advancements, this flagship device is reshaping expectations in the highly competitive smartphone market. Let’s delve deeper into the features […]
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Modern desks overflow with timers, focus apps, and smart assistants that promise more productivity but mostly add more things to manage. There’s a calendar nudging you about meetings, a watch tracking movement, and browser tabs reminding you to hydrate. Not every object on your desk needs to optimize you, though, and sometimes you just want a small, harmless distraction that keeps you company without demanding anything serious in return.
Paul Lagier’s DIY Desk Companion sits next to your laptop as a little creature that lives completely offline. It is not connected to Wi‑Fi, has no app, and never sends notifications. Instead, it runs its own tiny world on a circular screen, reacting to touch, light, and time with shifting eyes and moods. The whole thing exists as a playful break, closer to a desk toy than a productivity gadget.
Designer: Paul Lagier
The companion’s life revolves around three needs, Energy, Fun, and Sleep, visualized as colored arcs around its animated eyes. Energy maps to battery and charging, Fun rises when you interact and falls when ignored, and Sleep depends on light levels, getting drowsy when the room gets dark. These simple meters quietly drive its moods, making it curious, bored, or sleepy depending on how you treat it over the day.
The moods shift over longer stretches, too. Regular interaction makes it age, becoming calmer and more expressive, while neglect can make it sulky or withdrawn. There’s no scoreboard or streak counter, just a sense that this tiny character remembers how you have been treating it. After a while, you catch yourself tapping it to cheer it up during a slump, which is the whole point of having a little desk creature.
A typical day means a few small moments. You tap it during a break, and it perks up, eyes widening. Late at night, when the room gets dark, it slowly drifts off to sleep without you doing anything. When you plug it in the next morning, its Energy bar fills, and its mood lifts. These are quick interactions, a tap or a glance, not mini-games that hijack your break.
Under the shell is a tangle of wires, a microcontroller board, a round color display, touch sensors, a light sensor, and a small battery. Lagier calls it a working prototype rather than a polished product, which feels fitting. The design is simple and neutral, letting the animated face carry the personality while the hardware quietly does its job without needing custom circuitry to make the interaction feel real.
The DIY Desk Companion is proudly unnecessary in the best way. It does not track tasks or nag you about hydration. It just gives you a tiny, responsive presence that makes the space feel less mechanical. Devices around us keep trying to squeeze more output from every minute, so a little offline creature that only wants a tap now and then feels surprisingly refreshing.
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What if you could delegate your most tedious tasks to an AI agent that works seamlessly alongside you, handling everything from file management to web-based operations? In this breakdown, Prompt Engineering walks through how Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is redefining automation by introducing a general-purpose agent capable of tackling complex workflows with surprising ease. Unlike many […]
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Apple has unveiled a new partnership with Google to integrate Google Gemini, an innovative large language model, into Siri. This collaboration represents a significant evolution in Apple’s approach to virtual assistant technology, aiming to address Siri’s historical shortcomings and deliver a more intelligent, responsive, and user-friendly experience. The enhanced Siri, powered by Google Gemini, is […]
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What if you could create stunning, professional-grade infographics without spending hours wrestling with complicated software, or even a single dollar? Rick Mulready explains how Google’s NotebookLM, an AI-powered platform, makes this not only possible but surprisingly simple. Imagine turning a dense research paper, a lengthy podcast, or even meeting notes into visually engaging, shareable content […]
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, set for release on February 25, 2026, is poised to deliver a refined and feature-rich experience for premium smartphone users. With advancements in charging technology, camera capabilities, and software enhancements, this flagship device underscores Samsung’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the high-end smartphone market. While the upgrades may not […]
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What if writing code felt less like a chore and more like having a collaborative partner who understands your workflow? Below, OpenAI takes you through how Codex, their advanced AI-powered coding assistant, is reshaping the way developers approach software creation. Imagine automating repetitive tasks, generating clean code snippets on demand, and even debugging with precision, […]
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Apple’s decision to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri and Apple Intelligence reflects a calculated strategy rather than a surprising shift. By focusing on user experience and forming strategic partnerships, Apple demonstrates its ability to adapt and innovate while maintaining its leadership in the technology sector. This approach, combined with advancements in hardware and AI […]
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What if you could bring the power of AI to your Raspberry Pi without relying on the cloud? That’s exactly what the new Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 promises to deliver. Jeff Geerling takes a closer look at how this $130 add-on transforms Raspberry Pi devices into localized AI workhorses, capable of handling tasks like […]
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For years, the Apple TV 4K has occupied a curious space in the Cupertino ecosystem. It was the “hobby” that grew into the gold standard for streaming boxes, but then—unexpectedly—it fell silent. After the 2022 refresh, Apple enthusiasts expected a 2024 update that never came. As we detailed in our previous report on the 2026 […]
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