Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is an AI model designed to prioritize speed and cost-efficiency in handling straightforward tasks. According to Prompt Engineering, it performs well in high-throughput scenarios like summarizing lengthy documents or extracting structured data from formats such as PDFs and images. By focusing on delivering clear outputs with minimal reasoning, it caters […]
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The new soon to be launched Creality Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 have bee undersigned to provide a desktop system capable of transforming recycle plastic waste into reusable 3D printing filament. The process starts with the R1 Shredder, which breaks down failed prints and other plastic scraps into uniform pellets. These pellets are then […]
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Audio setups for creators have long followed a predictable pattern: buy a microphone, download some software, spend an afternoon reading forums about signal chains, and still end up with a slightly imperfect result. Elgato spent five years watching that process play out across hundreds of thousands of real setups. Wave Next is what they built after deciding most of it didn’t have to be that complicated.
The centerpiece is a custom chip called Wave FX Processor, developed in partnership with Lewitt Audio. It shifts critical audio processing directly onto the hardware, so the microphone signal arrives in every application already polished, without virtual audio devices or routing workarounds. Clipguard 2.0 handles distortion prevention through multiple analog-to-digital converters and 32-bit floating-point internal processing, while five onboard DSP effects shape the voice in real time with zero latency and no CPU load.
Designer: Elgato
VST Insert technology creates a dedicated low-latency path between the hardware and the computer so that studio-grade software effects can be injected directly back into the hardware signal chain. The processed audio then flows as a single input into any application. A creator streaming, recording, and on a video call simultaneously doesn’t need to configure three separate signal paths to get consistent sound across all three outputs.
Wave:3 MK.2
That software layer is Wave Link 3.0, overhauled completely and now free to download for Windows and macOS. It works with virtually any microphone or audio interface, not just Elgato hardware, though Wave devices unlock deeper features: guided setup, device control panels, and an Auto Gain Wizard. Up to five independent submixes let users route voice, music, game audio, and chat to separate outputs, each shaped individually through a horizontal routing table replacing traditional channel strips.
Wave XLR MK.2
XLR Dock MK.2
Four devices carry the Wave FX Processor. Wave:3 MK.2 is the USB condenser option, built around a supercardioid capsule tuned with Lewitt, with settings that persist across systems. Wave XLR MK.2 targets XLR microphone users with 80 dB of clean gain and 135 dB of dynamic range. XLR Dock MK.2 integrates directly into Stream Deck +. Wave XLR Pro, arriving in Q2 2026, adds dual XLR inputs and five hardware-based zero-latency monitoring mixes for two-person or multi-source setups.
Wave XLR Pro
Stream Deck + XL brings physical control to the entire ecosystem through 36 customizable LCD keys, six multifunction dials, and an ultra-wide touch strip for adjusting levels, toggling effects, and switching mixes without opening a single menu. Paired with Wave XLR Pro, it handles what would traditionally require a dedicated mixing desk, though at a fraction of the footprint. That’s a meaningful trade-off for anyone short on desk space.
Stream Deck + XL
The pitch Elgato is making with Wave Next isn’t that audio production should be simple. It’s that the complexity should be optional, readable when you need it, and invisible when you don’t. For creators already deep in the Stream Deck ecosystem, the integration will feel almost obvious. For everyone else, it’s a more honest question of how much control they actually want.
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When choosing a flagship smartphone, factors such as battery life, thermal performance, and processing power play a pivotal role. This detailed video from Mrwhosetheboss compares the Samsung S26 Ultra with its competitors—the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, OnePlus 15, Oppo FindX 9 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and last year’s Samsung Galaxy […]
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Microsoft Excel remains a cornerstone for data analysts, offering a wide array of functions to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy. In this deep dive, Mo Chen highlights ten essential Excel functions that every data analyst should know, including the Filter function, which allows users to extract relevant subsets of data based on specific criteria. […]
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is poised to elevate the foldable smartphone experience, building on the successes of its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while addressing its limitations. With competitors like the Vivo Xfold 5, Magic V5, and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold pushing the boundaries of innovation, Samsung faces the challenge of […]
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Paul Lagier introduces the DIY Tiny E-Reader, a compact device designed for distraction-free reading. This project features an energy-efficient e-ink display that mimics the look of paper, a single mechanical button for straightforward navigation and a lightweight, pocket-sized design for easy portability. With an estimated cost of $30, it offers an affordable entry point into […]
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If you're looking to pre-order Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor today but have an older Mac, beware of some potential issues. According to the compatibility list spotted by Apple Insider, the new display will only work at 60Hz and not at its full 120Hz refresh rate on some older and less powerful Silicon models. Moreover, support for older Intel Macs isn't mentioned at all for either the Studio Display XDR or cheaper Studio Display.
All Apple Silicon Macs will work with both monitors, including those with the oldest M1 chips, according to the support pages. However, the compatibility list for the Studio Display XDR includes this nugget: "Mac models with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 support Studio Display XDR at up to 60Hz. All other Studio Display XDR features are supported." So even if you have a hotrod M1 Ultra-based Mac, the Studio Display XDR's refresh rate is capped at 60Hz — despite the fact that the chip can drive third-party monitors at 120Hz.
Similarly, only the iPad Pro M5 supports the Studio Display XDR at 120Hz, with all other compatible models (in the iPad Pro and iPad Air family) limited to 60Hz.
Intel Mac support isn't mentioned at all in the compatibility list for either display, though they may function in some limited manner when connected. Intel Macs just received their last new OS update with macOS Tahoe (and only three more years of security updates), but it's still surprising that they're not compatible with Apple's latest monitors.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/apples-new-studio-display-xdr-monitor-has-limited-functionality-on-older-silicon-macs-082212069.html?src=rss
There’s a particular kind of friction that comes with using AI during moments that actually matter. You’re in a meeting or a keynote, and consulting your phone means breaking focus, fumbling with a screen, and silently signaling to everyone around you that you’d rather be somewhere else. Motorola’s 312 Labs team identified this as a design problem worth solving, and Project Maxwell is what came out of it.
The device is a pendant, small enough to disappear against a shirt, worn on a metal chain with a rounded rectangular body that wouldn’t look out of place as functional jewelry. At one end sits a wide-angle camera lens in a dark housing, flanked by a slim LED indicator. It comes in a range of distinct finishes: a tortoiseshell amber with deep brown gradients, a matte navy with woven textile-like texture, a sculptural marbled white, and a deep chocolate brown.
Designer: Motorola
When prompted, Project Maxwell continuously captures what you see and hear, then processes that through what Motorola calls Multimodal Perception Fusion, combining input from its camera, microphones, and sensors to deliver real-time, contextual recommendations. The second technical layer, Natural Language Interaction and Intention Capture, is built on Large Action Models that don’t just respond to queries but execute tasks. The difference between describing an action and performing it is exactly the point.
Motorola illustrates the concept with a conference scenario: you prompt Maxwell before a keynote, let it absorb the room, and walk out with a ready-to-edit LinkedIn post, without opening a single app. The idea is that AI works best when it fits into what you’re already doing rather than demanding you stop to interact with it. That’s not a new pitch for wearable tech, but it’s rarely been this well-considered from a form standpoint.
Real questions remain, and Motorola is the first to say so. Project Maxwell is a proof of concept without pricing, a release date, or confirmed hardware specifications. The concerns around continuous environmental capture, consent, and data handling tend to get louder the closer a device like this gets to an actual shelf. How those boundaries get communicated in any future product will matter as much as the hardware.
What 312 Labs has made clear is that Maxwell’s learnings feed directly into Motorola’s Qira AI ecosystem. Even if this exact pendant never ships, the interaction model it’s testing, hands-free, context-aware, and action-capable, is the direction Motorola is heading. The more interesting question isn’t whether a wearable AI pendant is useful. It’s whether people will actually want to wear one.
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If you’ve recently updated your iPhone to iOS 26 and are encountering keyboard-related challenges, you’re not alone. Many users have reported issues such as reduced typing accuracy, unhelpful predictive text suggestions, and frustrating autocorrection errors. These problems can disrupt your typing experience, but there are effective solutions available. This guide outlines practical steps to help […]
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