Meta’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset, codenamed Project Phoenix, is shaping up to be a pivotal entry in the evolution of spatial computing. As TechAvid explains, this premium successor to the Meta Quest Pro is designed with a clear focus on comfort and productivity, setting it apart from traditional VR gaming headsets. A standout feature […]
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The foldable smartphone market has reached a new milestone with Apple’s entry through the iPhone Duo. Competing directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, this matchup highlights two distinct approaches to foldable technology. Apple brings its renowned hardware-software integration and fresh innovations, while Samsung uses its extensive experience in foldable devices. Both models cater to […]
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The Anbernic RGDS Plus offers a focused approach to Nintendo DS emulation, delivering a budget-friendly handheld with a design tailored to its purpose. Retro Game Corps highlights key improvements over its predecessor, such as the inclusion of an adjustable hinge and a built-in stylus holder, which enhance usability and comfort during extended gaming sessions. The […]
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Compact e-readers are carving out a unique niche in the digital reading landscape and the BOOX Palma and XTE Ink X4 Pro are two standout contenders in this space. As highlighted by TechAvid, these devices offer distinct approaches to portability and functionality. The BOOX Palma emphasizes simplicity, featuring a 3.97-inch monochrome e-ink touchscreen and physical […]
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Most people who outgrow a Mac Mini just buy a bigger one. One builder went the opposite direction, gutting an M4 Mac Mini down to its bare motherboard and squeezing the entire machine into something you hold in two hands. The result runs full macOS, plays games with real controllers, and never touches a wall outlet, proving Apple’s desktop silicon was never actually tied to a desk in the first place.
The trick starts with restraint rather than miniaturization. Instead of ripping out Apple’s factory heatsink and blower fan to save space, the build keeps that original cooling setup intact, letting the M4 chip run demanding workloads without throttling under heat. The motherboard and its cooling system then slide into a custom 3D-printed shell nicknamed the Mac Nano, treating Apple’s silicon less like a sealed product and more like a component waiting to be rehoused.
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That shell doesn’t bolt permanently into the cyberdeck’s body. It slides in and out on rails instead, resembling something closer to a Game Boy cartridge than a soldered motherboard. Pull it free, and the rest of the handheld, its screen, its keyboard, its controllers, stays behind as a shell ready for whatever core gets slotted in next, whether that’s a repair, an upgrade, or an entirely different chip generation down the line.
Up front sits a 7-inch touchscreen running at 120Hz, paired with a shrunken QWERTY keyboard that includes its own built-in touchpad. That keyboard began as a wireless accessory, but its battery got pulled and rewired to draw power straight from USB instead, trimming both weight and one more thing that could run out of charge mid-session.
Gaming input came from an unexpected donor. Circuit boards pulled from genuine Nintendo Joy-Con charging grips now sit on rails built into both sides of the cyberdeck, wired directly rather than paired over Bluetooth. Since macOS has no native support for wired Joy-Cons, Steam’s controller mapping layer bridges that gap, turning what looks like a stripped-down laptop into something that plays games with console-grade tactile controls in hand.
Wiring that many peripherals into one small chassis created its own bottleneck. The fix came from combining two miniature USB splitter boards into a single custom three-port hub, stripped of their bulky original connectors to fit the tight internal layout. A bank of rechargeable cells rounds out the build, feeding a custom power delivery setup that keeps the whole machine running for hours without a cable in sight.
None of these choices were about making the smallest possible Mac Mini. They were about proving a desktop chip could be pulled apart, rehoused, and handed a battery without losing what made it worth owning in the first place. That kind of modular thinking, where the computer becomes a swappable cartridge rather than a sealed box, points toward a version of portable computing that upgrades in pieces instead of getting replaced whole.
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The Apple Watch Series 12 brings a host of notable advancements over its predecessor, the Series 11, offering improvements in performance, health tracking, durability, and personalization. For those considering an upgrade, understanding these enhancements can help determine whether the Series 12 aligns with your lifestyle and needs. The video below gives us more details on […]
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Samsung DeX, when paired with the URXR1 smart glasses and KiWear ring, offers a unique approach to portable computing by combining a smartphone-powered desktop interface with augmented reality and gesture-based controls. In her overview, Jasmine Uniza explores how this system works, highlighting the URXR1 glasses’ ability to project a private, virtual workspace and the KiWear […]
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The release of iOS 27 is highly anticipated, promising a range of new features such as advanced Siri AI and improved Spotlight Indexing. While these updates aim to enhance your device’s performance and functionality, preparing your device properly is essential to avoid potential issues during or after the installation. Below is a comprehensive video from […]
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The 4.6L SteamOS mini PC combines compact design with impressive hardware capabilities, offering a notable alternative to the original Steam Machine. As detailed by ETA Prime, this system features an AMD Ryzen 7700X processor and Radeon RX 7600 XT GPU, delivering significantly improved performance. Equipped with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 500W power supply, […]
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