You can build the tiny XFM2 synth for under $100

The XFM2 is an FM — or frequency modulation — synth. This digital architecture, which was popular in the ’80s, sounds dramatically different from the typical analog setup of two oscillators and… See the original post here: You can build the tiny XFM2 synth for under $100

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Spin Master’s new NinjaBots are cute little killers (updated)

Unlike the Foot Clan, NinjaBots aren’t human shaped; they’re more like little red, blue or black stubby bottles on wheels… with nunchucks. But the NinjaBots are packed with plenty of human… Continue reading here: Spin Master’s new NinjaBots are cute little killers (updated)

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Tomy’s Dancy Beatz is a dancing disco ball you can choreograph

There’s also a Listen Mode when you just want to use it as a speaker and a Play Mode, which gives it the capability to react to music and ambient sounds. Finally, Control Mode lets you link Dancy… Go here to see the original: Tomy’s Dancy Beatz is a dancing disco ball you can choreograph

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Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits

The security itself is relatively strong. The chip relies on elliptic curve cryptography that uses a mix of public and private keys to only reveal data to valid readers. You can’t just snoop on… Excerpt from: Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits

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Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits

The security itself is relatively strong. The chip relies on elliptic curve cryptography that uses a mix of public and private keys to only reveal data to valid readers. You can’t just snoop on… Read more: Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits

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