Topic: community projects
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Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance Gets Full VR Mod Revival
The X-Wing Alliance Upgrade (XWAU) project has modernized the 1999 space combat simulator with full VR support, enhancing immersion through 6-DOF movement and updated visuals while preserving its nostalgic feel. Installation requires configuration for devices like the Quest 3 and a legitimate gam...
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Mirari Project Adds NVMe SSD Boot, Ethernet to Amiga Motherboard
The Mirari is a new Micro-ATX motherboard for the Amiga community, featuring a modern PowerPC processor and support for current operating systems, with a planned mid-2026 release priced between $600 and $700. It is designed as a forward-looking, community-driven hardware standard for developers a...
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Track Your Cat's Habits with a Data-Driven Dashboard
A new data-driven dashboard uses smart technology to transform cat habits into detailed statistics, providing insights that can strengthen the bond between pet and owner. The system integrates with smart litterboxes like PetKit and Litter Robot 4 via a Seeedstudio ReTerminal device, allowing it t...
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World's Tiniest GPU Enters Production, Renders 3D in Real-Time
The TinyGPU v2.0 is the world's smallest second-generation GPU, developed by Pongsagon Vichit, capable of real-time 3D rendering with features like rasterization and transformation and lighting. It operates at 25 MHz, rendering low-polygon models at 320x240 resolution with up to 16 colors, achiev...
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Amazon Plans to Replace 600,000 US Jobs With Robots
Amazon plans to replace over 600,000 US jobs with robots by 2033, aiming to automate three-quarters of its operational processes despite projecting a doubling in sales. The automation drive is expected to save the company 30 cents per shipped item, accumulating $12.6 billion in savings from 2025 ...
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Revive Your Wavebird: Open-Source Adapter Unlocks Modern Gaming
The Nintendo Wavebird controller is often unusable today because its original wireless receiver is frequently lost or broken, creating a need for a modern adapter. The open-source **Wave Phoenix** project provides an affordable solution using a compact Bluetooth module and 3D-printed parts, allow...
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