Raspberry Pi as a basic computing machine is useful for a wide array of purposes, ranging from home automation and triggered inputs for gadgets, to computer science projects or advanced robotics. The modular utility of this inexpensive computer for IOT applications makes it a versatile choice for seamless hardware and software connectivity. The tiny single-board computing machine costing as low as $30 comes with USB ports, and no wonder it is the favorite play toy for DIYers who like to create unique things. VEEB Projects likes to tinker around with Raspberry Pi and 3D-printed creations for some cool DIYs like the Precision Turntable and a Super 8 Cyberdesk.Their love for the affordable computer continues with this eye-popping DIY that brings a 150-year-old illusion to life on your desk. The project is centered around the Peppers Ghost illusion a classic optical illusion that creates the appearance of a ghostly figure or image that seems to float in mid-air, often used in theater, amusement parks, and museums to create hologram-like effects. This illusion was first put to the test in the 1860s by John Henry Pepper in a theater, and its still used today for creating holographic effects in many live shows and attractions.Designer: VEEB ProjectsDubbed the Transparent Floating Display, this DIY gadget takes its design cues from the classic stock ticker tape machine invented in 1870 by Edward A. Calahan of the American Telegraph Company that was the standard when it came to transmitting stock price information over long distances before the inventions of computers. Used for the early half of the 20th century, these reliable tickers were in use until the early 1970s. Employing the complex play of reflections and light, the holographic dome projects a very clear image thanks to a reflector positioned at an angle of 45 degrees inside the housing. For better viewing when placed on a desk, the see-through floating display can be toggled to an angle of 60 degrees. At the base of the gadget is a small round LCD panel that is connected to the Raspberry Pi 5 having 16GB RAM. To make the source image visible from the LCD, a privacy shield is used.According to the maker, it took a lot of tinkering and mathematics to get the assembly just right for the illusion to work hitch-free. VEEB employed the magic of algebra to sort the distortions for a clear transparent effect that looks mesmerizing in a geeky workstation setup. The round base of the dome is created using 3D printing to conceal all the hardware inside. One can also substitute a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 to recreate this effect. The makers are kind enough to keep the project open source as all the code and 3D models for the design are shared on GitHub. What would we put inside the dome of this steampunk desk gadget? Maybe a cool music equalizer visualization, To-do-list notes, vital notifications, or a virtual aquarium!The post Transparent computer inspired by the Peppers Ghost illusion has a classic steampunk vibe first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Apple plans to inject billions of dollars into the US economy, spending$500 billionin the US over the next four years and promising expansion, new manufacturing facilities, and big investments in advanced manufacturing and R&D.The announcement follows last weeks meeting between Apple CEO Tim Cook, and US President Donald J. Trump. We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and were proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our countrys future, Cook said. Well keep working with people and companies across this country to help write an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation.In acomment onTruth Social, Trump said the investment reflected Apples faith in what we are doing, without which, they wouldnt be investing ten cents. Thank you Tim Cook and Apple.It remains to be seen whether Apples investments will be enough to mitigate the administrations decision to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. They dont want to be in the tariffs, Trump said after meeting with Cook last week.Apple announced a similar range of investments during the last term of the president, which did help protect iPhones against tariffs at that time.What Apple is promisingIt helps that Apple is one of Americas biggest taxpayers, having paid $75 billion in US taxes in the past five years. While some of those tax dollars should perhaps have been levied elsewhere, (as theEU insisted about Apples Irish tax breaks), the deeply nationalistic US administrationmost certainly wants that money paid at home.Apple says its investment billions will be spent on a range of different things:The company will double its Advanced Manufacturing FundIt will build a new advanced manufacturing facility in Texas, where it will product Apple Intelligence servers.It intends to launch a manufacturing academy in Michigan.And it will invest more in R&D, including additional spending on silicon and AI development.The $500-billion promise also includes its work with suppliers across the US, direct Apple hires, AI investments including data centers, and Apple TV+ productions in 20 states. The company currently claims to supportmore than 2.9 million jobsin the US.What happens in Texas?The factory in Houston, TX seems likely to attract the biggest focus. Apples big idea is to beginmaking Apple Intelligence serversthere later this year, opening a 250,000-square-foot-server manufacturing center in which it promises thousands of jobs.Whats interesting about that promise is that it implies Apple intends to make a very large number of these servers and it means several things: that Apple will extend the services it offers viaPrivate Cloud Compute; it intends wide international deployment of these servers; and (speculatively) it will offer these private cloud services as a business in its own right. An iOS developer might want to use space in the private cloud to provide AI services, for example.None of these educated guesses could turn out correct, but a factory with thousands of employees is going to be producing something in very significant quantities. Apple will also expand data center capacity in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada.Advanced Manufacturing FundApples Advanced Manufacturing Fund has made some key investments in support of third-party innovation as it is applied to Apple products in the past think about Corning Glass, for example. The latest promise includes a massive $10 billion investment in skills development at Apples planned academy in Detroit, MI and billions in support of TSMCs Fab 21 plant in Arizona.And with a view to Industry 3.0, the Apple Manufacturing Academy will consult with small and mid-sized companies on implementing AI and smart manufacturing techniques. It will provide free in-person and online courses, with a skills development curriculum that teaches workers skills like project management and manufacturing process optimization.In the national interestWhat is interesting is the extent to which Apple today can make significant investments in the US that were perhaps less possible during the first Trump Presidency.Todays Apple is significantly less umbilically connected to China, for example. It is putting in place a distributed manufacturing and supply chain and has been working hard with key suppliers such as TSMC to bring at least some production to the US. That will include processor production in Arizona. Apple will never be able to base all its manufacturing in the US, but the promise of tens of thousands of additional jobs does mean something.It is also highly significant that much of Apples promises relate to artificial intelligence including skills, manufacturing, and R&D. That matters because AI development is quite clearly in the US national interest, and Apples multi-billion dollar investment in the field will make a significant difference to US tech power.You can follow me on social media! Join me onBlueSky, LinkedIn,Mastodon, andMeWe.

The second-generation AirTag refresh could be arriving within months, with a leaker claiming that the tracking tag may land by May at the earliest.Apple AirTag in a keyringAn update to the AirTag is expected to arrive at some point in 2025. If a leaker is to be believed, it could be arriving within a couple of months.According to a Monday posting to X by a leaker named Kosutami, Apple's "Next Generation of AirTag" will be arriving in May or June. The account doesn't offer any other AirTag-specific details other than the May or June timeframe. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

On what would have been his 70th birthday, the late Steve Jobs has been remembered by the archive that bears his name.Steve Jobs image credit: AppleSteve Jobs died in 2011 aged 56, but he is remembered annually by Apple CEO Tim Cook, and most recently also by the Steve Jobs Archive. Founded in 2022 by Cook, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Jony Ive, the archive has marked Jobs's 70th birthday with a short video of an internal Apple meeting.It's October 23, 2007, and the Steve Jobs Archive says that it is the origin of its repeated phrase about how important it is to "make something wonderful." Jobs is asked in the meeting about how Apple will keep its culture as it starts what would become enormous growth. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The New York City Council has approved the SPARCS Kips Bay and Innovation East developments in Manhattan. The $1.6 billion scheme consists of a life sciences campus developed by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC/EDC) in collaboration with the City University of New York.Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill led the masterplan for the schemes design, with constitutes 2.5. million square feet of facilities. The project is described by NYC/EDC as a first-of-its-kind job and education center which will overhaul the Hunter College Brookdale campus.As we reported back in 2022, the scheme aims to break ground next year, with construction completed by 2031.

Following our previous visit toFeldman Architecture, we are moving ourMeet Your Next Employer seriesto Los Angeles this week to explore the work ofSTUDIOS Architecture.An international design firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York, Mumbai, and Paris, STUDIOS describes its ethos as to create living, breathing structures that inspire and serve. The firm's service offerings include architecture, interiors, master planning, and strategic consulting, with their DCPS Raymond Elementary School in DC being among the projects recognized in the 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence.Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm iscurrently hiringfor several positions to join their Los Angeles and San Francisco teams. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firms output, we have rounded up four projects for famous brands by STUDIOS Architecture that exemplify the firms ethos.Nickelodeon West Coast ...

Are you looking to progress your career at the intersection of architecture, media, and sales? If so, we might have the perfect position for you: Architizer is on the hunt for a talented Partnerships Coordinator to join our growing team!The Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for driving revenue growth by selling digital advertising solutions to new and existing clients. You will identify and cultivate relationships with businesses, understand their advertising needs, and present tailored solutions that deliver value and achieve their marketing objectives. The ideal candidate is adept at researching and qualifying inbound and outbound leads and coordinating with existing clients to ensure their projects are executed.You will act as primary point person to grow and maintain relationships with partners and sponsors, including building product manufacturers, technology brands, and other companies that align with Architizers focus on cutting-edge design and innovation. Working closely with Architizers Editors and Publisher, you will continually nurture prospects from initial contact through closing deals and fulfillment of client placements. Positioned within a small, dynamic team, this role has room for expansion based on skill set and interest.About YouYou are dedicated to operational excellence and attentive customer service. You have a high EQ and are a conscientious listener. You are meticulous in your attention to detail and communicate clearly. You are autonomous yet collaborative.Main ResponsibilitiesResearch and support lead generation initiatives that surface successful new prospects.Convert qualified leads to opportunities through conscientious and timely follow-ups.Introduce prospects to Architizer, educating them about the opportunities of connecting with our global community of professional architects and designers.Coordinate and facilitate existing client communications, assets, and deliverables; ensuring their advertising campaigns are effectively implemented and monitored.Provide excellent customer service and support to clients, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.Continuously learn about challenges and opportunities for brands looking to connect with the global architecture community to enhance partner offerings.Leverage Hubspot, Airtable and other workflow tools to operate more efficiently.RequirementsExcellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.Self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to work independently.A persistent and proactive approach, coupled with a do-what-it-takes mentality to achieve outcomes.A deadline-driven work ethic, yet adaptable enough to seize new opportunities as they arise.Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Ability to multi-task and balance priorities.Proactive and persistent when working leads not afraid of outreach.Adaptable and eager to learn and implement new processes and technologies.+PointsPassionate about architecture and design.Experience marketing or selling B2B products or services.Experience with the specifying process or architectural products.Presence on and familiarity with LinkedIn as a business tool.Proficient in Hubspot, Airtable, Salesforce or other sales and workflow toolsDetailsLocation: RemoteEmployment: Full-timeHours: 9.00am 5.00pm ET (working hours can become more flexible over time)Salary: $50k to $80k plus generous commissions, commensurate with experience.Benefits include PTO, healthcare, 401k match, and more.To apply, please email the following to jobs@architizer.com with the email subject line Partnerships Coordinator Application: [YOUR NAME]:An up-to-date resume (attached as a pdf).Cover letter (attached as a pdf). In the cover letter, tell us why you are the right person for this job. Please share relevant experience, insight, and motivation.LinkedIn profile please include a link to your LI profile in the email.If your application is shortlisted, you will then be given a short assignment to complete in order to demonstrate your skills.Deadline for applications is Friday March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PST.About ArchitizerArchitizer is the largest and fastest growing network for high-end residential, commercial and institutional architecture online. Were the go-to site for the worlds leading architects and designers to showcase their work. We are looking to further enhance the site to empower architecture & design professionals to operate in a networked world, source products, find work and ultimately build better buildings.Were a small but dynamic team of thinkers, creatives, technologists, writers, architects and doers. In the spirit of the architecture field, we approach our objectives with equal parts analysis and creativity. Were involved both online and offline with architecture and design and collaborate regularly with friends at respected cultural organizations both in New York and globally.Apply for This PositionThe post Were Hiring: Architizer Is Looking for a Talented Partnerships Coordinator to Join Our Team! appeared first on Journal.

Ahead of todays Annapurna Showcase, uvulas to a T has received a new trailer and release date. Its out on May 28th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC alongside Game Pass. Check out the latest gameplay below, accompanied by Rebecca Sugars Giraffe Song, extolling the virtues of food.to a T is helmed by Keita Takahashi, best known as the creator of the Katamari series. It focuses on Teen, a teenager with a unique T-shaped posture, which opens them up to bullying. However, it seemingly offers some strange power, and Teen harnesses it while building their confidence.Playing as Teen means dealing with the same challenges, from eating food and petting their dog to exploring the world with arms stretched out to the side. Various other characters are available to converse with, and players will discover different side content alongside the story. Stay tuned for more details on to a T before launch.