Dirtywave M8 Tracker: First Day Thoughts.
So I received my M8 after four months or so of waiting, which honestly was earlier than I expected. It came as depicted, in a pouch, in a hard case…
Dirtywave M8 Tracker Model:02: Now with USB-C support
The Dirtywave M8 Tracker Model:02 is the latest version of the handheld beat creation station from Dirtywave, now available for preorder.
M5Paper Color ESP32S3 Dev Kit (600x400, 4" SPECTRA 6 eInk Display)
PaperColor is a development board featuring a 4-inch E Ink Spectra 6 full-color e-paper display with a resolution of 400x600, offering both low power consumption and high visibility. It is built around an integrated ESP32-S3R8 core with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM, and supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi wireless communication. The board incorporates a complete human-machine interaction system, including three programmable buttons, an audio system based on the ES8311 audio codec, a MEMS microphone with AEC echo cancellation, and a speaker driven by an AW8737A amplifier — enabling high-quality voice capture and audio playback. In terms of expanded functionality, the board integrates an SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor, RX8130CE real-time clock, microSD card slot, infrared emitter, two RGB LEDs, and an HY2.0-4P expansion interface. Combined with the M5PM1 multi-stage power management system and a 1250mAh battery, it enables long-lasting, low-power operation. Suitable for IoT and embedded applications such as electronic signage, voice interaction terminals, environmental monitoring instruments, and art display installations.
The Potential of M6 and M5 Ultra for Local AI on macOS
Earlier today, Apple unveiled the new generation of Mac mini and Mac Studio, featuring the latest entries in the Apple silicon family of chips: the M6, available in the Mac mini, and the M5 Ultra, exclusive to the Mac Studio. You can read more details about the announcement and related specs in John’s overview. As
10G USB Network Adapter | USB3.2+ Realtek RTL8159 10G RJ45
Here is the latest update on our shipping progress:Milestones Completed:The first batch of 110 units arrived on May 16.Warehousing was completed on May 18, and all units from this batch were shipped out between May 18–19.Next Shipment Schedule:The next batch is expected to arrive around May 25.We plan to ship all remaining current orders between May 27–28.Going Forward:After this batch, we will return to our regular shipping rhythm.Thank you for your continued support and patience. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us （contact@wisdpi.com）anytime.WisdPi USB ethernet adapter discord channel: https://discord.gg/QVwrptgyV1,000 units currently in production are now available for pre-order and are expected to ship on May 20.The WP-UT9 is a professional-grade USB Ethernet adapter engineered to deliver up to 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) speeds. Housed in a premium CNC-machined enclosure, it’s the ultimate tool for power users, NAS enthusiasts, and creative professionals requiring massive bandwidth on the go.Key FeaturesTrue 10GbE Performance: Built on the Realtek RTL8159 chipset, supporting line-rate 10Gbps networking.USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface: Designed with a 20Gbps dual-lane interface to ensure enough overhead for full 10GbE throughput.Universal Compatibility: Backward compatible with 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M/10M standards.Bus-Powered & Driverless: Plug-and-play on most modern OS (macOS, Windows, Linux).Industrial Design: Robust aluminum alloy shell for superior heat dissipation and durability.Important Performance Note (Read Before Purchase)To achieve the maximum 9.4Gbps+ (10GbE) throughput, the WP-UT9 requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) host port.Windows/Linux PC: Most modern motherboards with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports will achieve full 10GbE speed.macOS / Thunderbolt Ports: Apple Silicon Macs and Thunderbolt 3/4 ports currently do not support the "Gen 2x2" protocol. On these devices, the adapter will operate in Gen 2x1 (10Gbps) mode, resulting in a real-world maximum throughput of approximately 5.5 - 6.0Gbps due to USB protocol overhead.Driver NoteMost systems support plug-and-play. Some systems or specific OS versions/environments may require driver installation.For the latest drivers and support information, please visit Realtek’s official page:https://www.realtek.com/Download/List?cate_id=585Cable Recommendation10GbE: CAT6A or above5G / 2.5G: CAT61GbE or below: CAT5e or aboveLED IndicatorsAmber (Link): Solid on = Link establishedGreen (Activity): Blinking = Data activity (traffic)Technical SpecificationsFeatureSpecificationChipsetRealtek RTL8159Host InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)Network Port10G RJ45 (Supports Auto-Negotiation)LED IndicatorsAmber (Solid): Link established; Green (Blinking): Data ActivityDimensions59 x 29 x 13 mm (2.32 x 1.14 x 0.51 in)WeightAdapter: 37.7g | Total Package: 58.8gCable Length132 mm (High-quality USB-C to C cable included)�
Apple Vision Pro
Featuring the new powerful M5 chip and comfortable Dual Knit Band, Apple Vision Pro seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space.
byjp.me/every-day-calendar
Upgraded firmware for Simone Giertz's Every Day Calendar that links an ATProto-powered ESP32, for sync with goals.garden 🌱
byjp.me/every-day-calendar
Upgraded firmware for Simone Giertz's Every Day Calendar that links an ATProto-powered ESP32, for sync with goals.garden 🌱
byjp.me/every-day-calendar
Upgraded firmware for Simone Giertz's Every Day Calendar that links an ATProto-powered ESP32, for sync with goals.garden 🌱
Qwen 3.8 27B is excellent, but it defaults to wildly overthinking things
Friday’s big release was Qwen 3.8 27B, an Apache 2 licensed 27B parameter vision-capable LLM from Alibaba’s Qwen research lab. I’ve been looking forward to this one: 27B is an …
Don’t Waste £1000 on Pedals: Your iPhone Does It Better
Dirtywave M8
Information, tips, and suggestions based on my experience with the Dirtywave M8.
The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) | Everything you love about the Fairphone | Plus More.
Simon Willison on Twitter / X
The rate at which MCP support rolled out in the major vendor APIs is pretty astonishing: OpenAI added it May 21st, Anthropic launched theirs May 22nd and now Mistral have launched theirs on May 27th!My notes on the new Mistral announcement here: https://t.co/hmc0OfjFWQ— Simon Willison (@simonw) May 27, 2025
Megakernel: Matching Apple Silicon Efficiency at 2x the Throughput on a RTX 3090
The first megakernel for hybrid DeltaNet/Attention LLMs. 413 tok/s at 1.87 tok/J on a 2020 RTX 3090, matching M5 Max efficiency at 1.8x throughput.
SK hynix Unveils First HBF Standard Specifications with Sandisk, Presenting AI Memory Solutions at ‘FMS 2026’ | SK hynix Newsroom
▪ First HBF standard showcased within six months of consortium launch, expanding the ecosystem with participation from Google, Tenstorrent ▪ Keynote by SK hynix Executive Vice President Kim Chun-sung and Vice President Kang Uk-song on opening day, offering solutions for
Please note:� Your order may also incur additional fees and taxes when shipping outside the United States. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. You will be contacted by DHL when your order ships. Welcome the Model:02 - A significant update to the M8 Tracker. Same brains with improved physical features including: New machined aluminum design Larger� 3.5" IPS TFT display (from the original 2.8") Improved battery - Up to 12 hours of battery life Built-in microphone for sampling USBC (device-mode only) M8 is sold out. The next batch will be available to order in July. The exact date is still pending. Sign up for the mailing list to be notified when more information becomes available. M8 Tracker Model:02 includes a soft microfiber bag, travel case, USBC cable, MIDI TRS-A to MIDI DIN adapter, and a 64GB microSD card with song demos, presets, and samples. Manual and firmware updates� will be found on the support page. Note: Future firmware features and support for the original Model:01 will be continued and identical to the new Model:02, with different download links.