M5Stack PaperColor ESP32-S3 devkit features 4-inch E Ink Spectra 6 color display

M5Stack PaperColor, or M5Paper Color, is an ESP32-S3 development kit with a 4-inch E Ink Spectra 6 full-color display with a resolution of 600x400, designed to offer both low power consumption and high visibility under strong lights. While the color ePaper display is the start of the show, the devkit also features a microSD card slot for storage, a microphone with echo cancellation, a 1W speaker, a temperature & humidity sensor, a few buttons, two RGB LEDs, and an IR transmitter, but no GPIO expansion connectors. With regards to power, a 1250 mAh battery is included, rechargeable through the device's USB Type-C port. M5Paper Color ESP32-S3 Dev Kit specifications: SoC – Espressif ESP32-S3R8 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 microcontroller up to 240 MHz with vector instructions for AI acceleration Memory – 8MB PSRAM Wireless – 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE + Mesh connectivity Storage 16MB SPI flash

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How Google Gemini can help you celebrate Mother’s Day

The best gift for Mom is to tell her how you feel.

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It’s almost Mother’s Day, and if you still haven’t gotten mom a gift yet — you need to get on that, right now. Whether you need to pull together some last minute plans or just want to find the right way to make mom’s day, Google Assistant is here to help.

  • Hey Google, remind me to call Mom on Sunday: If your mom lives in a different time zone, use this feature to make sure to call until it’s too late. You can set these types of reminders well into the future, too. If this is on Sunday itself, have a busy morning? Don’t forget the big day. Ask your Assistant on Android or iOS phone to ‘Hey Google, remind me to call Mom’
  • Pulling together your last minute plans? Ask your Assistant on Nest speaker, “What should I do for mom?”
  • Looking for the perfect activity? Ask your Google Assistant on Android or iOS phone to “Find me nearby tea shops”
  • Pick her up some flowers on your way to celebrate. Ask your Assistant “Where’s the nearest flower shop?” or If flowers at a park are more her style, ask “Where’s the nearest botanical garden?”
  • Hey Google, show me a recipe for (favorite dish): If you’re hosting mom on the special day, who doesn’t love a homemade dinner? Google Assistant on the Nest Hub can display step-by-step recipes for you to follow along with. You can even use your voice or wave your hand to pause and resume the recipe as you’re cooking.
  • Hey Google, play my Mother’s Day playlist: The perfect addition, ask your Assistant on Google Nest Audio.
  • Hey Google, play a trivia game: To celebrate Mother’s Day with a family game night, ask your Assistant on Nest speaker.
  • Hey Google, make a group call: Help mom feel closer to all of her friends and family with an easy group call. People can join the group call with their phone, smart speaker, smart display, laptop, or any device that’s compatible with Google Duo.
  • Hey Google, book a table at [restaurant] for Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day brunch is a big tradition in many families, so it’s best to have a table waiting for you on that busy Sunday.

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Google Wants to Help You Out This Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday of May every year, so you still have plenty of time to think up the perfect gift idea. With Google’s smart speakers you can manage a full smart home configuration of lighting, security, and entertainment devices that may be appealing to your mom, If she will be interested in a smart home upgrade.

We all love looking back at family photos, but often the process of preserving and sharing our photos isn’t as fun as it is snapping them. If you’re that person who takes hundreds of photos at family gatherings (and sometimes forgets to share them), Google Nest Hub can give you a helping hand this Mother’s Day.

The hub doubles as a digital photo frame that automatically refreshes the photos that are displayed, and features your best shots. Whether you’re taking photos or curating collections to make mum or gran smile, here are a few ways Nest Hub can help you celebrate your most treasured memories together:

Automatically organize and share your memories with live albums… 

We take lots of photos and videos with the important people in our lives, but sharing those memories can take time. To help you curate and share your most treasured family memories, live albums with Google Photos lets you see your best and latest shots on the Hub automatically. Just choose the people (and pets) you want to see, and Google Photos will automatically add photos of them to your album as you take them (avoiding duplicates and blurry shots).

… and keep mum and gran in the loop 

If your mum or gran loves constant photo updates of what your family gets up to, Hub can help you keep her in the loop. Instead of sending her photos via message every day, you can set up a live album on her Hub device with your Photos account so she can see your special moments as they happen. You still have full control of which photos she can see – only the highlights with certain people, or the ones you’ve selected as favorites.

Search and replay the memories with a simple voice command 

Say goodbye to endless scrolling on your phone to find photos you’re looking for! When you’re at home with family, say “Hey Google, show my photos with mom from last November” or “Show my photos with gran in the Woods” to bring up some of your favorite memories for everyone to enjoy.

Beyond the magic of Photos, Nest Hub can also give mum the gift of inspiration. It can play her favorite music, guide her through recipes – and give her a yoga class!

Our mothers are our first “original helpers”. The goal is to get your mom some help around the house with an Assistant device.  If you’re still struggling to find the right gift, perhaps these deals on smart speakers will help.

Google Nest products are discounted for Mother’s Day

  • Google Nest Mini is $47.49 (usually $49.99) at Walmart
  • Google Nest Audio is $69.98 (usually $99) at Walmart
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It’s a gift that many moms are sure to love, so pick up a Google Nest Audio or Nest Mini, slack a bow on the box, and consider your Mother’s Day gift shopping to be done.

It goes without saying that a gift should not be the only thing you do to honor your mother for Mother’s Day. Let her know she is remembered, buy some flowers, send a card, spend some time exclusively with her or show up in person first and just tell her what’s in your heart; let the gift be an addition to whatever you’re already doing for her instead of everything you’re doing for her. Life is unpredictable, and these things shouldn’t go unsaid. As one daughter put it, “Mom, you did good.” For someone, who is fascinated by superheroes, here’s what I would say: You’re my Hero.

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Mother’s, who’ve helped us grow as people. Who with love and imagination battled monsters living under our bed. Who showed us the wonder of the world and encouraged us to find our unique place in it. Who celebrated the weird in each of us and who challenged us to take chances, but err on the side of kindness. Who, whether in memory or in each moment, continue helping us grow each day. Thank you for all the patience, wisdom and teaching us what is most important in life.

Whether you’re spending the day at home or out and about, Google Assistant can help add to your celebrations this Mother’s Day.

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What will you say to your Mom/guardian this Mother’s Day? What gift(s) you’ve planned for the day, let us know in the comments below. Happy Mother’s Day, Moms!

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Bose Speakers Now Support Alexa+
https://www.allthethings.best/bose-speakers-now-support-alexa
Alexa+ is coming to a lot more Bose speakers and soundbars, and you can use it to pick music, control your home, and even book services with just your voice. Prime members get Alexa+ for free, while everyone else can subscribe for $19.99 per month.
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ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C5 board features Raspberry Pi-compatible MIPI connectors for official displays and camera modules

We've come across an ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C5 board that looks similar to the Wireless Tag WTDKP4C5-S1 board, but is even more compact and features four MIPI connectors, including two whose pinout is compatible with Raspberry Pi camera modules and displays. Maker Go calls it the "ESP32P4C5 core board" and features an "ESP32-P4-Module" with ESP32-P4 MCU with 32MB PSRAM, an ESP32-C5 dual-band WiFi 6 SoC, nd a 16MB NOR flash. Besides the MIPI connectors, the board features three USB ports, one for debugging, and two Type-C/A ports sharing a USB 2.0 data connection, a built-in MEMS microphone, a speaker connector, and two 34-pin headers for expansion. ESP32P4C5 Core Board specifications: Main SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-P4 CPU Dual-core 32-bit RISC-V HP (High-performance) CPU @ up to 400 MHz with AI instructions extension and single-precision FPU Single-RISC-V LP (Low-power) MCU core @ up to 40 MHz with 8KB of zero-wait TCM RAM

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SONOFF NSPanel Pro Gen2 – A 86-Type Smart Home control panel with two relays, dual-band WiFi, Zigbee 3.0, Matter support

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/29/sonoff-nspanel-pro-gen2-a-86-type-smart-home-control-panel-two-relays-dual-band-wifi-zigbee-3-0-matter-support/

SONOFF NSPanel Pro Gen2 – A 86-Type Smart Home control panel with two relays, dual-band WiFi, Zigbee 3.0, Matter support

SONOFF NSPanel Pro Gen2 is an 86-type Smart Home control panel featuring a 3.95-inch touch display, two relays supporting up to 10A, and dual-band WiFi 4, Bluetooth LE, and Zigbee 3.0 connectivity. The device also integrates a 1.5W speaker and a microphone for voice interaction, light and proximity sensors, and runs Android on a Rockchip RK3326-S SoC paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash. SONOFF NSPanel Pro Gen2 specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3326-S CPU - Quad-core Cortex-A35 processor @ 1.5 GHz GPU - Arm Mali-G31 GPU System Memory – 2GB DDR3 Storage – 32GB eMMC 5.1 flash Display – 3.95-inch capacitive touchscreen color TFT display with 480×480 resolution Audio – 1.5W speaker, digital microphone for two-way communication (intercom) Connectivity Zigbee 3.0 support via EFR32MG24 Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi + Bluetooth Matter support Relay - Dual-gang relay up to 5A per gang, or 10A in total (resistive

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MiciMike’s open-source drop-in PCB converts Google Home Mini into a local voice assistant (Crowdfunding)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/29/micimike-open-source-drop-in-pcb-converts-google-home-mini-into-a-local-voice-assistant/

MiciMike’s open-source drop-in PCB converts Google Home Mini into a local voice assistant (Crowdfunding)

The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB is an open-source replacement mainboard designed to convert a 1st Gen Google Home Mini into a fully local, privacy-focused voice assistant running Home Assistant Voice. Built around an ESP32-S3 MCU and an XMOS XU316 audio processor, it removes cloud dependencies without any case modifications or soldering. The board offers on-device wake word detection, echo cancellation, and noise suppression via two MEMS microphones, and comes pre-flashed with ESPHome for easy Home Assistant integration. The PCBA fully supports local voice processing, optional cloud LLM integration, media playback, and Snapcast. It's released as open hardware under the CERN-OHL-S v2 license, with complete design files available, making it suitable for privacy-focused smart-home automation, DIY voice assistants, and hardware-reuse projects. MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB specifications: Compatibility – Google Home Mini 1st generation Wireless MCU – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3 CPU -  Dual-core Xtensa LX7 microcontroller @ up to 240

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Rockchip RK3326-S quad-core Cortex-A35 SBC targets smart audio devices

Boardcon EM3326S is a single board computer powered by a Rockchip RK3326-S quad-core Cortex-A35 processor paired with up to 4GB LPDDR4 memory and 128GB eMMC flash. With a 3.5mm audio jack and a speaker connector, Fast Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity, the company says the board mainly targets smart audio applications. But it could certainly be used for a wider range of applications with RGB LCD and MIPI DSI display interfaces, MIPI CSI and DVP camera interfaces, an RS485 terminal block, a mini PCIe socket plus a SIM card slot for 4G LTE connectivity, and more. Boardcon EM3326S specifications: SoC - Rockchip RK3326-S CPU - Quad-core Cortex-A35 @ 1.5GHz with 512KB L2 cache GPU - Arm Mali G31-2EE with support for OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, DirectX 11 FL9_3, OpenCL 2.0, and Vulkan 1.0 VPU Video Decoder - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VC-1 up to 1080p60 Video Encoder - H.264 video encoder

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Beelink EX Mate Pro – A multi-function USB4 v2 80 Gbps dock with 2.5GbE, M.2 sockets, 140W charger, voice communication system, and more

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Beelink EX Mate Pro – A multi-function USB4 v2 80 Gbps dock with 2.5GbE, M.2 sockets, 140W charger, voice communication system, and more

Beelink EX Mate Pro is a multi-function USB4 v2 (80 Gbps) dock featuring four PCIe Gen4 sockets for M.2 SSDs, integrating a 140W charger with 96W USB PD charging for a laptop or mini PC, 2.5GbE networking, HDMI and USB4 video output, and a built-in quad-microphone array and speaker for voice interaction. Other features include a second 15W PD USB4 v2 port to connect peripherals like an external GPU (eGPU) or display, Bluetooth connectivity to convert the dock into a wireless speaker, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 host ports, and buttons for volume control, microphone mute, etc... Beelink EX Mate Pro specifications: Storage - 4x M.2 PCIe Gen4 x1 sockets for NVMe SSDs Video Output HDMI port up to 4Kp60 USB4 v2 port Up to two independent displays Audio Speaker Quad-mic array with 5-meter range connected to B1 AI noise-cancellation chip (likely referring to Alif Semi Balleto B1)  Bluetooth speaker

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