/columbusJan 15thColumbus police have murder weapon in Tepe double homicide, chief saysColumbus police have recovered a gun believed to be the murder weapon in the Dec. 30 killings of Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer Tepe. Suspect Michael David McKee, Monique's ex-husband, was arrested in Illinois and is believed to have carried out the targeted attack related to domestic violence. Ballistic testing has linked McKee to the crime scene, and he is currently awaiting extradition to Ohio.
/esp32Jan 15thThe Purr-fect ESP32 Portable Dev Tool - Hackster.ioMeowKit is a portable ESP32-S3 handheld development tool for makers, featuring a consumer-grade design with a 2-inch IPS display, built-in speaker, and microSD slot. It supports a wide range of applications including AI chat, desktop control, and hacking tools. The device uses a Lua-based app framework and a file-based plugin system for easy installation and removal of applications.
/electronicsJan 15thJohn Graham-Cumming's blog: There's a ridiculous amount of tech in a disposable vapeJohn Graham-Cumming's blog post explores the surprising technological components of a disposable vape, including USB-C charging, a rechargeable battery, a small display, and multiple circuit boards.
/interestingJan 15thProfile of talented ski map artist, James Niehues | Adventure.comThis profile piece from Adventure.com delves into the career of James Niehues, a renowned ski map artist who has been hand-painting iconic mountains for 35 years. His work, which includes detailed depictions of ski trails and mountains, is featured in the brochures and websites of ski resorts worldwide. Niehues' meticulous process involves capturing aerial shots, creating initial sketches, and using gouache to block in colors before finalizing each painting. Despite the niche nature of his work, Niehues has achieved preeminence in the field of ski trail maps.