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Exploring technology, AI and robotics with accessible news, articles and tutorials. Our mission is to share knowledge, spark curiosity and empower everyone, including those with limited access, to thrive in the digital age.
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This week I have been kicking off a new section for beginners diving into robotics and STEM Curious how motors actually work.

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#STEMlearning #RoboticsBasics #MotorsMadeEasy #TechForEveryone
Guide to motors for beginners - Tinkimo
A beginner friendly guide explaining how different electric motors work, covering AC, DC, stepper and servo motors with simple clear introductions.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Ready for robots to dig our future?

Gravis Robotics is rolling out smart excavators that boost output and make sites safer.

The future of construction is getting seriously cool.

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#Automation #SmartConstruction #TechInnovation #AIEngineering
Gravis Robotics sets out plans to bring autonomous earthmovers to construction sites worldwide - Tinkimo
Gravis Robotics expands globally with new funding, deploying retrofit autonomous excavation technology that boosts productivity, enhances safety and integrates with existing fleets.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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A robot just pulled off a smooth layup and even got blocked like a real baller.

The future of sport just levelled up.

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#RobotBasketball #AIinMotion #FutureTech #HoopsReborn
Robot shoots for glory as humanoid masters basketball in Hong Kong lab
Researchers found AI systems are more likely to claim consciousness when their ability to lie is reduced, raising questions about self awareness.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Learn how PWM and the L9110 control board let you control speed with ease.

No more all or nothing motors… just clean, controlled motion for your robots, fans, and fun builds.

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#DIY #Electronics #MotorControl #PWM #STEM #Engineering
Pico Motor Control Using the L9110 Control Board
A tutorial showing how to control a motor using PWM modulation to varying the speed of a motor.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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A robot just walked from Suzhou to Shanghai without stopping.

Three days. Sixty six miles. Zero chaos.

The future really does have legs.

Read more: tinkimo.com/robot-walks-...

#Robotics #AI #TechNews #FutureIsNow
Robot Walks From Suzhou to Shanghai in Three Day World Record Trek
A humanoid robot walked 66 miles using hot swap batteries while following traffic rules, setting record and demonstrating robotics progress.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Turns out if you tell AI to stop lying, it starts saying it is conscious.

That feels like the start of a sci fi sitcom.

Curious what is really going on?

Read more: tinkimo.com/ai-claims-of...

#AIWeirdness #TechTalk #FutureThinking #AIMysteries
AI claims of consciousness rise when lying is switched off, study suggests
Researchers found AI systems are more likely to claim consciousness when their ability to lie is reduced, raising questions about self awareness.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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I’ve started putting together some simple tutorials to help beginners get started with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Hopefully someone else finds them useful too.

First one is here tinkimo.com/basic-input-...

#RaspberryPiPico #PicoProjects #STEMLearning #MakerLife
Basic Input and Output With The Raspberry Pi Pico
The article explains how a Raspberry Pi Pico uses a potentiometer to control LED brightness, demonstrating basic input and output.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Robots with actual brains Might be closer than we think.

Flexion just raised big funding to build adaptable humanoid intelligence.

The future is walking toward us.

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#AI #Robotics #Humanoids #TechNews
Flexion secures major investment to build the brain of future humanoid robots
Flexion raises major funding to develop an AI platform that enables adaptable, autonomous humanoid robots using simulation first training and modular intelligence.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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AI is officially on your Christmas list.

Shoppers are turning to digital helpers for gifting, deals and last minute inspiration.

Are you letting AI do the hard work this year tinkimo.com/ai-tools-sur...

#AIShopping #FestiveTech #DigitalGifting #SmartShopping
AI tools surge as shoppers turn to digital helpers for Christmas buying
AI assisted Christmas shopping is rising as consumers use digital tools for research, recommendations and deals, especially for electronics, toys and beauty products.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Big news: UK investing big in AI and tech startups 🚀

Ready to see new British AI chips, supercomputers, and startups thrive?

It’s a fresh wave for UK innovation! Read more: tinkimo.com/government-s...

#UKTech #AIRevolution #StartupLife #FutureIsNow
Government sets out major push to boost UK artificial intelligence
The UK government boosts AI investment with new funding, startup support and market reforms, aiming to strengthen innovation and keep tech firms in Britain.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Ever wondered why LEDs only shine when you put them in the right way round?

These tiny lights are smarter than they look.

Get glowing with this fun beginner friendly guide.

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#ElectronicsFun #LEDLearning #MakersClub #STEMBeginners
A Beginner’s Guide to LEDs
LEDs are simple, efficient components that emit light, need correct orientation and a resistor, and are perfect for beginner electronics learning.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Poetry just became AI’s secret kryptonite 😲

Researchers warn that posing dangerous requests as poems can trick major AI models into breaking their guardrails — yikes!

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#AISafety #AdversarialPoetry #EthicalAI #TechRisks
Poetry Poses New Threat to AI Safety, Researchers Warn
Researchers found poetry can bypass AI safety systems, tricking models into generating harmful content and revealing major vulnerabilities in current safeguards.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Ever wondered why AI crushes chess but can’t walk across a room without chaos?

Moravec’s paradox explains everything.

Your brain is still the GOAT.

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#AIExplained #TechFun #HumanVsMachine #FutureThinking
Moravec’s Paradox: Why AI Finds the Easy Things Hard
Moravec’s paradox shows why AI excels at complex calculations yet struggles with simple human abilities, emphasising importance of human collaboration.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Robots are flipping burgers in Shanghai and the future tastes… automated.

Will AI kitchens boost flavour or create machine made meals?

Dive in: tinkimo.com/shanghai-lau...

#FutureFood #AIDining #FoodTech #Shanghai
Shanghai launches bold plan for new age of AI dining
A humanoid robot waiter stands with a tray in a modern restaurant while cooking robots prepare food behind glass as a customer watches.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Is your chatbot giving you dodgy money tips?

New research shows AI can slip up on UK finance.

Before you trust that tax or ISA advice, double check it. Your wallet will thank you.

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#AIMistakes #MoneyTalk #FinTechUK #CheckBeforeYouClick
UK consumers warned over unreliable AI financial advice
Research shows AI chatbots giving incorrect financial guidance, prompting government efforts to warn consumers and encourage reliance on trusted professional advice.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Robots that eat other robots?

Yep, that’s a thing now! Columbia University’s bots can grow, heal, and adapt like living creatures.

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#Robotics #AI #Innovation #FutureTech
Robots that grow by consuming other robots unveiled
Researchers at Columbia University developed modular robots that can self-assemble, repair, and grow by absorbing parts from other robots.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Did AI just hit its awkward teenager phase?

OpenAI and Grok are rolling out adult modes and everyone is asking the big question: how do you keep the kids out?

Dive into the debate here: liddlebit.co.uk/openai-and-g...

#AInews #TechTalk #OnlineSafety #FutureOfAI
OpenAI and Grok introduce adult modes as scrutiny grows
Here is a 20 word summary: OpenAI and Grok plan adult modes allowing erotica for verified adults, prompting scrutiny over age checks, safety measures and child protection.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Ever wondered what 100 billion stars look like in motion?

Scientists just built the Milky Way’s most detailed simulation and it is mind blowing.

Step into our galaxy’s future right here: liddlebit.co.uk/ai-driven-br...

#MilkyWay #AIinScience #SpaceTech #GalacticDiscovery
AI Driven Breakthrough Delivers Most Detailed Milky Way Simulation Yet
AI powered modelling has produced the first Milky Way simulation tracking 100 billion stars, revealing galactic evolution and transforming future scientific research.
liddlebit.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Started my second blog post and already having an identity crisis.

Turns out naming a business is harder than it looks.

Met some amazing folks at Rocket Duck too.

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#StartupLife #FoundersJourney #SmallBizStory #EntrepreneurLife
LiddleBit Needs to Change!
The latest instalment of this journey, changes to the company name, discovers helpful local networking support, and learning about new funding opportunities.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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AI bubble? Not today.

Nvidia just shocked the markets with huge earnings and unstoppable chip demand.

The future of AI looks anything but slow.

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#AI #TechNews #Nvidia #Innovation
Nvidia Surprises Markets as AI Fears Ease
Nvidia’s strong earnings ease fears of an AI bubble as soaring chip demand drives major growth and boosts confidence in the sector.
liddlebit.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Ever been taught by a teacher who suddenly sounds a bit… robotic?

These students found out theirs actually was. And they were not happy about it.

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#HigherEd #AIDebate #StudentVoices #EdTech
Students say they were robbed of an engaging education
Students felt misled after discovering their course used AI generated teaching materials and challenged the university over poor educational quality.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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What if you could chat with a loved one long after they are gone?

A new AI app is stirring big feelings and even bigger questions. Fascinating or freaky?

You decide. liddlebit.co.uk/former-disne...

#AI #TechTalk #DigitalLife #FutureChat
Former Disney star’s AI company criticised for recreating the dead in virtual form
An AI app creates avatars of deceased relatives, raising ethical concerns about grief, consent, memory and the risks of digital afterlife technology.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Ready to meet the fruity new artist in your camera roll?

Google Photos just got a huge glow up thanks to Nano Banana.

Smarter edits, instant restyles and supercharged search.

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#AIPhotos #GoogleUpdates #NanoBanana #TechNews
Nano Banana brings powerful AI image editing to Google Photos
Google adds Nano Banana to Photos, letting users edit, restyle and search images using natural language commands on Android and iOS.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Ever wondered what happens when AI leaves the planet?

Nvidia and Starcloud are literally taking data centres to space. Yes, space.

The future of computing just went orbital. Buckle up!

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#SpaceTech #AIRevolution #Nvidia #FutureComputing
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Robots in strawberry fields? Yes please.

From UV light zapping fungi to speedy berry picking, farm tech is getting juicy.

Dive into how robots are reshaping our favourite fruit
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#AgriTech #FutureFarming #StrawberrySeason #RobotsInTheField
Robots Take Root in the Strawberry Fields
Robots help farmers tackle strawberry pests, diseases and labour shortages by automating harvesting and crop care, improving yields and sustainability.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM