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A new wave of audio and retro-tech products has emerged, including Sennheiser’s flagship wireless earbuds with replaceable batteries, Esoteric’s $50,000 magnetic-drive turntable, and Rotel’s first loudspeakers in decades. Other notable releases include Fiio’s portable cassette player, Technics’ 55th-anniversary turntable, and a Supreme-collaboration handheld game console.
Esoteric has introduced the T-01, a high-end turntable priced at £41,999 ($50,000) with a tonearm, or £38,999 ($46,000) without. The system features a contactless 'MagneDrive' mechanism that uses magnetic repulsion to isolate the platter from motor vibrations, reducing effective mass from 13kg to 4kg. It includes a triple-layer cabinet and 10MHz clock synchronization, with shipping beginning in September.
Luke8086’s GentleOS offers a minimalist kernel-shell OS for older 16- and 32-bit x86 machines, boasting a small footprint, a simple GUI, and a handful of basic apps and games. It boots quickly, especially in modern hardware, and is positioned as a fun, curiosity-driven retro project rather than a productivity system.
Mistral Trismegistus-7B is an AI-powered digital mystic that offers insights on the esoteric, occult, and spiritual realms. Trained on over 35,000 instruction-response pairs, this AI model provides guidance on topics such as tarot card readings, palmistry, and personal birth charts. With a lightweight design and local machine operation, Mistral Trismegistus-7B offers a unique and serious approach to the occult, making it a powerful companion for those interested in exploring the mystical world.