Asus is planning to support Microsoft’s new Dynamic Lighting feature that allows Windows 11 users to control a motherboard’s RGB lighting without needing a separate app. Asus has started testing new beta BIOS updates for both of its AMD 600 and Intel 700 series motherboards that include the Dynamic Lighting support.

Microsoft added Dynamic Lighting to Windows 11 in September, providing native RGB lighting controls inside Windows for the very first time. The feature lets users control RGB lights using the open HID LampArray standard, and manufacturers like Acer, Asus, HP, HyperX, Logitech, Razer, and Twinkly have all partnered with Microsoft to support this.

The Dynamic Lighting support on Asus’ latest motherboards requires a BIOS update that should be available in the coming weeks. A beta version is available right now from Asus’ forums for AMD and Intel boards, but I wouldn’t recommend flashing a beta BIOS unless you’re happy to restore an older BIOS version if you run into bugs.

Once your Asus board supports Dynamic Lighting you can then manage the brightness, colors, and effects in the Settings section of Windows 11. The lighting controls are fairly basic right now, but at least you can avoid Asus’ Armory Crate tool and use native RGB controls in Windows. This also means you don’t have to use third-party RGB controller software like OpenRGB either, unless you need the extra functionality it provides.

Truong Van Dao, the mastermind behind ND Woodworking Art, has taken the world of wooden craftsmanship to new heights with his latest creation. This functional wooden car resembles a time machine. This extraordinary vehicle, designed with the help of artificial intelligence, turns heads as it whirs and rattles through the streets of Vietnam.

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The evolution of a woodworking genius

Van Dao’s journey in wooden vehicle craftsmanship began just three years ago with simple, shoebox-sized replicas of luxury cars and supercars.

Shoebox-sized replica of luxury car (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

As his skills developed, his projects grew in size and complexity. His talent quickly gained worldwide attention when he created a small wooden Ferrari replica for his son.

Small wooden Ferrari replica (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

He also built a very detailed Bugatti Centodieci on a one-third to one-half scale, equipped with working steering and a small electric drivetrain. His woodworking skills expanded to include tanks, trains, scooters and even recreations of concept cars like the Lamborghini Vision GT, Audi Skysphere, Mercedes Vision AVTR and Cybertruck.

Bugatti Centodieci wooden car replica (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The time machine: A leap into fantasy

Van Dao’s latest creation, the wooden time machine car, is a departure from his traditional vehicle designs into pure mechanical fantasy. Using generative AI for inspiration, he built a metal frame with steering, suspension and an electric drivetrain before applying his woodworking magic.

Truong Van Dao constructing wooden time machine vehicle (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

The time machine car’s chunky wooden front wheels boast elaborate clockwork-esque hubs, while the back features enormous snail-shell hoops reminiscent of reverse ram horns. The vehicle is topped with a curved and slatted wooden roof, adding to its unique aesthetic.

Headlights and internal neons provide both functionality and ambiance. Perhaps the most impressive is the complex series of cog-driven lever mechanisms at the front, creating a mesmerizing undulating motion that captivates onlookers. Each element of this extraordinary vehicle showcases Van Dao’s exceptional attention to detail and ability to blend form with function in the most imaginative ways.

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Wooden time machine vehicle being driven (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

While the time machine car may seem needlessly complicated and impractical, it possesses a strange beauty, and you can see why. Van Dao’s children also enjoy riding in this unique creation, which can accommodate a single driver or potentially a young co-pilot.

Truong Van Dao driving the wooden time machine vehicle with his children (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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A labor of love

Van Dao’s dedication to his craft is evident in every detail of the time machine car. He meticulously sculpted each element from lightweight wood, from the rims and frame to the individual cogs and moving parts. Translating the AI-inspired design into a stunning, handcrafted wooden body took months of hard work.

Wooden time machine vehicle (ND Woodworking Art) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Truong Van Dao’s wooden time machine car perfectly fuses traditional woodworking skills and modern technology. By incorporating AI-generated designs and complex mechanical elements, he has created a vehicle that transcends mere transportation to become a work of art. This project showcases Van Dao’s exceptional talent and highlights AI’s potential to inspire and enhance human creativity. As ND Woodworking Art continues to push the boundaries of wooden vehicle design, we can only imagine what fantastical creations will roll out of their workshop next.

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Here’s some potentially good news for Apple Watch owners who have Apple Watch Ultra screen envy: the Apple Watch Series 10 — may get the same size screen as the company’s 49mm outdoorsy watch. That’s in addition to other possible improvements, like a thinner case and a new chip that could “lay the groundwork for some AI enhancements down the road,” according to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg.

The screen rumor seems to back up a CAD render from last month that showed a Series 10 watch with a two-inch display. Gurman says — and that render appears to show — that the watch won’t otherwise feature any major design changes. If that means no magnetic watch strap attachments or whatever, I’m putting that part of the rumor in the “good” column — like many, I’ve accumulated a number of watch straps over the years, and I’d like to keep using them if I decide to upgrade.

As for new sensors, that seems cloudier, as Gurman says Apple is struggling with two big health sensor updates it’s been planning. The company reportedly hasn’t been able to get its rumored blood pressure monitor’s reliability up to snuff, and he writes that not being able to use its banned blood oxygen sensor is hampering its efforts to add sleep apnea detection.

Apple is reportedly planning a cheaper version of the Apple Watch SE to bring pricing in line with Samsung’s $199 Galaxy Watch FE. One way it might do this, apparently, is with a rigid plastic case. That could make the watch cheaper, sure, and perhaps lighter — I can think of at least one other Apple product that could stand to benefit from a similar decision! (The Vision Pro. I’m talking about the Vision Pro.)

Finally, Gurman says that the company is planning to release a Watch Ultra 3, but don’t expect big visual changes. It will reportedly get the new chip that will power the Series 10, though.