These STEM toys from 2015 are helping to inspire the next generation of Makers. STEM education has been a growing venture in schools across the country, with even the President himself making it a priority to encourage students as young as grade-school to pursue the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. After all, these fields are changing the world rapidly within […]
Be the talk of your next holiday party with this epic sweater. Got an old, ugly sweater hanging in your closet? Or just an old one in general? Well, now you can breathe new life into the out-of-date garment with the help of a few MCUs and LEDs. That’s exactly what UK-based Makerspace fizzPOP along with electronics retailer Maplin has done. The […]
As 2015 comes to a close, let’s take one more look at the wearable devices that caught our attention over the last 12 months. At the moment, the wearables landscape is being dominated by brands like Fitbit, Apple, Motorola, Xiaomi, Samsung and a number of other tech giants. Total shipments are expected to reach 214.6 million units by 2019, reflecting a five-year CAGR of 28%. While today’s […]
… that are NOT your typical 3D printer. Although 3D printers have received most of the buzz in recent months, these next-gen machines are doing much more than just spitting out ABS and PLA objects. In fact, you can expect to find one of the following 15 gadgets on your workbench, desktop, kitchen counter or inside your man cave in the not too distant future. Glowforge […]
This small stick can turn any TV into a desktop PC. Personal computing just got more compact and affordable with HardWhere 2.0, a PC-on-a-stick that plugs into any TV with an HDMI port. This tiny computer offers the same desktop experience without the hassle of long power cables, bulky equipment and loud, overheating fans. You […]
An aerial cinematographer has created an R2-D2 drone that not only beeps and whistles, but can capture footage through its camera eye. Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, we happened to stumble upon this impressive Star Wars project from a Makerspace in a galaxy far, far away. Meet Arturo, the world’s first R2-D2 drone. And with The Force Awakens now in […]
The Hackaday Prize Grand Prize and Best Product winners are both powered by Atmel! As proof that one small idea can make a big difference in this world, the trio of Patrick Joyce, Steve Evans and David Hopkinson were named this year’s Hackaday Prize Grand Prize winners. The nine-month design contest, which challenged Makers to build something that matters, drew […]
These Makers channeled their inner Clark Griswold and adorned the outside of their homes with Arduino-based lighting. “250 strands of lights, 100 individual bulbs per strand, for a grand total of 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights… 25,000 lights. I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas…Drumroll, please…Drumroll…Jooooooy to the worldddd.” Just days before all of your friends, loved ones and […]
Modulowo’s new boards want to make IoT development a breeze. Development tools are becoming increasingly popular and are often used for prototyping, designing new devices, educating and programming. Well, one Poland-based startup has decided to take it one step further by devising a solution to streamline the process for Makers and engineers alike. Modulowo has announced the availability of their new Explore boards […]
Netflix Socks detect when you’ve dozed off and send a signal to your TV, automatically pausing your show. How many times have you turned on a movie or prepared to binge-watch a TV series, only to doze off halfway through? Good news: that may be a thing of the past, thanks to Netflix. The company has created […]
