OKO is a smart frame with a social life

This multimedia frame allows you to share all of your content with friends via Wi-Fi.  The picture frame has been a fixture on mantels for decades. Yet, most of us can admit that looking at the same photo can get old rather quickly. So as the world becomes increasingly connected, one Barcelona startup has made it their mission to revolutionize the seemingly unchanged accessory. […]

25 Maker projects to celebrate Social Media Day

From Meerkat drones to pancake selfies, we’ve compiled some of our favorite social media-inspired projects from the Maker community.  Mashable first launched Social Media Day in 2010 as a way to recognize and celebrate social media’s impact on global communication. And while just about every day may be filled with tweets, Facebook posts and Instagram selfies, June […]

17 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week

Every Friday, we’re taking a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that have caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days.  MetaWear Coin This low-power IoT platform is comprised of a coin-sized Bluetooth dev board, sensors and an SDK, enabling you to develop your own wearable products with ease. MbientLab is currently […]

Gesto allows you to use any part of your body as a controller

Gesto is an open source kit for gesture recognition, motion patterns and muscle analysis. When it comes to user interfaces for today’s devices, there are two words that every tech enthusiast loves to hear: Minority Report. The concept of gesture control was made popular back in 2002 during Steven Spielberg’s film, which featured Tom Cruise’s character navigating a gestural interface with sensor-embedded gloves on […]

MotorMood is looking to make the road a happier and more social place

Now you can say thanks to other drivers at night using a remote-controlled, light-up happy face. Living in places like Los Angeles and the Bay Area certainly have their perks, however they’re also notorious for extremely long and congested commutes. Born out of their own frustration with hostile traffic jams and miscommunication that often occurs between drivers, one […]

15 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week

Every Friday, we’re taking a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that have caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days.  Model 01 This open source ergonomic keyboard is giving your overworked pinkies a break and putting your thumbs to work. Keyboardio is currently seeking $120,000 on Kickstarter. Doppel This performance-enhancing […]

Billions of chips, unlimited possibilities

Vegard Wollan reveals that there are now more AVR chips in the wild as there are people in the world. (Note: A loose translation from Adressa’s recent article.) Though the slogan “Enabling Unlimited Possibilities” may not be the most modest as they come, why should it have to be? Especially when your company, whose heritage has ties to Trondheim, is at the forefront of […]

Building a LEGO radio with littleBits and an ATtiny84

Oh Henry! Turn up the music with this littleBits project. Give Philip Verbeek a bunch of LEGO blocks, a handful of littleBits, an MCU and a challenge, and there’s no over-the-top creation that the Maker can’t bring to life. Those of you who recall his earlier project — a pinball machine comprised of over 4,000 plastic bricks, six servos, five motors, […]

Instamic is the smallest and smartest microphone

What the GoPro did for cameras, this clip-on device wants to do for microphones. Currently being billed on Indiegogo as the “GoPro of microphones,” Instamic is looking to become a household name when it comes to capturing high-quality sound from anywhere on anything. Instamic is a tiny, standalone recorder that has its sights set on replacing conventional handheld and lavaliere […]

15 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week

Every Friday, we’re taking a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that have caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days.  OWOW This new breed of MIDI controllers empowers you to make digital music in a more fun and intuitive manner. OWOW is currently seeking $55,568 on Kickstarter. Holus This tabletop holographic […]