EON is an open source JavaScript framework for creating beautiful realtime dashboards, charts and maps. The realtime publishing and streaming of data is a key component of the Internet of Things, especially when it comes to tracking and monitoring connected devices. We need a way to easily collect, detect, and distribute data as it’s created […]
This Android-based, Bluetooth-enabled wearable badge can act as a compass, watch, slideshow app, battery gauge and more. Did you know that 45.7 million wearable devices are expected to ship this year, up 133.4% from the 19.6 million units shipped in 2014? And by 2019, reports are calling for shipment volumes to reach 126.1 million units, resulting in a five-year CAGR of 45.1. Given this […]
This new controller family will make touchscreen devices less frustrating and more enjoyable to use. It’s safe to say that touchscreens have surely come a long way since Dr. Samuel C.Hurst at the University of Kentucky debuted the first electronic touch interface back in 1971. Despite their ubiquity today in just about every device, the technology doesn’t seem to always work as […]
Google wants to turn your jeans into actual smarty pants. Controlling a tablet from the sleeve of your jacket or answering a call with a tap of your jeans aren’t something you can normally do — yet at least. However, if Google’s ATAP division has their way, you will. That’s because at I/O 2015, the company revealed its grand plan for making clothing much more connected, ultimately ushering […]
May 25th may be the geekiest day of the year — and we love it! Celebrated annually on the 25th of May, Geek Pride Day is a global initiative to promote all things geek. Nowadays, a “geek” is typically defined as a person who is very interested in and knows a lot about a particular field […]
These quarter-sized, stackable, Arduino and LEGO-compatible modules allow Makers to bring their ideas to life. If there’s one trend that is continuing to evolve throughout the Maker Movement, it’s modularity. DIYers are constantly seeking expedited and efficient ways to piece together their projects, all while bringing their ideas to life without the hassles of soldering and wiring […]
This smart alarm will put an end to repeatedly hitting the snooze button. Are you a heavy sleeper who can never seem to get up in the morning? Well, you’re in luck. Madrid startup Think Big Factory has developed a smart alarm that combines both sound and motion to get you out of bed. That’s because the only […]
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. NEA This sleek, unibody machine comes in three different sizes, making it like the Golidlocks fairytale of 3D printing — one for papa, mama and baby bear. NEA 3D […]
A badge even H. G. Wells and Jules Verne would want to wear. With Maker Faire season upon us, we’re bound to see a ‘faire’ share of steampunk projects over the next couple of months — from hat-mounted clocks to wooden 3D printers to slick wristwatches. Given all of the buzz around wearable computing as of late, Maker Rob Reilly decided […]
Body sensor shipments will reach 3.1 million units annually by 2020, new report says. In today’s Internet of Things (IoT) era, wearable technology will undoubtedly migrate from simple wrist-adorn devices to various biometric sensors embedded within our clothing. According to a new report from research firm Tractica, this change will take place over the next five years where more than […]
