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Khadas VIM1S

We featured the VIM4 before, and we’re excited to see Khadas again with the VIM1S. Its combination of compact size, yet full-size ports and built-in storage (saving you a bundle on specialty cables and accessories), plus great graphical performance and Oowow OS delivery service make it stand out in the single board computer (SBC) space.

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DFRobot LattePanda Mu

The LattePanda Mu is DFRobot’s take on the compute modules offered by the likes of Raspberry Pi. Unlike the Arm-powered Pi CM4, however, it is based on the quad-core 3.4GHz Intel N100, with claimed performance of more than double the latest Pi 5, as well as 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 64GB of integrated eMMC […]

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The High and Low Tech Behind the Displays of Tomorrow

Manufacturers at Display Week 2025 showed off a range of high-end and humble technology.

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You’re Invited to a Fireside Chat with Matt Eaton

Dale and Matt will discuss beginner-friendly approaches to Arduino-powered robotic arms, using simple, affordable parts.

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Highlights from Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival 2025

There were multi-color 3D printers, robot arms, and MakerChips at the 2025 Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival.

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Calling All Makers to Maker Faire Rome 2025

Do you have a prototype, project or workshop? Come share it at one of the largest making, creativity, technology and innovation events in Europe hosted by Innova Camera and taking place in Rome’s historical Gozometro district on October 17-19th. Maker Faire Rome 2025 seeks original, sustainable and concrete projects. Who can join in ? Makers, […]

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Joshintosh Merges Vintage Mac and Powerful PC

Josh Greenwalt recycled a vintage Mac into a powerful-yet-stylish gaming computer with impressive attention to detail.

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MacGyver in a Box

Can we beat NGOs and MacGyver the world, one village at a time? It's time to think inside the box and find a "bottom up" approach.

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M5Stack Dial

Another spin on the ESP32 + 1.28″ round touchscreen formula, this time from the incredibly innovative M5Stack. What makes this one stand out is the rotary dial that surrounds the screen, providing a unique and charming user input method, which combined with an RFID reader and integrated M5StampS3 makes it great for home automation projects […]

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Celebrating Eight Years Of Making in Prague!

When Maker Faire Prague started in 2018, it was clear that both its producers from Prusa Lab and the people of the Czech Republic had a strong sense of what “being a maker” was all about. From craft to tech and back again the events across the Czechia have something by and for everyone — […]

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