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You’re AMAZING, in an AWESOME sort of way.

Don’t get me wrong, I love to receive compliments. I even fish for them sometimes; “Did you enjoy our concert?” “Did you like the stew I made?” But it really struck a chord when I read Salman Khan’s blog from the Khan Academy website. The point of the blog is to […]

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Print-in-Place: The Additive Holy Grail

Prepare to 3D print movable parts and joints

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Dollar Store Hack for Christmas: DIY Superhero Wall Clock

With Christmas just around the corner, our collective minds are already contemplating what gifts we will battle the masses for after the Thanksgiving holiday. While we know there are certain gifts we want to get for loved ones and friends that will require tolerating excessive mall crowds, cutthroat parking and […]

Raspberry Pi Model A+ Revealed: Smaller and Just $20

This morning, the Raspberry Pi Foundation took the wraps off of their newest creation, the Raspberry Pi Model A+. Just as the original Model A was a stripped-down version of the Model B, the new A+ inherits the many improvements from the Model B+, but in a smaller size and […]

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How Lobster Eyes Inspired a Radiant Heater

Inventor and entrepreneur Roger Johnson turned what he learned in an article in Scientific American into a lobster-inspired radiant heater that saves energy and costs.

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Penang Mini Maker Faire 2014 Is Next Weekend!

Malaysia for its first time is hosting a Mini Maker Faire in Penang. The Penang Mini Maker Faire will be happening on 15-16th November 2014 from 9am to 6pm. at SPICE, Penang. They are expecting around 80 makers from different background such as tech enthusiasts, educators, engineers, science clubs and commercial […]

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MOMA Adds Arduino, Makey Makey, And More

I've always said that one day I'd wake up and the Arduino would be in a museum. However, I'd sort of expected it to take a bit longer.

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Engadget Expand: 3D Printing Edible “Fruits”

Using a special 3D printer, you can print edible “fruits”. Comprised of droplets of liquid surrounded by gel membranes, these creations “pop” when you bite them. While it is fun to recreate simple flavors, Gabriel seems to be more excited about creating interesting combinations such as strawberries with creme inside. […]

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Engadget Expand: Open Source Spectrometers

Publiclab.org is bringing the ability to sample oil using a spectrometer into the hands of normal citizens with different kits. Ranging from a simple papercraft kit up to more complex solutions, they have several offerings The hardware works in conjunction with an open source app that you load on your smartphone. […]

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Engadget Expand: Luidia Smart Pen

The Luidia smart pen lets you capture the motions of your pen as you draw pictures or takes notes. With 8 hours on a charge, the pressure sensitive pen (600 levels) can record motions and inputs from a 4inch by 4inch area all the way up to a4 paper size. […]

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