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High Tech Treats in { Device Diary } Vol. 12
Category Archives: Engineering
Mech Battle Is Finally On — October 17th!
We’re finally going to get to see mechs go at it like our future has always promised us! The MegaBots Eagle Prime Mk3-Class Mech will face off with KURATAS October 17th. Read More
SmartAC Is Tech for More Economical Air Conditioning
A smartAC kit can make a dumb plug-in air conditioner a bit smarter and help with energy management. Read More
ArcAttack’s Tribute to American Inventors
ArcAttack has posted this great homage to American inventors. Join us as we celebrate the ingenuity and inventions that made our country what it is today.
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KOOV Coding and Robotics Kit Creates Innovators
A new coding and robotics kit for the innovators of tomorrow from Sony, KOOV comes with everything needed to start creating unique robotic creations. Read More
Summer Cooling With This DIY Bed Fan Hack
Don’t have A/C, or don’t want to keep it on all night when it’s hot in the house? This DIY hack will give you a cool night’s sleep and save you some money. Read More
Nightingale Sleep System Sings Sweet Dreams
Nightingale is a connected device that helps mask unwanted noises by creating blankets of ambient sound. Read More
Rheem Residential Equipment Joins the Internet of Things
Rheem has brought Internet of Things to its HVAC equipment with EcoNet technology. BONUS: We get to chat with HGTV’s Josh Temple about smart home equipment. Read More
CES Report – Smart Detection of Radon with Airthings Wave
The new Wave radon detector from Airthings gives homeowners much more than just an alert when radon levels are dangerously high: it provides long-term analysis of the dangerous gas. Read More
CES Report – Epson Moverio AR Glasses for DJI Drones
The newest version of the Moverio smart eyewear from Epson are specially designed for enhancing the capabilities of aerial drones, especially those from industry leader DJI. Read More
CES Preview: Smart Home Could Mean Discounted Insurance
ROC-Connect and CoreLogic use data from smart homes to help insurance companies create safer homes and (potentially) reduce insurance rates. Read More
Are Smarter Cars Safer Cars?
New proposals may force the Internet of Things into automobiles by 2023. Read More
Can ELIOT Take the Internet of Things Everywhere?
Legrand’s ELIOT is a new Internet of Things (IoT) system designed for the built environment with the consumer in mind. Read More
Parrot Disco Soars in First Person
The fixed-wing Parrot Disco drone is ready for consumers to purchase and experience first-person views of high-speed, long-duration flight. Read More
Samsung’s Future IoT Is Nation-Wide
There is a dedicated Internet of Things network coming from Samsung that can connect devices across a nation. Read More
Denver Mini Maker Faire: Building the Future
Come experience how the maker community is “Building the Future” June 11-12 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Read More
‘Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds’ at EMP Museum
I previously mentioned the upcoming Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds exhibit at EMP Museum, but yesterday I actually got to check it out ahead of its opening this weekend, May 21st. Read More
Mu-so Qb: The Best Sound I’ve Ever Heard From an 8″ Cube
The Mu-so Qb has a bigger, cleaner, fresher sound that you’d believe from a speaker twice its size. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: The Edge Collapsible, Ergonomic Desk
A desk that’s both ergonomic and convenient? That’s the idea. Read More
‘Tio’ Breathes New (Robotic) Life Into Old Toys
Tio is a new Kickstarter-funded robotic gadget that can be attached to old toys to add lights, motion, and even animatronics. Read More
Talk to Your (Internet of) Things
Is voice control the simple and effective interface that the Internet of Things has been waiting for? Read More
Augmented Reality for Your Ears
The “3D Advanced Driver Assistance System” (3D-ADAS) is audio-based AR for drivers. The system augments the environment around the user with sound, both with the specific audible signal and with its location. Read More
Collect “Science XP” With Kids Before the Science Fair
The annual science fair at my son’s school has come and gone. Sometimes the fair is just as challenging for the parents: How can I make a kid who would rather be collecting XP in Minecraft care about the quality of his hypothesis in a PowerPoint presentation? Read More
MegaBot Battles Drones at CES!
See the MegaBot Mk. II compete for funding in the Extreme Tech Challenge as well as go up against drones at the Xtreme Done Racing Championship. Read More
littleBits Kits on Sale Today! Get Your Kids Into Electronics for the Holidays
We’ve talked about littleBits a LOT on GeekDad, because they’re great portals into the world of electronics, engineering, and programming for kids. Well, today’s Amazon Daily Deal, JUST in time for Christmas, is on a variety of littleBits kits. Read More
Secret Life of the Video Recorder
This week’s episode of ‘The Secret Life of Machines’ examines the development of tape recording technology, both audio and video. Read More
Secret Life of the Radio
In this episode of ‘The Secret Life of Machines,’ Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod examine the history and development of the radio. Read More
What Are Little Coders Made of?
Every parent dreams of their children turning into adults with successful careers they love. But how can you tell if your kid has a bright future in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world? Read More
Secret Life of the Internal Combustion Engine
In the second of a two-part look at the history of the automobile, we take a look at the development and inner workings of the internal combustion engine. Read More
Snickerdoodle: Next Generation Maker and STEM Projects
Snickerdoodle is the newest microprocessor development board that allows you to make what you’ve always thought and been told you could never make. Read More
