High Tech Treats in { Device Diary } Vol. 12
The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category.
Continue ReadingThe { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category.
Continue ReadingThe updated Evo robot from Ozobot teaches coding to kids of all ages with new tricks, games, and more.
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, October 17th, two giant robots squared off for the first Giant Robot Duel in history, and it was… slow, but cool.
Continue ReadingYou (and your Rey and Poe) can have your own BB-8, the iconic droid from the ‘Star Wars’ films. Nearly the same size as the on-screen version, Spin Master’s interactive droid is 16 inches tall with authentic lights and sounds.
Continue ReadingJust a quick reminder: the Mabot Kickstarter campaign is live, so if you were interested in backing it or finding out more, now’s your chance!
Continue ReadingWonder Workshop, the makers of Dash and Dot, announced two new products yesterday: Cue and the Dot Creativity Kit.
Continue ReadingMabot is a modular robot kit from Bell Robot that lets your kids (and you) assemble all sorts of cool robots, vehicles, and more.
Continue ReadingA new coding and robotics kit for the innovators of tomorrow from Sony, KOOV comes with everything needed to start creating unique robotic creations.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingToday at CES, the LEGO Group announced BOOST—the latest in building and coding for kids. CES attendees can spot BOOST from January 5th through 8th.
Continue ReadingAnd then, one day, I got an email asking “would you like to review a robot vacuum?” That’s the day I did a tiny little dance of joy. Little did I know just how it would change my household.
Continue ReadingFlybrix has announced their new drones made from LEGO. Get ready to fly fantastic designs.
Continue ReadingSo whatever happened to the Megabot versus Kuratas duel of mechs?
Continue ReadingDash and Dot—Morse code for excellent robotics? Possibly so. Read my thoughts on this engaging duo that will inspire your children to code.
Continue ReadingAnki has just announced Cozmo, a fully free-to-roam robot with Kinect-like vision and app upgrades.
Continue ReadingThe Bots are back with a bigger competition than ever. We review the first episode with bout by bout reviews of the action.
Continue ReadingI 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.
Continue ReadingThe Codeybot Kickstarter is coming to an end. I spent two weeks with one and learned these robots aren’t just for laser battles.
Continue ReadingThe rise of the drones is upon us, and more remote control (R/C) air vehicles are on the market all the time. With this deluge of personal aircraft, the FAA has placed new restrictions on personal drones, and even requires registration of all units over 0.55 pounds. So how does one get started, without having to register with a federal agency, and without too much cost?
Continue ReadingCould the smart kitchen be the smartest room in the house?
Continue ReadingFrom a robot that teaches coding to getting your window blinds on the Internet of Things, these new gadget projects on Kickstarter this week are excellent!
Continue ReadingCubetto is the latest entry in the trend of games and toys designed to teach programming concepts to young kids, and it’s a good one. Pick commands to make Cubetto turn right or left or move forward … all without a screen or words!
Continue ReadingTio is a new Kickstarter-funded robotic gadget that can be attached to old toys to add lights, motion, and even animatronics.
Continue ReadingMesa, Arizona, will once again host the Southwest Maker Fest, a collaborative one-day festival and gathering for a community of makers seeking to achieve the “vision of a connected community, empowered by creativity.” The event will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in the heart of downtown Mesa from 12pm to 7pm and is free to the public.
Continue ReadingSee 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.
Continue ReadingThis week’s poll: did ‘The Force Awakens’ live up the hype?
Continue ReadingThis week’s poll: who’s your favorite fictional robot?
Continue ReadingSensorSphere is a robotic ball with HD camera and sensors–a remote-controlled smart home monitoring system.
Continue ReadingTeach your kids–or yourself–to program with these cute little robots.
Continue ReadingSnickerdoodle is the newest microprocessor development board that allows you to make what you’ve always thought and been told you could never make.
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