Hardware

TAIHE Gemini portable, battery monitor passes $647,000 in funding

9:39 am January 24, 2019 By Julian Horsey

After launching their Kickstarter campaign earlier this month UNICK the team behind the affordable portable, battery powered monitor the TAIHE Gemini. The project has now raised over $647,000 thanks to over 2,200 backers with still 25 days remaining on their campaign. Watch the demonstration video … [Read more...] about TAIHE Gemini portable, battery monitor passes $647,000 in funding

Microsoft Classroom Pen stylus now available to preorder for $40

1:37 pm January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Microsoft has announced the launch of its new Microsoft Classroom Pen stylus, designed specifically for K-8 students and school applications for use with the company’s Surface Go tablet. The Microsoft Classroom Pen will soon be available exclusively for educational establishments to purchase, priced … [Read more...] about Microsoft Classroom Pen stylus now available to preorder for $40

Picoh programmable robot character

1:16 pm January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Makers, electronic enthusiasts and programmers searching for a way to add a little personality to their next project may be interested in a new programmable robot character called Picoh. The programmable robot head is as smart as you can make it and offers a fun and exciting creative tool for … [Read more...] about Picoh programmable robot character

PingPong robot kits

12:23 pm January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

The development team at the Robot Factory base in Los Angeles, California has launched a new robot construction kit called PingPong which has been designed by robotics engineer Dr Yim. “Build any robot ! Create every motion ! A new paradigm of easy, fun, affordable and super-extensible robot … [Read more...] about PingPong robot kits

New Sony Aibo Choco Edition robot dog unveiled

12:12 pm January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Sony has this week revealed a new edition of its latest generation of Aibo robot dogs, introducing the Aibo Choco Edition. This new version is finished in two shades of brown and sports white paws and legs, giving it a unique and charming appearance. The new Sony Aibo Choco Edition robot is now … [Read more...] about New Sony Aibo Choco Edition robot dog unveiled

iRig Micro Amp battery guitar amplifier

11:48 am January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

IK Multimedia has created a portable battery-powered guitar amplifier capable of producing 15W of amplification as well as offering three custom voiced analog channels: clean, drive, and lead. The iRig Micro Amp is now available to preorder priced at €150, check out the video below to learn more … [Read more...] about iRig Micro Amp battery guitar amplifier

Battery 3D printer power by Raspberry Pi prints for up to 6hrs

11:16 am January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Thanks to a Raspberry Pi mini PC a Printrbot Play 3D printer has been converted into a mobile battery 3D printer allowing you to print designs almost anywhere. Created by Tom Sanladerer The mobile 3D printing system requires no external power from the grid or wireless connection and uses the … [Read more...] about Battery 3D printer power by Raspberry Pi prints for up to 6hrs

Uni rugged USB-C hub and dock from $39

10:36 am January 23, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Uni is a new rugged USB-C hub and dock which has been designed by a team of developers based in trays Shenzhen, China. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the pocket -sized USB-C hub which is now available to back via Kickstarter and has already blasted past its required pledge … [Read more...] about Uni rugged USB-C hub and dock from $39

Roland VR-1HD professional camera mixing deck for streamers

2:40 pm January 22, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Ahead of NAMM 2019 Roland has today announced they will be launching a new professional camera mixing deck designed for streamers. Taking the form of the Roland VR-1HD which will be available to purchase priced at $1,495 in Q2 2019. The maximum output resolution from the camera mixing deck is 1920 x … [Read more...] about Roland VR-1HD professional camera mixing deck for streamers

Apple MFI Lightning to USB C charging cable

2:23 pm January 22, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Apple iPad and MacBook owners searching for a USB C to Lightning charging cable may be interested in a new table created by the Eastern Collective in the Cascade Cables range. The new cable allows you stop using dongles an start fast charging your Apple mobile devices directly from your MacBook or … [Read more...] about Apple MFI Lightning to USB C charging cable

Mini Arduino DIY CNC drawing machine

2:07 pm January 22, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Makers and Arduino enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new DIY CNC drawing machine created by Mr Innovative. The tiny CNC plotter uses an Arduino Nano and two L293D ICs mounted to a custom PCB. Which have been translated into the proper format … [Read more...] about Mini Arduino DIY CNC drawing machine

Gigabyte Aorus RTX 2070 eGPU Gaming Box external graphics card

1:55 pm January 22, 2019 By Julian Horsey

Gigabyte has this week announced the launch of the new external graphics card in the form of the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 AORUS Gaming Box. Which comes equipped with a GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card embedded inside and connections in the form of 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C, 1x ThunderBolt 3 … [Read more...] about Gigabyte Aorus RTX 2070 eGPU Gaming Box external graphics card