Hardware

Arduino enthusiasts may be interested to know that the official Arduino website announced the release of a new IDE for all Arduino boards over the holiday period making Arduino IDE 1.8.0 available to download. The new unified Arduino Software IDE 1.8.0 desktop can be used with any Arduino board … [Read more...] about New Arduino IDE 1.8.0 Now Available For All Arduino Boards

Dan Geiger has created a new learning platform which has been specifically designed to teach you how a computer works at the most fundamental level, and even allows you to program in machine language to expand your knowledge even further. The 4-bit Microprocessor Computer trainer designed by Dan … [Read more...] about Learn More About The Design Of PCs Using The 4-bit Microprocessor Computer (video)

Anyone looking for a smart lightbulb that is capable of connecting to Apple’s Siri personal assistant without the need for any additional hardware such as a hub. May be interested in a new smart lightbulb which has been created by Ledvance. The HomeKit-enabled Sylvania Smart Multicolor A19 bulbWill … [Read more...] about Sylvania Smart Light Bulb Connects To Siri Without the Need For A Hub

Ahead of the launch of the highly anticipated new Nintendo Switch games console which was unveiled earlier this year and is expected to be launched during the first half of 2017. The hardware has now been spotted making its way through the FCC indicating that a launch could be fairly … [Read more...] about New Nintendo Switch Console Arrives At The FCC

Following on from the recent launch of the Liva Z fanless mini desktop PC, which was equipped with an Intel Apollo Lake processor. ECS has now added a another fanless mini PC to their range in the form of the Liva Z Plus. The ECS Liva Z Plus fanless mini PC comes equipped with a more powerful … [Read more...] about ECS Liva Z Plus Fanless Mini PC Unveiled

If you remember the awesome Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots from days gone by you might be interested in a new five-day social media fundraising campaign “KO Bots” to benefit L.A. Kitchen. If you fancy yourself as a Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robot champion you will be able to control either the red or blue robots … [Read more...] about Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots Game Controlled By Tweets

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the latest Raspberry Pi MagPi magazine is now available to download and purchase and comes complete with a free Debian + PIXEL DVD. Earlier this week the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the launch of the new PIXEL desktop operating system … [Read more...] about MagPi 53 Raspberry Pi Magazine Now Available With Free Debian + PIXEL DVD

The United States Postal Service has created a unique Christmas tree decoration that allows you to track and monitor your parcels as they make their way to friends and family. This innovative decoration not only adds a festive touch to your holiday decor but also provides a practical solution for … [Read more...] about USPS Parcel Tracking Christmas Tree Decoration

Allocacoc DesignNest has this month launched their new Reddot award-winning lamp via the Kickstarter crowdfunding website with the aim of raising the €10,000 they require to take it into production. The unique lamp is equipped with a midair switch breaking away from traditional on off clickers … [Read more...] about Unique Wooden Heng Balance Lamp Hits Kickstarter From €34 (video)

Ahead of the upcoming CES 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, Acer has unveiled a new range of all-in-one desktop PC systems. These systems are available with a choice of different displays ranging in size from 21.5 to 23.8 inches, with both systems sporting bezels that measure under 20 mm in thickness. … [Read more...] about Acer Aspire C All-In-One PC Systems Unveiled With Windows, Linux And FreeDOS Options