Hardware

Very unique birdhouse has been created using a little Arduino programming and hardware that has been specifically designed to alert authorities of forest fires before they get completely out of control. The Arduino bird boxes are fitted with a solar panel, rechargeable battery and a smoke sensor … [Read more...] about 3G Arduino Bird House Notifies Authorities Of Forest Fires (video)

Lignab Technologies has introduced this week a new development board called the Aurec which has been specifically designed to provide an all in one self-contained piece of hardware for saving uncompressed audio. The high fidelity data capture device has been created to be used with USB … [Read more...] about Aurec Self-Contained Board For Saving Uncompressed Audio (video)

Next Thing has this week announced that their new PocketCHIP will be shipping out to those that have already pre-ordered the handheld mini PC later this month and is now available to purchase priced at $49. The PocketCHIP handheld PC comes equipped with a small 4.3 inch resistive touchscreen … [Read more...] about $49 PocketCHIP Mini PC Now Available (video)

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts might be interested in a new add-on which has been created by Pi 2 Design and takes the form of a Raspberry Pi Hybrid Tube Amp that is equipped with a Pi HAT Compliant Size w/40-Pin mating connector. The Raspberry Pi amp is capable of providing 24-Bit DAC using a 112db … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Hybrid Tube Amp HAT Launches From $99 (video)

Since its unveiling and subsequent onstage demonstrations, the HoloLens specifications for the new Microsoft augmented reality headset have been kept under wraps by Microsoft. Leaving rumours to circulate about exactly what hardware maybe included in the $3,000 HoloLens AR headset. This week … [Read more...] about Microsoft HoloLens Specifications Officially Announced (video)

Satechi has this week announced the addition of a new mini docking station to their range which has been designed to provide a hub that connects to your computer via USB adding a wealth of extra connections, all enclosed in an aluminium case. Once connected the Satechi mini docking station adds 4 … [Read more...] about Satechi Mini Docking Station Launches For $149 (video)

Arduino enthusiasts or those that are looking to learn a little more about the Arduino platform might be interested in a new piece of hardware created by Piote that combines both an Arduino and a solderless breadboard into a handy all in one development board called the BreadBro. BreadBro has … [Read more...] about BreadBro Combines Both Arduino And A Solderless Breadboard (video)

If you have been considering setting up a home automation system within your living space and transforming your home into a smart home, you might be interested in this collection of some of the home automation hubs that are currently available by the larger manufacturers on the market priced from … [Read more...] about Home Automation Hubs And Systems Guide (video)