To compete with the likes of Mindstorm and WeDo 2.0 kits, Sony has today unveiled its new Koov system that has been created to provide educational kits for robotics and programming. The Koov system consists of blocks and a micro controller but can be assembled into a number of different shapes and … [Read more...] about Sony Koov Educational Robotic And Coding Kits Concept Unveiled (video)
Hardware
Time Peake On The ISS With The Raspberry Pi Astro Pi Flight Unit In Space (video)
British ESA astronaut Tim Peake currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) has sent a new video back from the space station showing how the Raspberry Pi powered Astro Pi units, Ed and Izzy are performing running children’s applications and experiments on board the ISS. Check out … [Read more...] about Time Peake On The ISS With The Raspberry Pi Astro Pi Flight Unit In Space (video)
Unuiga S905 Mini PC Running Remix OS Launches On Indiegogo From $25 (video)
If you are in the market for a new mini desktop PC running the awesome Remix OS, which provides an Android-based desktop operating system, you might be interested in a new mini PC system in the form of the Unuiga S905 which has launched over on Indiegogo. The Unuiga S905 is powered by a 64-bit … [Read more...] about Unuiga S905 Mini PC Running Remix OS Launches On Indiegogo From $25 (video)
DIY Raspberry Pi Games Arcade Cabinet (video)
If you have ever considered building your very own Raspberry Pi arcade cabinet, you might be interested in a new tutorial that has been published over on YouTube. YouTube user Tinkernut has published a new video tutorial that provides a comprehensive guide on how to create your very own … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi Games Arcade Cabinet (video)
MintyPi : Tiny Raspberry Pi Zero Games Console In A Mint Tin (video)
Using a Altoids tin and a mini Raspberry Pi Zero PC that are available to purchase for $5, YouTube user has created a awesome portable games system complete with its own tiny screen and controllers. Check out the video below to learn more about this neat project which uses a DS Lite controller … [Read more...] about MintyPi : Tiny Raspberry Pi Zero Games Console In A Mint Tin (video)
Disable Annoying Flying Drones With The SkyWall 100 Net Bazooka (video)
Drones flying in places that they shouldn’t, has become more of a problem over the past few years, now that drones and quadcopter can be purchased at affordable prices around the world and flown without the need for a license. One company in the UK called OpenWorks Engineering is hope to bring and … [Read more...] about Disable Annoying Flying Drones With The SkyWall 100 Net Bazooka (video)
Nest Thermostat Support Headed To Amazon Alexa Devices
Nest has announced that Amazon's Alexa range of devices will soon support their Nest Thermostat, this includes the Amazon Echo and we presume the new devices that were announced recently. The update should be made available to Echo enabled devices within the next couple of weeks and you will be … [Read more...] about Nest Thermostat Support Headed To Amazon Alexa Devices
Amazon Tap And Echo Dot Are Two New Alexa Devices
Amazon has added to new Alexa enabled devices to its range with the launch of the Amazon Echo Dot and the Amazon Tap. The Amazon Echo Do is a voice controlled device that is designed to work like the Amazon Echo, although the device appears to be smaller than the Echo. The Amazon Tap is a new … [Read more...] about Amazon Tap And Echo Dot Are Two New Alexa Devices
Sweep 360 Degree Scanning LiDAR Sensor Hits Kickstarter From $199 (video)
Makers and developers in the market for a LiDAR sensor would be interested in a new device that is launched over Kickstarter this week looking to raise $230,000 over the next 40 days to go into production. The Sweep has been designed to provide users with a scanning LiDAR sensor that is capable … [Read more...] about Sweep 360 Degree Scanning LiDAR Sensor Hits Kickstarter From $199 (video)
Meta 2 Augmented Reality Headset Developer Kit Now Available (video)
This week Meta Vision has announced the availability of their new Meta 2 augmented reality headset Developer Kit which is now available to preorder in limited quantities priced at $949. The Meta 2 has been designed to provide the most immersive augmented reality experience currently available and … [Read more...] about Meta 2 Augmented Reality Headset Developer Kit Now Available (video)
Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing Kit Now Available
Expanding its ever-growing range of Feather Board accessories, Adafruit has this week announced the arrival of the Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing Kit, which is now available to purchase via their online store and is priced at $14.95 The terminal block expansion board for the Feather Board … [Read more...] about Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing Kit Now Available
Raspberry Pi Zero ZeroBorg Robotics Sensor Board (video)
Timothy Freeburn has created a new robotics sensor board which has been designed for use with the new Raspberry Pi Zero PC which was launched late last year and is available to purchase price to just $5. The ZeroBorg board has been called is a new design that offers a powerful motor controller … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero ZeroBorg Robotics Sensor Board (video)
