Sphero has announced its new Star Wars BB-8 Droid, and this fun droid is now available to own. The device is controlled using your smartphone and is available to buy for $149.99. Control and Interaction Not only can the mini Star Wars BB-8 Droid be controlled via the iOS and Android app, but it … [Read more...] about Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid Launches For $150 (video)
Hardware
Wacom Bamboo Spark Captures Ideas Both Digitally And Physically (video)
At IFA 2015 this week Wacom has unveiled a new product in the form of the Wacom Bamboo Spark that is available in three different versions depending on your needs. The Bamboo Spark has been designed to provide an easy way of capturing ideas via both digital and traditional ink sketching and note … [Read more...] about Wacom Bamboo Spark Captures Ideas Both Digitally And Physically (video)
LimiFrog Internet of Things Compact Prototyping Board (video)
Makers, developers and hobbyists that enjoy building projects that embrace the Internet of Things, may be interested in a new prototyping board that has been developed called the LimiFrog. The LimiFrogPrototyping board is equipped with an ARM Cortex-M4 based processor and 8MB of flash storage … [Read more...] about LimiFrog Internet of Things Compact Prototyping Board (video)
Acer Revo Build Modular Windows 10 PC Launches At IFA 2015 From £180
During IFA 2015 this week Acer has unveiled a new and very unique modular PC that takes the form of the Acer Revo Build modular mini PC that will be launching next month during October 2015 and will be priced starting at just £180 or €249. The Acer Revo Build PC consists of a number of different … [Read more...] about Acer Revo Build Modular Windows 10 PC Launches At IFA 2015 From £180
Asus RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Router Introduced At IFA 2015
Asus have unveiled a new wireless router with a unique design at IFA 2015 this week which takes the form of the Asus RT-AC5300 tri-band wireless router, that Asus says delivers the world’s fastest Wi-Fi. The new Asus AC5300 wireless router is equipped with Broadcom NitroQAM RT-AC5300 delivers up to … [Read more...] about Asus RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Router Introduced At IFA 2015
Asus VivoStick Windows 10 Stick PC Unveiled At IFA 2015 For $129
At IFA 2015 this week Asus has unveiled a new addition to their range of computers with the launch of the Asus VivoStick which measures just 138 x 15 x 14mm in size and comes pre-loaded with Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 operating system. The Asus VivoStick is the first hardware the company has … [Read more...] about Asus VivoStick Windows 10 Stick PC Unveiled At IFA 2015 For $129
Arduino Mini CNC Plotter Created Using DVD Drives (video)
Instructables user Ardumotive_com has published a new project that explains how to create your very own Arduino powered mini CNC plotter. The Arduino plotter can also be equipped with a Bluetooth dongle for wireless communication. Check out the video below to see it in action and learn more. … [Read more...] about Arduino Mini CNC Plotter Created Using DVD Drives (video)
New VR Oculus Touch Controller Details Revealed
The new Oculus Rift Developer Guide that has been released alongside the new Oculus SDK software version 0.7, has revealed more details about the workings of the new Oculus Touch virtual reality controllers that will be used alongside the Oculus Rift VR headset. The Oculus Touch hand controllers … [Read more...] about New VR Oculus Touch Controller Details Revealed
Minix Z-series Windows Mini PC Introduced Ahead of IFA 2015
Ahead of IFA 2015, Minix has announced a new addition to their range of hardware in the form of the Minix Z-series of mini PCs that have been designed to run Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 operating system. This new series aims to provide users with a compact yet powerful computing solution, ideal … [Read more...] about Minix Z-series Windows Mini PC Introduced Ahead of IFA 2015
Adafruit MQTT Arduino Library Now Supports Arduino Yun
Makers, developers, and hobbyists who enjoy creating projects using the Arduino platform may be excited to learn that Adafruit has recently announced that their MQTT Arduino Library now supports the Arduino Yun. This update significantly broadens the scope of projects that can be undertaken using … [Read more...] about Adafruit MQTT Arduino Library Now Supports Arduino Yun
New Sony Wena Watch Launching Via Croudfunding (video)
Sony has taken to a Japanese crowdfunding website to raise funding and consumer interest for their new concept Sony Wena Watch, which combines both traditional design and smartwatch functionality. The traditional looking watch has been equipped with NFC connectivity to enable users to make mobile … [Read more...] about New Sony Wena Watch Launching Via Croudfunding (video)
Orange Pi PC Single Board Mini Computer Launches For $15
Following on from the launch of the Orange Pi 2 that is available to purchase price at around $25. Its creators Shenzhen Xunlong Software have now launched a more cost-effective version in the form of the Orange Pi PC. The Orange Pi PC has now launched priced at just $15 and provides a similar … [Read more...] about Orange Pi PC Single Board Mini Computer Launches For $15
