The team behind the Elementary OS Freya operating system that is based on Ubuntu Linux, but it uses the Pantheon desktop environment rather than Unity, KDE, GNOME, Xfce, or LXDE. Have this week made available the latest version available to download in the form of the new Elementary OS 0.3 Freya … [Read more...] about Elementary OS Freya 0.3 Now Available To Download
Hardware
Raspberry Pi E-Paper Display HAT (video)
Percheron Electronics have created a new Raspberry Pi HAT in the form of an E-Paper Display HAT that will offer users a low powered way of displaying information. The Raspberry Pi HAT consists of a E-Paper 2.7” 264 x 176 pixel display that is also equipped with a battery-backed Real Time Clock, … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi E-Paper Display HAT (video)
Routakit Open Source CNC Machine Kits Launch On Kickstarter (video)
Makers that have been looking for versatile open source CNC machine kits maybe interested in an new system called Routakit that has launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website. Routakit is an open source CNC machine kit that are available to purchase from $749 and provide a cutting … [Read more...] about Routakit Open Source CNC Machine Kits Launch On Kickstarter (video)
Zotac Broadwell Powered ZBOX Nano Mini PCs Unveiled
Zotac has this week unveiled new details on a range of new mini PCs the company is planning to add to its already existing line-up of mini desktop computers, but will now be powered by Intel’s Broadwell processors. The latest addition to the Zotac ZBOX nano line will all feature 5th-generation … [Read more...] about Zotac Broadwell Powered ZBOX Nano Mini PCs Unveiled
Raspberry Pi 2 Speech Recognition System
Makers, developers and hobbyists that have ever wanted to add Raspberry Pi 2 speech recognition functionality to their projects. May be interested in a new tutorial that has been created by Raspberry Pi enthusiasts Wolf Paulus. Wolf Paulus describes himself as an internationally experienced … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 2 Speech Recognition System
iMakr Cubicon Single 3D Printer Unveiled
iMakr has this week announced that it is adding a new printer to its range in the form of the Cubicon Single 3D printer that has been created by HyVISION. The new Cubicon Single 3D printer is being marketed as a filament printing system “that just prints” that is equipped with a complex auto … [Read more...] about iMakr Cubicon Single 3D Printer Unveiled
XROBOX Educational Robot Unveiled (video)
A new educational robot called XROBOX has launched over on the Kickstarter website this month, providing a robot kit that can be assembled and programmed to carry out simple tasks. This innovative kit is designed to make learning about robotics and programming accessible and engaging for people of … [Read more...] about XROBOX Educational Robot Unveiled (video)
Tyfone 3D Printed Raspberry Pi DIY Smartphone Created For $180
Fancy building your very own DIY smartphone? If you do, you might be interested in a new project published over on the Hack-a-Day website by member Tyler Spadgenske. The Tyfone 3D printed Raspberry Pi powered DIY smartphone has been constructed using a Raspberry Pi mini PC, FONA cellular module … [Read more...] about Tyfone 3D Printed Raspberry Pi DIY Smartphone Created For $180
ARDHAT Arduino Compatible HAT For Raspberry Pi (video)
Makers, developers and hobbyists that enjoy building projects using the Arduino platform or Raspberry Pi mini PC and have ever wanted to combine the two into one project may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi HAT that has been created by ubIQio called the ARDHAT. Watch the video below to learn … [Read more...] about ARDHAT Arduino Compatible HAT For Raspberry Pi (video)
mBot Educational Robot Launches For $49 (video)
Teachers or parents that are interested in teaching children more about coding, programming and electronics may be interested in a new Arduino based educational robot called mBot that can be programmed using Scratch 2.0. mBot is a low cost, easy-to-run robot kit for kids to get hands-on … [Read more...] about mBot Educational Robot Launches For $49 (video)
Industrial Revolution III 3D Printer Combines Components As it Prints (video)
A new 3D printer has launched over on the Kickstarter crowdfunding website this week called the Industrial Revolution III or iR3 for short, that has been created by Buzz Technology and is capable of adding other components to the objects it is creating during the 3D printing process. The IR3 3D … [Read more...] about Industrial Revolution III 3D Printer Combines Components As it Prints (video)
Acer Revo One RL85 Media Centre PC Launches In The US
Unveiled earlier this year during the CES 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Acer has now launched their new media centre PC in the form of the Acer Revo One RL85 throughout the US. The Acer Revo One RL85 has already been launched in Europe and is now available to purchase throughout the … [Read more...] about Acer Revo One RL85 Media Centre PC Launches In The US
