Originally launched via the Kickstarter crowdfunding website, the awesome LightBlue Bean module that provides a Bluetooth low energy connection for Arduino based projects has this week announced a new update that brings with it support for Node-RED. Node-RED is a free visual development tool for … [Read more...] about Arduino LightBlue Bean Update Adds Node-RED Support
Hardware
Overlocked Asus GeForce GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition Graphics Card Unveiled
Asus has unveiled a new edition of their GeForce GTX 980 graphics card which has now been overlocked to provide even more power in the form of the Asus GeForce GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition. The GeForce GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition features a custom-designed PCB together with … [Read more...] about Overlocked Asus GeForce GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition Graphics Card Unveiled
Creek Smart Home Hub Offer Both Security And Home Automation (video)
Lark-wi has created a new smart hub called Creek that it has designed to provide a number of features including home security and home automation together with a baby monitor, fast charger and more. If you have two or more of the Lark-Wi Creek smart hub devices the system allows you to create an … [Read more...] about Creek Smart Home Hub Offer Both Security And Home Automation (video)
Securifi Almond Routers Receive New Home Automation Features
Securifi has this week announced the rolling out new home automation features to its range of Almond Routers that were originally launched back in 2012 and then again with a new model in 2014. The new home automation features that will be rolled out to the routers will run locally on the hardware … [Read more...] about Securifi Almond Routers Receive New Home Automation Features
ELK Junior Arduino Uno Case Includes Keypad, LCD And More
Makers, hobbyists and developers that enjoy building projects using the awesome Arduino Uno development board may be interested in a new enclosure that has been designed by JEM Innovation called the ELK Junior. The ELK Junior Arduino Uno case is equipped with a number of excellent features that … [Read more...] about ELK Junior Arduino Uno Case Includes Keypad, LCD And More
emonPi Raspberry Pi Powered Energy Monitor (video)
A team based in Wales, have created a new web-connected environmental energy monitor called the emonPi, that as the name suggests is powered by a Raspberry Pi single board mini PC. The emonPi device is an open source Raspberry Pi and Arduino-based device that is capable of tracking your home … [Read more...] about emonPi Raspberry Pi Powered Energy Monitor (video)
Onion Omega Linux WiFi Development Board Launches (video)
Following on from our article February introducing the new Onion Omega development board and invention platform for building Internet of Things projects, those of you that have been patiently waiting for its Kickstarter launch will be pleased to know that it is now available. The open source … [Read more...] about Onion Omega Linux WiFi Development Board Launches (video)
Create Your Own Private Social Network Using Neobase (video)
Online social networks are great fun to use but bring concerns to users over privacy and the uncertainty of what is actually happening to all their personal data. If you have concerns over the social network that you are currently using and would like an alternative to create your very own … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Private Social Network Using Neobase (video)
Asus Chromebit Is A Computer On A Stick
Asus and Google have announced an innovative new Chrome device that is set to be launched this summer, the Asus Chromebit. The Asus Chromebit is essentially a computer on a stick, the device comes with Google's Chrome OS and it will retail for less than $100. Transform Any Display into a … [Read more...] about Asus Chromebit Is A Computer On A Stick
Pipo X7S Dual Booting Android And Windows Mini PC
Anyone in the market for a dual booting Android and Windows mini PC might be interested in the new Pipo X7S mini PC that has been recently unveiled by Chinese manufacturer Pipo. Pipo X7S comes supplied already installed with Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat operating system together with Microsoft’s … [Read more...] about Pipo X7S Dual Booting Android And Windows Mini PC
Arachnio Open Source Arduino Based Board With Integrated WiFi (video)
Anyone looking for a small development board based on the Arduino platform that is also equipped with wireless connectivity, may be interested in the Arachnio created by Logos Electromechanical. The Arachnio is open source small form factor board and has been created to provide a compact yet … [Read more...] about Arachnio Open Source Arduino Based Board With Integrated WiFi (video)
Arduino Development Board Comparison Guide (video)
Earlier this week makers, hobbyists and developers celebrated Arduino Day 2015 around the world and if you are thinking of getting started building projects using the Arduino platform or would just like to brush up on your knowledge of the Arduino development boards that are available. A new … [Read more...] about Arduino Development Board Comparison Guide (video)
