In each MAKE we have a special column called MakeShift, by Lee D. Zlotoff – Lee is a writer/producer/director among whose numerous credits is creator of MacGyver. So, I’m always on the look out for MacGyver news… and this just came in – MacGyver tops TV tough guy poll, the thing is – MacGyver was […]
Hacking at Random has set a date and location for what sounds like a rather worthwhile conference: Hacking at Random International technology & security conference. Four days of technology, ideological debates and hands-on tinkering. On August 13-16, 2009 the 20th anniversary edition of the four-yearly Dutch outdoor technology-conference will take place near Vierhouten, NL. What […]
Andy is reverse engineering the Google mobile voice search – nice start! Check it out, he needs some help too.
PimpStitch helps get the kitties ready for the holiday season with this sweet Jingle Mouse tutorial.
(images via dartmouthwaveenergy.com) A horrible name and simple design for pumping water (which can then drive turbines) via wave action on a buoy tethered to the ocean floor (via Treehugger). Not suddenly solving all the world’s energy woes, but large numbers of this relatively simple, DIY-friendly design could have a nice impact towards sustainability…
Tricked-out hexapod robots, built by Austrian technical school students, in a dance competition. More Hexapod Adorableness
While most major computer manufacturers have recycling programs in place, television makers aren’t doing quite as well: With only three months to go until the digital TV conversion, the Electronics TakeBack Coalition (ETBC) today released its new TV Recycling Report Card, grading the major TV manufacturers on their efforts to establish national programs to take […]
