It turns out that even former Amazon and Pinterest engineers can’t take a new product to market without spending years prototyping and testing. And that’s as it should be, say the pair behind Meld, a clever gadget that replaces the existing knob on a standard stovetop to connect to a smartphone and precisely regulate temperature. […]
Android co-founder Andy Rubin has raised $48 million to launch a hardware incubator he’s calling Playground Global, the Wall Street Journal reports. “Hardware will drive future ecosystems,” Rubin said. Rubin left Google in the fall of 2014 to pursue his hardware incubator, sunsetting nine years at the internet behemoth. Playground Global will provide counseling and support […]
When you think of quilting, springtime might not be the first thing that pops into your head, but this super-cute April showers umbrella quilt block just might change your mind! Beginner-friendly and perfect for using up some pretty scrap fabric, this cheerful April showers umbrella quilt block that Diane Knott shared on Craftsy is sure […]
Tired of framing your favorite photos with boring single-color photo mats? You’re definitely going to love this DIY patterned photo mats project! Transform photo displays into personalized works of art with this fun patterned photo mats tutorial that Elsie shared on A Beautiful Mess! It’s a wonderful way to get creative with family portraits and […]
It’s been a long road for Youtuber “The Hacksmith” to go from inspiration to working prototype. Originally inspired by the exo-suit worn by Matt Damon in Elysium, his real working version is now in the testing phase. So far, he’s successfully lifted 170 pounds of concrete and steel. It’s built on a backpack-like frame with […]
We have a whole world of digital creative tools at our fingertips, but so few ways to express them out in the real world. Screen printing is a messy hassle, and ordering designs through online websites takes you out of the creative process. The Inkodye kit from Lumi, available in the Maker Shed, puts all […]
The only conference by and for leaders of the Maker Movement, MakerCon brings together the best minds of the era to educate and lead, to learn and collaborate. With over 60 speakers on tap, MakerCon collects in one place some of the best ideas and practices to arise in and around the Maker Movement. Here’s […]
