Connected Home

It’s no secret that technology is steadily advancing at a rapid pace, making having access to updated information an essential part of staying on top of trends. To help you stay informed, we’re sharing these blogs highlighting the amazing innovation taking place in the realm of connected home devices and IoT news! Our goal: to provide makers like yourself with relevant product releases, industry thinking, tips & tricks related to working on meaningful projects in these spaces – all accompanied by actionable advice along the way. Join us as we explore topics such as building smart homes powered by artificial intelligence-driven tech or transitioning analog operations into multi-device networks that allow data access anytime and anywhere.

Maker Pro News: Lessons From Layoffs, Machine Learning for Maker Pros, and More

Maker Pro News: Lessons From Layoffs, Machine Learning for Maker Pros, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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This week, we learn a few lessons from company layoffs and dive into how machine learning can affect the careers of maker pros.

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Edible Innovations: Nima Sensors Increase Transparency at the Dinner Table

Edible Innovations: Nima Sensors Increase Transparency at the Dinner Table

By Chiara Cecchini

Chiara Cecchini

Chiara is fascinated by food as a means to impact bodies, minds, and environment. She has studied international business in three different countries, and is an alumni of the Food Innovation Program and US Director at the Future Food Institute.

Based in California, she is also a Research Scholar at Food Science and Technology at UC Davis, working on building the first comprehensive Internet of Food to enable food care through food systems semantics. She is a selected member of Barilla Center Food Nutrition Foundation, a Research Affiliate at Institute For The Future, Board Member at Maker Faire and selected member of the Global Shapers, a young global network of innovators promoted by the World Economic Forum.

She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and impact investing, and aims to leave her mark on society.

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Nima sensors help those who struggle with various food allergies and sensitivities and are tired of always wondering if food is safe to eat.

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This Week in Making: 3D Print with Alexa, Touch-A-Sketch, and More

This Week in Making: 3D Print with Alexa, Touch-A-Sketch, and More

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This week, check out Alexa using a 3D printer, an Etch a Sketch getting a makeover, and a random number generator using lava lamps.

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Maker Pro News: Industrial 3DP, Kickstarter’s Hardware Studio at CES, and More

Maker Pro News: Industrial 3DP, Kickstarter’s Hardware Studio at CES, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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Read up on how maker pros create massive projects with industrial 3D printers, or how Kickstarter is repping Hardware Studio at CES.

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Ladyada Interviews Alexandra Dean, Director of The Hedy Lamarr Story

Ladyada Interviews Alexandra Dean, Director of The Hedy Lamarr Story

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Alexandra Dean’s documentary displays the difficulties that Hedy Lamarr faced when trying to be both smart and beautiful.

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Hack Your TV Watching with a Two-Button Remote

Hack Your TV Watching with a Two-Button Remote

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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Lucas Pacentrilli built a remote to make things easier on his girlfriend’s grandfather, who struggled with changing sources on his TV.

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