Year: 2015

Santa and a Sleigh of Three Tiny Robo-Reindeer

Santa and a Sleigh of Three Tiny Robo-Reindeer

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Don’t be spooked by the lifelike appearance. These robots are a gift.

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See How These Beautiful Leather Notebook Cases Were Crafted

See How These Beautiful Leather Notebook Cases Were Crafted

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Does your notebook need a little classy customization? Jacques Kilcher shows his process for making stylish notebook cases out of leather.

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Last Minute Holiday Dinner Recipes

Last Minute Holiday Dinner Recipes

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Still trying to figure out what to serve for Christmas and New Year’s? Check out these dinner recipes.

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Why It’s So Hard to Land a Rocket on Its Tail

Why It’s So Hard to Land a Rocket on Its Tail

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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On Monday history was made. For the first time ever a rocket stage that delivered a payload to orbit turned around and returned, landing safely on its tail.

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