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Learn to Make Interactive Graphics with Updated Getting Started with Processing

The latest release of Processing 3 is marked with an updated edition of Getting Started with Process.

When a broken pinky left 13-year-old Seamus unable to play video games, he and his father built a custom controller with an Altoids tin.

Microsoft is getting their latest OS into the Maker scene through SBC integration. Their latest update adds support for Arduino and Dragonboard.

Sprout by HP has a touch-sensitive ‘mat’ that goes beyond conventional computers and provides an experience so easy even a child can use it.

The chipmaker’s efforts signal a serious strategic bet — that Makers will play an out-sized role in big new markets.

Dave Rouchwerk of C.H.I.P. $9 computer explains how important it was to be open source and how he welcomes clones of his device..

This whiteboard drawbot uses its tiny adorable arms to draw the time every 5 minutes.