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Lego Combines Coding and Robotics with New Educational Program for Kids

Lego Combines Coding and Robotics with New Educational Program for Kids

Brittney Gallagher

By Brittney Gallagher

Brittney Gallagher

Brittney is a life-long learner and Lego lover. She hosts and produces a radio show on science and technology based in Los Angeles. @inaquantumworld

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At CES 2016, Lego announced their new program, Wedo 2.0 for kids ages 6–10. Students learn STEM by building a Lego robot and controlling it via the Wedo software.

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Boards, Chips, and Drones from CES 2016

Boards, Chips, and Drones from CES 2016

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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To talk about CES is to talk of many things: of chips — and boards — and drones — of wearables — and the Internet of Things. 

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FAA: Over 181,000 Of You Have Registered Your Drones So Far

FAA: Over 181,000 Of You Have Registered Your Drones So Far

By Rob Pegoraro

Rob Pegoraro

Rob Pegoraro tries to make sense of computers, consumer electronics, telecom services, the Internet, software and other things that beep or blink through reporting, reviewing and analysis–from 1999 to 2011 as the Washington Post’s tech columnist, now for a variety of online and print outlets.

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FAA officials discuss the ongoing drone registration with executives and policy makers in the drone industry at a CES press conference.

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Hacking the CES Scavenger Hunt for a Second Time

Hacking the CES Scavenger Hunt for a Second Time

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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By Sandeep Mistry

Sandeep Mistry

Sandeep Mistry is a professional software engineer, who enjoys tinkering with the Internet of Things and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices.

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The CES scavenger hunt is back and, just like last time, it’s possible to win the hunt without ever going to CES. However while you’re looking for the beacons, the beacons are looking back. There are over a thousand beacons scattered throughout the venue tracking how you move around the show.

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1000-Foot Range Bluetooth Hub Has Serious DIY Implications

By Dan Rosenbaum

Dan Rosenbaum

Dan is the editor of Wearable Tech Insider (wearablesinsider.com) and president of Center Ring Media. He's been a tech journalist since you had to use alligator clips to connect a modem to the phone network.

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Cassia Networks unveiled their Cassia Hub at CES, which extends Bluetooth range up to 1,000 feet, bringing new potential to DIY projects that operate over a network.

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Mcor ARKe Brings Full Color 3D Printing to the Desktop

Mcor ARKe Brings Full Color 3D Printing to the Desktop

By Matt Stultz

Matt Stultz

Matt is a community organizer and founder of 3DPPVD, Ocean State Maker Mill, and HackPittsburgh. He is Make's digital fabrication and reviews editor.

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Today at CES, Mcor announced their brand new entry into the desktop 3D printing market, the ARKe. The ARKe brings full color 3D printing to the home, office, or classroom, along with a new type of additive manufacturing that we have not seen in the desktop market thus far.

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