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Check Out Makers Rock, a 90s Album Art Maker Jam

Check Out Makers Rock, a 90s Album Art Maker Jam

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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34 makers interpret classic album art from the 1990s.

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We Built a Bluetooth-Enabled Porch Light and We’re Giving It Away

We Built a Bluetooth-Enabled Porch Light and We’re Giving It Away

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. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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Enter to win this beautiful porch light with Leviton connectivity. There are couple runner-up prizes for the contest as well.

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Your Pioneering Project Could Earn a Rolex Award for Making a Significant Impact

Your Pioneering Project Could Earn a Rolex Award for Making a Significant Impact

Forrest M. Mims III

By Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.

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The Rolex Awards for Enterprise support individuals who carry out innovative projects that advance human knowledge or well-being.

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Here’s the Dastardly Winner of the Worst Cup Ever Contest

Here’s the Dastardly Winner of the Worst Cup Ever Contest

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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We had some really great entries to the Worst Cup Ever contest. Many of you put in some real time and creativity into trying to figure out a cup that would be nearly impossible to drink out of, but in the end there can be only winner.

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Announcing the Winner of Our Pi Day Contest

Announcing the Winner of Our Pi Day Contest

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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Our Pi Day contest just ended, and we got a ton of clever, creative entries. Although we could only choose one winner, we want to highlight the batch of awesome runner-up projects that made our decision so hard.

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