My friend Zach Supalla is the founder of Particle, which makes easy-to-use, inexpensive Internet of Things hardware for enthusiasts and professionals. For years, one of the sticking points for IoT has been wireless connectivity. WiFi is good for indoor applications, but if you want to put sensors in remote locations, you need a SIM card, which means a data plan. If you have a lot of devices, that can add up to a hefty bill. Today, Particle announced EtherSIM, which offers global cellular connectivity with no monthly data plans or device fees for up to 100 devices. This is exciting and is going to open a lot of new possibilities for IoT.
Particle introduces a new free cellular IoT platform
Simone Giertz makes an electric skateboard for Scraps the dog
Is it a good idea to give a dog an electric skateboard? Simone Giertz is a YouTuber and maker extraordinaire. Her ridiculously cute three-legged rescue dog, Scraps, appears in many… READ THE REST
Building an animatronic T-Rex inspired by an 80s Radio Shack Armatron robotic toy
Probably every robotics nerd of a certain age had a Radio Shack Armatron toy in the 1980s [raises hand]. Our old pal I-Wei Huang had one and considered turning it… READ THE REST
This year's YouTube Maker Secret Santa projects
Every year, a group of makers on YouTube draw names of other makers to build something for. The projects are always clever, and often fun and funny. Here are a… READ THE REST
Bye, bye wires! Upgrade your audio game with these JBL noise-canceling headphones
TL;DR: Ditch your wired earbuds for these JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones, now available for $89.99 (reg. $129) with free shipping! No judgment, but are you seriously still listening to your tunes… READ THE REST
It's your last chance to give your bed a five-star hotel upgrade with these sheets!
TL;DR: Sleep cooler and more luxuriously with these bamboo-blend sheets that are plush and moisture-wicking, now $28.97 (reg. $119) until September 15! You've probably noticed that your sleep in a hotel is usually better… READ THE REST
Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel—a wireless car display for just $79.97
TL;DR: This 7" Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and phone mirroring is just $79.97 (reg. $139) through September 29. Your car might be cool, but it could use a little… READ THE REST
