My old Make: colleague, Becky Stern, has a new video series that she's doing for the electronics component company Digi-Key. Becky has always done an impressive job of explaining what can be intimidating technical information in an entertaining and digestible way. If this first installment, an introduction to LEDS, is any indication, this series looks to deliver more of her welcome brand of accessible tech education. Go, Becky.
New electronics video series from well-known maker Becky Stern
One of the last RadioShacks is inside a literal shack in remote Alaska
In 2017, RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, for the second time, and shut down the vast majority of its stores. The chain, a long standing mecca for DIY electronics… READ THE REST
E-bike balances on circus balls
James Bruton is a YouTuber and Maker extraordinaire. He has made an open-source robot dog, a rideable AT-AT, and a life-sized GNK (Gonk) droid. For his latest project, Bruton has… READ THE REST
Man lost eyeball to cancer so he made a replacement that's a flashlight (video)
Brian Stanley is a creative machinist in Southern California. After losing one of his eyes to cancer, he used his maker ingenuity to fashion a replacement. However, his titanium cyborg… READ THE REST
Severe weather? See it coming with this weather app, now $28 for life
TL;DR: Have a personal weatherman in your pocket with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch. A lifetime subscription is now available for just $27.99 (reg. $199) with code TAKE30 through March 30. Is checking the… READ THE REST
This drop-proof Chromebook is perfect for klutzes, and now it's just $59.99
TL;DR: Save 81% on this durable and dependable Lenovo Chromebook and make it yours for just $59.99 (reg. $328) for a limited time. Fancy yourself a clumsy person? If you're somewhat of a… READ THE REST
Sorry spies! This hidden camera detector is now 33% off
TL;DR: This handy hidden camera detector uncovers cameras, GPS trackers, bugs, and other invasions of your privacy for just $39.99 (reg. $59). These days, hidden cameras come as tiny as 4mm in diameter…… READ THE REST
