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
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
The perfect device for watching in the bathroom — this iPad mini is $120 off
TL;DR: This grade-A refurbished iPad mini is the same model Apple is selling and it's only $429.99 (reg. $649). Ever found yourself watching Netflix in the bathroom on your phone, squinting to catch… READ THE REST
Close the news apps and use your phone to destress instead
TL;DR: Lifetime access to Calmind Premium is just $49.99 (reg. $299) and allows you to use your phone's flashlight to help boost mental health, focus, and relaxation. Is the upcoming election season already… READ THE REST
Cancel Microsoft 365! Own Word, Excel, and more for only $25
TL;DR: Download Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac at $24.97 for a limited time and own your favorite apps for life. $25 once vs. $70 per year? We'd say to do the math, but… READ THE REST
