Science Retro-futuristic blimp provides connectivity from the stratosphere Gail Sherman

makers Particle introduces a new free cellular IoT platform Mark Frauenfelder

connectivity An easy way to wire your house for Internet: wi-fi power-over-ethernet Mark Frauenfelder

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Technology Our attention spans are one-third what they were in 2004 Ellsworth Toohey

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Boing Boing Gadgets This tiny $35 adapter makes your car finally feel wireless Boing Boing's Shop

gadgets Akai's MPC Sample is simpler groovebox on the go Rob Beschizza

Games Razer promises vastly improved battery life for this year's 16-inch Blade gaming laptop Rob Beschizza

Boing Boing Gadgets Your "throw it in your bag" laptop can be a MacBook Air for just $200 Boing Boing's Shop

gadgets Meadow is a small square smartphone with a few useful apps Rob Beschizza

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gadgets Reviewers love the Super 8-style Instax Mini Evo Cinema, but not its price tag and problems Rob Beschizza

gadgets Android app detects nearby smart glasses Rob Beschizza

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Science Cannabis users' brains look younger, big study finds Ellsworth Toohey

psychology The internet isn't just shortening your attention span — it's dissolving your identity Ellsworth Toohey