MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other. This week’s question: Who are your favorite makers? Who are the ones who get you going when [...]
Ontario Makers “Occupy” Kitchener City Hall
The first annual Waterloo Mini Maker Faire was a huge success! Several thousand people came through Kitchener City Hall this past Saturday and saw ~40 makers, many with hands-on activities and lots of awesomeness. It got some good news coverage I took 93 photos, but here’s some of the most interesting stuff I saw: Cairo [...]
People Over Megahertz
When I was a kid I got into electronics because I started reading specialized magazines on the topic. At the same time it was hard for me to learn electronics from them because the content was not really “beginner friendly” and the projects were not very exciting. They were conceived more for people who were [...]
It’s News: Maker Movement Currently Alive and Well in Asia
Andy Kong, co-producer of the 2nd annual Hong Kong Mini Maker Faire, made it into the South China Morning Post today. The article does a nice job of covering Hong Kong’s growing maker scene as well as the Hong Kong Mini Maker Faire’s Call for Makers, which is live now through July 20th. (The fair [...]
Chromebook Sales Expanding Despite Tablet-Leaning Market
Finding a Chromebook from Google has never been particularly hard to do, since they’ve been available at Best Buy and Amazon for quite a while. But now Acer’s $199 model Chromebooks have gotten even more prolific, now available on the shelves of 2,800 U.S. Wal-Mart stores. The expansion of Chromebook inventories doesn’t stop there, according [...]
Microsoft’s Most Wanted: A Convicted Child Molester Worked At Yammer
A few years ago, a fast-growing startup, adding staff at a breakneck pace, hired a facilities manager as a contractor without asking too many questions. That startup was Yammer, now part of Microsoft. And that contractor – Marcus Tillman – is now behind bars, facing the 40-year sentence he dodged in Georgia years ago. Federal [...]
Pinterest Developers, After Years Of Waiting, Can Take Hope
The developer community has a message for Pinterest: what’s taking so long? Ever since March 2012, the image-sharing network has promised developers an API. And it’s in demand – according to ProgrammableWeb, the Pinterest API profile is the most frequently viewed page on the site, revealing the community’s anticipation for the feature. Whatever the reason, [...]
Google’s Next Nexus Is Nowhere In Sight
If you are waiting to get your hands on the latest and greatest of Google’s Nexus Android smartphones and tablets, the last month or so has been both exciting and disappointing. Google’s Hugo Barra announces Google Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 Google announces new Nexus smartphones and tablets when it ships new versions of Android. With [...]
Google Cites First Amendment In Challenge To FISA Secrecy Order
Google, eager to salvage its security-related reputation in the wake of disclosures about the NSA’s PRISM surveillance program, has asked a secretive intelligence court to let it disclose more details regarding government requests for information about its users, reports the Washington Post. In a legal filing Tuesday, Google cited a First Amendment right to speak about the [...]
My Summer Project: Install a Budget Makeshift Home Surveillance System
Ever wanted to be just as cool as the government? Ever wanted to spy on your own house or watch the newspaper guy throw the paper onto your lawn? Or maybe there’s a small chance that you actually have a legitimate need for video surveillance on your property but, like me, are too poor to [...]
Most Popular Grill: Weber One Touch Kettle Series
If you’re planning a cookout this summer, you’ll need the right outdoor cooking appliance to get the job done. Last week, we asked you which grills you thought were the best, and then we took a look at the five best grills based on your nominations. Now we’re back to highlight the winner. Of course, [...]
CareerSonar Finds You Jobs Through Your Friends’ Connections
A friend on social media is often more of a friendly acquaintance, but you can use that to your benefit when seeking out a new job. CareerSonar uses your connections to others to help you find work at companies where your contacts can assist. To start, you log into a social media account or five [...]