DIY handheld computer upcycles an old Android phone, off-the-shelf parts
We’ve seen our fair share of DIY projects that try to make the fictional cyberdeck device into a reality. That pretty much means a handheld…
Juan Carlos is the Editorial Director for Yanko Design. Holding degrees in both Philosophy and Computer Science, he has been covering tech and digital lifestyle since 2012. As an open source contributor since 2006, he has worked with the Kubuntu and KDE projects as a technical writer and a software developer, helping to make computers more accessible and usable to people. Having honed his skills over the years, he has developed insights into the design trends in tech and UX. He is a digital artist in his spare time and a self-professed otaku.
We’ve seen our fair share of DIY projects that try to make the fictional cyberdeck device into a reality. That pretty much means a handheld…
We can probably easily tell at a glance what we’re drinking, especially if the cup or mug we’re drinking from is clear as glass. But…
In our attempts to free ourselves from the tyranny of tangled wires, many have adopted purely wireless computer setups, using wireless keyboards and mice to…
Our modern lives seem to revolve around computers, from the literal desktops or laptops to the smartphones in our pockets to the “invisible” computers running…
Most of us know that cooking our own food at home is a great way to save money and stay healthy. After all, you get…
Given the popularity of indoor gardening these days, there’s no shortage of indoor planter designs that come our way. Many of these are appliances, consumer…
Appliances in our homes are getting smarter, making life safer, more convenient, and more comfortable. They can automate mundane tasks to free us to tackle…
It’s trendy nowadays to combine multiple related functions into a single design. Wireless chargers support multiple devices to save space, while some furniture transforms into…
When you’re traveling outdoors for stretches of days and nights, packing as much of the essentials in a small space is critical to survival. Unless…
If you have any experience assembling plastic model kits like Gundam, Warhammer 40K, and the like, then you’re probably very familiar with all those dull…
It would be perfect if we could do away with cables not just for charging but for data transfer, video, and power. Sadly, we’re probably…
Back when it first came out, the Nintendo Switch was both a wonder and a frustrating mystery. It basically had the guts of what could…