Real-life simulating Tamagotchi is nostalgic, challenging, and really fun
The virtual pet Tamagotchi is kept alive by feeding it right and clearing its droppings, but the game has lost its luster. The egg-shaped tiny…
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Pager-Like Digital Notepad Pushes Distraction-Free Design to the Extreme
Tune out the noise and focus: it’s a mantra for anyone who’s tried to get things done with a smartphone buzzing away in their pocket….
DIY Handheld PC Makes Room for Analog Doodles and Sticky Notes
Pocket-sized computers are everywhere, but they often come with a catch: you’re stuck tapping away at a glass screen, missing the tactile satisfaction of real…
DIY electic catamaran charts its own course
For DIY enthusiasts looking to navigate the scenic inland waterways of Canada, finding the perfect boat plan can be a journey in itself. Phil Boyer,…
DIY Portable Mac Mini Uses Off-the-Shelf Parts, No Soldering Required
Apple fans and Mac Mini enthusiasts know all too well the appeal of a desktop that packs so much power into such a tiny footprint….
James Bruton creates omni-directional robotic wheel that self-balances even when pushed away
No one does crazy DIY on wheels like James Bruton, who’s got a knack for putting together machines that have never existed on the face…
Small USB-C accessory can turn any smartphone into a retro gaming handheld
Retro gaming handhelds have been making a huge comeback, capturing the nostalgia of pixelated adventures and the unmistakable feel of Game Boy days. There’s something…
Upgrade Your Toolbox: The Essential Ergonomic Tools Every DIY Enthusiast Needs
A toolbox is surely a staple in every home, essential for DIY weekend projects, however, the humble tools inside often don’t receive the attention they…
DIY E Ink PDA Recaptures the Joy of Simple Digital Living
Before the smartphone era, and even before mobile phones became everyone’s pocket staple, there was a time when digital organization was delightfully straightforward. Personal Digital…
Figment E Ink Gaming Handheld Will Use AI To Expand Games Beyond What Authors Designed
Gaming handhelds have become quite the fad these days, from the ultra-light Nintendo Switch to the bulky handheld PCs to retro designs that recreate experiences…
YouTuber builds wrist-mounted launcher that shoots 5 CDs per second at 33 mph
CDs were, by far, the most dominant audio format during the late 1990s and the early 2000s, surpassing cassette tapes. Today, CDs hold little functional…
DIY wooden retro suitcase is a distraction-free digital typewriter in disguise
There seems to be a rather curious trend happening in that small niche that combines the written, or rather typed, word and computers. Moving away…