The Pi Zero is awesome because it’s so small, but it still requires all kinds of cables and chargers. Over on NODE, they show off how to build the Pi Zero into a USB hub and power supply for an all-in-one computer. Read more…
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Wire a Raspberry Pi Zero Directly Into a Power Supply for a Low-Profile Computer
National parks are great any time of year (yes, even in winter ), but if you don’t want to shell out for the park pass, take advantage of the National Park Service’s fee free days this year. Here are all of them. Read more…
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All the Days You Can Visit National Parks for Free in 2017
Multimeters seem simple enough to use. You turn it on, connect the leads, then start poking things. Really though, there’s a quite a bit going on in a multimeter and a lot of different settings to get used to. Make has a guide that walks you through everything you need to know. Read more…
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Get to Know Everything About Using a Multimeter With This Guide
It’s dark and a bit grainy, but marine biologists working off the coast of western Australia have finally captured footage of a ruby seadragon in its natural habitat. Up until 2015, scientists didn’t even know this strange creature existed. Read more…
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This Is the First Footage Ever Captured of the Ruby Seadragon in the Wild
With each passing year, new cars get more complicated and high-tech. The new higher power requirements associated with these advancements—along with ever-stricter emissions regulations—are why 48-volt electrical systems are spreading like wildfire, with experts expecting the tech to make its way into one-fifth of all… Read more…
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Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming 48-Volt Electrical Revolution In Cars
Without any wiring to futz with, Mpow’s solar-powered, motion-sensing spotlights are the easiest way to illuminate your front porch or lawn, and you can get one for $16 today, or buy more and save. Just be sure to note the promo codes in each case. Read more…
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Illuminate Your House With Mpow’s Solar-Powered Spotlights, No Wiring Required
On Wednesday, Norway will become the first country in the world to start shutting down its national FM radio network in favor of digital radio. Norwegians have had years to prepare, but the move is still catching many off guard. Read more…
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Norway Is Killing FM Radio Tomorrow
Though there were several iterations and updates to Nintendo’s insanely popular handheld gaming system, the Game Boy was officially retired just over a decade ago. And while Nintendo has no plans to revive the portable console, a company called Retro-Bit is stepping up to bring the Game Boy back from the dead. Read more…
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The Game Boy’s Being Brought Back From the Dead With Some Awesome Upgrades
That image above appears to show one giant seamless LED display, but Sony’s new CLEDIS system, presumably intended for use in convention centers like the one hosting CES in Las Vegas, is actually hundreds of LED tiles smooshed together. Read more…
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Sony’s Gigantic Space Wall Is Actually Hundreds of Tiny LED Tiles
Kindle Fire tablets are some of the best, cheapest Android tablets around, but they’re limited to Amazon’s app store, which is more than lacking compared to the thousands of apps available on the Google Play Store. With a little tweaking, though, you can run any Android app on them. You can even get the entire Google Play Store on some devices. Read more…
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How to Get Google Play on a Kindle Fire and Install Any Android App you Want