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Once upon a time, someone set up a livestream wherein the messages from Twitch chat could control a game of Pokemon. Since ...

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Working with multiple sensors on an Arduino can unlock richer, more interactive projects. By integrating motion, light, distance, and environmental readings, you can create systems that respond ...

From classrooms to backyards, makers are building Arduino-powered solar trackers to squeeze every drop of energy from the sun. These devices use sensors, motors, and clever designs to keep panels ...

Skywatchers, it's time! If you live in certain parts of the United States you may have a chance to view the northern lights tonight. The aurora borealis will be most intense on Thursday, April 16, and ...

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The Benicci Blue Light Glasses impressed us with their lightweight design and wearability. Our editor, who never wears glasses, said she barely noticed these glasses on her face because they were so ...

A successful lighting design combines a number of light sources at different levels of the room. Add layers of light from a number of types of fixtures that can be used together or separately for a ...

When the warmer months finally arrive, the opportunity to extend your living space outdoors does too. The best outdoor solar lights achieve just that. And no shade to daylight activities—after all, ...