Never open your chicken coop again—here's how a Raspberry Pi can do it for you ...

The old gen 1 Kinect has seen a fair bit of use in the field of making 3D scans out of real world scenes. Now that Xbox 360 Kinects are winding up at yard sales and your local Goodwill, you might even ...

I built a 3D printed, scanning laser confocal microscope so I could collect 3D surface topology and profilometry data! The ...

Introduced in 1960 for the princely sum of $2.99 ($25.00 today), Etch A Sketch was to become a standard issue item for the Baby Boomers’ toy box. As enchanting as the toy seems, it’s hard to see why ...

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is making use of new technologies such as unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) and 3D scanners to enhance efficiency in forensic investigations. The fundamentals of ...

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Police Force is taking advantage of technology such as artificial intelligence to help forensic specialists and investigators solve cases, and to optimise the use of ...

For more than 20 years, air travelers have had to make sure they bring their liquid toiletries in 3 oz. bottles only, then chug their drinks before passing through airport security — a reaction to ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

A Spectra Physics Model A supermarket scanner—one of the first ten ever produced. A laser within the unit projects a beam onto a mirror that redirects it through the glass plate on the top. Cade ...

As a longtime member of the 3D-printing community, I'm alarmed by new legislation targeting the digital files, platforms, and machines that create weapons. It raises a powerful question: Who decides ...

Compare the best receipt scanner apps for 2026, including pricing, features, pros and cons, and top use cases for small businesses. Looking for an app to help you track expenses, scan invoices, and ...

For as long as police officers and other first responders have been communicating with each other over the radio, there have been enthusiasts and other casual listeners eavesdropping on them using ...