I was reluctant to get a 3D printer for my 11-year-old daughter. Perhaps I was being selfish, but, like a lot of parents, I spent the entire Christmas season dreading the phrase s ...

These days, a lot of embedded projects feature some sort of screen, and a screen often creates a desire for a nice user interface. [Geoffrey Wells] has created a tool for developing web interfaces for ...

It’s hard to believe Fourth of July is already around the corner. While you’re prepping for a long weekend full ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have an interest in electronics and have been hanging around DIY tech forums for a while now, chances are you already know what an ...

Flipping stairs is easy, but this project goes further by adding Arduino controlled LED lights to create SMART STAIRS.

Kids bored already? These easy summer crafts will keep them entertained for hours—without another minute of screen time. From friendship bracelets and painted flower pots to DIY bird feeders and paper ...

• DIY squishy toys like NeeDoh are a fun, hands-on activity that encourages creativity and sensory play for kids. • Making your own NeeDoh allows families to customize textures, colors, and designs ...

When you think of Arduino projects, your mind likely goes straight to RFID door locks, weather sensors, or automated plant watering systems. While these are undeniably pretty cool projects, you might ...

The first few years in retirement are often the most difficult. But they also can set the stage for how you’ll fill the years ahead—both financially and psychologically. Stephen Kreider Yoder, 68, a ...

Why do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place? We can’t underestimate our role as parents in those processes. The Aspen Institute’s Project Play ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jordan DeVries, a LEGO creator, posted on social media earlier this week, saying, “Can’t get Project Hail Mary off my brain, so I ...

When it comes to the best family Easter activities, we tend to think of hunting for eggs and opening baskets full of candy. But Easter doesn’t have to be all about the egg hunt—with a little ...