Just launching both the OrthoForm and OmniForm, Structo 3D is fleshing out their lineup even further, allowing these two new 3D printers to work in a complementary manner to their flagship RapidForm industrial printer, all…
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NatureWorks Introduces New PLA-Based ABS Alternative Material Ingeo 3D860
While PLA is by far the most popular filament type for desktop 3D printers, many companies that develop high-quality prototypes or end-use products have no choice but to turn to ABS because of its durability…
New Indoor Positioning System Tracks Your Phone Using Sound Waves
As impressive as GPS and other radio signal-based positioning technologies are, they pretty much all crap out once the device-to-be-localised is inside. This is just a fundamental property of radio waves—put something solid enough, such…
Make a versatile ‘blanket ladder’ from materials at the hardware store
A blanket ladder can be styled in many ways — not just with blankets. (Amy King/The Washington Post) Shoes are one option. (Amy King/The Washington Post) If your home is tight on space, you’ve probably…
Microsoft wants to make the stylus cool again with Windows Ink
No company has tried to make the stylus the Next Big Thing as much as Microsoft, and it’s pushing harder than ever with the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update. And though it’ll be a little while…
How to Make Architectural Materials Come Alive
Skylar Tibbits It’s not hard to translate a brick-and-mortar building into pure data. Today’s monitoring and software tools can measure energy usage and efficiency electron-by-electron, track circulation patterns, and anticipate how weather changes will affect indoor…
LG G5 Teardown Reveals a Lot of Plastic on Supposed ‘All-Metal’ Smartphone
A teardown video of the LG G5 has surfaced on YouTube claiming that the smartphone, which at launched was marketed as an “all-metal” phone, may pack more plastic than actual metal. YouTuber JerryRigEverything posted a…
iPhone SE Packs Display Identical to iPhone 5s, Larger Battery: iFixit
Teardown experts at iFixit have cracked open the latest iPhone SE to reveal its innards. While folks at Chipworks already did a teardown on the iPhone SE revealing that it came with a number of…
Huawei P9 Flagship Smartphone to Sport Leica Camera, Company Reveals
Controversial Chinese tech company Huawei’s next smartphone will sport a camera from premium German manufacturer Leica, it said Friday as it announced a jump in profits driven by its consumer division. The smartphone maker in…
iOS 9.3.1 Now Available for Download; Brings Fix for Link Crashing Bug
Apple has released the iOS 9.3.1 update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices that addresses a bug that caused iOS devices to freeze when opening links. To recall, the company last month alongside revealing…