In the array of photos of the iPhone 5S that’ve we’ve seen over the past few weeks, one set of “Champagne” or otherwise gold-colored parts have appeared: today we can make that two. What’s appearing to be a set of gold iPhone 5S parts have arrived at Mac Boutique where they’ve suggested the device to […]
This week a fellow by the name of Skyline O (translated) has spoken up on the possibility of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C (plastic) having their specifications leaked early. In Chinese forum WeiPhone, Skyline not only lies out the map on how and where early mock-up models for Apple‘s smartphones were turned into […]
This week the DROID Ultra hits the review bench at SlashGear, bringing with it a full understanding of how closely it’ll be resembling the Moto X in features that – surprise – Google and Motorola implemented on the whole family. What we’ve seen thus far is a device that’s only ever-so-slightly pulled in to the […]
Again the iPhone 5S appears to be hitting the parts community internationally and again we’re treated to an up-close look at how little the device will be changing from one generation to the next. What you’re about to see is a set of spare parts appearing in stock at parts source TVC Mall, they suggesting […]
Though we’ve already explored the possibility that Motorola might be making the next Nexus smartphone for Google, it’s time for LG to have a swing at things. And why not? They’ve made the Nexus 4 successfully, and Google’s been nothing if not satisfied with the high-powered sales stream that is the device as sold through […]
The project known as Ubuntu Edge is a dual-booting Ubuntu/Android smartphone that may or may not make its way to the real world due to its slightly under-funded initiative for action – but that’s not stopping early adopters from showing the machine off in a set of up-close photos. What you’re seeing here is the […]
Back in 1994, Microsoft’s first ergonomic keyboard showed us that the traditional design maybe wasn’t as comfortable as it could’ve been, and that we didn’t have to deal with a crippling pain in our wrists just to send an email. An age of ergonomic accessories was born, and the piece de resistance of the past 20 or so years would have to be Microsoft’s new Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop set, featuring a trio of comfy input options.
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Microsoft has to remain relevant to hardware hackers. While they are necessary – no one can dispute the strength of Windows in the business world – they have, for the past decade, fallen slowly in esteem in the eyes of designers, makers, and artists. That’s why their recent partnership with Makerbot makes perfect sense.
Love them or hate them (and I know few people who hate them), Makerbot owns most of the mindshare when it comes to popular home 3D printing. While there may be superior or cheaper solutions out there, the Replicator is the “Kleenex” of 3D printing. They are a recognizable brand and they are probably the first see you find when searching for home printers.
Because 3D printing itself is still in its infancy, Microsoft clearly sees a way to grab the CAD/CAM community early by partnering with the current incumbent. While designers tend to use Macs, most CAD/CAM and engineering software is only available for Windows. Thus there is a ready-made audience for these printers in the hard sciences and, more importantly, an opportunity for Microsoft to grab that market share while maintaining an air of technical advancement.
“Shapes and basic CAD projects are easy to design for simple 3D printers,” said Lou Bojarski, a mechanical engineer who has been building robots using CNC machines and 3D printers for years. He sees Microsoft’s move as a way for amateurs and talented designers to begin creating 3D objects.
3D printing has long been the domain of hobbyists and open source zealots. That’s about to change. With the right partnerships, I think Microsoft can grab a piece of that pie and, even if it’s a small slice, that still makes the platform relevant for thousands of hardware hackers around the world.
Where with the iPhone 4S came Apple’s re-application of the personal assistant software Siri, it’s been re-tipped this week that the iPhone 5S will be coming with a fingerprint scanner. This word comes from future-telling analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI Securities, a fellow known for his prophesy-telling tips on soon-to-exist Apple products. This suggestion of […]
All the way across the pond in Vietnam a collection of photos of both of the two tipped imminent iPhone releases have appeared, both the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C in all their (dummy model) glory. These images appear through Tinh te, a publication notorious for such case-maker model leaks, and depict the iPhone […]
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