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What’s better than getting to attend a hands-on technology event with thousands of like-minded enthusiasts? How about attending two such shows for one low price?!

We’ve teamed up with our good friends at MAKE Magazine to make that a reality: now for $50 you can pick up a bundle ticket that gets you into both World Maker Faire in New York City on September 21st and 22nd (choose your day pass when purchasing the bundle), plus our own Expand NY on November 9th and 10th. That’s two amazing opportunities to see and interact with some of the most interesting projects and people in technology, from the next great inventors to the biggest names in consumer electronics.

Don’t miss it…

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Fancy yourself a balloon maven? Well, tomorrow, Maker Camp’s Field Trip Friday event is going to Google X for a Project Loon launch. Don’t worry, you’re invited too. Starting at 2PM ET, Make is interviewing those who’ve made stratospheric internet-distribution possible, via a Hangout on the magazine’s Google+ page and its YouTube channel. What’s more, the girl who floated Hello Kitty into space, Lauren Rojas, joins Maker Camp’s festivities on Friday. To kill time between now and then, we suggest contemplating the whole “cloud in actual clouds” thing, it’s kept us busy for a while.

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By now you know we really, really want you to join us at Expand this March. And if you’ve been waiting for Just One More Reason to attend the event, how about a free 6-month subscription to Make Magazine?

Our friends at Make share our enthusiasm about independent inventors, tinkerers, and makers of all stripes driving innovation in the technology world, and we’re excited to welcome them as an official Expand media partner. They’ll also be joining us at the show, so look out for more fun announcements around their participation in the coming weeks. We’re also thrilled to be able to offer half a year’s worth of Make goodness to all of our full weekend Expand attendees if purchased in advance.

When buying your ticket there will be a form where you can input your home address. If you’ve already bought a full pass ticket from us, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered too. Look out for an email coming from Eventbrite (sent to the address you used to purchase your ticket) with instructions on how to provide us your mailing address and start receiving your free subscription.

See you at Expand!

And don’t Forget…

• Insert Coin audience voting is open right now! Get your votes for the best of our 10 semi-finalists in by Wednesday, February 27 at 3:30pm EST
• If you’re a company that would like to work with us on an exhibition or sponsorship level, please drop us a line at sponsors *at* engadget *dot* com (DIYers and small startups, please ask us about our new Indie Corner option!)
• If you’re interested in speaking at the event, please contact expand *at* engadget *dot* com to inquire
• If you’re a member of the media interested in covering Expand, please contact engadget *at* shiftcomm.com for more information.

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Summer camp doesn’t have to mean poorly ventilated cabins, boring activities and terrible food. In fact, put the concept in the hands of Google and Make, and there’s not even a need to leave the comfort of your own home. The two have teamed up to deliver Maker Camp on Google+, a six week summer program designed to encourage kids to embrace their inner maker. The sessions will run every weekday starting July 16th. On Mondays through Thursdays a new set of instructions for the teen participants to tackle will be posted on Google+, then, in the afternoon, a counselor (often one of Make’s own editors) will hold a Hangout to discuss the project and let the campers share their photos, videos and thoughts. Every Friday Make will host “field trips” via Hangouts. There’s no need to register and no fee, the only requirements are that you be between the ages of 13 and 18, and have a Google+ account. Check out the videos after the break and the source links for more info.

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