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Parents, listen up: Put your kids in engineering and computer science classes. A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report says "software development skills continue to be the most in-demand" STEM ...

The world of electronics is a big and expansive one. There are so many new things to learn and discover that can give us a greater appreciation for the technology we encounter every day. However, it ...

Don't let your kids fritter away their summer on mindless activities; it's time for some educational fun (emphasis on fun, of course), This week we're giving away Piper, a DIY electronics kit that ...

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In honor of Force Friday II, DIY electronic toymaker littleBits launched one of its coolest products yet. The Droid Inventor Kit allows kids to piece together an 11-inch tall, fully-functional R2D2.

If you’re looking for a cheap computer that your kid can use to play Minecraft, it doesn’t get much cheaper than a $35 Raspberry Pi (which can run Minecraft). But if you’re looking for something a ...

STEM kits are very interesting tools to engage a child while teaching them important concepts. While the pandemic has brought a complete standstill to the physical presence of children in schools and ...

Getting into a new hobby like DIY electronics is an expensive endeavor. Sometimes the cheapest point of entry is a starter kit that perfectly combines a group of items you need with items that teach ...

Think your kid would enjoy a security system for their piggy bank? How about a programmable pop-up puppet to prank their little brother? These are just a couple of the things they can make with the ...