Hamza Mahmoud is a 16-year-old maker from Cairo who builds engaging electronic toys and games out of simple, accessible materials.

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2024 was a good year for Maker Faires. Here are just a few of the spectacular events that happened around the globe this year.

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https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire/reminiscing-about-the-maker-faires-of-2024/

Take a look at some fantastic projects Make: magazine published in 2024

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Ellie Weinstein founded Cocoa Press, a company that manufactures printers that 3D print chocolate.

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Another AI-in-a-box solution is the Person Sensor from Useful Sensors (not to be confused with their product literally named “AI in a Box”). This thumbnail-sized board uses its built-in camera and smarts to detect and identify faces, without requiring users to obtain a degree in machine learning. In addition to making it simple to use, [&]

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Crunch Labs inventors shared insights on toy design and how they take ideas from concepts to finished, factory-fabricated products.

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https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/the-art-and-science-of-toy-design-crunch-labs-panel/

As the artificial intelligence ecosystem continues to mature, more application-specific hardware is beginning to emerge. Perhaps the most striking example of this trend is Seeed’s open-source physical AI agent, Watcher. This device combines local AI processing via its Himax WiseEye2 HX6538 chip with cloud or on-premise assistance for more complicated tasks, allowing you to, for [&]

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https://makezine.com/products/boards/seeed-studio-sensecap-watcher/

One of the first exciting new releases of 2024 was the open-source AI-focused BeagleY-AI from BeagleBoard. A departure from their typical “cape” headers, the BeagleY adopts a Pi-like form factor, with quad 1.4GHz 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 cores, a powerful GPU supporting three simultaneous displays, and a built-in 4 TOPS AI co-processor.

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Build an open source DIY powered respirator for less than $100 that's lighter and quieter than commercial PAPRs.

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https://makezine.com/projects/breathe-breezy-with-this-low-cost-diy-powered-respirator/

Code and sew a plush, interactive, wearable companion robot.

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https://makezine.com/projects/build-a-bot-cuddly-edition/

Here are some of our favorite gadgets, tools, and gifts for makers in 2024.

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Grow sustainable materials with biofabrication! They're heat-resistant, water-resistant, biodegradable, and eco-friendly.

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https://makezine.com/article/science/health-science/giy-materials-growing-fungi-for-biofabrication/

In November we added 19 new certifications, from microcontrollers to neuroscience research and everything in between. Here are three certifications we think you should check out today.

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https://makezine.com/article/technology/open-source/open-source-hardware-certifications-for-november-2024/

Twelve projects old and new that you can make and give this holiday season.

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https://makezine.com/article/home/12-festive-things-to-make-for-the-holidays/

Dogbotic Audio Carnival is happening this Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1pm–5pm at 924 Gilman in Berkeley!

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Try on any outfit and reduce fashion waste with Wear It's generative AI.

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https://makezine.com/article/craft/dr-kitty-yeung-explains-how-wear-it-fixes-fast-fashion-with-ai/

7 tips on building cosplay props and costumes from your favorite show or game.

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https://makezine.com/article/craft/cosplay-props/toy-inventors-notebook-fabricate-a-costume/

Join the Make: editorial staff and contributors as we make friends via DIY companion bots and review and compare dev boards by the bushel!

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Join the Wizard of Make, Microchip's Bob Martin for an update on the latest developments in the Arduino / Maker Space ecosystem.

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https://makezine.com/article/technology/arduino/whats-new-in-the-microchip-maker-space/

Make bigger 3D prints faster with the new Prusa Core One 3D printer. It's reliable, repairable, and works fine offline.

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https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/3d-printing-workshop/prusas-new-core-one-3d-printer-is-fast-stable-and-open-enough/