Apple Updates
Apple announced some updates toward the end of March that included a new 4 inch iPhone, a smaller iPad Pro and an update to iOS among other items. You can check out all of their announcements from The Next Web.
Amazon Expands Dash Button
Remember the Dash Buttons mentioned a year ago?It seems they’ve been working out well as Amazon has greatly expanded the variety of products you can now order with just the touch of a button. You can learn more about the button expansion for Tech Crunch.
Smartphone Controlled Robot
The company Sphero has created robots which you can control with your smartphone. For the Star Wars fans there is a BB8 version, however you also have other options. Read more about it from BGR.
Nintendo, SF Public Library and Game Design
Nintendo recently worked with the San Francisco Public Library on an event that helps kids learn about game design using the Nintendo game Super Mario Maker. Read all about the program from The Verge.
Smart Water Pitcher
Do you forget to replace your water pitcher filters? Now you won’t! A new Brita water pitcher has been added to the internet of things and automatically orders new water filters when the filter needs to be replaced. Read more about it from The Next Web.
3D Printed Maps for the blind
The Hasso Plattner Institute has created Linespace a “tactile display system for blind users.” It works by combining voice commands with a camera tracking system and 3D printer extruder. You can read more about it from Make and you can watch it in action below!
