Adam Savage explains what his new show, Savage Builds, is all about and what fans of Mythbusters and Tested can expect. Watch Savage Builds when it premieres Friday June 14th on Discovery Channel!
Tobor, The Dinosaur Controlled by Power Glove
Brian Feldman of the Northampton Community College Fab Lab shows us Tobor (Robot backwards), the massive mechanized dinosaur that made the trip out to this year’s Bay Area Maker Faire. And yes, it is controlled with a Nintendo Power Glove.
Hands-On: Nreal Light Augmented Reality Glasses
We try on the Nreal Light, the first augmented reality wearable that actually looks like a pair of glasses. We’re impressed by the weight of the Light at under 90 grams, the resolution and color of the AR images, and its compatibility with smartphones. Plus, Jeremy gives his impressions of the upcoming Asgard’s Wrath after a two-hour demo!
Episode 503 – Monitor Stand Sold Separately – 6/6/19
We talk Mac Pros and reference monitors this week as we recap the news from WWDC (dub dub), joined by video game historian Steve Lin. Plus, pinball talk, gear we saw at Augmented World Expo, a Magic the Gathering televition show and much more to be discussed! Thanks so much to Steve Lin for joining us this week. Find out more about the Video Game History Foundation at https://gamehistory.org/
Adam Savage’s Very First Shop Project
Adam shares the story of the very first object he made in a shop, when he was twelve years old in his school’s shop class. This project was inspired by one of his favorite gags in The Little Rascals! More stories like this one are in Adam’s new book, Every Tool’s a Hammer, available now!
Adam’s New Obsession – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 6/4/19
Varjo XR-1 Augmented Reality Headset Hands-On!
We go hands-on with the Varjo XR-1, a passthrough mixed-reality headset using Varjo’s high-resolution VR-1 hybrid display. Chatting with Varjo’s founder, we discuss the technology that allows for low latency passthrough augmented reality. Plus, we also go hands-on with Logitech’s Ink Pilot Edition stylus designed for use in VR!
Show and Tell: Gundam Upgrade Garage Kits!
As amateur fans of Gunpla, we’re thrilled to meet John, a veteran Gunpla builder who runs NewtypeHQ in the Bay Area. John brings to our studio a few of his recent builds to share his incredible work and introduce to us the world of Gundam resin garage kits! What are your favorite Gunpla models?
Offworld: Isolation and Loneliness in Space Travel
This week on Offworld, we explore the trope of isolation and loneliness in science fiction space travel, and how both fictional and real-world astronauts cope with being away from home for extended missions. Joining us are neuroscientist Indre Viskontas and field geophysicist Mika McKinnon for a lively discussion on how sci-fi depicts the very real challenge of isolation in space!
First Look: Prusa SL1 Resin 3D Printer!
We meet up with Josef Prusa at Maker Faire 2019 to check out the Prusa SL1, Prusa Research’s resin printer. We learn how this resin printer differentiates from laser-based SLA printers, get a close look at its intricate prints, and check out the new wash and cure station.