Why Qualcomm’s $millions deal for Arduino could change the maker world forever The acquisition of Arduino by Qualcomm marks a turning point in the maker world. While the move promises more powerful hardware, AI-ready boards, and stronger integration with edge computing, it raises concerns around the future of open-source values, accessibility, and costs. For hobbyists, students, [...]
Global Maker / DIY Events: Late 2025 — 2026 Event / Faire Date(s) Location / Notes Maker Faire Rome 2025 Oct 17–19, 2025 Rome, Italy Maker Faire Orlando 2025 Nov 8–9, 2025 Orlando, FL, USA Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 Nov 15–16, 2025 Shenzhen, China Maker Faire Taipei 2025 Nov 29–30, 2025 Taipei, Taiwan Maker Faire Paris [...]
The Growing DIY Movement A worldwide surge in do-it-yourself culture is reshaping how people innovate, learn, and consume. What began as hobbyist tinkering has evolved into a powerful global force that blends creativity, sustainability, economic empowerment, and technological adoption. Table of Contents What Is the DIY Movement? How the DIY Movement Went Global Key Drivers Behind [...]
DIY Hobby Maker News 1. Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 — Global Makers Converge in China for AI & Hardware Innovation The 2025 edition of Maker Faire Shenzhen — one of the most significant global gatherings for hardware makers, creatives, and DIY-enthusiasts — recently took place under the theme “AI Without Borders, All Things Reborn.” What happened [...]
Welcome to DIY Hobby Maker. [raw] #include < stdio.h > int main(){ printf("Hello DIY World!"); return 0; } [/raw] I plan to start with small computer/electronics/arduino learning projects in a ad hoc fashion. A bit of this and a bit of that. In the background I will be compiling educational videos [...]
