With the exception of astraphobes, the sound of rain and thunder can be relaxing — a nice time to spend an afternoon indoors reading or a way to fall asleep quickly. If mere sounds aren't quite up to ...

At first, the Cloud Lamp seems like a mirage: It looks like a real cloud and even emits claps of thunder. But then it flashes green, red, and blue, plays music–and is hanging in your living room. An ...

This lamp which [Dablondeemu] built will add a little whimsy to your home decor. The project started as coursework for a Digital Art and Installations class. But the remote controlled color changing ...

The humble lamp is a common build for a hacker looking to express themselves creatively. Often, nature can serve as an inspiration, as was the case for [Michael Pick]’s Storm Cloud. (Video, embedded ...

Indeed it does, and that’s its name: Cloud. It’s not just some cotton-wool-and-lightbulb botch job, mind you – its similarity with a good old cumulonimbus goes further than mere looks. It’s packed ...

A DIY lamp may not sound like the most thrilling project on Earth, but the Luminch One is special. Not only does this hand-made light from Francisco Castro provide illumination -- the most important ...

Remember how the enchanted ceiling in the Great Hall, in Harry Potter, resembled the sky above? Also: remember how the Weasleys had that clock that showed the status of each family member? This lovely ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $87 Plug and Make Kit includes an Arduino microcomputer, electronic components, and tutorials for building ...