littleFame
Web and print press covering the littleBits revolution
05/2/2012 -
littleBits in New Scientist Magazine!
This week, littleBits was featured in New Scientist magazine as part of MacGregor Campbell’s article “Network your stuff: Amateurs inventing a new internet”. Ayah Bdeir
This week, littleBits was featured in New Scientist magazine as part of MacGregor Campbell’s article “Network your stuff: Amateurs inventing a new internet”. Ayah Bdeir
04/17/2012 -
littleBits on TechnoBuffalo: What would you create using littleBits?
Adriana Lee describes littleBits as “one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time.” Click here to read the full article
Adriana Lee describes littleBits as “one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time.” Click here to read the full article
04/16/2012 -
littleBits on wowElle!
Take a look at the full article here where littleBits is described as the new Lego!
Take a look at the full article here where littleBits is described as the new Lego!
04/6/2012 -
littleBits announcing its “community platform” launch on Make Podcast!
We finally launched our community platform today! Upload what you’ve made, break it down in steps, share it with the world, and get inspired from
We finally launched our community platform today! Upload what you’ve made, break it down in steps, share it with the world, and get inspired from
04/2/2012 -
littleBits on RISD after its very succesful workshop!
On January 31st, littleBits ran a workshop at the Rhode Island School of Design where ID & GD students were divided into groups and had
On January 31st, littleBits ran a workshop at the Rhode Island School of Design where ID & GD students were divided into groups and had
04/1/2012 -
littleBits in Elegant Impressions
We have been featured in Elegant Impressions’s issue of April 2012 as one of the coolest toys at the Toy Fair 2012! Click here to
We have been featured in Elegant Impressions’s issue of April 2012 as one of the coolest toys at the Toy Fair 2012! Click here to
03/29/2012 -
Ayah Bdeir’s TED talk!
On Monday February 27th, littleBits founder Ayah Bdeir gave a 5 minute talk at TED 2012, Full Spectrum. Ayah ends her talk with
On Monday February 27th, littleBits founder Ayah Bdeir gave a 5 minute talk at TED 2012, Full Spectrum. Ayah ends her talk with
03/26/2012 -
littleBits now available on Maker Shed!
Maker Shed has joined our list of distributors! click here to view the kit in their store!
Maker Shed has joined our list of distributors! click here to view the kit in their store!
03/14/2012 -
littleBits on Adafruit!
phenoptix ” My little one playing with littleBits. She loves them. To quote: ” I made a torch that goes buzz!” ” littleBits is now
phenoptix ” My little one playing with littleBits. She loves them. To quote: ” I made a torch that goes buzz!” ” littleBits is now
03/2/2012 -
Wired on littleBits, and Hardware Hacking movement!
littleBits founder, Ayah Bdeir, attended & presented at the TED conference this past week. She aimed, along with other companies, to change people’s opinions about
littleBits founder, Ayah Bdeir, attended & presented at the TED conference this past week. She aimed, along with other companies, to change people’s opinions about
02/29/2012 -
GOOD Magazine – littleBits bringing creativity back to education!
littleBits is encouraging creativity in kids & allowing them to explore their talents in a new and “unconventional” way! Read all about it on Good!
littleBits is encouraging creativity in kids & allowing them to explore their talents in a new and “unconventional” way! Read all about it on Good!
02/29/2012 -
littleBits on boingboing!
Ayah Bdeir, founder of littleBits, briefly demoes the modules inside the starter kit and talks about the new and exciting project that is coming soon!
Ayah Bdeir, founder of littleBits, briefly demoes the modules inside the starter kit and talks about the new and exciting project that is coming soon!
02/29/2012 -
littleBits on Mashable!
Here is a video that demonstrates to kids (and grown ups) how the confetti cannon, “robo-lobo” the robot and cowboy cool-down hat were made (during a
Here is a video that demonstrates to kids (and grown ups) how the confetti cannon, “robo-lobo” the robot and cowboy cool-down hat were made (during a
02/28/2012 -
littleBits featured in BBC News as part of TED 2012!
The aim is to “encourage a world of inventors” Ayah Bdeir (littleBits founder and TED fellow) explains in her interview with Jane Wakefield from BBC News
The aim is to “encourage a world of inventors” Ayah Bdeir (littleBits founder and TED fellow) explains in her interview with Jane Wakefield from BBC News
02/22/2012 -
littleBits in NOTCOT!
We’re in NOTCOT!
We’re in NOTCOT!
02/22/2012 -
littleBits won a STEMmy award!
We won another award! this time it’s the STEMmy award from GeekMom Andrew Schwalm believes that our modules are not only appealing but
We won another award! this time it’s the STEMmy award from GeekMom Andrew Schwalm believes that our modules are not only appealing but
02/21/2012 -
littleBits “Best High Tech Maker Toy” on CuteMonster.com!
“I could envision their starter kits as must have items for elementary school science labs. littleBits has reinvented the traditional idea of the study of
“I could envision their starter kits as must have items for elementary school science labs. littleBits has reinvented the traditional idea of the study of
02/20/2012 -
littleBits on DadDoes.com!
Check out Paul in this video talking about littleBits and demoing our newest projects and bits! Check out the littlePiggy tutorial! Read the article here
Check out Paul in this video talking about littleBits and demoing our newest projects and bits! Check out the littlePiggy tutorial! Read the article here
02/17/2012 -
Crave giving away two littleBits starter kits!
Hurry up and register now on Cnet to win not one, but TWO littleBits starter kits! Deadline is on Monday Feb 20 so you only
Hurry up and register now on Cnet to win not one, but TWO littleBits starter kits! Deadline is on Monday Feb 20 so you only
02/15/2012 -
littleBits just won “best of toy fair 2012″!
GREAT NEWS!! littleBits just won “Best of Toy Fair 2012″!! We even got featured in PopSci’s online article “The most incredible toys we saw at the Toy Fair”!
GREAT NEWS!! littleBits just won “Best of Toy Fair 2012″!! We even got featured in PopSci’s online article “The most incredible toys we saw at the Toy Fair”!
02/15/2012 -
littleBits on Good Housekeeping again!
On February 15, Good Housekeeping‘s Nicole Price Fasig talks about littleBits at the toy fair and describes it as an “educational toy that highlights the properties of electricity
On February 15, Good Housekeeping‘s Nicole Price Fasig talks about littleBits at the toy fair and describes it as an “educational toy that highlights the properties of electricity
02/14/2012 -
littleBits stealing the spotlight at the Toy Fair!
NY1 mentions littleBits in its report as one of the high-tech toys that is stealing the spotlight at the Toy Fair in New York (taking
NY1 mentions littleBits in its report as one of the high-tech toys that is stealing the spotlight at the Toy Fair in New York (taking
02/10/2012 -
littleBits on CNET!
“I like to think I’m pretty young at heart, but even I forget sometimes how fun it was to be a kid, when being entertained
“I like to think I’m pretty young at heart, but even I forget sometimes how fun it was to be a kid, when being entertained
01/22/2012 -
littleBits is in daily Br!nk!
“A certain Mr. Steve Jobs had a brilliant idea once, which involved making computers accessible to everyone. Ayah Bdeir is pushing this simple concept to
“A certain Mr. Steve Jobs had a brilliant idea once, which involved making computers accessible to everyone. Ayah Bdeir is pushing this simple concept to
01/21/2012 -
littleBits on Bloomberg TV!
On January 19, littleBits was featured on Bloomberg TV in a segment called “Legos for the iPad Generation” as part of their show “Innovators”. The
On January 19, littleBits was featured on Bloomberg TV in a segment called “Legos for the iPad Generation” as part of their show “Innovators”. The
01/10/2012 -
Forbes catches the littleBits bug!
Forbes’ wonderful Angela Haines writes about littleBits in “Making Science Fun With High-Tech Popsicle Sticks And Pipe Cleaners”. Photoshoot at Collab courtesy of Zack DeZon!
Forbes’ wonderful Angela Haines writes about littleBits in “Making Science Fun With High-Tech Popsicle Sticks And Pipe Cleaners”. Photoshoot at Collab courtesy of Zack DeZon!
01/2/2012 -
littleBits “to strike gold in 2012!”
littleBits has been a listed as one of ” the 5 places to strike gold in year 2012″! Click here to read full article
littleBits has been a listed as one of ” the 5 places to strike gold in year 2012″! Click here to read full article
12/28/2011 -
iSGTW Article
“A 2010 report found American children spend an average of 7.5 hours per day using technology devices. But, few know how these devices work or
“A 2010 report found American children spend an average of 7.5 hours per day using technology devices. But, few know how these devices work or
12/26/2011 -
littleBits in Make Magazine!
12/16/2011 -
littleBits featured on Good Housekeeping!
littleBits is described as the “Great new toy for building engineers” ! Read all about us on the Good Housekeeping website (December 16, 2011).
littleBits is described as the “Great new toy for building engineers” ! Read all about us on the Good Housekeeping website (December 16, 2011).
11/18/2011 -
littleBits featured on Vitamin W
“LittleBits help you move from passive to productive” (Amy Cross) Click here for full article
“LittleBits help you move from passive to productive” (Amy Cross) Click here for full article
10/10/2011 -
littleBits featured on BBC’s living online
We are one of 3 companies featured on BBC’s living online with a special demo and our first press visit to the office! Watch the
We are one of 3 companies featured on BBC’s living online with a special demo and our first press visit to the office! Watch the
09/18/2011 -
We won a MAKE Editor’s Choice Award… again!
We won one 2 years ago with our first littleBits prototype, and now we did it again! littleBits gets picked by MAKE Magazine for a
We won one 2 years ago with our first littleBits prototype, and now we did it again! littleBits gets picked by MAKE Magazine for a
09/16/2011 -
MAKE Spotlight on littleBits
Dale Dougherty, founder of MAKE, came to visit us at our office and shot a littleBits spotlight for MAKE and MAKERFAIRE. Don’t forget to catch
Dale Dougherty, founder of MAKE, came to visit us at our office and shot a littleBits spotlight for MAKE and MAKERFAIRE. Don’t forget to catch
06/4/2011 -
Inc. features littleBits as one of 6 inventions transforming innovation
Inc Magazine features littleBits as one of 6 inventions that are transforming innovation, prototyping, and engineering. These tools succeeded in “transforming innovation from a complicated
Inc Magazine features littleBits as one of 6 inventions that are transforming innovation, prototyping, and engineering. These tools succeeded in “transforming innovation from a complicated
05/13/2011 -
littleBits featured in the New York Times Magazine!
littleBits is featured in the New York Times Magazine in a beautiful article about the maker movement, alongside our friends at Adafruit, MediaLab, MakerBot, CloudFab
littleBits is featured in the New York Times Magazine in a beautiful article about the maker movement, alongside our friends at Adafruit, MediaLab, MakerBot, CloudFab
01/20/2011 -
“Electronics as Material Studio” paper published in TEI Proceedings
We can sometimes wear our academic hat too. A continuation to our first paper: Electronics As Material (published 09) this studio paper is . Published
We can sometimes wear our academic hat too. A continuation to our first paper: Electronics As Material (published 09) this studio paper is . Published
11/20/2010 -
baby’s first book feature
littleBits makes its book debut in Sabine Seymour’s Functional Aesthetics in the Kits section.
littleBits makes its book debut in Sabine Seymour’s Functional Aesthetics in the Kits section.
09/21/2010 -
littleBits and Open Hardware Summit in Create Digital Music
Peter Kirn from Create Digital Music writes about the Open Hardware Summit and littleBits in: Summit Touts Open Source Hardware
Peter Kirn from Create Digital Music writes about the Open Hardware Summit and littleBits in: Summit Touts Open Source Hardware
05/14/2010 -
interview on WMMNA
Long interview about littleBits on we make money not art: “littleBits, pre-engineered circuit boards connected by tiny magnets”
Long interview about littleBits on we make money not art: “littleBits, pre-engineered circuit boards connected by tiny magnets”
05/31/2009 -
Blueribbon at Makerfaire
We won a Blue Ribbon at MakerFaire: Editor’s Pick! Pictures of littleBits at Maker Faire
We won a Blue Ribbon at MakerFaire: Editor’s Pick! Pictures of littleBits at Maker Faire
05/13/2009 -
blurb on kottke.org
littleBits is described as ” simple, intuitive, space-sensitive blocks that make prototyping with sophisticated electronics a matter of snapping small magnets together”. Read the little
littleBits is described as ” simple, intuitive, space-sensitive blocks that make prototyping with sophisticated electronics a matter of snapping small magnets together”. Read the little
03/2/2009 -
littleBits on harkopen.com
littleBits featured on harkopen.com!
littleBits featured on harkopen.com!
01/20/2009 -
Electronics As Material academic paper
As an companion to our very own, Ayah Bdeir’s keynote invited talk at TEI’09, we published an academic paper on Electronics As Material in the
As an companion to our very own, Ayah Bdeir’s keynote invited talk at TEI’09, we published an academic paper on Electronics As Material in the
08/25/2008 -
littleBits on Core77
Ultrafast prototyping with littleBits on Core77! Check it out!
Ultrafast prototyping with littleBits on Core77! Check it out!
08/15/2008 -
littleBits is getting blogged!
littleBits is getting blogged like crazy! Gizmodo, Boing Boing, Geek, Make and many more!
littleBits is getting blogged like crazy! Gizmodo, Boing Boing, Geek, Make and many more!
08/13/2008 -
littleBits on Engadget
littleBits gets on Engadget.
littleBits gets on Engadget.
06/20/2008 -
littleBits on Adafruit
ladyada on littleBits.
ladyada on littleBits.
littleNews
News, upcoming events and littleBits updates
05/11/2012 -
Show your mom a littleLove with your littleBits Starter Kit
What better gift to give your mom on Mother’s Day than a custom-made interactive card?! When your Mom pushes the pressure sensor on the card,
What better gift to give your mom on Mother’s Day than a custom-made interactive card?! When your Mom pushes the pressure sensor on the card,
05/9/2012 -
We’re going back to MakerFaire- where it all started!
littleBits is going to be at MakerFaire San Fransisco from May 18- May 21! Join us to meet our wonderful team and see the exciting
littleBits is going to be at MakerFaire San Fransisco from May 18- May 21! Join us to meet our wonderful team and see the exciting
05/8/2012 -
Ayah Speaking at the Maker Hardware Innovation workshop next week!
We have some exciting news!! Ayah Bdeir, founder of littleBits, is going to be speaking at the Maker Hardware innovation workshop that’s taking place on
We have some exciting news!! Ayah Bdeir, founder of littleBits, is going to be speaking at the Maker Hardware innovation workshop that’s taking place on
04/25/2012 -
Sneak Peek of the “Techno Jungle” Workshop!
On Saturday April 21st, our team ran a workshop at the littleBits headquarters where kids between the ages of 6-12 were asked to create interactive
On Saturday April 21st, our team ran a workshop at the littleBits headquarters where kids between the ages of 6-12 were asked to create interactive
04/6/2012 -
Launching the community site, as in now!
We just launched the community portion of our site! After many months of developing, testing and thinking (with our amazing friends at HyperTiny), we are
We just launched the community portion of our site! After many months of developing, testing and thinking (with our amazing friends at HyperTiny), we are
04/5/2012 -
Speaking at MIT Media Lab, Life Long Kindergarden Group!
On Friday April 6th, I’m thrilled to be speaking at the MIT Media Lab‘s Lifelong Kindergarden group as part of their lecture series! As the
On Friday April 6th, I’m thrilled to be speaking at the MIT Media Lab‘s Lifelong Kindergarden group as part of their lecture series! As the
03/20/2012 -
Announcing the winner of our SXSW Challenge…
Congratulations to Hayes, Rick, and Jesse! We are announcing the winner of our “Playdate Challenge” at the SXSW GE Garage. We challenged the participants to create a
Congratulations to Hayes, Rick, and Jesse! We are announcing the winner of our “Playdate Challenge” at the SXSW GE Garage. We challenged the participants to create a
03/9/2012 -
littleBits workshops with GE Garage at SXSW in Austin!
Exciting news everyone! Ayah Bdeir, Paul Rothman and Jordi Borras are running not one but two workshops at SXSW in Austin this Sunday March 11
Exciting news everyone! Ayah Bdeir, Paul Rothman and Jordi Borras are running not one but two workshops at SXSW in Austin this Sunday March 11
02/26/2012 -
Ayah Bdeir speaking at TED
littleBits founder, and TED Fellow Ayah Bdeir, is speaking at TED 2012, Full Spectrum tomorrow Monday February 27th! littleBits sneak peaks will also be in
littleBits founder, and TED Fellow Ayah Bdeir, is speaking at TED 2012, Full Spectrum tomorrow Monday February 27th! littleBits sneak peaks will also be in
01/16/2012 -
Launching new bits, on Bloomberg TV, with our littlePiggy!
For all you patient littleBits fans, good news! We are launching new littleBits modules and kits, on Bloomberg TV no less! Make your own active
For all you patient littleBits fans, good news! We are launching new littleBits modules and kits, on Bloomberg TV no less! Make your own active
12/13/2011 -
littleBits starter kits v0.2, $89 and just in time for the holidays!
BUY THE STARTER KIT HERE After we sold out the first run, this just in, just in the nick of time for the holidays! We’re
BUY THE STARTER KIT HERE After we sold out the first run, this just in, just in the nick of time for the holidays! We’re
10/30/2011 -
halloween with your starter kit!
littleBits loves halloween! And for this special occasion, we unveil the “halloween with a littleBits starter kit” video. Showing you 3 quick and fabulous halloween
littleBits loves halloween! And for this special occasion, we unveil the “halloween with a littleBits starter kit” video. Showing you 3 quick and fabulous halloween
10/25/2011 -
Getting fancy at the New York Hall of Science gala
On October 25th, we were one of 6 lucky invitees to the New York Hall of Science benefit gala. Being big fans of NYSCI’s mission,
On October 25th, we were one of 6 lucky invitees to the New York Hall of Science benefit gala. Being big fans of NYSCI’s mission,
10/11/2011 -
we are hiring!
littleBits is looking for superstars (and superstars-to-be) to join our core team. If you believe in our mission, we’d love to hear from you! Browse the
littleBits is looking for superstars (and superstars-to-be) to join our core team. If you believe in our mission, we’d love to hear from you! Browse the
10/6/2011 -
littleBits closes first round of financing, also enters MoMA’s collection!
Photo by Brian Finke for the New York Times It’s a big, BIG, day at littleBits! First, we are thrilled to announce that we
Photo by Brian Finke for the New York Times It’s a big, BIG, day at littleBits! First, we are thrilled to announce that we
09/19/2011 -
littleBits Starter Kits ON SALE NOW!
The long anticipated littleBits starter kit is finally on sale! Get your fix on sparkfun’s website now! If you’re at Makerfaire, come find us at
The long anticipated littleBits starter kit is finally on sale! Get your fix on sparkfun’s website now! If you’re at Makerfaire, come find us at
09/5/2011 -
littleBits at World Maker Faire!
Hello friends, please come out and say hi at this years World Maker Faire. littleBits will be at booth #7038 during the Faire and we
Hello friends, please come out and say hi at this years World Maker Faire. littleBits will be at booth #7038 during the Faire and we
09/3/2011 -
littleBits helps put together the Open Hardware Summit (and demoes too)!
For the second year in a row, littleBits is a catalyst and organizer of the Open Hardware Summit, occurring at the New York Hall of
For the second year in a row, littleBits is a catalyst and organizer of the Open Hardware Summit, occurring at the New York Hall of
07/18/2011 -
littleBits’ MoMA debut!
photo by Shigeru Kobayashi littleBits is part of MoMA’s upcoming Design Exhibit “Talk To Me: Design and the Communication between People and Objects“. The show
photo by Shigeru Kobayashi littleBits is part of MoMA’s upcoming Design Exhibit “Talk To Me: Design and the Communication between People and Objects“. The show
05/9/2011 -
new website up
We clean up nice, don’t we? The new littleBits website is up with snapShots, newsBits, and sneak peeks of the Starter Kits to pre-order. Thanks
We clean up nice, don’t we? The new littleBits website is up with snapShots, newsBits, and sneak peeks of the Starter Kits to pre-order. Thanks
03/16/2011 -
littleBits endorses Open Hardware Definition 1.0
With a group of open hardware enthusiasts, and The Open Hardware Summit participants, we released the Open Source Hardware Definition 1.0 today, and we were
With a group of open hardware enthusiasts, and The Open Hardware Summit participants, we released the Open Source Hardware Definition 1.0 today, and we were
01/16/2011 -
littleBits Demo at TEI’11
littleBits is at TEI’11 in beautiful Funchal, Portugal running demos of our pretty little kits. We’re also giving a talk on the Future Outlook Panel
littleBits is at TEI’11 in beautiful Funchal, Portugal running demos of our pretty little kits. We’re also giving a talk on the Future Outlook Panel
09/10/2010 -
littleBits Starter Kit On Sale Soon!
Get ready fans, littleBits starter kits will be on sale soon! More details about the Starter Kit here. Pre-order your kit now.
Get ready fans, littleBits starter kits will be on sale soon! More details about the Starter Kit here. Pre-order your kit now.
07/20/2010 -
littleBits Helps Organize Open Hardware Summit in New York
The inaugural Open Hardware Summit organized by littleBits, Buglabs, Creative Commons and Makerfaire is coming September 23rd to the New York Hall of Science! Attend, Speak,
The inaugural Open Hardware Summit organized by littleBits, Buglabs, Creative Commons and Makerfaire is coming September 23rd to the New York Hall of Science! Attend, Speak,
06/1/2010 -
pro-pro-production
We didn’t disappear! We are knee deep in hardware manufacturing! Working hard on the littleBits kits…
We didn’t disappear! We are knee deep in hardware manufacturing! Working hard on the littleBits kits…
05/30/2010 -
littleBits at MakerFaire
We are going to MakerFaire on the 30th and 31st of May, come see us if you are nearby! Pictures online here.
We are going to MakerFaire on the 30th and 31st of May, come see us if you are nearby! Pictures online here.
03/17/2010 -
Opening Hardware Workshop
littleBits organizes Opening Hardware workshop at Eyebeam with Creative Commons, Arduino, MAKE, Adafruit, and many others!
littleBits organizes Opening Hardware workshop at Eyebeam with Creative Commons, Arduino, MAKE, Adafruit, and many others!
12/30/2009 -
Call for Interns
Call for Interns at Eyebeam: Electronics Intern. So hurry up & apply!
Call for Interns at Eyebeam: Electronics Intern. So hurry up & apply!
12/12/2009 -
Call to Videographers
Call for Interns at Eyebeam: Video and Photography Intern
Call for Interns at Eyebeam: Video and Photography Intern
11/17/2009 -
littleBits at 4Site Forum in Beirut
Ayah Bdeir and littleBits at 4SITEForum, the first interactive conference in the Middle East, as part of a panel with John Wilbanks (Science Commons).
Ayah Bdeir and littleBits at 4SITEForum, the first interactive conference in the Middle East, as part of a panel with John Wilbanks (Science Commons).
05/31/2009 -
Pictures from Eyebeam’s Open Studios
Pictures from Eyebeam‘s Open Studios are here. Check them out!
Pictures from Eyebeam‘s Open Studios are here. Check them out!
05/13/2009 -
Pictures from the Exhibit Launch Party
Pictures from the launch party and exhibition opening are out. Check them out!
Pictures from the launch party and exhibition opening are out. Check them out!
04/30/2009 -
littleBits Exhibit at Eyebeam
Join us at the littleBits exhibit at Eyebeam (540 West 21st street, NY NY 10011) until the 16th of May.
Join us at the littleBits exhibit at Eyebeam (540 West 21st street, NY NY 10011) until the 16th of May.
02/16/2009 -
littleBits in the UK
littleBits is on the move! We are in the UK for an invited talk as part of the Tangible and Embedded Interaction in Cambridge
littleBits is on the move! We are in the UK for an invited talk as part of the Tangible and Embedded Interaction in Cambridge
07/28/2008 -
littleBits at the Sketching in Hardware Conference
We are going to RISD to the Sketching in Hardware conference. Meet us there! Pictures here
We are going to RISD to the Sketching in Hardware conference. Meet us there! Pictures here
06/24/2008 -
littleBits in Berlin
littleBits is at Friends of Fritzing Summit in Berlin. Guten Tag!
littleBits is at Friends of Fritzing Summit in Berlin. Guten Tag!
06/10/2008 -
littleBits Intro Video
At last, the littleBits intro video is online. Send us ideas, suggestions and feedback!
At last, the littleBits intro video is online. Send us ideas, suggestions and feedback!
05/28/2008 -
littleBits is (sort of) Out
Version 0 of littleBits is (sort of) out!
Version 0 of littleBits is (sort of) out!
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