NCS STEM Blog

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

JLab Metal Bluetooh Rugged Earbuds by Hannah

I love music. I like taking my tunes with me wherever I go, so I ALWAYS have a pair of headphones with me. When you’re always on the move, you need a good pair of headphones that have good sound and block out noise from your busy life, a long battery life for when you’re traveling, and a strong, durable build. The Metal Bluetooth Rugged Earbuds, by JLab Audio, are made for the person with an always-on-the-go life. They are compatible with any Apple or Android device that works with Bluetooth and are perfect for when you’re doing chores around the house, running errands, working out at the gym, traveling, or engaging in many other activities. They are designed with an active lifestyle in mind, as you can tell from JLab’s motto: “#FINDYOURGO.” The earbuds have several features that make them ideal for anything you do and anywhere you go.

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

AirMod Wireless Adapter – Aaron and Rodney

The AirMod Wireless Adapter is a great attachment for the Beats Solo 2. The Beats Solo two has great sound and bass, but the long wire that comes with it is annoying and inconvenient. This adapter allows you to keep your perfectly fine Beats Solo 2, and make them wireless. This 5$ item can save you from buying a new wireless pair of beats for up to 230$! Here are some of the pros and cons of this item:

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

Makey Makey – Hannah

The Makey Makey is a fun and educational tool made for computer functions and programming. It is easy to use in that it is made for all ages and skill levels. The Makey Makey encourages you to think outside the box and to use your imagination to come up with creative ways to use everyday objects for different functions on the computer.

The Makey Makey comes in a little box that you can use to store it, along with 7 alligator cables, 6 connector wires, a USB cord, an instruction sheet, and stickers. However, much of the instruction sheet is just suggestions: there really are no rules or limits for the Makey Makey! The creators wanted it to be accessible for people of all ages and skill levels, to inspire creativity in everyone. Makey Makey is also a great tool for teaching young children about computer science. It encourages kids to experiment with different objects and create their own inventions. It also lets adults be kids again as they tinker around with things like paper and pencil drawings, play dough, fruits and vegetables, and other fun everyday objects to find what works with their idea.

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

Biolite Campstove Review – Nathan

When I first saw the Biolite Campstove, I thought to myself, “Man, that really looks dumb and uninteresting.” Little did I know that it would turn out to be an amazing product that was nowhere close to “dumb.” This campstove made by Biolite, is an incredible and ingenious piece of technology that not only sustains a fire in itself, but also can cook food, boil water, and the highlight, it can charge your phone and itself.