Some of the first steps toward working with Arduino is understanding how to write code for it. The good news is that it's made with beginners in mind.

Google+ Hangouts provide a group video chat with the ability to add apps. [RobotGrrl] created a Node.js web app to control an Arduino that can be added to a Hangout. There’s a Javascript clie… ...

Ever wanted the ability to yell at your electronics? Over on Make, they show you how to add commands to electronics, including a Roomba, Philips Hue, and a few other things.