The Makers are getting ready. From basements and scattered warehouses in the Oakland hills all the way down to garages in Santa Cruz, they're putting the finishing touches on their projects for the fast-approaching Maker Faire 2011. Once described as "Burning man without the nudity," the extravaganza of invention and self-expression poised to erupt on the San Mateo County Fairgrounds May 21-22 is the largest do-it-yourself fair in the world. Read More

There are two hideous beasts trolling the Coachella field tonight. Terrible, neon green sea beasts with insatiable mandibles salivating over the chance to chomp unsuspecting hipster ankles.

They are remote-controlled "sharks," and if you've stood anywhere within earshot of the Do Lab this evening, at least one has munched your calves.

"People go crazy when they see them," said shark-pilot Shauna Hershfield of Santa Cruz. Read the whole story here.