If your startup involves a physical product, there’s nothing quite like having a prototype. Unfortunately, getting access to the right machinery, materials, and knowledge can be tough. Not anymore. Learn how a ‘makerspace’ in downtown New Haven is now equipped to help you get your prototype printed.

On November 11, 2012, Jason Maloney and Mark Donne of Connecticut-based smartphone case maker diffr3nt joined us for Demo Day at Startup Weekend New Haven 2012. Although they came to help us support the new teams launched over the weekend, we also had a chance to catch up with them on their progress with diffr3nt.

Simplicity is a beautiful thing. Social media sites are often regarded as the pinnacle of simple communication. However, social media overload can greatly detract from its charms, leaving users frustrated, and worse, overwhelmed. See what we mean here.

The rumor of an outrageous $800 iPhone 5 swept through the Twitterverse this month, with fans speculating on what would justify that sky-high price. Apple products are known for being pricy and breaking some of the industry’s biggest records, but will the iPhone 5 come packed with features that no one could’ve predicted? Will the iPhone 5 meet fans high expectations? Rather than speculate about fact, we gathered the funniest ideas proposed on Twitter. The results are hilarious.

Every other week, the Whiteboard’s very own techie will share with the community some of his favorite tips and tricks for a large variety of gadgets and their respective platforms. This week, we feature what you need to know about password security. Learn how to get the most from your first line of defense against a hacker.