These are the projects I recommend building instead of just buying something off the shelf.

[Editor’s Note: Agents of Transformation is an independent GeekWire series, underwritten by Accenture, exploring the adoption and impact of AI and agents. See coverage of our related event.] A team ...

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at Build 2026, a chip-to-cloud platform for “agent-first devices” that run AI agents instead of traditional apps. Two concept devices, a wearable badge and desk ...

Project Solara is technically a “chip-to-cloud platform designed for an open, multiple agent world.” But in a blog post, Microsoft also framed it as a “liminal” operating system meant to transcend the ...

Raspberry Pi offers multiple variants, from a tiny microcontroller to an overpowered Pi 5. This versatility makes it a perfect fit for DIY projects because you can use one or multiple Pis to build ...

Microsoft’s Project Solara previews a future where AI agents run on managed enterprise devices, not just PCs, browsers, or chat windows. The platform is still early, but its badge and desk concepts ...

Microsoft has officially announced its ambitious next-generation gaming initiative, Project Helix, which seeks to redefine the gaming landscape by merging PC and console gaming into a unified ...