The new LED light strips from Lifx don't need a hub and let you "paint" whatever colors you like onto the strips -- two potential advantages over the competing strip lights from Philips.

This is a great way to use an LED strip that would have otherwise gone to waste. If you can’t find a scanner with a color wand like this one, you can always start with an RGB strip.

Arduino enthusiasts or those looking to learn more about electronics and programming may be interested in and awesome new electronics kit that allows you to create a full colour LED flashlight ...