Hey, I'm actually prompt with an update for once! Though this one doesn't have any technical news, it does have a good bit of news for the project as a whole:

Quote Originally Posted by New Matter
We’re thrilled to say that CES, the largest consumer electronics trade show in the world agrees! Today it was announced that the MOD-t was selected as a 2015 CES Innovation Honoree! For those of you who many not know, this is an incredible award to receive because only a select few products get chosen for this prestigious designation.

Check it out on the CES website (select "3D Printing" from the dropdown menu)
Very neat indeed.

(apparently, they'll be receiving their actual trophy "soon". Somehow this just seems fitting for a crowdfunded project. )