A dramatic, glowing exclamation mark now doubles as a vigilant home notifier, blending hardware hacking with daily life and raising new questions about the future of smart home alerts.
A deep dive into the inventive process of building a handheld Tetris game from scratch, featuring innovative hardware solutions, smart software optimizations, and the spirit of DIY hacking.
A new 3D-printing hack, PCB Forge, is letting DIYers produce custom PCBs at home without chemicals or delays. Is this the start of a hardware hacker renaissance?
A broken Hasbro R2D2 toy gets a cybernetic overhaul, exposing the thriving world of robot hacking and the ethical questions it raises.
A new YouTube tutorial shows how anyone can build a function generator with a 555 timer and op amp. We reveal how this accessible project empowers hardware hackers and demystifies waveform generation.
A new DIY technique lets hobbyists create custom PCBs at home using 3D printers and copper tape, bypassing traditional fabrication. Learn how it works, its advantages, and its limitations.
A forgotten Pioneer amplifier was transformed into a modern jukebox with a Raspberry Pi Pico and custom firmware, revealing the power of DIY repair in the age of digital obsolescence.
Cardless SD chips are shaking up microcontroller storage. Learn how hackers are embedding NAND flash directly onto their boards, bypassing the need for bulky SD card slots and opening new frontiers in DIY electronics.
Kokensha Tech's new SmartKnob redesign eliminates tricky assembly steps and expands hardware compatibility, making advanced haptic controls accessible to more electronics enthusiasts.
A mysterious, expertly crafted grid dip meter from the 1950s resurfaces, offering a rare look into the history and inner workings of classic RF measurement tools.