Hackers are transforming 3D-printed plastic and e-waste into powerful tools, challenging tech giants and demanding repair rights in a rapidly evolving DIY hardware movement.
Manufacturers increasingly hide detailed manuals, locking out DIY repairs and fueling e-waste. Explore the right to repair movement and the case for open documentation.
The Pebble smartwatch, once discontinued, is reborn as a 100% open-source device—giving users the power to repair, customize, and secure their own wearable tech.
Meet the hackers and makers rescuing dead rental ebikes from landfill by bypassing proprietary tech and 3D-printing parts—spotlighting the mounting e-waste crisis and the right to repair movement.
Microwaves turned into forges, washing machines unlocked, and car brakes hacked: Hackaday’s latest episode reveals the hidden potential—and risks—of everyday technology in the hands of tinkerers.
A deep dive into one man's quest to repair a Milltronics CNC lathe, revealing the hidden obstacles manufacturers create and the growing right-to-repair movement.
A hacker’s journey into the digital secrets of a Miele washing machine exposes hidden diagnostic codes, the right to repair struggle, and the future of smart appliance control.
Hyundai's digital restrictions on brake pad changes are sparking outrage among car owners and Right to Repair advocates. Discover how paywalls are reshaping DIY car maintenance.