Hackaday Links: May 24, 2026
This week's Hackaday Links highlights several notable tech developments. Google has clarified that the first-generation Chromecast is not permanently disabled, while Mozilla has introduced Web Serial support in Firefox. Additionally, Blue Origin has received FAA approval to resume flights after resolving issues with its New Glenn rocket.
- ▪Google confirmed that the first-generation Chromecast's streaming issues were temporary and have been resolved.
- ▪Mozilla has added Web Serial support to Firefox, catering to a niche community of builders and tinkerers.
- ▪Blue Origin has completed its investigation into the New Glenn rocket failure and received FAA approval to return to flight.
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Hackaday Links: May 24, 2026 No comments by: Tom Nardi May 24, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy If your first-generation Chromecast was acting a little wonky this week, don’t worry. Contrary to fears online, the 2014 device hasn’t been excommunicated by Google. In a statement to Ars Technica, a rep for the search giant explained that the issue, which was keeping the devices from being able to stream video from services like Netflix, was temporary and should now be resolved. That said, the OG Chromecast hasn’t officially been supported since 2023, so it’s not clear how much longer they will remain operational. Google be Google, after all. After resisting for years, this week, Mozilla finally relented and brought Web Serial to Firefox.
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