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Hunting Submarines Via Gravity Is A Tough Errand
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Hunting Submarines Via Gravity Is A Tough Errand

Detecting submarines through their gravitational effects is a challenging endeavor. While submarines are massive and…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 42 views
So Long, CHU, and Thanks for All the Time Signals
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So Long, CHU, and Thanks for All the Time Signals

The Canadian time signal station CHU will cease operations on June 22, 2026, after providing time signals since 1923.…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
See Aerodynamics in Action with a Desktop Wind Tunnel
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See Aerodynamics in Action with a Desktop Wind Tunnel

A new 3D printable desktop wind tunnel allows enthusiasts to explore aerodynamics without the high costs of full-sized…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
A Bicycle Built on an Italian Renaissance Tech Base
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A Bicycle Built on an Italian Renaissance Tech Base

A YouTube channel explored the concept of a bicycle inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's sketches. They constructed a…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Linux on Android Provides Inexpensive, Powerful Computing
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Linux on Android Provides Inexpensive, Powerful Computing

Linux can be run on carrier-locked Android phones, providing an affordable computing solution. A user demonstrated…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Drawing Videos On An Etch-a-Sketch
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Drawing Videos On An Etch-a-Sketch

A new etch-a-sketch robot can draw full portraits in under a minute. Developed by Every Flavor of Robot, the project…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Honeywell X2S Smart Thermostat Firmware Reverse-Engineering
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Honeywell X2S Smart Thermostat Firmware Reverse-Engineering

The Honeywell X2S Smart Thermostat has been reverse-engineered to explore its encrypted firmware. The process revealed…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Tiny C64 PSU Rejects Tradition, Embraces USB
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Tiny C64 PSU Rejects Tradition, Embraces USB

The Commodore 64 has traditionally required a bulky iron-core transformer for its power needs. A new product, the…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 46 views
Linux Fu: The Bluetooth Regression
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Linux Fu: The Bluetooth Regression

The article discusses issues faced by a user of the OpenSuse Tumbleweed rolling distribution related to Bluetooth…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 45 views
A ZInc Air Battery You Can Make Yourself
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A ZInc Air Battery You Can Make Yourself

Zinc air batteries have been utilized for decades, particularly in photography, due to their environmentally friendly…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Remember When Flash Drives Were Going To Make Your PC Faster?
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Remember When Flash Drives Were Going To Make Your PC Faster?

The article discusses the legacy of Microsoft's ReadyBoost technology introduced with Windows Vista in 2006.…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 36 views
Figuring Out What James Webb’s Mysterious Little Red Dots Are
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Figuring Out What James Webb’s Mysterious Little Red Dots Are

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered over 300 mysterious red dots of unknown origin. Recent findings from the…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
Power from Gravity
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Power from Gravity

Gravity batteries utilize the principle of converting kinetic energy into potential energy for energy storage. A…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Peek Into IBM’s System/360 With Vintage Training Film
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Peek Into IBM’s System/360 With Vintage Training Film

A vintage training film from IBM showcases the System/360 and its impact on data processing and file organization. The…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
Why the Smart Home Bubble Popped
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Why the Smart Home Bubble Popped

The smart home industry, once booming, has seen a significant decline over the past decade. Many companies have exited…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 41 views
Through-Glass Vias and the Long Road to Glass Substrates
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Through-Glass Vias and the Long Road to Glass Substrates

Glass-based substrates are gradually replacing organic substrates in PCBs due to their superior properties. However,…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
z386: An Open-Source 80386 Built Around Original Microcode
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z386: An Open-Source 80386 Built Around Original Microcode

The z386 project aims to implement an Intel i386 CPU on an FPGA using original microcode. This approach ensures close…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
Lost Version of Amiga Unix Suddenly Reappears
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Lost Version of Amiga Unix Suddenly Reappears

A lost version of Amiga Unix, known as AMIX 2.02, has been rediscovered after being missing for years. The version was…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
3D Printing Space Cadet Pinball Into the Real World
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3D Printing Space Cadet Pinball Into the Real World

A creator known as [CNCDan] is working on bringing the classic game Space Cadet Pinball into the physical world…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 49 views
A Benchtop Neutron Generator for the Home Reactor
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A Benchtop Neutron Generator for the Home Reactor

A new benchtop neutron generator has been developed for amateur nuclear physicists. This device uses deuterium to…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 35 views
Just How Bad Was the Intel iAPX432?
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Just How Bad Was the Intel iAPX432?

The Intel iAPX432 was a hyper-CISC processor that ultimately failed commercially due to its poor performance. However,…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 46 views
Slightly Sentient d20 Might Subtly Shift Your Rolls
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Slightly Sentient d20 Might Subtly Shift Your Rolls

A new slightly sentient d20 die has been developed for tabletop gaming that can respond to players' luck. This…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
Hacking a Video Walkie Talkie’s TXW818 MCU and Running DOOM
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Hacking a Video Walkie Talkie’s TXW818 MCU and Running DOOM

A recent exploration into cheap video walkie-talkies revealed their potential for reverse engineering. Enthusiast…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
The Email Of The Future In 1986
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The Email Of The Future In 1986

The article reflects on the history of email, particularly focusing on a 1986 demonstration of the technology. It…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 23 views
Hackaday Links: May 24, 2026
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Hackaday Links: May 24, 2026

This week's Hackaday Links highlights several notable tech developments. Google has clarified that the…

5/24/2026 · 3 min read · 28 views
NoiseCloud: Storing Data On YouTube
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NoiseCloud: Storing Data On YouTube

NoiseCloud is a new tool that allows users to store data on YouTube by converting files into digital noise. The…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Adorable ASCII Aquarium Lives On Your Desk
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Adorable ASCII Aquarium Lives On Your Desk

Kert Gartner's ASCII Aquarium transforms a cheap yellow display into a miniature simulated aquarium featuring ASCII…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Spacelab’s Mitra 125 MS
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Spacelab’s Mitra 125 MS

The article discusses the Mitra 125 MS, a French-built minicomputer used in Spacelab during the 1980s. It highlights…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Meet the Raven: an Atari Clone Computer Based on the Motorola 68060
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Meet the Raven: an Atari Clone Computer Based on the Motorola 68060

The Raven is a custom Atari clone computer built around the Motorola 68060 CPU. It features a unique mainboard design…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
Designing a Printable Cyclone Dust Separator for 99.95% Efficiency
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Designing a Printable Cyclone Dust Separator for 99.95% Efficiency

A new design for a printable cyclone dust separator has achieved a filtering efficiency of 99.95%. This surpasses the…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
Putting Version 7.1 of the Direct Granules FDM Extruder Through Its Paces
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Putting Version 7.1 of the Direct Granules FDM Extruder Through Its Paces

The article discusses the testing of Version 7.1 of the Direct Granules FDM Extruder. It highlights improvements made…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
PCB Map Display Keeps An Eye On Family
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PCB Map Display Keeps An Eye On Family

A new PCB map display has been created to visually represent the California East Bay area. This innovative design…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Touchable POV Display Blooms In Mid Air
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Touchable POV Display Blooms In Mid Air

A new touch-sensitive display called BloomBeacon has been developed by a team from the University of Chicago. This…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Passive Bug Zapper Tracks Its Kill Count
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Passive Bug Zapper Tracks Its Kill Count

A new passive bug zapper has been developed that tracks its kill count using an antenna. When a bug is caught, it…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Building an Analog Meter Watch
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Building an Analog Meter Watch

A new type of analog watch has been created by Sahko, featuring a single needle to display time. The watch utilizes a…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Amazing Stories
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Amazing Stories

The 2026 Hackaday Europe event recently took place, bringing together a vibrant community of hackers. While the main…

5/23/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
Water-cooling a 3D Printed Rocket Isn’t Quite Practical
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Water-cooling a 3D Printed Rocket Isn’t Quite Practical

Water-cooling a 3D printed rocket has proven to be impractical due to the limitations of consumer-grade materials.…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
Unitree GO-M8018-6 Motor Reverse Engineering
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Unitree GO-M8018-6 Motor Reverse Engineering

The Unitree GO-M8018-6 motors are being reverse-engineered to unlock their proprietary driver. This process involves…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
The Team Behind The Flipper One Needs Your Help
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The Team Behind The Flipper One Needs Your Help

The team behind the Flipper Zero is now developing a new device called the Flipper One and is seeking community…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
The Maths Behind A Chord Recognition Engine
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The Maths Behind A Chord Recognition Engine

The article discusses the development of the WhatChord tool, which helps identify musical chords programmatically. It…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Low Head Turbine Generates Plenty of Power
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Low Head Turbine Generates Plenty of Power

A new low head turbine design aims to generate power using simple materials and tools. The turbine, which utilizes PVC…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
Improving an Aquarium Chiller with an Industrial Controller Transplant
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Improving an Aquarium Chiller with an Industrial Controller Transplant

An aquarium chiller has been upgraded with a new industrial controller to improve its efficiency and accuracy. The…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Injection Molding Your Own Rubik’s Cubes Takes Work
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Injection Molding Your Own Rubik’s Cubes Takes Work

Creating your own Rubik's Cubes through injection molding is a complex and labor-intensive process. An individual…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
Hackaday Podcast Episode 370: Softer Cyberdecks, a Simulated Clutch, and an Overstuffed Mailbox
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Hackaday Podcast Episode 370: Softer Cyberdecks, a Simulated Clutch, and an Overstuffed Mailbox

The latest episode of the Hackaday Podcast features discussions on various tech topics, including cyberdecks and…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 37 views
How the Banana Pi BPI-R4 Pro Violates the First Rule of OpenWRT Club
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How the Banana Pi BPI-R4 Pro Violates the First Rule of OpenWRT Club

The Banana Pi BPI-R4 Pro router SBC currently lacks official OpenWRT support, leading users to rely on unofficial…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
This Week in Security: AI Generated Reports, More AI Generated Reports, GitHub Chaos, and More Linux Vulnerabilities
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This Week in Security: AI Generated Reports, More AI Generated Reports, GitHub Chaos, and More Linux Vulnerabilities

This week's security updates highlight significant vulnerabilities in Google's Pixel phones and the Linux kernel.…

5/22/2026 · 6 min read · 29 views
Autonomous Submarine Relies On Color Detection
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Autonomous Submarine Relies On Color Detection

An autonomous submarine has been developed that utilizes color detection for navigation. The submarine features a…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 33 views
Jacket Turned Cyberpunk Wearable OLED Display
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Jacket Turned Cyberpunk Wearable OLED Display

A new jacket inspired by Cyberpunk 2077 features a wearable OLED display in its collar. The jacket utilizes four…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
Making a PCB The Old-Fashioned Way
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Making a PCB The Old-Fashioned Way

The article discusses the traditional method of making a printed circuit board (PCB) by hand. It highlights the…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Get That Windows 7 Feel In An OS That Still Gets Updates
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Get That Windows 7 Feel In An OS That Still Gets Updates

Classic 7 is a reskin of Windows 10 designed to evoke the simplicity of Windows 7. It offers long-term support and…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views

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