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From Cheap Circuits to Hacked Displays: Inside the DIY Electronics Underground

This week’s Hackaday podcast exposes the evolving landscape of budget electronics, creative hardware hacks, and the surprising persistence of old-school tech.

Inside Commodore’s Secret Circuit: The Sync Splitter That Shouldn’t Exist

Pixel Pushers: How Hackers Are Turning Raspberry Pi 4s Into Glitch Art Machines

A new DIY project lets anyone create wild, distorted images-no camera circuit-bending required.

Terminal Trickery: How Fake Mac Troubleshooting Sites Are Hijacking Your iCloud and Crypto

A new wave of social engineering attacks lures Mac users into pasting malicious commands, bypassing security and stealing sensitive data.

Dark Web Kingpin Toppled: The Fall of Kingdom Market’s Mastermind

A Slovakian administrator behind one of the internet’s most notorious illicit marketplaces faces 16 years behind bars after a global law enforcement sweep.

Operation GriefLure: How Hackers Hijacked Real Legal Documents to Breach Asian Powerhouses

A cunning phishing campaign weaponized genuine legal files and modular malware to steal credentials and spy on executives in Vietnam and the Philippines.

Udine’s Trash Revolution: How Smart Bins Are Turning Garbage into Gold

Combustible Convenience: The Fiery Legacy of Gasoline-Powered Irons

Digital Deceit Down Under: How "ClickFix" Attacks are Unleashing Vidar Stealer on Australia

A wave of cunning social engineering exploits is targeting Australians, using fake browser prompts to unleash powerful info-stealing malware.

Double the Intrigue: How a DIY Pinhole Camera is Shaking Up 3D Photography

A 3D-printed, dual-chamber pinhole camera brings wigglegrams and stereo imagery to the analog underground.

Unplugged Ingenuity: The Unsung Hackers Powering Tomorrow’s Devices Without Wires

Makers across the globe redefine self-sufficient tech in the 2026 Green Powered Challenge.

Whistles of the Future: How 3D Printing is Letting Hobbyists Recreate the Sonic Glory of Steam Trains

Creative engineers are resurrecting classic railway sounds using modern fabrication and a blast of compressed air.

Screwed By Design: The Hidden Pitfalls of 3D-Printed Screw Holes-and How to Outsmart Them

AI Impostors: Cybercriminals Hijack Claude’s Identity to Unleash “Beagle” Backdoor

Hackers are exploiting the AI gold rush, luring users with a fake Claude AI site to spread stealthy new malware.

Inside the First Click: How Hackers Turn Ordinary Employees into Cyber Catastrophes

A single employee’s mistake can cripple an entire business-here’s how new cyber tactics aim to stop breaches before they spread.

Dialing Danger: How Short Numbers Could Transform-and Threaten-Call Center Security

As call centers prepare for a shift to short numbers, experts warn of both revolutionary convenience and looming cyber risks.

AI Imposters: Fake Claude Installers Unleash a Wave of Stealthy Malware

Cybercriminals are hijacking search ads and trusted developer habits to distribute sophisticated malware disguised as legitimate Claude AI tools.

Star Fox Returns: Nintendo Bets Big on Space Dogfights and Nostalgia for Switch 2

Nintendo revives a cult classic with a Star Fox 64 remake, adding modern twists-and raising questions about the company’s strategy for its next-gen console.

AI Imposters: The Fake Claude Installer Scam That’s Infecting Developers Worldwide

A new wave of cyberattacks hijacks Google Ads and developer trust to deliver espionage malware disguised as Anthropic’s Claude AI installer.

Satellite Sleuths: The DIY Az-El Mount Shaking Up Ham Radio

A 3D-printed azimuth-elevation mount could make amateur satellite tracking more accessible-and it's catching the eye of radio enthusiasts worldwide.