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Moonshot Mishaps: The Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Exposed

🗓 12 Feb 2026 · 👤 LOGICFALCON · 🌍 North America

NASA’s Artemis II mission encountered delays after a critical Wet Dress Rehearsal was disrupted by a hydrogen leak, underscoring the challenges of returning humans to the Moon.

Bash Unleashed: How Amber is Revolutionizing Shell Scripting

🗓 12 Feb 2026 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Amber is a new scripting language that translates readable code into Bash, blending clarity with universal compatibility. Discover how Amber could change the way we script for Unix systems.

How a $25 DIY Sensor is Disrupting Remote Water Well Monitoring

🗓 12 Feb 2026 · 👤 LOGICFALCON

A grassroots engineering project is shaking up the water monitoring sector: Hans Gaensbauer’s $25 device uses simple physics and smart design to deliver robust, affordable well level data—no big budgets or cloud subscriptions required.

Windows 11 26H1: Microsoft’s ARM-Only Update Signals a New Era

🗓 11 Feb 2026 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY · 🌍 North America

Windows 11 26H1 is a special release reserved for next-generation ARM PCs, notably those using Snapdragon X2 chips. Existing devices won’t get this update, as Microsoft sets the stage for an ARM-powered Windows future.

Over-Engineered Innovation: Inside the Custom 3D Scanning Table Revolution

🗓 11 Feb 2026 · 👤 LOGICFALCON

When a standard rotation table didn’t make the cut, Chris Borge engineered a heavyweight, precision scanning stage with concrete, code, and creative finesse. Here’s how overthinking led to a maker’s masterpiece.

Runway Roulette: The Hidden Engineering That Keeps Flights Safe

🗓 11 Feb 2026 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY · 🌍 Asia

Runways may look simple, but beneath every takeoff lies a complex web of engineering. Discover how friction, emergency zones, and overlooked flaws can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe.

Behind Closed Doors: The Secret War on Ugly Smart Sensors

🗓 11 Feb 2026 · 👤 LOGICFALCON

Fed up with unsightly door sensors, one hacker reengineered a commercial smart sensor into an invisible, reliable device—spotlighting the flaws and opportunities in today’s smart home tech.

Checkmate by Machine: Inside the DIY Revolution of Self-Playing Chess Boards

🗓 11 Feb 2026 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Chess meets robotics as DIY enthusiasts craft self-playing boards using magnets, sensors, and AI. Step inside the technology and see how the classic game is being reinvented—no human opponent required.

Cracking the Code: How a Pi Pico Is Outsmarting Human Morse Operators

🗓 11 Feb 2026 · 👤 LOGICFALCON

A new Pi Pico-powered device is decoding messy, real-world Morse code transmissions using advanced audio processing and Bayesian algorithms. Here’s how it works—and why it matters for the future of radio.

The Digital Alchemist: Rebuilding USB-to-VGA for Vintage Arcade Displays

🗓 10 Feb 2026 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

When off-the-shelf adapters failed a vintage arcade cabinet, one hacker built a unique USB-to-VGA converter using custom hardware and the GUD protocol, bridging modern tech and retro displays.

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