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Technology, Innovation & Digital Infrastructure
The Forgotten Code: How a Medieval Numeric System Became the Coolest Clock Hack of the Year
A modern maker resurrects the cryptic Cistercian numerals to build a clock that fuses medieval mystery with microchip muscle.
Hackers Snap Back: DIY Instant Cameras Disrupt the Analog Elite
Makers are challenging the high-priced instant photography giants with clever Raspberry Pi hacks-and a dash of nostalgia.
Through the Looking Glass: How the Technirama Prism Lens Lost Its Shine
Once hailed as a technical marvel, the Technirama prism-based anamorphic lens vanished from the spotlight-here’s how and why it faded into obscurity.
From Toy to Tool: The Underground Rise of the 3D Plastic Welding Pen
A clandestine maker hacks a 3D pen into a powerful plastic-welding device, blurring the line between hobbyist gadget and serious fabrication tool.
Unlocking the O2: Inside the PROM Hack That’s Reviving SGI’s Forgotten Workstation
A modern reverse-engineering effort breathes new life into the SGI O2, revealing secrets in its ancient firmware.
Beyond Reflex: Are Robots on the Brink of Pain?
As machines learn to “feel” injury, scientists and ethicists confront a new frontier in robotics.
Inside the $46 Million Crypto Heist: How a Contractor’s Son Outsmarted the U.S. Marshals-Until He Didn’t
A joint FBI and French Gendarmerie operation brings down the alleged mastermind behind a brazen theft of government-seized cryptocurrency.
Splitting the Difference: How Radical Keyboards Are Rewiring Typing Culture and Access
From DIY split designs to affordable Braille mods, keyboard innovation is challenging old habits-and opening new doors.
Cranking Up the Past: The Hand-Powered Railway Table That Blends Art and Engineering
A handcrafted end table hides a kinetic secret-a model railway that runs on pure human power.
Back to the Future: How Capacitor Memory is Rewiring the Relay Computer Revolution
A modern tinkerer revives a forgotten memory technology, making homebrew relay computers more authentic than ever.
From Toy to Terminal: The Secret Life of LEGO’s Space Computer Reborn
A designer’s obsession with nostalgia and technology leads to a full-sized, working LEGO computer-nearly half a century after its debut.
When Sound Distorts Sight: Hacking Guitar Pedals to Glitch Video
What happens when you run analog video through effects meant for electric guitars? One experimenter finds out, with wild results.
From Spies to Scammers: Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Escapes the Shadows
A once-secret spyware toolkit now powers mass crypto thefts, putting ordinary iPhone users in the crosshairs.
From Trash to Torque: The Curious Case of the Vape-Battery Car
A British tinkerer turns 500 discarded vape batteries into a rolling experiment, raising eyebrows-and questions about e-waste innovation.
Hacking the Past: How FreeDOS Survives on Modern Machines
A new generation of hackers is resurrecting classic DOS on today’s UEFI-only laptops-here’s how they’re pulling it off.
The Unbreakable Pen Clip: Cracking the Code of Everyday Engineering
A quest to fix the humble pen clip reveals surprising lessons in materials science and design.
The Hunt for Infinite Juice: Hackers Race to Power Devices Without Batteries
As Hackaday launches its 2026 Green-Powered Challenge, innovators are pushing boundaries to create devices that thrive on harvested energy alone.
Bargain WiFi Extenders: The $5 Security Disaster Lurking in Your Home
A closer look at ultra-cheap WiFi extenders uncovers shocking security flaws putting thousands at risk.
Synths, Shortcuts, and Silicon: The Curious Case of Creative’s MB-10 MIDI Blaster
Once a budget-friendly contender, Creative’s MB-10 MIDI Blaster reveals the trade-offs and ambitions of early '90s computer music hardware.