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Technology, Innovation & Digital Infrastructure / Asia
Inside the Smart-Home Makeover That Turns a Turntable into a Connected Device
A vintage Sansui P-L45 was not just repaired - it was given modern control logic and folded into Home Assistant, a small build that shows how retro hardware becomes software territory.
When Retro Hardware Runs Hot, Timing Becomes the Failure
A Game Boy clone that plays too fast is a small hardware oddity with a clear engineering lesson: in compact devices, timing is not cosmetic, it is core behavior.
When Memory Learns to Cool Itself, AI Hardware Changes the Rules
SK hynix’s iHBM concept points to a stronger focus on thermal-aware chip packaging, with cooling moved inside the memory stack rather than left to the board edge.
Inside the 14-Person IT Team: Why One Food Company Leader Treats AI Like a Risk Test
A compact corporate tech group is turning explainability into an operational habit, using it to keep speed, governance, and AI-assisted work from drifting out of balance.
Why a Morse-Speaking Terminal Still Matters in a Screen-First World
A compact single-board computer and a terminal that speaks in dots and dashes make for a quirky demo, but also a useful reminder that interface design is still about surviving constraints.
When Robot Hands Become the New Attack Surface
Realworld’s RLDX-1 puts dexterous manipulation, simulation, and edge inference into one pipeline - and that makes robotics security as important as model accuracy.
The AI Factory Race Just Moved Closer to the Network Edge
Naver Cloud and NVIDIA are pushing a partnership that links cloud infrastructure, open models, and physical-AI tooling, a combination that could reshape how AI services are built and governed.
Korea’s AI Race Has Hit a Quiet Choke Point: The People Running the Machines
A regional readiness study points to a familiar but often ignored failure mode in AI infrastructure: as adoption rises, the hardest problem becomes operating the stack safely, reliably, and at scale.
The Bargain NES Clone That Exposes How Little Looks Can Hide a Lot
A reverse-engineering look at a low-cost NES clone shows why copying old hardware is never just about the plastic shell.
Vinyl, Old Silicon, and a Lesson in Unexpected Inputs
A Sega Genesis experiment involving vinyl records is quirky on its face, but it also hints at how legacy systems can be coaxed into accepting data in unusual ways.
When a Keychain Becomes a Real Controller, Miniaturization Stops Being a Joke
A tiny GameCube controller that actually works is a simple novelty on the surface, but it also shows how much precision is packed into even the smallest interactive hardware.
The Nintendo Switch Detour Behind a Faster 3D Print
A Hackaday project linked a Nintendo Switch to a Prusa MK3S workflow, turning a routine complaint about slow prints into an unexpectedly clever maker hack.
How a Console Photo Feature Can Double as a Scene-Rebuilding Tool
A PlayStation 5 workflow built around Photo Mode and high-resolution screenshots shows how a convenience feature can also become a practical 3D capture path.
A Small Printer Screen Reveals a Bigger Design Question
A status display for Bambu Labs printers may sound minor, but it highlights how connected machines can be judged by how clearly they surface their own state.
Sony’s Subscription Hike Is a Small Price Move With a Big Trust Shadow
PlayStation Plus Essential is getting more expensive on May 20, and while the change is commercial rather than technical, billing notices are exactly the kind of moment scammers try to imitate.
A Cookie That Runs on Code: Inside a Tiny ESP32 Maker Build
A playful e-fortune cookie project turns a familiar snack wrapper into a compact lesson in how small embedded builds blend hardware, software, and delight.
Inside the Robot Motor That Turned Curiosity into a Security Question
A close look at the Unitree GO-M8018-6 shows how even a single motor can become a window into how a compact quadruped robot is built, controlled, and assessed.
When Data Becomes a Habit: The Hidden Work Behind AI-Ready Organizations
A Cosmo Energy executive’s remarks show that digital transformation is less about big declarations and more about shared definitions, steady communication, and the patience to change how people work.
Sony Locks in June 2026’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Drop
The latest lineup announcement is a simple content update, but it also shows how heavily modern gaming depends on predictable account, catalog, and delivery systems.
The Tiny Microcontroller That Can Outlive a Cloud Sunset
When a vendor cloud goes dark, a small ESP32 board can sometimes act as a new local control plane - but it also turns a forgotten speaker into a fresh IoT security problem.