Ask Hackaday: How Do You Digitize Your Documents?

Like many of you, I have a hard time getting rid of stuff. I’ve got boxes and boxes of weirdo bits and bobs, and piles of devices that I’ll eventually …read more

The Fancy Payment Cards Of Taiwan

If you’re an old-schooler, you might still go to the local bar and pay for a beer with cash. You could even try and pay with a cheque, though the …read more

The Amazing Maser

While it has become a word, laser used to be an acronym: “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”. But there is an even older technology called a maser, which …read more

Regrowing Teeth Might Not Be Science Fiction Anymore

The human body is remarkably good at handling repairs. Cut the skin, and the blood will clot over the wound and the healing process begins. Break a bone, and the …read more

Zombie Netscape Won’t Die

The very concept of the web browser began with a humble piece of software called NCSA Mosaic, all the way back in 1993. It was soon eclipsed by Netscape Navigator, …read more

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180 Shots On A Roll With The Little Stupid Camera

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By Jenny List | February 7, 2026

If you want to play with the coolest kids on the block when it comes to photography, you have to shoot film. Or so say the people who shoot film, …read more
A Failed SwitchBot Plug Mini And Cooking Electrolytics

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By Maya Posch | February 7, 2026

Poorly designed PCBs and enclosures that slowly cook the electrolytic capacitors within are a common failure scenario in general, but they seem especially prevalent in so-called Internet-of-Things devices. The SwitchBot …read more
Making A DIY Refrigerated Vest With Battery And Solar Power

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By Maya Posch | February 7, 2026

Keeping a cool head is difficult at the best of times, least of all when it’s summer and merely thinking of touching bare skin to the pavement already gets you …read more
Robots Talking To Robots

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By Bryan Cockfield | February 7, 2026

Although there are a few robots on the market that can make life a bit easier, plenty of them have closed-source software or smartphone apps required for control that may …read more
He’s A Wrapper (Wire Wrapper, That Is)

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By Al Williams | February 7, 2026

Before PCBs, wiring electronic circuits was a major challenge in electronics production. A skilled person could make beautiful wire connections between terminal strips and components with a soldering iron, but …read more
Why PlayStation Graphics Wobble, Flicker And Twitch

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By Maya Posch | February 6, 2026

Although often tossed together into a singular ‘retro game’ aesthetic, the first game consoles that focused on 3D graphics like the Nintendo 64 and Sony PlayStation featured very distinct visuals …read more
CIA’s World Factbook Is Gone

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By Al Williams | February 6, 2026

Before the Internet, there was a certain value to knowing how to find out about things. Reference librarians could help you locate specialized data like the Thomas Register, the EE …read more

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