If there ever was a toy that enjoys universal appeal and recognition, the humble Rubik’s Cube definitely is on the list. Invented in 1974 by sculptor and professor of architecture …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/rubiks-wowcube-what-really-makes-a-toy/)

Keep That Engine Running, With a Gassifier
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/keep-that-engine-running-with-a-gassifier/

Every now and then in histories of the 20th’s century’s earlier years, you will see pictures of cars and commercial vehicles equipped with bulky drums, contraptions to make their fuel …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/keep-that-engine-running-with-a-gassifier/)

2025 Hackaday Supercon: Crafting the Final Frontier Keynote Event
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/2025-hackaday-supercon-crafting-the-final-frontier-keynote-event/

In the history of entertainment, few properties have made the sort of indelible mark on popular culture as Star Trek has. In 950 episodes across the twelve television series that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/2025-hackaday-supercon-crafting-the-final-frontier-keynote-event/)

FLOSS Weekly Episode 851: Buckets of Money
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/floss-weekly-episode-851-buckets-of-money/

This week Jonathan talks to James Cole about Firefly III, the personal finance manager! This one itches James’ own itch, but brings great visualization and management tools for your personal …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/floss-weekly-episode-851-buckets-of-money/)

Printing an Air-Powered Integrated Circuit for Squishy Robots
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/printing-an-air-powered-integrated-circuit-for-squishy-robots/

There’s no rule that says that logic circuits must always use electrically conductive materials, which is why you can use water, air or even purely mechanical means to implement logic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/printing-an-air-powered-integrated-circuit-for-squishy-robots/)

Could This be the Year of Algol?
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/could-this-be-the-year-of-algol/

Ok, you caught us. It certainly isn’t going to be the year of Algol. When you think of “old” programming languages, you usually think of FORTRAN and COBOL. You should …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/could-this-be-the-year-of-algol/)

Attack Turns Mouse into Microphone
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/attack-turns-mouse-into-microphone/

As computer hardware gets better and better, most of the benefits are readily apparent to users. Faster processors, less power consumption, and lower cost are the general themes here. But …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/attack-turns-mouse-into-microphone/)

How bad can a $0.60 Knockoff ADS1115 ADC be?
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/how-bad-can-a-0-60-knockoff-ads1115-adc-be/