BASIC on a Calculator Again
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/basic-on-a-calculator-again/

We are always amused that we can run emulations or virtual copies of yesterday’s computers on our modern computers. In fact, there is so much power at your command now …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/basic-on-a-calculator-again/)

DIY Magnetic Makers Help 3D Scan Tricky Objects
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/diy-magnetic-makers-help-3d-scan-tricky-objects/

3D scanners rely on being able to identify physical features of an object, and line up what it saw a moment ago with what it sees now in order to build …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/diy-magnetic-makers-help-3d-scan-tricky-objects/)

Inside Air Traffic Control
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/inside-air-traffic-control/

It is a movie staple to see an overworked air traffic controller sweating over a radar display. Depending on the movie, they might realize they’ve picked the wrong week to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/inside-air-traffic-control/)

Demonstrating The Sheer Lack Of Security In First Gen Cellular Networks
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/demonstrating-the-sheer-lack-of-security-in-first-gen-cellular-networks/

Modern cellular networks are built to serve millions upon millions of users, all while maintaining strict encryption across all communications. But earlier cellular networks were by no means so secure, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/demonstrating-the-sheer-lack-of-security-in-first-gen-cellular-networks/)

What Isaac Roberts Saw Without a Space Telescope
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/what-isaac-roberts-saw-without-a-space-telescope/

Space telescopes are all the rage, and rightfully so. The images they take are spectacular, and they’ve greatly increased what we know about the universe. Surely, any picture taken of, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/what-isaac-roberts-saw-without-a-space-telescope/)

Can Skynet Be a Statesman?
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/21/can-skynet-be-a-statesman/

There’s been a lot of virtual ink spilled about LLMs and their coding ability. Some people swear by the vibes, while others, like the  FreeBSD devs have sworn them off …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/21/can-skynet-be-a-statesman/)