Smartphones boggle my mind a whole lot – they’re pocket computers, with heaps of power to spare, and yet they feel like the furthest from it. As far as personal …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/smartphone-hackability-or-a-pocket-computer-that-isnt/)

End Of The Eternal September, As AOL Discontinues Dial-Up
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/end-of-the-eternal-september-as-aol-discontinues-dial-up/

If you used the internet at home a couple of decades or more ago, you’ll know the characteristic sound of a modem  connecting to its dial-up server. That noise is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/end-of-the-eternal-september-as-aol-discontinues-dial-up/)

Neon Bulbs? They’re a Gas!
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/neon-bulbs-theyre-a-gas/

When you think of neon, you might think of neon signs or the tenth element, a noble gas. But there was a time when neon bulbs like the venerable NE-2 …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/neon-bulbs-theyre-a-gas/)

Building A Trash Can Reverb
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/building-a-trash-can-reverb/

These days, if you want a reverb effect, you just dial up whatever software plugin most appeals to you and turn the dials to taste. However, [Something Physical] specialises in… …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/building-a-trash-can-reverb/)

Compliant Contacts: Hacking Door Locks with Pen Springs
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/compliant-contacts-hacking-door-locks-with-pen-springs/

As you may have guessed given our name, we do love hacks around here, and this one is a great example of making some common, everyday things work in uncommon …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/compliant-contacts-hacking-door-locks-with-pen-springs/)

Watertight and Wireless in One Go: The DIY Sea Scooter
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/watertight-and-wireless-in-one-go-the-diy-sea-scooter/

To every gadget, tool, or toy, you can reasonably think: ‘Sure I could buy this… but can I make it myself?’ And that’s where [Ben] decided he could, and got …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/watertight-and-wireless-in-one-go-the-diy-sea-scooter/)

Calipers: Do You Get What You Pay For?
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/calipers-do-you-get-what-you-pay-for/

Generally, you think that if you pay more for something, it must be better, right? But that’s not always true. Even if it is true at the lower end, sometimes …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/calipers-do-you-get-what-you-pay-for/)

Physical Aimbot Shoots For Success In Valorant
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/physical-aimbot-shoots-for-success-in-valorant/