With the powerful off-the-shelf hardware available to us common hardware hobbyist folk, how hard can it be to make a smartphone from scratch? Hence [V Electronics]’s Spirit smartphone project, with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/27/pi-compute-module-powers-fully-open-smartphone/)

Zombie Netscape Won’t Die
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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 (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/27/zombie-netscape-wont-die/)

Running DOOM on Earbuds
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In 1993, DOOM was a great game to play if you had a 486 with a VGA monitor and nothing to do all weekend. In 2026, you can play it on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/27/running-doom-on-earbuds/)

Regrowing Teeth Might Not Be Science Fiction Anymore
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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 (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/27/regrowing-teeth-might-not-be-science-fiction-anymore/)