Those who have never lived in a cold climate might romanticize winters around a fire, keeping warm under blankets while snow gently falls outside. While it certainly can be a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/woodstove-assistant-keeps-the-heat-on-safely/)

Giving the NES an Optical Data Storage Add-On
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/giving-the-nes-an-optical-data-storage-add-on/

The introduction of optical media in the form of CDs meant a revolution in the world of gaming consoles, escaping the restrictions of a few dozen MB of storage and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/giving-the-nes-an-optical-data-storage-add-on/)

Low(er)-Cost Humanoid Robot Leverages DIY Actuators
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/lower-cost-humanoid-robot-leverages-diy-actuators/

Humanoid robots, even scaled-down ones, tend to be expensive. The Berkeley Humanoid Lite offers a more accessible and economical option by centering the design around 3D printed actuators that make …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/lower-cost-humanoid-robot-leverages-diy-actuators/)

LLM Moats Quickly Evaporating
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/llm-moats-quickly-evaporating/

In the business world, a moat is a quality of a business that makes it difficult for competitors to take that company’s profits. With how hard it is to train …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/llm-moats-quickly-evaporating/)

Dissecting a Lethal Universal Travel Adapter
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/dissecting-a-lethal-universal-travel-adapter/

The world’s refusal to standardize on a single type of mains power outlet has led to a vibrant market of so-called travel adapters, all of which try to outdo each …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/dissecting-a-lethal-universal-travel-adapter/)

Hackaday Links: August 30, 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/hackaday-links-august-30-2026/

The big news today is, of course, the successful launch and deployment of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope earlier this morning. The space agency’s latest observatory lifted off at …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/hackaday-links-august-30-2026/)

Get Your Monitor Transmitting VHF with a Browser Tool
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/get-your-monitor-transmitting-vhf-with-a-browser-tool/

If you’re intending to transmit on the VHF band, you’re probably going to reach for a handheld or some kind of rackmount rig in your ham shack. But you needn’t …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/get-your-monitor-transmitting-vhf-with-a-browser-tool/)

Making a Robot to Serve Some Mean Badminton Shuttlecocks
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/making-a-robot-to-serve-some-mean-badminton-shuttlecocks/