Well, it’s official — AI is ruining everything. That’s not exactly news, but learning that LLMs are apparently being used to write scientific papers is a bit alarming, and Andrew …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/28/hackaday-links-april-28-2024/)

Hack In Style With This Fallout Cyberdeck
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/28/hack-in-style-with-this-fallout-cyberdeck/

There’s always an appeal to a cool-looking computer case or cyberdeck – and with authentic-looking Vault-Tec style, [Eric B] and [kc9psw]’s fallout-themed cyberdeck is no exception. The case looks like …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/28/hack-in-style-with-this-fallout-cyberdeck/)

AI Can Now Compress Text
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/28/ai-can-now-compress-text/

There are many claims in the air about the capabilities of AI systems, as the technology continues to ascend the dizzy heights of the hype cycle. Some of them are …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/28/ai-can-now-compress-text/)

DIY Passive Radar System Verifies ADS-B Transmissions
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/diy-passive-radar-system-verifies-ads-b-transmissions/

Like most waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, radio waves tend to bounce off of various objects. This can be frustrating to anyone trying to use something like a GMRS or …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/diy-passive-radar-system-verifies-ads-b-transmissions/)

Farewell MFJ
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/farewell-mfj/

We were sad to hear that after 52 years in operation, iconic ham radio supplier MFJ will close next month. On the one hand, it is hard not to hear …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/farewell-mfj/)

VAR Is Ruining Football, and Tech Is Ruining Sport
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/var-is-ruining-football-and-tech-is-ruining-sport/

Another week in football, another VAR controversy to fill the column inches and rile up the fans. If you missed it, Coventry scored a last-minute winner in extra time in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/var-is-ruining-football-and-tech-is-ruining-sport/)

Make 3D Scenes With a Holodeck-Like Voice Interface
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/make-3d-scenes-with-a-holodeck-like-voice-interface/

The voice interface for the holodeck in Star Trek had users create objects by saying things like “create a table” and “now make it a metal table” and so forth, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/make-3d-scenes-with-a-holodeck-like-voice-interface/)

Upgrade Your Test Probes
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/29/upgrade-your-test-probes/