Before the days of mobile broadband, and before broadband itself even, there was a time where Internet access was provided by phone lines. To get onto a BBS or chat …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/27/acoustic-coupling-like-its-1985/)

The (Data) Plot Thickens
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/the-data-plot-thickens/

You’ve generated a ton of data. How do you analyze it and present it? Sure, you can use a spreadsheet. Or break out some programming tools. Or try LabPlot. Sure, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/the-data-plot-thickens/)

Receiving Radio Signals from Space Like It’s 1994
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/receiving-radio-signals-from-space-like-its-1994/

For certain situations, older hardware is preferred or even needed to accomplish a task. This is common in industrial applications where old machinery might not be supported by modern hardware …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/receiving-radio-signals-from-space-like-its-1994/)

The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants to Control All Your Software
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/the-browser-wasnt-enough-google-wants-to-control-all-your-software/

A few days ago we brought you word that Google was looking to crack down on “sideloaded” Android applications. That is, software packages installed from outside of the mobile operating …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/the-browser-wasnt-enough-google-wants-to-control-all-your-software/)

PVDF: the Specialized Filament for Chemical and Moisture Resistance
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/pvdf-the-specialized-filament-for-chemical-and-moisture-resistance/

There’s a dizzying number of specialist 3D printing materials out there, some of which do try to offer an alternative to PLA, PA6, ABS, etc., while others are happy to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/pvdf-the-specialized-filament-for-chemical-and-moisture-resistance/)

Animatronic Eyes Are Watching You
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/animatronic-eyes-are-watching-you/

If you haven’t been following [Will Cogley]’s animatronic adventures on YouTube, you’re missing out. He’s got a good thing going, and the latest step is an adorable robot that tracks …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/animatronic-eyes-are-watching-you/)

Linear Actuators 101
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/linear-actuators-101/

Linear actuators are a great help when you’re moving something along a single axis, but with so many options, how do you decide? [Jeremy Fielding] walks us through some of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/linear-actuators-101/)

Tefifon: Germany’s Tape-Shaped Record Format
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/28/tefifon-germanys-tape-shaped-record-format/