Although the feature has been deleted from newer models, there was a time when Amazon’s Echo devices included a 3.5 mm “aux” input jack that let you connect other audio …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/with-latest-update-alexa-refuses-to-pass-the-aux/)

Digital Signage in the Browser With Just a Click
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/digital-signage-in-the-browser-with-just-a-click/

There are many ways to display text on a computer screen, but most require at least some manual effort from the user. It’s annoying enough even if you’re dealing with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/digital-signage-in-the-browser-with-just-a-click/)

The 80s Called: They Say This DIY Phone Is, Like, Totally Rad
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/the-80s-called-they-say-this-diy-phone-is-like-totally-rad/

Like more than a few of us , [Kevin Noki] is sick of being pulled out of flow state by that annoyingly addictive black rectangle we all carry around. His …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/the-80s-called-they-say-this-diy-phone-is-like-totally-rad/)

Turning a Run-Over Samsung Galaxy S23 into a Gaming PC
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/turning-a-run-over-samsung-galaxy-s23-into-a-gaming-pc/

Repurposing old smartphones for more general purpose computing isn’t a new thing, but the project by [LastComputer] ups the ante by going from a Samsung Galaxy S23 that looks like …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/turning-a-run-over-samsung-galaxy-s23-into-a-gaming-pc/)

Introducing the Garlic-Powered Door and Window Sensor
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/introducing-the-garlic-powered-door-and-window-sensor/

Most home security sensors require a chemical battery or external power source to operate, which can be a point of weakness. If the battery in a window or door sensor …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/introducing-the-garlic-powered-door-and-window-sensor/)

Low Current Density Nickel Plating
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/low-current-density-nickel-plating/

We imagine that electroplating is like making PC boards or soldering surface-mount chips. Before you’ve done it, it seems like a lot. Afterward, you can’t remember why it was such …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/08/low-current-density-nickel-plating/)

Belt File from Old Mixer and Junk Bin Parts
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/09/belt-file-from-old-mixer-and-junk-bin-parts/

Making one’s own power tools can be a rewarding way to upcycle parts, and [bluesyann] does exactly that with a belt file made from an old mixer. We like how …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/09/belt-file-from-old-mixer-and-junk-bin-parts/)