Recently a video surfaced from someone claiming that certain USB-to-Ethernet dongles contained ‘malware’ among other big claims. Basically these dongles were said to be designed by China (and Russia) to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/investigating-usb-to-ethernet-dongles-with-malware-claims/)

I3C Bit-banging Fun for the RP2040
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/i3c-bit-banging-fun-for-the-rp2040/

The RP2040 has quickly become a hot favorite with tinkerers and makers since its release in early 2021. This is largely attributed to the low cost, fast GPIOs, and plethora …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/i3c-bit-banging-fun-for-the-rp2040/)

Stealth AirTag Broadcasts When Moved: an Experiment
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/stealth-airtag-broadcasts-when-moved-an-experiment/

A simple yet intriguing idea is worth sharing, even if it wasn’t a flawless success: it can inspire others. [Richard]’s experiment with a motion-powered AirTag fits this bill. Starting with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/stealth-airtag-broadcasts-when-moved-an-experiment/)

A Look Inside a Modern Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/a-look-inside-a-modern-mixed-signal-oscilloscope/

High-speed bench equipment has become so much more affordable in the last decade that naturally one wonders what has made that possible. A great source of answers is a teardown …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/18/a-look-inside-a-modern-mixed-signal-oscilloscope/)

Motorized Coil Tunes Your Ham Antenna on a Budget
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/motorized-coil-tunes-your-ham-antenna-on-a-budget/

When it comes to amateur radio, one size definitely does not fit all. That’s especially true with antennas, which need to be just the right size for the band you’re …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/motorized-coil-tunes-your-ham-antenna-on-a-budget/)

DIY Handheld is an Emulation Powerhouse
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/diy-handheld-is-an-emulation-powerhouse/

If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve got a wide array of hardware options to choose from these days that are capable of running everything from console classics to full-fledged PC …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/diy-handheld-is-an-emulation-powerhouse/)

An Instant Gratification Game Boy Printer
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/an-instant-gratification-game-boy-printer/

When the Game Boy Printer was released back in 1998, being able to produce a hard-copy of your Pokémon diploma or your latest Game Boy Camera snapshot at the touch of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/an-instant-gratification-game-boy-printer/)

Bambu Connect’s Authentication X.509 Certificate and Private Key Extracted
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/19/bambu-connects-authentication-x-509-certificate-and-private-key-extracted/