Advanced technology played a crucial role in determining the winner of the men’s 100-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In a historically close race, American sprinter Noah Lyles narrowly …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/17/olympic-sprint-decided-by-40000-fps-photo-finish/)
Spy Tech: Making Microdots
https://hackaday.com/2024/08/17/spy-tech-making-microdots/
https://hackaday.com/2024/08/17/spy-tech-making-microdots/
It isn’t just a spy movie trope: secret messages often show up as microdots. [The Thought Emporium] explores the history of microdots and even made a few, which turned out …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/17/spy-tech-making-microdots/)
Retrotechtacular: Powerline Sagging and Stringing in the 1950s
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While high-voltage transmission lines are probably the most visible components of the electrical grid, they’re certainly among the least appreciated. They go largely unnoticed by the general public — quick, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/17/retrotechtacular-powerline-sagging-and-stringing-in-the-1950s/)
Simple 3D-Printed Table Loom for Complex Weavings
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The loom has been a transformative invention throughout history, shaping the textile industry from simple hand looms to complex, fully automated machines. Now, thanks to advancements in 3D printing, this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/17/simple-3d-printed-table-loom-for-complex-weavings/)
In the movie Conan the Barbarian, we hear a great deal about “the riddle of steel.” We are never told exactly what that riddle is, but in modern times, it …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/18/categorizing-steel/)
Reverse-Engineering the AMD Secure Processor Inside the CPU
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https://hackaday.com/2024/08/18/reverse-engineering-the-amd-secure-processor-inside-the-cpu/
On an x86 system the BIOS is the first part of the system to become active along with the basic CPU core(s) functionality, or so things used to be until …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/18/reverse-engineering-the-amd-secure-processor-inside-the-cpu/)
Meta Doesn’t Allow Camera Access on VR Headsets, So Here’s a Workaround
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https://hackaday.com/2024/08/18/meta-doesnt-allow-camera-access-on-vr-headsets-so-heres-a-workaround/
The cameras at the front of Meta’s Quest VR headsets are off-limits to developers, but developer [Michael Gschwandtner] created a workaround (Linkedin post) and shared implementation details with a VR …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/08/18/meta-doesnt-allow-camera-access-on-vr-headsets-so-heres-a-workaround/)