The JawnCon 0x1 Badge Dials Up a Simpler Time
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For hackers of a certain age, the warbling of an analog modem remains something of a siren song. Even if you haven’t heard it in decades, the shrill tones and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/16/the-jawncon-0x1-badge-dials-up-a-simpler-time/)

No Z80? No Problem!
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Earlier this year Zilog stopped production of the classic 40-pin DIP Z80 microprocessor, a move that brought a tear to the eye of retro computing enthusiasts everywhere. This chip had …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/16/no-z80-no-problem/)

Raspberry Pi Becomes Secure VPN Router
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OpenWRT is a powerful piece of open-source software that can turn plenty of computers into highly configurable and capable routers. That amount of versatility comes at a cost, though; OpenWRT …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/16/raspberry-pi-becomes-secure-vpn-router/)

The Universe as We Know It May End Sooner Than Expected
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Higgs evebt captured by the LHC ATLAS detector. [Image: CERN]
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/candidate-higgs-event.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/candidate-higgs-event.png?w=800" tabindex="0" role="button">One of the exciting aspects of some fields of physics is that they involve calculating the expected time until the Universe ends or experiences fundamental shifts that would render most …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/16/the-universe-as-we-know-it-may-end-sooner-than-expected/)

We’ll Take DIY Diamond Making for $200,000
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They say you can buy anything on the Internet if you know the right places to go, and apparently if you’re in the mood to make diamonds, then Alibaba is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/16/well-take-diy-diamond-making-for-200000/)

The Rise of Self-Cleaning, Cat-Killing Litter Boxes
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Machines that automate the various tedious tasks that come with being a servant in a cat’s household — like feeding and cleaning Mr. Fluffles’ litter box — are generally a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/17/the-rise-of-self-cleaning-cat-killing-litter-boxes/)

Apple May Break Into the Hearing Aid Industry
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