The range of materials suitable for even the cheapest laser cutter is part of what makes them such versatile and desirable tools. As long as you temper your expectations, there’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/a-little-pigment-helps-with-laser-glass-engraving/)

Google Open Sources PebbleOS: New Pebble Device In Development
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/google-open-sources-pebbleos-new-pebble-device-in-development/

The Pebble smartwatch was introduced in 2012 as part of a Kickstarter campaign and saw moderate success before the company behind it got bought out by Fitbit. Although a group …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/google-open-sources-pebbleos-new-pebble-device-in-development/)

Big Chemistry: Catalysts
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/big-chemistry-catalysts/

I was fascinated by the idea of jet packs when I was a kid. They were sci-fi magic, and the idea that you could strap into an oversized backpack wrapped …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/big-chemistry-catalysts/)

It’s Raining From the BlueSky
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/its-raining-from-the-bluesky/

Which would you rather feel? The blast of a fire hose, or a cool, digital rain? That’s what we thought. Introducing Blue Rain — the fire hose that is the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/its-raining-from-the-bluesky/)

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the DIY Homing Keys
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-diy-homing-keys/

r/keebgirlies Is Totally a Thing Now When [coral-bells] posted her first build to r/mechanicalkeyboards, she likely felt some trepidation. After all this is reddit we’re talking about, so right away …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-diy-homing-keys/)

Your VAX in a Cloud is Ready
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/your-vax-in-a-cloud-is-ready/

For many people of a certain age, the DEC VAX was the first computer they ever used. They were everywhere, powerful for their day, and relatively affordable for schools and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/your-vax-in-a-cloud-is-ready/)

Testing at Scale
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/testing-at-scale/

We’ve said it before: building one-offs is different from building at scale. Even on a small scale. There was a time when it was rare for a hobbyist to produce …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/testing-at-scale/)

Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Super-Conducting, Super-Capacitor Semiconductors
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/28/transition-metal-dichalcogenides-super-conducting-super-capacitor-semiconductors/