Developer Paul Lagier has released version two of his miniature e-reader which costs only $30 to build. The device features a two-week battery life and an incredibly small footprint, perfect for Lon's interest in niche, low-cost DIY electronics.
NZXT has agreed to a $3.45 million settlement regarding its controversial rental PC program. As part of the deal, many customers will be allowed to keep their rental PCs, ending a saga of consumer complaints regarding the service's terms.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree has made its humanoid robot available for purchase on AliExpress, bringing the price of sophisticated robotics down significantly. This represents a potential shift in the accessibility of humanoid technology for enthusiasts and developers.
The ioXt Alliance (ioXt) to serve as the new Lead Administrator for the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program
One area where many Google TV streaming devices fall short is support for lossless audio passthrough, such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and DTS:X surround sound. This is especially true for budget-friendly devices, such as Walmart's existing Onn streamers, none of which support lossless audio formats.
Apple is reportedly increasing production for the rumored 'MacBook Neo' to meet high consumer demand. This device is already being compared to aggressive Windows competitors like the Asus Vivobook 14, which offers similar specs at a lower price point.
Microsoft is reportedly testing the ability for users to pause Windows 11 updates indefinitely. This is a highly requested feature for users who want to avoid the instability sometimes caused by forced automatic updates.
Developer Scott Baker has released a brand-new operating system for the venerable Z80 processor. This is a noteworthy development for the retro-computing community and enthusiasts of classic hardware architecture.
Southwest is planning to implement new restrictions on external power banks due to fire safety concerns. This could significantly impact tech travelers who rely on high-capacity portable chargers for long flights.
New FCC regulations restricting foreign router hardware could impact the 71% of US households that rely on ISP-provided equipment. There are concerns these rules may leave users stuck with outdated or less secure hardware options.
Apple is reportedly testing four different styles for its upcoming smart glasses to compete with Meta's Ray-Bans. A key feature includes a more visible recording indicator light to address privacy concerns and avoid the 'creepy' reputation of existing wearable cameras.
Plus: Catching up with a spring blossom's worth of recompilation progress in just the last 2 weeks.
Journalist Roger Sharpe is known as the "The Man Who Saved Pinball," after he helped overturn New York City's 35-year ban on the game. "CBS Saturday Morning"...
The French government is planning to replace Windows with Linux across its infrastructure to increase digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on US-based software. This is a massive case study for Linux desktop and server adoption on a national scale.
Framework is teasing a next-gen hardware event focused on open computing and user control. As a brand synonymous with repairability, this event likely signals new laptop modules or mainboards that Lon's audience would find highly relevant.
The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and is blocking their ability to send software updates to users.
NASA has officially placed the original source code for the Apollo 11 Command and Lunar Modules into the public domain. This historic software release provides a fascinating look at the engineering that enabled the moon landing, appealing to Lon's interest in computing history.
As many major manufacturers exit the optical media market, Verbatim and I-O Data have made a joint commitment to keep Blu-ray production alive. This is an important topic for Lon's audience interested in data preservation and physical media ownership.
Hackaday takes a fresh look at the Twilight Hack, the classic exploit that opened the Wii to homebrew software. It's not new hardware, but it is a strong retro-tech story with relevance to modding, console security, and preservation—topics that often resonate with Lon's audience.
A benchmark from Specops found that expensive AI accelerators like Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI300X perform poorly at password cracking compared with a consumer GeForce RTX 5090. It's an interesting angle on how AI hardware differs from gaming GPUs in real workloads, and could make for a useful explainer video on where datacenter silicon does and doesn't shine.