Recent DIY trends show makers increasingly turning to ESP32 microcontrollers and Arduino platforms for smart home projects, replacing costlier or overpowered setups like Raspberry Pi in many cases.

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If you were to point to a single device responsible for much of Hackaday’s early success, it might be the Arduino Uno. The ...

It’s the evening before publication, and a pair of Hackaday writers convene to record the week’s podcast. This week Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List, and it’s a bumper ...

We've all heard that "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." And that’s usually fine when it comes to ...

The RGB LED-based Samsung R95H delivers the widest color range I’ve ever measured, but brightness, bloom, and off-angle issues keep OLED ahead overall. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and ...

Measuring the speed of a rotating object is a common requirement. Knowing the speed of table and ceiling fans, as well as kitchen appliances such as mixers and grinders, can often be useful. However, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This year at CES 2026 everybody was pretty confused about the new "Micro RGB" and "RGB Mini LED" TVs that use similar technology but carry ...

Sony is putting its own novel spin on RGB LED backlight technology with the official launch of its “True RGB” branding and the promise of premium picture performance that surpasses other TV ...

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The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home – including increased pressure on housing and infrastructure. In response, Canada’s new government is focused ...

News of South Korea’s new Moon lander project comes after the US Artemis II (above) took off on April 1 for a 10-day lunar fly-by mission. -- PHOTO: KENNY HOLSTON/NYTIMES via The Straits Times/Asia ...