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On May 20, 2026, Amazon cut off Kindle Store access for Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier. Amazon told The Verge that affected devices would no longer be able to "purchase, borrow, or download new content" from the Kindle Store, though owners can still read books already downloaded to the device.

There's a build on Hackaday that stops people mid-scroll. A fully functional Linux computer fitted inside a vintage Halina 35X film camera body. The rangefinder shell is intact. The original shutter mechanism is gone. In its place: a Raspberry Pi, a small display visible through the viewfinder aperture, a thumb keyboard accessible from below. The builder didn't choose the camera because it was a convenient enclosure. They chose it because it meant something to them, and they wanted to carry...

Short answer: This works only on disc-based PS5 consoles running firmware 3.xx or 4.xx, by booting Ubuntu through an exploit published today. If your console doesn't match those two conditions, nothing in this guide applies to you yet.

When you hear about someone successfully upgrading a MacBook's storage, your first thought might be "that's not so hard—just swap out an SSD, right?" Well, Hong Kong-based YouTuber DirectorFeng just proved that assumption completely wrong. He managed to upgrade his MacBook Neo from the base 256GB to a full 1TB of storage, but the process involved skills that would make most repair technicians nervous.

The electric vehicle revolution promised a cleaner future, but what happens when the companies behind these high-tech machines disappear overnight? Across the country, a dedicated community of EV owners refuses to let their vehicles become expensive paperweights, even when official support vanishes. These tech-savvy drivers are taking matters into their own hands, creating an underground network of knowledge, parts, and expertise that challenges everything we thought we knew about vehicle...

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic portable gaming console, but sometimes you want a bigger screen without being tethered to your TV. What if I told you that your iPad could serve as that perfect middle-ground display? With a simple USB-C setup and the right capture adapter, you can transform your tablet into a portable gaming monitor that's larger than the Switch's built-in screen but more flexible than your living room setup.

The BackTrack anniversary mode is what everyone is talking about. It's not what you should care about most.

Firmware analysis published last week reveals that the Flipper One hacking tool is a pocketable Debian Linux workstation aimed at security professionals and network engineers a fundamentally different product category from the radio gadget that made Flipper famous. That distinction matters because the audience, the use cases, and the commercial risks are all different. So is the likelihood it ever ships.

When I picked up my old Pixel 7 Pro sitting in a drawer, I didn't expect it to become my go-to portable gaming machine. But after some experimenting with controller grips and emulation apps, this thing actually delivers a surprisingly solid handheld experience. Modern smartphones pack serious processing power, and emulation performance still depends heavily on hardware, making the Pixel 7 Pro's flagship specs perfect for this kind of project. The timing couldn't be better either—emulation has...

The world of retro computing has always fascinated tech enthusiasts, but what happens when you take that nostalgia and squeeze it into something impossibly small? DIY makers across communities like Reddit's r/RetroBattlestations and Hackaday have been pushing the boundaries of miniaturization, with projects transforming everything from mint tins to alarm clock chassis into fully functional classic Mac emulators. This isn't just another novelty build – it's a masterclass in creative engineering...

Setting up your own Network Attached Storage (NAS) server might sound like a project reserved for IT professionals, but it's actually more accessible than you'd think. With the right guidance, you can build a powerful home server that handles both automated backups and seamless content streaming across all your devices. Whether you're tired of paying monthly fees for cloud storage or want complete control over your digital media library, a DIY NAS offers the perfect blend of functionality,...

Let's face it – Ryobi makes solid tools, but sometimes you need that one specific accessory that doesn't exist in their catalog. That's where the magic of 3D printing comes in. The DIY community has created some incredibly clever solutions that'll make you wonder why these weren't included from the factory.

The unthinkable happens to all of us eventually—but what happens to your carefully crafted home server setup when you're no longer around to maintain it? This isn't just about morbid planning; it's about responsible system administration and ensuring your digital infrastructure doesn't become a burden or security risk for those you leave behind. A dead man's switch represents one of the most elegant solutions to this challenge, providing automated failsafes that activate when you're unable to...

The M1 MacBook Air has always been Apple's entry point into their laptop ecosystem, but one limitation has consistently frustrated users: the soldered storage that can't be upgraded after purchase. However, a recent breakthrough in DIY modification has opened up possibilities that seemed impossible just months ago, challenging our assumptions about what's truly "non-upgradeable" in modern Apple hardware.

If you've been emulating Nintendo 3DS games on your Android device or PC, you've probably experienced that annoying stutter that pops up every time a new visual effect appears on screen. It's not your hardware—it's shader compilation happening in real-time. But here's the good news: recent developments in Nintendo 3DS emulation are tackling this problem head-on, with shader cache improvements delivering significantly smoother gameplay.

You know how we're drowning in disposable tech? Well, some New York-based makers just found a surprisingly musical solution to one of our fastest-growing e-waste problems. Kari Love and David Rios from New York University, working alongside Shuang Cai from Cornell University, have created something called the "Vape Synth"—taking dead Elf Bar vapes and converting them into breath-controlled synthesizers (according to The Cool Down).

Breathing new life into aging smart displays isn't just a fun weekend project—it's a statement about device ownership and the untapped potential hiding in our tech drawers. The Amazon Echo Show, once a promising smart home hub, has become a poster child for the limitations of locked-down ecosystems. But what if you could transform that underutilized display into a fully functional Android tablet?

Let's face it – nobody enjoys that moment when your phone screen cracks or your battery starts draining faster than your patience. But here's the thing: you don't have to fork over $100+ to some repair shop every time your device throws a tantrum. With Black Friday rolling around, there's never been a better opportunity to build your own arsenal of professional-grade repair tools.

Meet the David that just took down Goliath. A hardware enthusiast has achieved something extraordinary: pushing Nvidia's entry-level RTX 5050 beyond its intended limits, creating a budget beast that outperforms the legendary GTX 1080 Ti while dominating 3DMark leaderboards. This isn't just another overclock story — it's proof that modern budget hardware, in the right hands, can rewrite the rules of price-to-performance.

Spoiler: it's not all bad news, but if you were counting on using your favorite travel dock or AR glasses with the Switch 2, you're about to be disappointed. Nintendo pulled a classic Nintendo move—they've essentially encrypted their way out of universal compatibility.

This video will show you what you'll need to know to hack a digital electric meter. You'll need 2 magnets, one much bigger than the other, an AC adaptor that you'll cut into pieces, or some speaker wire, distilled water, electrical tape, a knife, some plastic wrap, and a plastic cup. Remember, this is illegal, and shown only for educational purposes.

I'm trying to replace my 2005 GMC Yukon knob and button heater control a touch screen operation. I'm trying to figure out the circuitry using a multi meter but I'm having some difficulties because I dont know what the values relate to. I am trying to find the circuitry schematics for the controls but cant seem to find anything. Looking for any input or guidance.

Alright, so I live in a group home. I'm an average 19 year old and I'm not going to lye.

I am currently at my senior year and having research and I was thinking to make a Wifi rental booth software where I can enter their gadget name and give them a password of the wifi. every transaction has different passwords and it only applicable in the wifi once. In my country, most of the internet business here is a computer shop, which needed lots of desktops and such, more money needed to start this business. But my problem is I don't know how to make such a program, I don't have...

In this video we are going to show you How to make Free electricity Generator at your home here you will get the Idea how to make Electricity With DC Motor This Project Called Dynamo Making by the help of this project you can make electricity At your Home and this is very easy to make you can make your self with one dc motor this Dynamo generate electricity when you rotate the wheel & you can run led light motor or any thing from generated electricity .

So lets say that a hacker is trying to make a backdoor and he needs an IP address. Does he put his own IP address or does he use a VPN or maybe something else. I'm just curious, because if he puts his own IP he could be easily tracked by his ISP. And if he uses the VPN option, what's the chance of the VPN service revealing his true IP. Thanks in advance.

So I got myself one of those Alexa Echo dot thingies, a handful of MiMoo smart WiFi switches, a projector and motorised screen, you thinking what I'm thinking? Good! Cos I don't have much of a clue and could really use some help!

Hi,I've installed kali linux on an virtualBox virtual machine an tried nonmapmy problem ist that when i try"nmap -sS -oA nmap/hosts --stylesheet=nmap.xsl --open reason 192.168.1.1-254"i get the error message"Failed to open normal output file nmap/hosts.nmap for writingQUITTING"What can i do to solve this problem ?

The infinity mirror as been put together to keep cost as low as possiable using the 12v LEDs WS2811 and the IR controller the project can be easily upgraded or extended to a larger mirror or coffee table . The project as used an acrylic mirror for the simple reason to reshape it , this is a personal option .

Oh, Mario. The guy that's been a part of our lives since as long as we can all remember. Well, Adam Ringwood and his friends did something pretty cool with one of Mario's most exciting games at the HackIllinois event in February 2016—they hacked a Chevrolet Volt's steering wheel into one big Nintendo 64 controller for Mario Kart.

Damn right, you don't just eat 'em.

Back in the '80s, I was just a kid with a LEGO hobby. I remember building castles and floating boats, spaceships and monster trucks, even a working LEGO train powered by battery, lights and all.

Hi everyone,

In the 1940's (1946/1947) Popular Science magazine printed a DIY diagram of a high impedance microphone using an old battery carbon core and a headphone to listen (rather than speakers). It used a simple wood base and was very sensitive; you could hear a cock-a-roach walking on the wood or a fly's buzz if it landed on the base. ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE A COLLECTION OF THESE MAGAZINES AND CAN PROVIDE A COPY OF THE DIAGRAM WOULD GREATLY HELP ME WITH MY PROJECT.

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So I ripped a microphone and controller out of a pair of Skull Candy inkd's, and I want to fit the mic to a transmitter inside a wide bodied pen. The pen doesn't have to work (the ink cartridge bust anyway), but I have no idea about how to power the mic. Any ideas?