AI Camera Only Takes Nudes
One of the cringier aspects of AI as we know it today has been the proliferation of deepfake technology to make nude photos of anyone you want. What if you …read more Continue reading AI Camera Only Takes Nudes
Author Archives: Navarre Bartz
Restoring a Vintage German EV
When you think of EVs from the 90s, GM’s EV1 may come to mind, but [bleeptrack] found a more obscure CityEL three wheeler to restore. This Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) …read more Continue reading Restoring a Vintage German EV
Tearing into a Sparky Sandwich
We’re still in the early days of modern EV infrastructure, so minor issues can lead to a full high voltage pack replacement given the lack of high voltage-trained mechanics. [Ed’s …read more Continue reading Tearing into a Sparky Sandwich
Europa Clipper Asks Big Questions of the Jovian Moon
Are we alone? While we certainly have lots of strange lifeforms to choose from as companions here on our blue marble, we have yet to know if there’s anything else …read more Continue reading Europa Clipper Asks Big Questions of the Jovian Moon
That’s a Lot of Building Systems
The only thing makers like more than building things is making systems to build things. [Eric Hunting] has compiled a list of these modular building systems. You’ve certainly heard of …read more Continue reading That’s a Lot of Building Systems
More Progress on Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskites hold enormous promise for generating solar energy, with the potential to provide lighter and cheaper cells than those made from silicon. Unfortunately, the material breaks down too rapidly to …read more Continue reading More Progress on Perovskite Solar Cells
Goatee Pasta Maker Makes Us Hunger for Hair
Some hacks are pure acts of whimsy, and [Simone Giertz] is back to her roots with this Goatee Pasta Maker. If violence to mannequin heads is upsetting, the video may …read more Continue reading Goatee Pasta Maker Makes Us Hunger for Hair
Outdated HP Microserver Gets a New Brain
What to do if you have a really cool old HP MicroServer that just can’t keep up with the demands of today? [jacksonliam] decided to restomod it by installing a …read more Continue reading Outdated HP Microserver Gets a New Brain
Lost Print Vacuum Casting in a Microwave
Hacks are rough around the edges by their nature, so we love it when we get updates from makers about how they’ve improved their process. [Denny] from Shake the Future …read more Continue reading Lost Print Vacuum Casting in a Microwave
The Six Million Dollar Jellyfish
What if you could rebuild a jellyfish: better, stronger, faster than it was before? Caltech now has the technology to build bionic jellyfish. Studying the ocean given its influence on …read more Continue reading The Six Million Dollar Jellyfish