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Tech has a problem, an e-waste problem. Google is a common offender when it comes to this, creating a product just to end support a couple of years later. Thankfully, …read more Continue reading Stadia Controller Reborn as Bluetooth Gamepad Adapter
If you’re working with surface mount components, you’re likely going to want a reflow plate at some point. [Vitaly] was in need of just such a tool, and thus whipped …read more Continue reading DIY Reflow Plate Runs On USB Power Delivery
They say you should never throw out old clothes because they will come back in style one day. Maybe they are right. We noted in a recent BBC post that, …read more Continue reading Ask Hackaday: Wired or Wireless Headphones?
[Nick] came across an awesome Bluetooth speaker online, only, there was a problem. It didn’t really exist—it was just a render of a device that would be nice to have. …read more Continue reading Building a Rad Bluetooth Speaker that Didn’t Really Exist
Wireless vulnerabilities are being disclosed at a rate that has no precedent in the fifteen-year history of systematic tracking. In 2025, researchers published 937 new wireless-related CVEs, an average of 2.5 per day, according to a threat report from … Continue reading Wireless vulnerabilities are doubling every few years
It’s hard to deny that label printers have become more accessible than ever, but an annoying aspect of many of these cheap units is that their only user interface is …read more Continue reading Reverse-Engineering the Bluetooth Fichero Thermal Label Printer Protocol
Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to fill that gap by scanning Bl… Continue reading Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses
Apple has released a new version of its AirTag tracking accessory that extends its connectivity range and improves how items are located. The updated AirTag uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, similar to the chip in the iPhone 17 lineup, to i… Continue reading Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability
In episode 451 of “Smashing Security,” we meet the cybercriminal who hacked the US Supreme Court, Veterans Affairs, and more – and then helpfully posted screenshots (and even someone’s blood type) on an account called “I hacked the government.”
Looking for a unique vacation spot? Have at least $10 million USD burning a hole in your pocket? If so, then you’re just the sort of customer the rather suspiciously …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: January 18, 2026