Linux at CES 2026: Tux is alive and well in IoT, cars, and AI

Linux and open source aren't making headlines at CES 2026, but they're working behind the scenes in embedded, automotive, and ...
Hackaday

The Issue With Wii U Gamepads And How To Clone Them

How hard would it be to clone the Wii U gamepad, the quirky controller with its unique embedded screen? This is the question ...

Can You Use An Amazon Fire TV Stick Without Internet?

To use an Amazon Fire TV Stick without an internet connection, you'll need to go online to install an alternative launcher ...
CNX Software

Openterface KVM-GO – An ultra-compact KVM-over-USB solution with HDMI, DP, or VGA video input

Small enough to fit on a keychain, Openterface KVM-GO is a tiny, open-source hardware KVM-over-USB gadget available with an ...

There's Actually a Way to Mix and Match Your Cordless Tool Batteries

When you buy power tools, you're also buying into a battery system that’s tied to that brand. But universal chargers and ...
Interesting Engineering

New self-powered smart window can slash energy use, operates without wiring

South Korean engineers have unveiled a self-powered smart window at CES 2026 that solves two big hurdles of modern climate ...

Still using a physical SIM? This $25 kit brings eSIM to your old phone - here's how

You can buy new data plans or top up an existing eSIM directly with EIOTClub, or you can add third-party eSIMs quickly and easily by scanning the QR code using the EIOTClub app -- it's all just as ...