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The Liquid Blade 3D can cut and etch metals (Image source: Athena Technologies)

This affordable upgrade kit turns 3D printers into metal cutters without harmful chemicals

This relatively affordable add-on kit allows users to effortlessly convert a conventional 3D printer into a metalworking machine. It uses a fairly straightforward process that doesn’t require hazardous chemicals.
Silvio Werner, 25 Nov 2025 13:04
The Arduino UNO Q is basically a Raspberry Pi with Arduino genes (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Arduino UNO Q hands-on: Smarter with Qualcomm and capable of running a desktop OS like a Raspberry Pi

The thinker. We got a first look at the Arduino UNO Q, marking the first time Arduino has released a board that supports a full desktop operating system, allowing it to function as a compact PC. The board can also run AI models locally, giving...
Silvio Werner, 23 Nov 2025 06:06
The engineers with their drone in hand (Mike Bell via YouTube)

DIY engineers 3D-print world's fastest drone with 360.4 mph top speed — official record

The Dubai Police, in collaboration with Luke & Mike Bell, have broken the world record for the fastest ground speed by a battery-powered, remote-controlled quadcopter, achieving a top speed of 580 km/h (360.4 mph).
Chibuike Okpara, 19 Nov 2025 02:16
An image of the new drone taking off (Drone Pro Hub via YouTube; cropped screenshot)

YouTuber builds world's fastest drone with 375 mph top speed

An insane DIY drone built by Ben Biggs has broken the unofficial world record for the fastest drone with a mind-boggling top speed of 603 km/h (375 mph), surpassing the previous record by 18 km/h (7 mph).
Chibuike Okpara, 18 Nov 2025 12:54
An assortment of various community-designed Steam Machine skins from the r/Steam subreddit. (Image source: r/Steam)

Steam Machine: Top community-made concept designs (so far)

CheckMag Fans are already reimagining Valve’s new Steam Machine with creative, funny and throwback concept skins. From dynamic displays to meme cubes, these community-made designs are an indicator of how anticipation for the Steam Machine ...
Anubhav Sharma, 17 Nov 2025 17:44
The Star Wars-themed "Tarkin Timepiece" Seiko mod, pictured. (Image source: u/MasterMcCloud via r/SeikoMods)

New Star Wars-inspired Seiko mod shows off lightsaber hands and handmade dial

A custom Seiko mod called the "Tarkin Timepiece" features a handmade Star Wars dial, two-tone lume, lightsaber hands and an exposed NH38 balance jewel. Photos show the layered wafer-style design and the builder’s careful movement ...
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Nov 2025 10:06
Amazon Echo Show 5 Exploit (Image Source: Mark Watt Tech)

Amazon Echo Show jailbreak unlocks the full Android tablet within

While Android custom ROMs are becoming increasingly complex and scarce to install and run on modern flagship devices, old hardware can still be given new life with the help of a custom ROM. That is precisely what YouTuber Mark Wat...
Stephen Pereyra, 15 Nov 2025 02:05
An image of the VR headset and its controllers (Image source: CNCDan via YouTube)

DIY builder 3D-prints open-source VR setup with 6 DoF and controllers

DIY engineer and YouTuber CNC Dan has made a major overhaul of a basic VR headset he built a while ago, adding 6 DoF and wireless controllers. While not perfect, the result is impressive.
Chibuike Okpara, 14 Nov 2025 21:47
Custom mini-ITX gaming PC inside the ASRock Deskmeet X300 barebones kit. (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube, screenshot)

Steam Machine inspired PC build for around $600 delivers solid performance in AAA games

A YouTuber has built a gaming PC inspired by the upcoming Steam Machine, trying to match its specs. Though not as powerful as the Steam Machine, the custom PC delivers solid gaming performance in Elden Ring, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpun...
Vineet Washington, 14 Nov 2025 19:08
Awekeys low profile metal keycaps

Awekeys reveals all-metal low-profile mechanical keyboard keycaps entering development

Awekeys looks to be planning to make a set of metal keycaps for low profile mechanical keyboards, which would provide a more premium, more durable keycap option for ordinary wireless low-profile keyboards and exotic ergonomic spli...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Nov 2025 18:22
Zippy in action (Concept Crafted Creations)

DIY engineer builds a 'flying Las Vegas Sphere' with a POV display

DIY engineer Erik Spijk has successfully built and flown what he calls “the flying little brother of the Vegas Sphere” — a drone named Zippy. Zippy is a drone with a POV (persistence of vision) display.
Chibuike Okpara, 14 Nov 2025 15:24
Joe Scotto T9 mechanical keyboard project. (Image source: Joe Scotto)

Whimsical mechanical keyboard project revives dumb phone typing in the most outrageous way — free DIY plans available

JoeScotto, a YouTuber and mechanical keyboard enthusiast known for some outlandish keyboard designs, has revived T9 typing with a fully 3D-printed, hand-wired mechanical keyboard. The tiny project has been published online for any...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Nov 2025 06:38
The Nesso N1 is equipped with an antenna (Image source: Arduino)

Arduino Nesso N1 IoT development kit sports touchscreen, battery, WiFi, LoRa and IR blaster

The Arduino Nesso N1 is a new and compact development kit. This device comes with a touchscreen, its own sensors and various options for wireless connectivity.
Silvio Werner, 13 Nov 2025 19:26
Makera Z1 titanium machining renders impressive results. (Image source: Makera on YouTube)

Makera shows off affordable beginner-friendly desktop CNC cutting titanium

The Makera Z1 is an entry-level desktop CNC machine designed for cutting softer materials, like wood, plastics, composites, and softer non-ferrous metals. However, as a challenge, and to show what the Z1 is capable of, Makera rele...
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Nov 2025 18:26
Across these tests, one truth stood out: Sora 2 is consistently inconsistent. A man dancing arond the Sora 2 logo pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck - Darryl Linington, generated with Sora 2)

Sora 2 is OpenAI’s consistently inconsistent AI video creator

Sora 2 builds on OpenAI’s text-to-video foundation but adds sharper motion tracking, more coherent lighting, and stronger “world simulation.” In simpler terms: it’s much better at making objects behave as if they belong in the sam...
Darryl Linington, 12 Nov 2025 18:01
The Bumble-Berry-Pi makes use of off the shelf parts and minimal 3D printing to create a great looking and funtional palmtop (Image Source: Samcervantes via Github)

Bumble Berry Pi: Budget DIY palmtop could give the OmniOne a run for its money

Most DIY laptops, palmtops or cyberdecks require significant engineering skills to build. However, this DIY palmtop looks to fix all that with off the shelf parts and a minimal, simple design that could be achieved by anyone with ...
David Devey, 12 Nov 2025 11:01
The Open Book Touch is a DIY e-reader (Image source: Oddly Specific Objects)

Open Book Touch: Minimalistic e-book reader with e-ink display is customizable

The Open Book Touch is a new e-reader with a built-in backlight. The relatively compact device has physical buttons and is supposed to convince customers with its open architecture.
Silvio Werner, 10 Nov 2025 21:36
Image from the game Silent Hill 2. (Image source: Konami)

A fan has created a first-person mod for Silent Hill 2, and it's terrifying

A fan decided to create a first-person view mode mod for Silent Hill 2 and while the game already sports rim atmosphere in third person, adding this feature makes for a terrifying result.
Alexis Stegmann, 09 Nov 2025 12:06
Kode Dot: Handheld with many applications. (Image source: Kode)

Kode Dot: A handheld for hobbyists, comes with a touchscreen and wireless connectivity

The Kode Dot is a new handheld device that can be used as a kind of digital toolkit and is extremely versatile. The device also allows external sensors and actuators to be connected.
Silvio Werner, 07 Nov 2025 16:18
Asus Astral RTX 5080 modded into a skateboard. (Image source: ashleysaidwhat on Reddit)

Someone modded an Nvidia RTX 5080 into a skateboard and it rides surprisingly well

A post on Reddit has shown an Asus Astral RTX 5080 GPU being used as a skateboard. There is very little information about the state of the GPU itself, but the skateboard seems to work well.
Vineet Washington, 06 Nov 2025 16:59
Laptops flying out of a building on their own. Generated with Grok (Image source: Notebookcheck - Darryl Linington)

Grok Imagine app: Where AI brilliance meets mild trauma

CheckMag Grok’s Imagine app turns static photos into six-second AI videos that range from mind-blowing to mildly disturbing—and it’s free to try. Notebookcheck did just that. Update: Edits made in response to readers' comments....
Darryl Linington, 06 Nov 2025 16:52
A custom hand-built “PS3 Slim Pro” with a 30th Anniversary logo beside a DualShock 3 controller and The Last of Us box. (Image source: Fun-Equivalent-7785 via Reddit /r/PS3)

‘PS3 Slim Pro’ mod with Noctua fans, Dell server heatsinks, and undervolting runs quieter at under 30 dB — here’s how Reddit reacts

A Reddit user has given the PlayStation 3 Slim a fresh lease of life with a hand-built “PS3 Slim Pro” mod. Blending creative engineering and silent performance, the build has caught the attention of the r/PS3 community.
Anmol Dubey, 06 Nov 2025 15:03
Wooting Lekker Tikken switches on Wooting 80HE keyboard

Near-perfect Hall effect switch with clean thocky sounds — Wooting Lekker Tikken vs Lekker V2 keyboard switch review

CheckMag Wooting recently released the Lekker Tikken switches, the world's first closed-bottom Hall effect switch with a full 4 mm of travel. In this mini switch review, we compare the Lekker Tikkens to the Lekker V2 switches in the Wootin...
Julian van der Merwe, 06 Nov 2025 01:02
Image from Resident Evil 5 - Untold Stories Bundle. (Image source: Steam)

This 4K texture pack makes Resident Evil 5 more realistic than ever

A 4K texture pack is available for free for Resident Evil 5 and offers numerous improvements. However, you will need to follow the installation steps carefully to avoid any problems.
Alexis Stegmann, 05 Nov 2025 14:34
The E3 engraver is equipped with a UV laser (Image source: XLaserlab)

XLaserlab E3 UV laser engraves and precisely cuts glass, metal and wood

The versatile XLaserlab E3 is designed for a wide range of materials and is supposedly beginner-friendly at the same time. The laser is relatively compact, offers modern specs and is currently available at a launch discount.
Silvio Werner, 04 Nov 2025 22:43
The SignalRGB gaming microwave (Image source: SignalRGB on YouTube)

Someone built and is giving away a $2,000 gaming PC inside a microwave, complete with an RTX 5060 Ti and Core Ultra 5

A gaming PC that doubles as a kitchen appliance? SignalRGB has built a fully functional all-in-one rig inside a microwave, and it’s giving the $2,000 RGB-packed machine away to one lucky winner.
David Odejide, 04 Nov 2025 18:21
Tech YouTuber Macho Nacho has faithfully recreated the 2000 Xbox prototype – for the first time in a playable form. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions via YouTube)

Playable for the first time after 25 years: Legendary Xbox prototype recreated

Tech YouTuber Macho Nacho Productions has brought the legendary 2000 Xbox prototype back to life – this time as a fully functional console rather than just a glowing aluminum shell.
Marius Müller, 04 Nov 2025 14:17
The design for the NFC cassette player (pictured) was modeled in Rhino 3D and printed on a Bambu Labs P1S. (Image source: u/bharms27 via r/3Dprinting)

New 3D-printed cassette player nails the retro aesthetic using NFC and Spotify

Reddit user bharms27 is reviving cassette nostalgia with a 3D-printed NFC player. Tapes trigger Spotify playlists via tags, while the phone is the actual player. The project features custom shells and app, open hardware roots and ...
Anubhav Sharma, 04 Nov 2025 10:51
An image of the battery pack built out of batteries from vapes (Image source: Chris Doel, screenshot)

DIY YouTuber powers house using 500 disposable vapes

YouTuber Chris Doel has managed to build a battery pack out of lithium batteries from 500 disposable vapes, and successfully used it to power his house. He built the battery pack using 3D-printed frames, with inspiration from an E...
Chibuike Okpara, 03 Nov 2025 22:27
An image of the Dovahkiin riding his carriage and mobile home through the forests of Skyrim. (Image Source :  Bethesda Game Studios)

New Skyrim mod turns fast travel into a scenic journey

Fast travel is out, and the open road is in. A new Skyrim mod transforms the way players journey through Tamriel, finally allowing players to sit back and take in the views on their way to their next quest.
Santiago Nino, 03 Nov 2025 02:53
An image of the solar powered drone in flight (Luke Maximo Bell; screenshot)

DIY engineer builds a battery-free solar-powered drone — and it flies

DIY engineer and YouTuber Mike Bell has successfully built and flown a drone powered directly by solar energy, with no batteries or any form of energy storage device. He achieved this by attaching a slat made up of 27 individual s...
Chibuike Okpara, 02 Nov 2025 22:16
Tiny PS5 Redux between two full-sized PS5 consoles, showing its smaller aluminium design. (Image source: Not From Concentrate via YouTube)

Tiny PS5 Redux: A 60% smaller, 6-litre PlayStation 5 you can build yourself that runs cooler than the original

YouTube channel Not From Concentrate (NFC) has unveiled the Tiny PS5 Redux, a refined and compact redesign of Sony’s console that fans can now build themselves. The project focuses on better thermals, portability, and accessibilit...
Anmol Dubey, 02 Nov 2025 15:54
The new silicone printhead allows printing soft, stretchable objects like gaskets (Image source: Prusa)

New Prusa XL silicone 3D printing toolhead makes soft-material printing more affordable and simple

Prusa, in partnership with Filament2, has just announced a revolutionary 'liquid filament' and toolhead for its Prusa XL 3D printer that allows it to print using fluid materials like silicone, epoxy and even chocolate, at a vastly...
Vishal Bhardwaj, 02 Nov 2025 11:13
The compact DIY camera (pictured) has multiple shooting modes: single, double, quad, "smear" panoramic. (Image source: u/Dycus via r/electronics)

This ultra-compact DIY camera uses an optical mouse sensor and has 3D-printed parts

A DIY camera built from an optical mouse sensor can capture 30x30-pixel grayscale images. It has 64 color modes, multiple photo styles, FRAM memory, USB dumps, and boasts hand-packed construction using 3D-printed parts.​​
Anubhav Sharma, 01 Nov 2025 23:18
An image of the DIY semi-autonomous drone (Image source: Hoarder Sam; cropped screenshot)

DIY engineer builds $220 drone capable of semi-autonomous flight

YouTuber Hoarder Sam, known for his DIY drone-building projects and drone reviews, has uploaded a video of a functional semi-autonomous drone equipped with GPS and compass. The drone cost about $220 to build, save for some 3D-prin...
Chibuike Okpara, 01 Nov 2025 01:43
Signature Oak Core One 3D printer. (Image source: Prusa)

Prusa unveils two new 3D printers in the Core One line and one of them has an Oak chassis

Prusa has announced a new 3D printer called the Core One L as well as a limited-edition Signature Oak edition of the Core One. The former is a larger variant of the Core One with some improvements.
Vineet Washington, 31 Oct 2025 17:40
A Reddit user has combined a GBA with a DeWalt battery, giving it a theoretical battery life of around 17 days. (Image source: Bangooh via Reddit)

For big hands only: Reddit user builds a rugged GBA with nearly 17 days of battery life

A Reddit user has given their Game Boy Advance SP a massive battery upgrade by connecting it to a DeWalt power pack from a cordless drill. The handheld now looks like something you'd find on a construction site – and can theoretic...
Marius Müller, 31 Oct 2025 13:20
The user 3D printed the enclosure (pictured) themselves over multiple iterations. (Image source: u/C4pt41nUn1c0rn via r/framework)

Framework user builds a 3D-printed console-style PC using a laptop motherboard and 7900 XTX GPU

A Framework user built a great-looking custom gaming console from a 13-inch mainboard, Oculink eGPU, and 3D-printed case. It's a great representation of how modular DIY design and active cooling can turn mystery parts into a power...
Anubhav Sharma, 27 Oct 2025 18:23
Regardless of media type, there are docker containers to help you self-host and manage almost every type of media, all accessible from any device through a browser. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Data hoarders, here are the best free Docker containers to help you access, store and organise every type of media

CheckMag If you are looking to step away from subscription services, reduce reliance on big tech, or simply have fun while learning, self-hosting is a great way to make your media collections available across all of your devices while keep...
David Devey, 27 Oct 2025 16:36
Promotional image of ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop. (Image source: Asus)

This mod unlocks laptop RTX 4090's true potential, beating RTX 5090 laptops

A Redditor has modded their Zephyrus M16 with an RTX 4090 laptop GPU to outperform an average RTX 5090 laptop. The benchmarks shared by the user show up to a 7.6 percent performance boost over an RTX 5090 laptop.
Vineet Washington, 27 Oct 2025 16:21
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition teardown reveals fragile modular design that repair experts call “a disaster”

Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 may deliver record-breaking performance, but a new teardown paints a troubling picture of its internal design. A leading repair shop has branded the Founders Edition “a disaster,” claiming its modular st...
David Odejide, 27 Oct 2025 15:26
A picture of the X-wing drone (Image source: German engineer; screenshot)

Engineer 3D-prints 134-mph X-wing drone and makes it open-source

DIY engineer Luis has successfully designed, built, and flown a Star Wars-inspired X-wing drone that hit speeds of 216 km/h (134 mph). He revealed the project underwent 6 iterations to produce a working prototype.
Chibuike Okpara, 27 Oct 2025 14:34
Two mushroom memory cells were attached to an Arduino UNO microcontroller development board for testing. (Image source: LaRocco, J. et al. via PLOS One)

Ohio State University researchers realize they're not high after turning shiitake mushrooms into memory cells

Ohio State University researchers have demonstrated the ability to read and write data to shiitake mushrooms using an Arduino UNO microcontroller board and a simple test circuit. Roadblocks to commercialization include the storage...
David Chien, 27 Oct 2025 04:29
The Diptyx E-reader (pictured) handles charging and file transfers via USB-C. (Image source: u/spacerower via r/ereader)

Diptyx E-reader: A new DIY, book-shaped dual-screen device that's also DRM-free

A hardware developer has built the Diptyx E-reader - a unique, dual-screen, open-hardware e-reader with no DRM or cloud tie-ins. The main focus of this project is to bring book-like reading and full device ownership to digital rea...
Anubhav Sharma, 24 Oct 2025 13:53
MutantC V5: Handheld with Raspberry Pi. (Image source: rahmanshaber)

MutantC: An open-source, modular Linux handheld designed to be customizable for various tasks

The MutantC V5 is a new handheld device that comes with a keyboard and joystick and is a slider smartphone. The device can also be connected to an external monitor, and sensors and actuators can be used.
Silvio Werner, 23 Oct 2025 17:30
Bambu Lab H2D with AMS 2 Pro and AMS HT. (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Deal | Bambu Lab announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with up to 43% off 3D printers

Bambu Lab has shared details on its upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday that will last till December 5. Shoppers will be able to get the A1, the H2D Combo, and the P1S for a discounted price.
Vineet Washington, 23 Oct 2025 14:00
An image of the drone in hand (Image source: Hoarder Sam; screenshot)

“World's smallest FPV drone”: DIY YouTuber builds a 0.88-inch drone and it flies

DIY YouTuber Hoarder Sam, who is known for custom drone builds, has uploaded a video of a 22.3-millimeter (0.88-inch) drone, which he calls “the world's smallest FPV drone.” He achieved this using components from a commercial dron...
Chibuike Okpara, 21 Oct 2025 16:33
The laser bouncing back and forth (Image source: AlphaPhoenix - screenshot - cropped)

DIY engineer builds a 2-billion-fps camera to film light in motion

YouTuber AlphaPhoenix has built a 2-billion-frames-per-second (fps) camera, an improved version of his 1-billion fps camera from last year. And for his first video with the camera, he recorded a laser bouncing back and forth betwe...
Chibuike Okpara, 20 Oct 2025 09:56
Ubo Pod: Smart speaker with Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Ubo Technology)

Ubo Pod: Open Raspberry Pi-based smart speaker with 1.54-inch display, camera and AI assistant

The Ubo Pod is a smart, personal AI assistant, designed to be open source and support the use of AI models locally, which could cater to individualized privacy requirements.
Silvio Werner, 16 Oct 2025 20:12
The P2S is a new 3D printer with an AI-powered camera (Image source: Bambu Lab)

P2S: New 3D printer supports multi-filament printing, comes with touchscreen and quick-swap nozzle

Bambu Lab has introduced a new 3D printer. The P2S is supposed to impress with an extensive feature set and strong specs. The enclosed 3D printer should also be easy to use and therefore quite accessible even for beginners.
Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 04:36

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