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The new ESP32-S3 supposedly combines the advantages of e-ink and LCDs (Image source: Waveshare)

Waveshare: New 4.2-inch smart display sports built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and innovative screen

This new display is esigned to combine the advantages of an e-ink panel with higher responsiveness. The Waveshare ESP32-S3-RLCD-4.2 also comes with an integrated processing chipset and can be connected wirelessly and controlled vi...

Silvio Werner, 07 Jan 2026 02:30

The Portal 2 Test Chamber Creator LEGO Ideas set (image source: Lego Ideas KaijuBuilds)

Portal 2 LEGO Ideas set gains momentum as “Test Chamber Creator” passes 2,000 supporters

Fan-designed LEGO Ideas project “Portal 2: Test Chamber Creator” has quickly surpassed 2,000 supporters, offering a modular, 1,280-piece homage to Valve’s acclaimed puzzle game with functional test chambers, working mechanisms, an...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Jan 2026 04:57

The analog Bluetooth cassette tape music player pictured (image source: Julius Makes YT)

This DIY cassette player records your Spotify sessions in real time for true analog vibes

A DIY creator has built a Bluetooth-enabled cassette loop recorder that captures Spotify streams to tape in real time, delivering genuinely analog, lo-fi playback with all the saturation and imperfections plugins try to emulate. D...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jan 2026 20:03

A 3D-printed Red Bull Mini PC built for retro emulation (image source: Printables)

This Red Bull can is actually a Raspberry Pi-powered retro gaming mini PC

A hardware modder has transformed a Red Bull can into a fully functional Raspberry Pi 5-powered retro gaming mini PC, complete with custom UV-printed branding and an ingredients-style spec label. Built as a gift and loaded with cl...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jan 2026 17:17

A screengrab of the loading screen of the Sega Channel (image source: Internet Archive)

Raspberry Pi and MiSTer users can now experience a fully playable Sega Channel revival in 2025

A new Sega Channel Revival project brings the 1990s cable-based Sega Genesis subscription service back to life on modern hardware, with MiSTer and Raspberry Pi builds that faithfully recreate the original menus, characters, and ro...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Dec 2025 03:55

The feature-packed Cyberdeck on display (image source: High Tech Low Life YT)

DIY modder turns smartphone into full-fledged cyberdeck with dual 5W speakers and tactical keyboard

A DIY modder known as “High Tech \\ Low Life” has transformed a standard smartphone into a fully fledged cyberdeck, combining dual 5W speakers, a tactical keyboard with touchpad, and a 10,000 mAh power bank in a clamshell, Atari P...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Dec 2025 02:09

The Amazfit Helio Core is a wearable, or just a wearable module to be more exact (Image source: Zepp Health)

Amazfit Helio Core: Affordable wearable module launches in trendy colors

Zepp Health is now offering a new module for building a custom wearable, so to speak. Customers can potentially save money, and there are also extensive options for customization.

Silvio Werner, 29 Dec 2025 21:15

The mini monitor for the Amiga 500 Mini and C64 Mini pictured (image source: Press Any Key to Continue YT)

YouTuber 3D prints a mini Commodore 1084 monitor for the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini

A retro hardware modder has recreated the classic Commodore 1084 monitor in miniature form using 3D printing, pairing an 8-inch LCD with a custom-designed shell to match the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini. The project, documented in...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Dec 2025 01:52

A picture of a pair of memory modules on the Framework blog (image source: Framework)

Framework warns of further laptop price increases as DDR5 RAM costs surge while announcing a 'further price adjustment' a week after its last hike

Framework is raising laptop prices again as DDR5 RAM costs spike amid a global memory shortage, while unusually urging buyers to source their own modules if they can find cheaper deals. The company frames the move as a pass-throug...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Dec 2025 02:02

DIY DDR5 RAM could soon become a viable approach to save money on PC builds. Pictured: a person holding a RAM stick. (Image source: SK Hynix and Giorgio Trovato)

Global memory crunch pushes modders to experiment with DIY DDR5 RAM

The unprecedented memory chip shortage isn't going to end anytime soon, but that doesn't mean DDR5 RAM sticks couldn't be cheaper than they are currently selling for. Modders are now seeing the DIY method as somewhat of a viable a...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Dec 2025 17:22

The C500 is a new CNC machine for various different materials (Image source: NestWorks)

Kickstarter success: NestWorks C500 CNC machine is 40% off and can process titanium with high accuracy

The new C500 can apparently process a wide variety of materials with relative ease. This CNC machine promises many possibilities, such as the custom production of spare parts or even completely original creations.

Silvio Werner, 22 Dec 2025 23:21

The K-100 is a special 3D printer for very demanding use cases (Image source: Loopzizo)

K-100: This 3D printer is in a league of its own and still significantly discounted

The K-100 is a 3D printer that supposedly plays in a completely different league than typical 3D printers and should therefore be suitable for the production of high-quality components. The actual printing technology is hardly com...

Silvio Werner, 21 Dec 2025 04:20

The Palette 300 is a new 3D printer with innovative auto-swapping nozzles (Image source: AtomForm)

Revolutionary 3D printer: Palette 300 sports 12 nozzles and automatic swapping for printing with dozens of colors

A new 3D printer is launching with 12 nozzles and is primarily intended to offer advantages when printing with multiple filaments or different colors. It’s also supposed to be very precise and offers a relatively large build volum...

Silvio Werner, 19 Dec 2025 04:50

The 3D-printed DIY telescope (pictured in hands-on photos) uses carbon rods for structural support. (Image source: Lucas Sifoni)

This inexpensive 3D-printed DIY telescope fits in a jacket pocket

Lucas Sifoni built a pocket-sized, 3D-printed Dobsonian telescope around a 76 mm mirror, and was kind enough to detail its compact mechanical design, materials, optical testing, and limits, showing it is small but genuinely functi...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Dec 2025 11:31

3D slicer free 3D printing tool for small printers with a Benchy on display

3D printing big stuff on small printers made easy with new free, browser-based tool

An enterprising developer has published a new free browser-based tool for splitting large 3D models into multiple parts, replete with a built-in jigsaw generator and an impressive number of quality of life features. The splitter i...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Dec 2025 19:00

The modded versions of the GPD Win 5 are not available as retail units. Pictured: one of the mods in action. (Image source: PureDIY)

Modder gives GPD Win 5 internal battery and Legion Go-style detachable controllers

The GPD Win 5 has undergone major design changes compared to its predecessor, with the external battery being one of them. A modder who goes by PureDIY has now shown off a mod for the gaming handheld that fixes many design complai...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Dec 2025 07:59

Zeromouse Blade wireless gaming mouse updated design.

22 g 3D printed gaming mouse gets significantly enhanced durability from updated materials

Optimum, the YouTuber infamous for his minimalist gaming setups, has redesigned his custom 3D printed gaming mouse, the Zer0mouse, with all-new materials and a claimed massive increase in durability. The Zer0mouse project is still...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Dec 2025 23:05

Custom OCuLink expansion bay module (Image Source: Filip@community.frame.work)

User showcases custom OCuLink X8 module for the Framework Laptop 16 with 1-2% performance hit

OCuLink is very rarely seen even on high-end laptops, so it is quite impressive to see a member of the Framework modular laptop community making their own full bandwidth OCuLink solution for external eGPUs. With full PCIe 4.0 X8 s...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2025 16:35

The Banana Pi BPI-CM6 SBC is a compute module with an octa-core RISC-V SoC. (Image source: Banana Pi, edited)

Raspberry Pi CM4-alternative SBC from Banana Pi goes on sale with competitive pricing

The Banana Pi BPI-CM6 is an SBC, precisely a compute module, which sports an octa-core RISC-V CPU and 8 GB of memory. Intended to be an alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM4, the BPI-CM6 might be a great choice for RISC-V enthusiast...

Sambit Saha, 02 Dec 2025 18:04

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 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

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

‘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

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Waveshare: New 4.2-inch smart display sports built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and innovative screen

Portal 2 LEGO Ideas set gains momentum as “Test Chamber Creator” passes 2,000 supporters

This DIY cassette player records your Spotify sessions in real time for true analog vibes

This Red Bull can is actually a Raspberry Pi-powered retro gaming mini PC

Raspberry Pi and MiSTer users can now experience a fully playable Sega Channel revival in 2025

DIY modder turns smartphone into full-fledged cyberdeck with dual 5W speakers and tactical keyboard

Amazfit Helio Core: Affordable wearable module launches in trendy colors

YouTuber 3D prints a mini Commodore 1084 monitor for the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini

Framework warns of further laptop price increases as DDR5 RAM costs surge while announcing a 'further price adjustment' a week after its last hike

Global memory crunch pushes modders to experiment with DIY DDR5 RAM

Kickstarter success: NestWorks C500 CNC machine is 40% off and can process titanium with high accuracy

K-100: This 3D printer is in a league of its own and still significantly discounted

Revolutionary 3D printer: Palette 300 sports 12 nozzles and automatic swapping for printing with dozens of colors

This inexpensive 3D-printed DIY telescope fits in a jacket pocket

3D printing big stuff on small printers made easy with new free, browser-based tool

Modder gives GPD Win 5 internal battery and Legion Go-style detachable controllers

22 g 3D printed gaming mouse gets significantly enhanced durability from updated materials

User showcases custom OCuLink X8 module for the Framework Laptop 16 with 1-2% performance hit

Raspberry Pi CM4-alternative SBC from Banana Pi goes on sale with competitive pricing

Creality Sermoon S1 3D scanner review: Precision for everyday engineering

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amazon Echo Show jailbreak unlocks the full Android tablet within

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

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

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

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

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

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

Makera shows off affordable beginner-friendly desktop CNC cutting titanium

Sora 2 is OpenAI’s consistently inconsistent AI video creator

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

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

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

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

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

Grok Imagine app: Where AI brilliance meets mild trauma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIY YouTuber powers house using 500 disposable vapes

New Skyrim mod turns fast travel into a scenic journey

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