Odds are, you’ve taken pills before; it’s a statistical certainty that some of you reading this took several this morning. Whenever you do, you’re at the mercy of the manufacturer: …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/iding-counterfeit-drugs-might-be-easier-than-you-think/)

Hackaday Links: March 22, 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/hackaday-links-march-22-2026/

On Friday, Reuters reported that Amazon is going to try to get into the smartphone game…again. The Fire Phone was perhaps Amazon’s biggest commercial misstep, and was only on the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/hackaday-links-march-22-2026/)

The 3DFX Voodoo Lives Again In An FPGA
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/the-3dfx-voodoo-lives-again-in-an-fpga/

The 3DFX Voodoo was not the first dedicated 3D graphics chipset by any means, but it became the favourite for gamers among the early mass-market GPUs. It would be found …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/the-3dfx-voodoo-lives-again-in-an-fpga/)

Building a Laser-Driven Photoacoustic Speaker
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/building-a-laser-driven-photoacoustic-speaker/

An MRI scan is never a pleasant occasion – even if you aren’t worried about the outcome, lying still in a confined, noisy space for long periods of time is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/building-a-laser-driven-photoacoustic-speaker/)

Better Faux-Analog VU Meters
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/better-faux-analog-vu-meters/

One of the coolest things about old hi-fi hardware is that it often came with flickety needles that danced with the audio level. You can still buy these if you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/better-faux-analog-vu-meters/)

Stream Deck Radio Controller Built With Cheap Yellow Display
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/stream-deck-radio-controller-built-with-cheap-yellow-display/

Stream decks are pretty useful in all kinds of contexts, but commercial models can feel a bit pricy for what is effectively a bunch of buttons. [WhiskeyTangoHotel] has whipped up …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/stream-deck-radio-controller-built-with-cheap-yellow-display/)

The Zero-Power Flight Computer
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/the-zero-power-flight-computer/

In the early days of aviation, pilots or their navigators used a plethora of tools to solve common navigation and piloting problems. There was definitely a need for some kind …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/the-zero-power-flight-computer/)

A Simple Switch for Simply too much Current
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/a-simple-switch-for-simply-too-much-current/