Blender is one of the poster children for Open Source Software– proof that something hacked together by enthusiasts could grow to rival the big boys in 3D modeling, animation and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/blender-5-2-coming-soon-with-improved-simulations/)

Hacking the Mi Band 10 Smart Band and its Bestechnic SoC
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/hacking-the-mi-band-10-smart-band-and-its-bestechnic-soc/

In between playing Doom on the most ergonomically challenged devices, [Aaron Christophel] likes to take a relaxing break with reverse-engineering Xiaomi Mi Band fitness trackers and writing custom firmware for them. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/hacking-the-mi-band-10-smart-band-and-its-bestechnic-soc/)

When a Favicon Becomes the Entire Website
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/when-a-favicon-becomes-the-entire-website/

Putting hidden data in places where few expect it can be a fun hobby or even a professional career. In the case of [Tim Wehrle] it’s just the former. His …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/when-a-favicon-becomes-the-entire-website/)

SmallRun.net Enters the Marketplace Market
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/smallrun-net-enters-the-marketplace-market/

So you have a project that you love, and everyone else loves too. People start saying “you should sell this” but where? Well, there’s a new marketplace you might want …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/smallrun-net-enters-the-marketplace-market/)

Hackaday Links: June 21, 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/hackaday-links-june-21-2026/

Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This doesn’t really have much to do with hacking …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/hackaday-links-june-21-2026/)

Brewing Espresso with Ultrasonic Assistance
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/brewing-espresso-with-ultrasonic-assistance/

There are as almost as many kinds of coffee as there are of coffee drinkers, with each method for preparing the beverage appealing to a different kind of palate: moka …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/brewing-espresso-with-ultrasonic-assistance/)

Won’t Somebody Please Think Of Banning The British Children!
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/wont-somebody-please-think-of-banning-the-british-children/

The British government is in a headlong rush to ban under-16s from social media, and restrict the access of under-18s. And in typical form, the EFF is here with a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/21/wont-somebody-please-think-of-banning-the-british-children/)

“Telescope Rancher” is The Coolest Job You Didn’t Know Existed
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/22/telescope-rancher-is-the-coolest-job-you-didnt-know-existed/

Bortle-1 Skies in the heart of darkest Texas. The long exposure shows how little light pollution is present.
Image: Starfront Observatories
" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bortle1-skies-at-starfront-observatory.jpg?w=800">McCulloch County, Texas, is smack dab in the middle of a very large state. We wouldn’t exactly call it the middle of nowhere, but given there’s so little light pollution …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/22/telescope-rancher-is-the-coolest-job-you-didnt-know-existed/)