It seems that few features of a consumer electronic product will generate as much rancour as a mobile phone charger socket. For those of us with Android phones, the world …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/showdown-time-for-non-standard-chargers-in-europe/)

The Beauty of Dance, Seen Through the Power of Touch
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/the-beauty-of-dance-seen-through-the-power-of-touch/

It’s nothing short of amazing what trained dancers can do with their bodies, and a real shame that visually-impaired people can’t enjoy the experience of, say, ballet. For this year’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/the-beauty-of-dance-seen-through-the-power-of-touch/)

3D Printed Adapter Puts Slides in their Best Light
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/3d-printed-adapter-puts-slides-in-their-best-light/

If you’ve got old family photos on slides there’s an excellent chance you’ve considered digitizing them at one point or another, but perhaps didn’t know the best way of going …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/3d-printed-adapter-puts-slides-in-their-best-light/)

IBM Cheese Cutter Restoration
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/ibm-cheese-cutter-restoration/

For a while now, Mac Pro towers have had the nickname “cheese grater” because of their superficial resemblance to this kitchen appliance. Apple has only been a company since the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/ibm-cheese-cutter-restoration/)

Vintage Radio Gets Internet Upgrade
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/vintage-radio-gets-internet-upgrade/

There’s nothing quite like vintage hardware, and the way it looks and works is something that can be worth celebrating. [Old Tech. New Spec] did that with his loving modification …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/12/vintage-radio-gets-internet-upgrade/)

Software Removes the Facebook from Facebook’s VR Headset (Mostly)
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/13/software-removes-the-facebook-from-facebooks-vr-headset-mostly/

It’s not a jailbreak, but [basti564]’s Oculess software nevertheless allows one the option to remove telemetry and account dependencies from Facebook’s Oculus Quest VR headsets. It is not normally possible …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/13/software-removes-the-facebook-from-facebooks-vr-headset-mostly/)

Adding Wireless Charging to the Switch Lite
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/13/adding-wireless-charging-to-the-switch-lite/

The Nintendo Switch is a monstrously popular machine, and it’s had no difficulty raking in the bucks for the Japanese gaming giant, but there’s no denying that it’s technologically a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/13/adding-wireless-charging-to-the-switch-lite/)

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One With the Curved Typewriter
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/13/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-curved-typewriter/