The festive season is upon us, and for Brits of a technical bent that means it’s time for the GCHQ Christmas Challenge. Sent out annually as part of the Christmas …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/13/pit-your-wits-against-british-spooks/)

DIY Semi Auto Grinder Builds Itself (Sort Of)
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/diy-semi-auto-grinder-builds-itself-sort-of/

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" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Snap-2021-12-12-at-17.02.32-featured.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Snap-2021-12-12-at-17.02.32-featured.png?w=800">[JSK-koubou] is no stranger to making tools to improve their work, and this latest video is yet another in a long list of such builds, just checkout their YT channel …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/diy-semi-auto-grinder-builds-itself-sort-of/)

Oh Deere, Is That Right To Repair Resolution Troubling You?
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/oh-deere-is-that-right-to-repair-resolution-troubling-you/

Over the years a constant in stories covering the right to repair has come from an unexpected direction, the farming community. Their John Deer tractors, a stalwart of North American …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/oh-deere-is-that-right-to-repair-resolution-troubling-you/)

Tom’s Teardowns: Verizon AC791L Jetpack 4G Mobile Hotspot
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/toms-teardowns-verizon-ac791l-jetpack-4g-mobile-hotspot/

The saying “time and tide wait for no man” is usually used as a verbal kick in the pants, a reminder that sometimes an opportunity must be seized quickly before …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/toms-teardowns-verizon-ac791l-jetpack-4g-mobile-hotspot/)

Automated Turret Keeps Dorm Clean, RoboCop Style
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/automated-turret-keeps-dorm-clean-robocop-style/

Students’ dorm rooms are not generally known to be the most orderly of places. Whether it’s mountains of dishes in the sink, piles of clothes waiting to be washed, or …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/automated-turret-keeps-dorm-clean-robocop-style/)

Orbital Safety: The Challenges Of Surviving Space Junk
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/orbital-safety-the-challenges-of-surviving-space-junk/

Hanging around in earth orbit is like walking into the middle of a Wild West gunfight — bullets are flying around everywhere, and even though none are purposefully aimed at …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/orbital-safety-the-challenges-of-surviving-space-junk/)

What Really Goes Wrong With Your Tablet
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We’ve all seen our share of consumer electronic devices that need repair. It’s inevitable that, however well-cared-for it will be, there’s always the unforseen that brings its life to an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/what-really-goes-wrong-with-your-tablet/)

Fabulous Flexure Mechanism Makes for Resetting Cat Calendar
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/14/fabulous-flexure-mechanism-makes-for-resetting-cat-calendar/