It started with [KB9ENS] looking into paints or coatings for passive or radiative cooling, and in the process he decided to DIY his own. Not only is it perfectly accessible …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/that-ultra-white-paint-that-helps-cool-surfaces-make-your-own/)

Who’s Afraid of Assembly Language?
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/whos-afraid-of-assembly-language/

This week, [Al Williams] wrote a great thought piece about whether or not it was worth learning an assembly language at all anymore, and when. The comments overflowed, and we’re …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/whos-afraid-of-assembly-language/)

The Moment a Bullet Turns Into a Flashlight, Caught on Film
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/the-moment-a-bullet-turns-into-a-flashlight-caught-on-film/

[The Slo Mo Guys] caught something fascinating while filming some firearms at 82,000 frames per second: a visible emission of light immediately preceding a bullet impact. The moment it occurs …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/the-moment-a-bullet-turns-into-a-flashlight-caught-on-film/)

Root, On An Amazon Echo Dot
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/root-on-an-amazon-echo-dot/

The Amazon Echo has become an indispensable device for many people unconcerned by its privacy implications. It’s easy to forget that it’s not quite a new product anymore, with the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/root-on-an-amazon-echo-dot/)

2023 Cyberdeck Contest: Crosberry Pi Loves Lo-Fi Hip Hop
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/2023-cyberdeck-contest-crosberry-pi-loves-lo-fi-hip-hop/

As far as we can tell, the only real selling point that any portable record player offered was, well, its portability. To be clear, the sound is never that great. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/2023-cyberdeck-contest-crosberry-pi-loves-lo-fi-hip-hop/)

RFID Emulator + E-paper Badge Can be Programmed With Sound
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/rfid-emulator-e-paper-badge-can-be-programmed-with-sound/

In a way, an e-paper display makes an excellent foundation for a reprogrammable RFID card. The display only needs power during a refresh, and 125 kHz RFID tags are passive …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/rfid-emulator-e-paper-badge-can-be-programmed-with-sound/)

Bridging a Gap Between LLMs and Programming With TypeChat
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/bridging-a-gap-between-llms-and-programming-with-typechat/

By now, large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT are old news. While not perfect, they can assist with all kinds of tasks like creating efficient Excel spreadsheets, writing cover …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/22/bridging-a-gap-between-llms-and-programming-with-typechat/)