How do you go about making a mirror with 128 segments, each of which can be independently angled? That was the question that a certain bloke over at [Time Sink …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/how-to-use-tiny-open-loop-actuators-for-a-living-mirror/)

Robot Sees Light with No CPU
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/robot-sees-light-with-no-cpu/

If you ever built a line following robot, you’ll be nostalgic about [Jeremy’s] light-seeking robot. It is a very simple build since there is no CPU and, therefore, also no …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/robot-sees-light-with-no-cpu/)

Silicone Bakeware Might be Bad for Your Liver
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/silicone-bakeware-might-be-bad-for-your-liver/

Silicone bakeware has become a staple in many kitchens due to its flexible, yet temperature-tolerant nature. New research from Canada shows it could be causing trouble for your liver and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/silicone-bakeware-might-be-bad-for-your-liver/)

BASIC on a Calculator Again
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/basic-on-a-calculator-again/

We are always amused that we can run emulations or virtual copies of yesterday’s computers on our modern computers. In fact, there is so much power at your command now …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/19/basic-on-a-calculator-again/)

DIY Magnetic Makers Help 3D Scan Tricky Objects
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/diy-magnetic-makers-help-3d-scan-tricky-objects/

3D scanners rely on being able to identify physical features of an object, and line up what it saw a moment ago with what it sees now in order to build …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/20/diy-magnetic-makers-help-3d-scan-tricky-objects/)