[Kevin Kelm] created something wondrous: Halcyon Dawn, an utterly unique and desperately challenging game that is equal parts intricate starship simulator, imposing hardware console, video game, and love letter to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/behold-the-most-beautifully-ambitious-starship-simulator-yet/)

Thingino Teaches Cheap IP Cameras New Tricks
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/thingino-teaches-cheap-ip-cameras-new-tricks/

I recently found myself in the market for a few IP cameras to keep an eye on my Prusa 3D printers, and quickly found that the options on the market …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/thingino-teaches-cheap-ip-cameras-new-tricks/)

The ESP32 Gets a Web Browser
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/the-esp32-gets-a-web-browser/

At the Hackaday Europe conference in Italy earlier in the year, we were shown a rather interesting device. The work of [Alun Morris], it was an ESP32-powered Cheap Black Display …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/the-esp32-gets-a-web-browser/)

FLOSS Weekly Episode 877: RCE As a Service
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/floss-weekly-episode-877-rce-as-a-service/

This week Jonathan chats with Francois Proulx about SmokedMeat! That’s the third in a trio of Open Source security tools from Boost Security, and this one is the red team …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/floss-weekly-episode-877-rce-as-a-service/)

Scrap Pinball Parts Become Beautiful Wall Art
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/scrap-pinball-parts-become-beautiful-wall-art/

[Hans Scharler] came into a neat find recently—the playfield from a 1970s Atari Superman game. It’s the sort of thing that’s too nice to throw away, but isn’t really enough …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/scrap-pinball-parts-become-beautiful-wall-art/)

Using Video Glasses As a Camera Viewfinder Is Harder Than It Looks
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/using-video-glasses-as-a-camera-viewfinder-is-harder-than-it-looks/

[John Dingley] has a Sony ZV-E10 camera that is excellent, but the design lacks a built-in electronic viewfinder. This means it relies entirely on its rear-mounted touchscreen for framing shots. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/using-video-glasses-as-a-camera-viewfinder-is-harder-than-it-looks/)

Keyboard Lights As An Airgap Attack Vector
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/keyboard-lights-as-an-airgap-attack-vector/

What do you do when you need to get data into an airgapped machine? Well, you might find yourself limited to basic input devices to interact with the computer in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/29/keyboard-lights-as-an-airgap-attack-vector/)