Tesla is well known for making cars that can accelerate quickly, but there’s always room for improvement. [Warped Perception] decided that his Tesla Model S P85D needed that little bit …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/tesla-model-s-gets-boost-with-jet-engine-upgrade/)

PinePhone Malware Surprises Users, Raises Questions
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/pinephone-malware-surprises-users-raises-questions/

On December 5th, someone by the IRC nickname of [ubuntu] joined the Pine64 Discord’s #pinephone channel through an IRC bridge. In the spirit of December gift-giving traditions, they have presented …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/pinephone-malware-surprises-users-raises-questions/)

A Hacker’s Journey in Developing a New VR Controller
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/a-hackers-journey-in-developing-a-new-vr-controller/

[Rob Cole] had an ambitious side project: to build an improved version of the Valve Index VR controllers. His effort, named Project Caliper, aims for optimal ergonomics and modularity for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/a-hackers-journey-in-developing-a-new-vr-controller/)

Keynote Video: Elecia White Finds Treasure in the Memory Map
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/keynote-video-elecia-white-finds-treasure-in-memory-map/

If you dig microcontrollers, and you like to dig into how they work, Elecia White wants to help you navigate their innermost secrets with the help of memory map files. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/keynote-video-elecia-white-finds-treasure-in-memory-map/)

Using Fishing Wire To Hold In Pin Headers Is A Nifty Trick
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/using-fishing-wire-to-hold-in-pin-headers-is-a-nifty-trick/

Working on a breadboard, one can get used to the benefits of being able to readily plug and unplug jumper wires to reconfigure a project. One could only dream of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/using-fishing-wire-to-hold-in-pin-headers-is-a-nifty-trick/)

Motorized Device Helps Swap Out Hard-To-Reach Light Bulbs
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/motorized-device-helps-swap-out-hard-to-reach-light-bulbs/

High ceilings can make a residence feel open and airy, but they often come with difficult-to-reach light fittings. To better deal with that, [mattwach] built a motorized light bulb changer …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/motorized-device-helps-swap-out-hard-to-reach-light-bulbs/)

Weather Station Dumps CR2032 Cells, Gains 18650
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/weather-station-dumps-cr2032-cells-gains-18650/

Despite the fact that we’re rapidly approaching the year 2022, there are still an incredible number of gadgets out there that you’re expected to power with disposable batteries. Sure you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/weather-station-dumps-cr2032-cells-gains-18650/)

Gone: Google Toolbar (2000-2021)
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/gone-google-toolbar-2000-2021/