There’s a great debate these days about what the current crop of AI chatbots should and shouldn’t do for you. We aren’t wise enough to know the answer, but we …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/ask-hackaday-using-copilot-are-you-entertained/)

Mercury Audio Cables, So Nobody Else Has To Do It
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/mercury-audio-cables-so-nobody-else-has-to-do-it/

We’ve seen our fair share of audiophile tomfoolery here at Hackaday, and we’ve even poked fun at a few of them over the years. Perhaps one of the most outrageously …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/mercury-audio-cables-so-nobody-else-has-to-do-it/)

Battery Tester Outperforms Cheaper Options
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/battery-tester-outperforms-cheaper-options/

Batteries are notoriously difficult pieces of technology to deal with reliably. They often need specific temperatures, charge rates, can’t tolerate physical shocks or damage, and can fail catastrophically if all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/battery-tester-outperforms-cheaper-options/)

Following Artemis II’s Journey Around the Moon
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/following-artemis-iis-journey-around-the-moon/

NASA is going back to the Moon! We’ll follow the crew of Artemis II every step of the way. Day 1 – Liftoff! After resolving a last-minute communications issue with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/following-artemis-iis-journey-around-the-moon/)

OldVersion is Back, and Better than Ever
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/oldversion-is-back-and-better-than-ever/

You know what they say — you can’t keep a good website down. OldVersion.com, the repository of outdated software that has been serving up old versions of tools you need …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/oldversion-is-back-and-better-than-ever/)

Watch an Electro-Permanent Magnet In Action
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/watch-an-electro-permanent-magnet-in-action/

Electro-permanent magnets (EPMs) are pretty nifty concepts, and if you aren’t familiar with them, they are permanent magnets with the ability to be electrically switched on or off. Unlike an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/watch-an-electro-permanent-magnet-in-action/)

Every 3D Printable Film Camera, In One Place
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/every-3d-printable-film-camera-in-one-place/

For those of us who hack old cameras, the 3D printer has undoubtedly been a boon. High precision, or at least consistent precision, lightproof enclosures can be easily made and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/every-3d-printable-film-camera-in-one-place/)

Post-Failure Autopsy and Analysis of an LFP Battery
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/02/post-failure-autopsy-and-analysis-of-an-lfp-battery/