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Open-source tool turns Steam Controller haptic motors into musical instrument for playing Portal songs

PC gamers have repurposed Valve's 2026 Steam Controller into a musical instrument using an open-source program called "Steam Haptics Singer." The software, released by GitHub user CrazyCritic89, manipulates the controller's trackpad haptic motors to vibrate at specific frequencie

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blazetrends.com·Tech by Flipboard·18h ago·2 min read

Hosting a website on an 8-bit AVR64DD32 microcontroller

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maurycyz.com14d ago

Technical Analysis: Exploiting the Tesla Wall Connector via Charge Port Firmware Manipulation

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synacktiv.com17d ago

Reverse Engineering and Modifying HDD and SSD Firmware: A Technical Deep Dive

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icode4.coffee17d ago

Rodecaster Duo audio interface ships with SSH enabled by default, no password authentication

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hhh.hn1mo ago

AutoProber: Open-Source Flying Probe Automation Stack for Hardware Hacking

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github.com1mo ago

Technical Guide: Porting Mac OS X 10.0 to Nintendo Wii Hardware

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bryankeller.github.io1mo ago

Researcher Sets Up Tesla Model 3 Computer Hardware on Desk for Security Testing

A researcher describes their project to acquire Tesla Model 3 computer hardware from crashed vehicles on eBay in order to participate in Tesla's bug bounty program. The article details the process of obtaining the Media Control Unit (MCU) and autopilot computer, setting up the ha

technologycybersecurityprogrammingbugs.xdavidhu.me·Hacker News: Front Page·2mo ago·8 min read

Using a Logitech Mouse as a Data Storage Device: A Technical Exploration

A developer explores the technical possibility of using a Logitech MX Vertical mouse as a data storage device by leveraging its internal flash memory that stores DPI settings. The article details the investigation into Logitech's HID++ protocol, the discovery that mice have writable memory, and the creation of a proof-of-concept tool to read and write data to the mouse's memory. The author successfully stores and retrieves a small text file, demonstrating the feasibility of using mice as unconventional data carriers.

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timwehrle.de·Hacker News: Front Page·2mo ago·4 min read

Xbox One Security Breached by 'Bliss' Voltage Glitching Hack After 13 Years

Security researcher Markus 'Doom' Gaasedelen revealed a groundbreaking hack called 'Bliss' that successfully compromises Microsoft's Xbox One console, which had remained secure since its 2013 launch. The hack uses voltage glitching techniques similar to those that previously comp

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tomshardware.com·Hacker News: Front Page·2mo ago·6 min read

Hardware Security Analysis: Dumping Firmware and Bruteforcing ECC on Potensic Atom 2 Drone

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neodyme.io4mo ago

Security Analysis and Reverse Engineering of a Children's Drawing Robot Toy

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atredis.com4mo ago

How Hackers Use $25 Walmart Tracfone MyFlip 2 for Security Testing and Hardware Projects

The article discusses a $25 Walmart smartphone (Tracfone MyFlip 2) that has become popular among hackers and security researchers for its utility as a disposable, low-cost device for various security testing purposes. The phone runs KaiOS, a lightweight operating system based on Firefox OS, and despite its limitations (2.8-inch screen, 4GB storage, basic camera), it offers features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The article explains how hackers use these devices for burner phones, penetration testing, hardware hacking, and as cheap IoT devices. It also covers the technical aspects of KaiOS, i

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stetsonblake.com·Hacker News: Front Page·4mo ago

How to Run a Samsung Galaxy S5 Without a Battery for 3D Printing with OctoPrint

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yaky.dev5mo ago