Building a custom, low-cost home security setup no longer requires expensive commercial hardware or subscription fees. Using ...

3dSam Sloop is a new free, open-source custom firmware that turns the M-VAVE FM-1 into a 4-track groovebox. In the early ...

Charles Vestal has published OMNI on GitHub, a custom firmware that turns the M-VAVE FM-1 Synthesizer into an Omnichord.

The Internet of Things is developing at a rapid pace, as hobbyists and companies rush to develop the latest and greatest home automation gear. One area of particular interest to some is lighting – yes ...

PS3 researchers have recovered a real lv0ldr per-console body key by glitching the Cell processor's SPU, potentially opening ...

Installing a custom firmware on your Wi-Fi router is like God Mode for your home network. You can see everything going on, boost your Wi-Fi signal, beef up your ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

OpenWrt provides an environment for building custom, Linux kernel-based firmware for a variety of embedded devices. Originally targeting the Linksys WRT54G series of routers, OpenWrt now provides ...

Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting ...

The Xiaomi LYWSD03MMC temperature and humidity sensor is ridiculously cheap. If you’re buying a few at a time, you can expect to pay as little as $5 USD a pop for these handy Bluetooth Low Energy ...