Hackaday

Hack Improves Cheap Speed Controllers

Tony Goacher] has worked with a lot of cheap brushless DC motor controllers built in China. They can be very cost-effective, ...
Hackaday

DIY SI5351 Radio Tunes In SW, MW, And More

There are plenty of radios you can buy that pick up MW and SW bands if that’s what you’re into. Or, you can follow [mircemk]’s example, and whip one up yourself instead. The build employs an ESP32 as ...
The New York Times

The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton Our pick for simple control, the RCA Smart Wi-Fi A19 LED Bulb, ...
CNET

Best Smart Lights for 2026: Major Upgrades for Any Home

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining ...
The New York Times

Two Easy Ways to Fix Your Terrible Home Internet

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo Domingo is a writer focused on networking and ...
NPR

Up First from NPR

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts ...