A decade is a long time for a TV series; no single iteration of Star Trek has made it that far.

But “a Star Trek podcast by two guys just a little bit embarrassed to have a Star Trek podcast” has now passed the milestone. January 25, 2026, marks a full decade since The Greatest Generation, my favorite podcast, debuted. Like a bottle of Château Picard, the show has only improved with age. (I interviewed the guys behind the show back in 2016 when they were just getting started.)

The podcast helped me rediscover, and appreciate more fully, Star Trek: The Next Generation—which is also my favorite TV show. The Greatest Generation continues to delight with its irreverent humor, its celebration of the most minor of characters, and its technical fascination with how a given episode was made.

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Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams took a break to talk about their favorite hacks last week. You can drop in to hear about articulated mirrors, triacs, and even continuous 3D-printing modifications.

Flying on an airplane this weekend? Maybe wait until you get back to read about how the air traffic control works. Back home, you can order a pizza on a Wii or run classic Basic games on a calculator.

For the can’t miss articles, the guys talked about very low Earth orbit satellites and talked about readers who dumpster dive.

Check out the links below if you want to follow along, and don’t be shy. Tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!

As always, this episode is available in DRM-free MP3.

Episode 354 Show Notes:

What’s that Sound?

• Congratulations to [Spybob42], who guessed last week’s sound. Come back next week to take your shot at a coveted Hackaday Podcast T-Shirt.

News

• Washington State Bill Seeks To Add Firearms Detection To 3D Printers

Interesting Hacks of the Week:

• How To Use Tiny Open Loop Actuators For A Living Mirror
  • Making A Wooden Multi-Mirror Display Device
  • Daniel Rozin Wooden Mirror
• A Guide To Using Triacs For Switching AC
• Testing A Continuous Printing Mod For The Bambu Lab A1 Mini
  • swapmod A1m kit – SWAP SYSTEMS
  • 3D Printer Add On Makes Sharp(ie) Colors
• Accurately Aiming Audio With An Ultrasonic Array
  • Acoustic Mirrors: How To Find Planes Without RADAR
  • A Phased-Array Ultrasonic 3D Scanner From Scratch
  • Supercon 2024: Killing Mosquitoes With Freaking Drones, And Sonar
  • Build A Parametric Speaker Of Your Own
• Self-Powered Top Spins For Hours
• Inside Air Traffic Control

Quick Hacks:

• Elliot’s Picks:
  • The Windows Interface You Didn’t Like, For Linux
  • Binary And Digital Gradients For Telling Time
  • Ordering Pizza On The Nintendo Wii (Again)
• Al’s Picks:
  • BASIC On A Calculator Again
    • https://github.com/ctosullivan/Python-101-BASIC-Games
  • Robot Sees Light With No CPU
  • Flux And Solder Paste Dispenser Looks Good While Doing It

Can’t-Miss Articles:

• Skimming Satellites: On The Edge Of The Atmosphere

• Ask Hackaday: Do You Curb Shop Components?

Adobe is adding new AI tools to Acrobat that can turn PDFs into podcasts and presentations, making it easier to consume long documents without reading every page or manually building slides.

The post You can now turn PDFs into podcasts and slides with Adobe’s new AI feature appeared first on Digital Trends.

Ethereum and Solana are expected to solidify their positions as leading blockchain platforms by 2026. General-purpose blockchain networks will find it challenging to compete with the established network effects of Ethereum and Solana. Solana is gaining favor among developers and consumers, positi...

The post Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate by 2026, Solana’s community culture enhances its ecosystem, and Robinhood is set to surpass Coinbase | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DeFi must match the performance of traditional finance while maintaining verifiability. Building in crypto should focus on solving significant problems rather than building for its own sake. Most digital asset trading remains centralized, not utilizing blockchain technology.

The post Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match traditional finance performance, why solving real-world problems is crucial, and the evolving role of Ethereum in trading | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is projected to reach a new all-time high by the first half of 2026. Ethereum is expected to continue outperforming Bitcoin due to its market dynamics. The US crypto industry is moving towards greater regulatory clarity.

The post Zach Pandl: Bitcoin projected to hit $126,000 by mid-2026, Ethereum to outperform due to regulatory clarity, and the rise of stablecoins in corporate finance | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Quantum computing presents a significant future threat to Bitcoin due to its slow governance processes. Quantum computing operates on principles that allow it to perform tasks classical computers cannot, posing a threat to cryptographic algorithms. Experts predict a wide range of timelines for wh...

The post Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, 30-40% of Bitcoin is exposed to risks, and the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Insider trading laws aim to prevent the misuse of privileged information rather than ensuring market fairness. Many on-chain analysts misinterpret market information, leading to flawed conclusions. Aave governance is seen as a potential success story for DAOs, highlighting its significance in DeFi.

The post Marc Zeller: Insider trading laws don’t ensure market fairness, Aave governance highlights DAO potential, and ownership of assets is crucial in DeFi | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle is considered broken, reflecting changes in market dynamics. Bitcoin's market conditions are too chaotic to predict accurately for 2026. Bitcoin could experience both new cycle lows and all-time highs within 2026.

The post Alex Thorn: The four-year Bitcoin cycle is broken, macroeconomic trends favor higher prices, and Ethereum faces competition from Solana | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integration of crypto purchases on Twitter could spark a significant altcoin season. The current market is seeing a rise in low-quality meme coins. Privacy-focused crypto like Monero and Zcash are gaining attention as potential strong investments.

The post Kain Warwick: Crypto purchases on Twitter could ignite an altcoin season, privacy coins like Monero and Zcash are gaining traction, and the meme coin market is devolving into a PvP battleground | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Institutions face challenges in offering stablecoins as a service, highlighting a gap in adoption. Proper on-ramps and off-ramps are essential for institutions to effectively use stablecoins. Specialization in blockchain can significantly enhance user experience for targeted use cases.

The post Marc Boiron: Institutions struggle with stablecoin adoption, the rise of specialized appchains for payments, and Polygon’s shift to a revenue-generating model | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Venezuela's economic instability is highlighted by the discrepancy between official and free market exchange rates. Bitcoin and stablecoins present a significant opportunity in Venezuela due to elite belief and daily population use. Skepticism surrounds claims of Venezuela's $60 billion Bitcoin s...

The post Mauricio Di Bartolomeo: Venezuela’s economic instability fuels Bitcoin and stablecoin adoption, skepticism around $60 billion Bitcoin stash, and corruption hampers national reserves | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hedging a $200 billion stablecoin with Bitcoin is impractical due to significant counterparty risk. The perception of risk in the economy affects the value of assets like gold. Gold is likely to reach $10,000 within two years due to its scarcity and historical role as a store of value.

The post Vinny Lingham: Hedging a $200 billion stablecoin with Bitcoin is impractical, gold is set to reach $10,000, and Bitcoin’s narrative has shifted to a store of value | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The DeFi industry recently experienced a cyclical high followed by a significant decline in token valuations. Total Value Locked (TVL) is a crucial metric for assessing DeFi protocols' value. Crypto lending markets are sustainable due to their unique value proposition.

The post Wyatt: DeFi markets face cyclical highs and lows, crypto lending proves sustainable amid centralized failures, and risks of leveraged systems threaten stability | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The line between general chatbots and coding is becoming less distinct, with coding increasingly done in plain English. AI coding agents are not expected to disrupt established tech giants like Facebook, Google, or Microsoft. Opus 4.5 marks a significant leap in AI coding capabilities, especially...

The post Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are democratizing software development, established giants remain secure, and Opus 4.5 boosts startup productivity | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Stablecoins face censorship risks due to issuer control, which can undermine decentralized infrastructure. Moving financial services on-chain requires solving privacy issues and careful problem identification. A conservative approach to blockchain development, involving extensive testing, is cruc...

The post Yuval Rooz: Stablecoins risk censorship by issuers, privacy is essential for on-chain finance, and governance is key for blockchain success | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Misaligned agents are just one layer of the AI security challenge that startup Witness AI is trying to solve. It detects employee use of unapproved tools, blocks attacks, and ensures compliance. 

In this episode, we explore Amazon Ring’s newly introduced Familiar Faces feature that utilizes AI for facial recognition. We discuss the convenience of identifying familiar people at your doorstep, the privacy concerns it raises, and the legal implications surrounding biometric data. Learn about how this feature works, potential inaccuracies, and privacy laws in certain U.S. […]

The post Ring’s Facial Recognition Feature: Convenience or Privacy Nightmare? appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

The post Ring’s Facial Recognition Feature: Convenience or Privacy Nightmare? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Cybersecurity Vault — episode 52, with guest Wil Klusovsky.

Wil discusses the essential questions that CEOs should be asking their CISOs. He explores the importance of effective communication between technical and business perspectives, the need for investment in cybersecurity with clear ROI, and the significance of understanding risks and setting priorities.

The conversation also delves into the importance of business resilience, managing third-party risks, and preparing for future threats in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. The episode emphasizes the need for CISOs to articulate their strategies in business terms to align with corporate goals and secure necessary resources.

Subscribe for more episodes of Cybersecurity Vault!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Questions

02:06 Importance of CEO-CISO Communication

05:03 Investment and ROI in Cybersecurity

08:17 Establishing Cybersecurity Priorities

11:12 Identifying the Biggest Risks

14:24 Understanding the Risk Register

15:41 Crafting a Compelling Risk Narrative

18:21 Blind Spots in Cybersecurity Awareness

21:27 Understanding Accepted vs. Unknown Risks

24:29 The Importance of Documentation in Risk Management

25:22 Business Resilience and Recovery Planning

27:52 Engaging Third-Party Vendors in Cybersecurity

31:09 Cybersecurity as a Business Advantage

34:44 Future Threats and Technological Advancements

38:42 Translating Cybersecurity into Business Language

40:51 The Impact of CISO Responses on Business Outcomes

Wil’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilklu/

9 CISO Questions LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7394720767416107008

Keyboard Samurai Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@KeybdSamurai

Website: https://www.wilklu.me/podcast

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The post 9 Cybersecurity Questions that Define a CISO appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they swap their favorite hacks and stories from the week. In this episode, they’ll start off by marveling over the evolution of the “smart knob” and other open hardware input devices, then discuss a futuristic propulsion technology you can demo in your own kitchen sink, and a cheap handheld game system that get’s a new lease on life thanks to the latest version of the ESP32 microcontroller.

From there they’ll cover spinning CRTs, creating custom GUIs on Android, and yet another thing you can build of out that old Ender 3 collecting dust in the basement. The episode wraps up with a discussion about putting Valve’s Steam Deck to work and a look at the history-making medical evacuation of the International Space Station.

Check out the links below if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!

As always, this episode is available in DRM-free MP3.

Episode 353 Show Notes:

What’s that Sound?

• Think you know that sound? Fill out this form for a chance to win a Hackaday Podcast T-Shirt.

Interesting Hacks of the Week:

• Simplifying The SmartKnob
  • Haptic Smart Knob Does Several Jobs
• Yamato-1: The World’s First Ship With Magnetohydrodynamic Propulsion
  • A Magnetohydrodynamic Drive In The Kitchen Sink
  • Bulked Up MHD Drive Makes Waves While Standing Still
• When Electricity Doesn’t Take The Shortest Path
• Looking At A Real Fake Raspberry Pi RP2040 Board
• An Open Source Electromagnetic Resonance Tablet
  • Glitching USB Firmware For Fun
• ESP32-P4 Powers Retro Handheld After A Transplant
  • Teardown: 168-in-1 Retro Handheld Game
  • GitHub – ducalex/retro-go: Retro emulation for the ODROID-GO and other ESP32 devices

Quick Hacks:

• Elliot’s Picks:
  • Hacking The Krups Cook4Me Smart Cooking Pot For Doom
  • Great Trains, Not So Great AI Chatbot Security
  • An SD Card Of Your Own For Microcontroller Projects
  • Making A CRT Spin Right Round, Round, Round
• Tom’s Picks:
  • Smart Home? Make It Smart Quarters With This LCARS Dashboard
  • Windows? Linux? Browser? Same Executable
  • EnderSpark: Convert Your Broken Creality FDM Printer Into An EDM Machine!

Can’t-Miss Articles:

• A Linux Power User Puts SteamOS To Work
  • Welcome to the CachyOS Wiki
  • Bazzite – The operating system for the next generation of gamers

• ISS Medical Emergency: An Orbital Ambulance Ride