Celebrating 12 Months of Innovations If you are reading this article, it means you have successfully navigated through 2025! Allow us to congratulate you — this has been yet another year filled with skills acquired, projects initiated, and hacks accomplished. Hackaday readers are always on the lookout for new challenges, so we are sure you…
Augusta Rule: A Savings Opportunity for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs can legally rent their personal homes to their businesses for up to 14 days a year without facing taxation, thanks to the well-known Augusta Rule. This presents a considerable financial savings opportunity, and self-education regarding the tax code can turn a major blind spot into significant monetary…
American Attack in Venezuela The Cuban government has announced that 32 of its nationals were killed during an American operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Cuban authorities described the deceased as members of the armed forces and intelligence agents, claiming they were victims of "combat actions," and have declared a national mourning period…
Water Crisis in Occupied West Bank In the eastern region of the occupied West Bank, the al-Auja spring has flowed for centuries, serving as one of the largest and oldest water sources in Palestine. However, Palestinian families relying on this spring for generations claim that Israeli settlers are effectively stealing their water, creating a crisis…
Reflections on the Year 2025If you are reading this article, it means you have successfully navigated the year 2025! Allow us to congratulate you - it has been another year filled with learned skills, initiated projects, and improved solutions. Hackaday readers have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a strong appetite for new challenges, so…
The Capture of Nicolas Maduro: An Illegal Action by the United States The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro constitutes an attack by the United States, which violates not only international law but also American political boundaries, asserts an analyst. This incident is part of a "new imperialist era" of the US, focused on oil…
Over $5.5 Billion in Cryptocurrencies Scheduled for Release More than $5.5 billion in cryptocurrencies are scheduled for release in January, with tokens such as ONDO, BGB, HYPE, and TRUMP holding the highest values. According to data tracker Tokenomist, January will see over $5.5 billion in tokens entering circulation. Almost $2.5 billion will be released through…
Conflicting Messages from Trump Administration on Control of Venezuela After President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. will "control" Venezuela, his top diplomat, Marco Rubio, insisted that the U.S. will not be in charge every day but will use an oil blockade to force political change. Kimberly Halkett from Al Jazeera reported on Rubio's comments.…
Innovation from a Vintage Casio Calculator Have you ever heard the phrase "the problem is the solution"? This concept seems to originate from the permaculture movement, but it can easily apply to the electronics domain as well. Let's consider the challenge faced by [shiura]: a Casio Mini CM-602 that became irreparable. The solution was a…
Crucial Meeting Following Maduro's Abduction The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, held a meeting with cabinet ministers following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Rodriguez expressed a willingness to cooperate with the United States, while Donald Trump warned of serious consequences if she does not comply. The meeting took place on January 5, 2026, amidst…