Hackaday Podcast Episode 309: Seeing WiFi, A World Without USB, Linux in NES in Animal Crossing
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Summary
In this week’s episode of the Hackaday podcast host Elliot Williams and Hackaday editor Tom Nardi discuss topics including 3D printing, alternative realities and interesting hacks.
They begin by covering the upcoming Hackaday Europe event, and the saga of 3DBenchy, the 3D-printed boat that has become a test file for STEM education.
News this week includes a way of viewing the world using Wi-Fi, and Amazon’s latest changes to the Kindle ecosystem.
Interesting Hacks include Auto-downloading Kindle books ahead of a deadline, what the world would look like if USB never dominated the peripheral world and bringing Linux to the animal Crossing villagers.
Other hacks include a unique linear position sensor and a disappointing reality of voice control systems.
Finally, Tom and Elliot pick their favourite hacks.