Hacker News with Generative AI: Hardware

Show HN: Loodio 2 – A Simple Rechargable Bathroom Privacy Device (loodio.com)
Loodio creates a private space in your own home, and much more. Without you moving a finger.
Privacy, Smart Home, Hardware, Design
69 points by testmasterflex 30 days ago | 85 comments
Intel versus AMD is currently an emotional decision for me (utoronto.ca)
I recently read Michael Stapelberg's My 2025 high-end Linux PC.
Hardware, CPUs, Personal Computing, Linux
22 points by goranmoomin 30 days ago | 34 comments
Negotiating PoE+ Power in the Pre‑Boot Environment (roderickkhan.com)
Solving a boot-time power challenge on PoE+ x86 systems by creating our own UEFI app to handle LLDP power negotiation at the firmware level, allowing our machines to request higher power from network switches before the OS loads.
Hardware, Networking, Firmware, UEFI, Boot Process
220 points by pietrushnic 31 days ago | 71 comments
OpenTPU: Open-Source Reimplementation of Google Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) (github.com/UCSBarchlab)
OpenTPU is an open-source re-implementation of Google's Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) by the UC Santa Barbara ArchLab.
Open Source, Hardware, Machine Learning, Google
166 points by walterbell 31 days ago | 22 comments
NVLink Fusion: Embrace, Extend, Extinguish (fabricatedknowledge.com)
I wrote about the three-headed hydra of Nvidia a year or two ago. Hardware, CUDA, and networking. At the time, the entire investment community’s focus was on the unbeatable CUDA moat, and I explained that Networking, too, was underrated.
Nvidia, Hardware, Networking, Artificial Intelligence
14 points by zdw 31 days ago | 0 comments
Why the original Macintosh had a screen resolution of 512×324 (512pixels.net)
Many classic Macs came with — or supported — displays running at 512×384 pixels, but many compact Macs, ranging from the original 1984 machine up through 1991’s Macintosh Classic II had built-in CRTs running at 512×342 pixels. That covers all black-and-white compact Macs with a 9-inch screen. The later Color Classic and Color Classic II used a 10-inch CRT at a full 512×384.
Macintosh, Hardware, History, Retro Computing
182 points by ingve 31 days ago | 135 comments
SteamOS 3.7.8 Brings Official Support to Non-Steam Deck Devices (boilingsteam.com)
SteamOS 3.7.8 was just released a couple of days ago and it comes with a long list of updates. One of the most important developments is the official support of Non-Steam Deck devices.
Operating Systems, Gaming, Steam, Linux, Hardware
18 points by ekianjo 31 days ago | 0 comments
Get PC BIOS back on UEFI only system (github.com/FlyGoat)
CSMWrap is a cool little hack that brings back the good old PC BIOS on those fancy-pants UEFI-only systems.
Hardware, BIOS, UEFI
181 points by bonki 32 days ago | 63 comments
WavePhoenix – Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol (github.com/loopj)
An open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs
Open Source, Nintendo, Hardware, Gaming, Wireless
139 points by zdw 32 days ago | 14 comments
Where hyperscale hardware goes to retire: Ars visits a big ITAD site (arstechnica.com)
"The biggest risk is data escape."
Data Security, Hardware, IT, Recycling, Technology
39 points by rntn 32 days ago | 2 comments
Advice to Tenstorrent (github.com/geohot)
Advice to Tenstorrent If you want to get acquired / become scam IP licensing co...I can't help you. If you want to win AI compute, read on
AI, Hardware, Business, Acquisitions
83 points by lexoj 33 days ago | 63 comments
Sam and Jony and Skepticism (sixcolors.com)
Ever since OpenAI announced a couple of days ago that it’s integrating Jony Ive’s hardware startup, I’ve been struggling with what to write about it.
Design, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Startups
9 points by kjhughes 33 days ago | 4 comments
SteamOS now released officially for any device (steampowered.com)
SteamOS, Operating Systems, Gaming, Hardware
90 points by cultofmetatron 33 days ago | 9 comments
ARM PAN (siguza.net)
Another day, another broken mitigation.
Security, Software, Hardware
6 points by luu 33 days ago | 0 comments
HD-64 – An HDMI RF-modulator replacement for the Commodore 64 (github.com/sideprojectslab)
HD-64 is an RF-modulator replacement for the Commodore-64 computer which features a Full-HD 50/60Hz Micro-HDMI video+audio output. Crucially, the HD-64 is not a replacement for the VIC-II, which still needs to be mounted on the motherboard
Commodore 64, Retrocomputing, Hardware, Electronics, DIY
6 points by ethanpil 33 days ago | 1 comments
128GB RAM Ryzen AI MAX+, $1699 – Bosman Undercuts All Other Local LLM Mini-PCs (hardware-corner.net)
The landscape for accessible, high-memory hardware tailored for local Large Language Model (LLM) inference is witnessing an intriguing development. A lesser-known manufacturer, Bosman, has unveiled its M5 AI Mini-PC, promising AMD’s potent Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 “Strix Halo” APU paired with a substantial 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, all reportedly carrying a promotional price tag of $1699. This aggressive pricing could significantly alter the cost-benefit analysis for enthusiasts aiming to run demanding quantized models on-premises.
Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Pricing
43 points by mdp2021 33 days ago | 22 comments
OpenPOWER Foundation – Open-Source / Open Hardware PowerPC CPU ISA (openpowerfoundation.org)
The OpenPOWER Foundation is the catalyst for technical collaboration today - fostering complete collaboration, accelerating innovation and driving resiliency across the industry.
Open Source, Hardware, PowerPC, CPU
44 points by peter_d_sherman 33 days ago | 45 comments
Framework Desktop Deep Dive: Power Supply (frame.work)
We’re close to the finish line on Framework Desktop development. We’re now at the end of the DVT2 phase where we complete validation and finalize firmware and drivers.
Hardware, Laptops, Software, Development
5 points by rguiscard 34 days ago | 0 comments
The Next-Gen Mainboard Designed with AmigaOS4 and MorphOS in Mind (vitasys.nl)
A community driven, fast and affordable mainboard is coming!
Operating Systems, Hardware, Community, AmigaOS, MorphOS
29 points by PortableCode 34 days ago | 8 comments
Using the Apple ][+ with the RetroTink-5X (nicole.express)
About four years ago (?!) I wrote a blog post called The Great Composite Comparison, where I compared a number of methods for upscaling composite video. At the time, I mentioned looking forward to the RetroTINK-5X upscaler, and later that year, I got my hands on one, writing a post on using it with the Pioneer LaserActive.
Retro Gaming, Hardware, Video Upscaling, Apple II
52 points by zdw 34 days ago | 18 comments
Show HN: Rotary Phone Dial Linux Kernel Driver (gitlab.com)
Linux kernel driver that turns a rotary phone dial into a evdev input device
Linux, Hardware, DIY, Open Source, Retro Computing
337 points by sephalon 34 days ago | 49 comments
The Xenon Death Flash: How a Camera Nearly Killed the Raspberry Pi 2 (magnus919.com)
I’ve seen plenty of weird computer bugs in my time, but nothing quite like what Peter Onion discovered in February 2015. He was proudly photographing his brand new Raspberry Pi 2 when something bizarre happened—every time his camera flash went off, his Pi instantly powered down.
Hardware, Raspberry Pi, Computer Bugs, Photography
233 points by DamonHD 34 days ago | 89 comments
Black Mirror was a warmup act - OpenAI pivots into hardware (garymarcus.substack.com)
A very short story, in three acts
OpenAI, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Science Fiction
15 points by mdp2021 34 days ago | 5 comments
Starlite V Linux Tablet Updated (starlabs.systems)
Compact yet powerful; your perfect partner in every journey.
Linux, Tablets, Technology, Hardware, Software
8 points by mixmastamyk 35 days ago | 0 comments
Gamers and reviewers should learn from the mess with the Nvidia RTX 5060 (theverge.com)
Nvidia has gone too far.
Gaming, Hardware, Reviews, Technology
20 points by speckx 35 days ago | 6 comments
Realtek's $10 tiny 10GbE NIC will hit motherboards soon (tomshardware.com)
Networking, Hardware, Technology, Computer Components
53 points by Tuldok 35 days ago | 45 comments
Intel direct liquid cooling for up to 1000W CPUs package-level approach (tomshardware.com)
Intel, CPUs, Cooling, Liquid Cooling, Hardware
6 points by rbanffy 35 days ago | 0 comments
Raspberry Pi Modems (niiccoo2.xyz)
This all started a few weeks ago, I saw a picture of the new Light Phone 3. I was like "That's pretty cool, how much is it?" I was expecting $200-400 but to my astonishment, after pre-orders, it will be $800. So I logically said, "It can't be that hard," and this project was born, make an E-Ink phone for less than $400 with off-the-shelf parts.
Hardware, DIY Projects, Mobile Devices
21 points by geerlingguy 36 days ago | 1 comments
Jony Ive's AI Product 'Third Core Device' After MacBook and iPhone (macrumors.com)
Details have leaked about the device that OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive. OpenAI is acquiring io, the hardware-based AI startup co-created by Jony Ive, and the first product is one of a family of devices the company intends to launch.
Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Apple, Design, Startups
3 points by retskrad 36 days ago | 2 comments
Cherry Leads the Revolution from Mechanical to Smart Switches (cherry.de)
Auerbach, May 20, 2025 — CHERRY will be opening a bold new chapter at COMPUTEX 2025, a leading computer technology trade show held annually in Taipei. The company will debut its IK inductive switch, a preview of the MK magnetic switch platform, and the latest additions to its legendary MX mechanical switch family – MX Honey, MX Blossom, and MX Falcon.
Computer Technology, Hardware, New Releases, Switches
10 points by ksec 36 days ago | 0 comments