Project Mirage's Dune is a trio of keys that can be programmed to do almost anything and its functions can change depending on the software running in the foreground.

These days, a lot of embedded projects feature some sort of screen, and a screen often creates a desire for a nice user interface. [Geoffrey Wells] has created a tool for developing web interfaces for ...

It looks great, too.

Upgrading to a smart lock is a DIY project -- if you know what you're doing. These steps will explain what instruction ...

A standard telephone keypad, with four rows of three keys each. The top row consists of 1, 2, and 3, with keys continuing down in order until the last row, which is usually *, 0, and #. Such a keypad ...

Blocking or non-blocking read; Supports any number of rows and columns; User defined key mapping; prevents reading the same event twice. A matrix keypad will have some pins or wires that you have to ...

ESP32s are surprisingly good AI lie detectors.

These days, most of us are fortunate enough to use smartphones with decent touchscreen keyboard capabilities. However, once ...

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June 23, 2026 • Any day now, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the Trump administration’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. But beyond the ruling, the fight for who belongs in a ...

Chances are, you’ve heard of the police code 10-4, which means “affirmative” or an acknowledgment of a message. But if you hear a police officer say 10-33, there’s a police emergency underway. However ...

Keypad phones, believe it or not, are still in use, and there is a surprising amount of variety to choose from. Some of the phones include 4G connectivity, cameras, and are built to last. If you're ...