Open Printer Gives Makers a Fully Open Flexible Inkjet Platform

Open Printer Gives Makers a Fully Open Flexible Inkjet Platform

Traditional inkjet printers have become increasingly frustrating for anyone who values flexibility, repairability, or creative experimentation. Locked-down firmware prevents modifications, expensive proprietary cartridges drain budgets, and when something breaks, you’re often better off buying a new printer than attempting repairs. This throwaway culture feels particularly wasteful when you consider how much useful technology gets discarded…

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Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for open-source, verifiable infrastructure across critical sectors, including healthcare, finance and governance, warning that centralized systems risk eroding trust and security. In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin argued that as…

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Open Source One-Handed Keyboard Blends QWERTY and Mouse for True Accessibility

Open Source One-Handed Keyboard Blends QWERTY and Mouse for True Accessibility

It’s not every day you come across a computer accessory that feels genuinely life-changing, but that’s exactly the impression left by HTX Studio’s One-handed Keyboard. For designers, engineers, or even tinkerers who’ve spent hours wrestling with conventional keyboards, the usual arrangement quickly reveals its limitations, especially if you’re trying to operate everything with just one…

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