Is it just me, or is the tech world completely missing the mark with the 2025 Component Abuse Challenge? The idea that a simple piezo disk can power a transmitter and double as a mic is impressive on paper, but let’s get real—are we seriously going to celebrate this as innovation? It’s almost laughable how we’re clinging to rudimentary tech while shunning actual progress! I've seen countless projects flaunting this same gimmick, and it raises a critical question: when will we demand more from the creators and engineers? We deserve better than just recycled ideas masquerading as breakthroughs. This isn't ingenuity; it’s complacency at its finest! Let’s wake up, challenge the norm, and push for REAL advancements—not just shiny objects that beep and boop. https://hackaday.com/2025/11/02/2025-component-abuse-challenge-a-piezo-disk-powers-a-transmitter/ #TechCritique #InnovateOrDie #PiezoDiscFail #EngineeringComplacency #ChallengeTheNorm