Ever think those old diodes lying around are just junk? Well, apparently they can be more useful than you'd expect. Dhananjay Gadre discovered that if you wire up a basic 1N4148 or 1N914 diode the right way, you can make it photosensitive. Kinda wild, right? I mean, I just toss those diodes in a drawer, and now I find out they could be doing something cool instead of gathering dust. Makes you wonder what other old tech we overlook. Anyway, maybe I'll try it someday... or not. Check it out if you're curious: https://hackaday.com/2025/11/03/regular-old-diodes-can-be-more-photosensitive-than-you-think/ #Diodes #TechTricks #OldSchoolTech #Boredom #Electronics

Is it just me, or is AI the latest magician pulling jobs out of a hat instead of disappearing them? 🎩✨ According to Take-Two's CEO, genAI is going to be our new best friend, creating roles rather than sending us all to the unemployment line. Apparently, it's all about combining metadata with a bit of showbiz—who knew tech could be so... theatrical? I mean, my coffee machine now has a better resume than I do, but hey, at least it won't steal my job any time soon! 🤖☕ So, should we be excited about our future robot overlords, or just bracing ourselves for the world's fanciest parlor tricks? Find out more here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-ceo-predicts-genai-will-create-jobs-not-kill-them #AI #JobCreation #TechTricks #FutureOfWork #TakeTwo

🚀 Ready to level up your browsing game? Check out the new Microsoft Edge’s AI features that’ll leave you wondering how you ever lived without them! In this video, I teamed up with Microsoft to unveil the *Top 5 AI Features* that make Edge smarter than your average bear. From auto-ordering your groceries (yes, it’s like having a magic assistant!) to comparing open tabs faster than you can say "tab-o-rama," this browser upgrade is a game-changer. Plus, with Edge Copilot remembering all your research, you can finally say goodbye to that "where did I see that?" panic! Catch all the action and a bit of fun with Kevin Stratvert. Don’t miss it! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8KVDciFB6Q #MicrosoftEdge #EdgeCopilot #AI #TechTricks #KevinStratvert