An Atari Desktop On A Sega
Over recent years there have been a range of classic 16-bit consoles coaxed into running familiar operating systems, with -nommu Linux being a favourite. But the 16-bit era had its …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/22/an-atari-desktop-on-a-sega/

Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.

Source: How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar

Open-Source ExpressLRS Receiver Reaches for Range
Drone control links are, from a radio signals perspective, nothing short of amazing: using a transmitter capable of transmitting, at most, one watt, a protocol such as ExpressLRS (ELRS) can …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/22/open-source-expresslrs-receiver-reaches-for-range/

This Short-Lived 2010s Fantasy Series Could Have Been A Comedic Classic
If the serious, epic approach to fantasy isn't your cup of tea, you might enjoy the comedic fantasy of a show like ABC's Galavant, which was canceled too soon.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241771/galavant-2010s-fantasy-comedy-series-canceled-too-soon/

This Short-Lived 2010s Fantasy Series Could Have Been A Comedic Classic
If the serious, epic approach to fantasy isn't your cup of tea, you might enjoy the comedic fantasy of a show like ABC's Galavant, which was canceled too soon.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241771/galavant-2010s-fantasy-comedy-series-canceled-too-soon/

Sean Connery's '80s Sci-Fi Western Doesn't Get The Recognition It Deserves
In the midst of the Star Wars fever of the early '80s, Sean Connery's space Western was overlooked - but it's well worth watching.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2237736/sean-connery-outland-80s-sci-fi-western/

Sean Connery's '80s Sci-Fi Western Doesn't Get The Recognition It Deserves
In the midst of the Star Wars fever of the early '80s, Sean Connery's space Western was overlooked - but it's well worth watching.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2237736/sean-connery-outland-80s-sci-fi-western/

5 Marvel Weapons That Can Destroy An Entire Universe
Weapons like Mjolnir might be powerful, but these Marvel Comics objects could wreak havoc on pretty much the whole universe.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241168/marvel-weapons-destroy-entire-universe/

5 Marvel Weapons That Can Destroy An Entire Universe
Weapons like Mjolnir might be powerful, but these Marvel Comics objects could wreak havoc on pretty much the whole universe.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241168/marvel-weapons-destroy-entire-universe/

The Shutter Makes This 3D Printed Camera Special
Making a film camera is a project within the reach of almost anyone, from the experimenter with cardboard and sticky tape, to the machinist with an aluminium billet. But 3D …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/22/the-shutter-makes-this-3d-printed-camera-special/

Stephen King's Former Alias, Richard Bachman, Appeared In An Adaptation Of The Stand
A comic book adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand featured a cameo appearance from Richard Bachman, King's frequent pseudonym.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2186003/stephen-king-alias-richard-bachman-cameo-the-stand-marvel-comic/

Stephen King's Former Alias, Richard Bachman, Appeared In An Adaptation Of The Stand
A comic book adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand featured a cameo appearance from Richard Bachman, King's frequent pseudonym.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2186003/stephen-king-alias-richard-bachman-cameo-the-stand-marvel-comic/

Emily Blunt's 2016 Murder Mystery On Netflix Is A Fascinating Time Capsule
Netflix is currently streaming this Emily Blunt-starring murder mystery movie, itself a legitimate pop cultural time capsule.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241208/emily-blunt-2016-murder-mystery-thriller-the-girl-on-the-train-streaming-netflix/

Emily Blunt's 2016 Murder Mystery On Netflix Is A Fascinating Time Capsule
Netflix is currently streaming this Emily Blunt-starring murder mystery movie, itself a legitimate pop cultural time capsule.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241208/emily-blunt-2016-murder-mystery-thriller-the-girl-on-the-train-streaming-netflix/

Erin Moriarty Made Her Movie Debut In A Sci-Fi Flop Co-Written By Seth Rogen
This sci-fi flop marked Erin Moriarty's film debut and was co-written by her eventual The Boys producer Seth Rogen, no less.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2202459/erin-moriarty-movie-debut-sci-fi-flop-the-watch/

Erin Moriarty Made Her Movie Debut In A Sci-Fi Flop Co-Written By Seth Rogen
This sci-fi flop marked Erin Moriarty's film debut and was co-written by her eventual The Boys producer Seth Rogen, no less.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2202459/erin-moriarty-movie-debut-sci-fi-flop-the-watch/

World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.

Source: Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles

Tom Cruise Has A Small Cameo In One Of The Most Rewatchable '80s Westerns
Tom Cruise's early filmography is a treasure trove of interesting projects, including a small appearance in this beloved 1980s Western.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2239675/tom-cruise-cameo-80s-western-young-guns/

Tom Cruise Has A Small Cameo In One Of The Most Rewatchable '80s Westerns
Tom Cruise's early filmography is a treasure trove of interesting projects, including a small appearance in this beloved 1980s Western.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2239675/tom-cruise-cameo-80s-western-young-guns/

555 Makes a Useful Beat Frequency Oscillator
If you’ve got a cheap ham rig, it might not be very practical for you to receive certain transmissions out of the box. However, if you were to hack in …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/22/555-makes-a-useful-beat-frequency-oscillator/

This Action Star's 2014 Hercules Movie Was A Disastrous Box Office Flop
Scott Adkins is known for bringing the thrills to action movies, but this 2014 box office flop has been mostly forgotten.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2239665/scott-adkins-the-legend-of-hercules-box-office-flop/

This Action Star's 2014 Hercules Movie Was A Disastrous Box Office Flop
Scott Adkins is known for bringing the thrills to action movies, but this 2014 box office flop has been mostly forgotten.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2239665/scott-adkins-the-legend-of-hercules-box-office-flop/

Out Of The Further Proves One Thing About The Insidious Franchise
While Insidious: Out of the Further is the sixth movie in the Insidious franchise, it's also proof of the horror property's potential longevity.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241493/out-of-the-further-proof-one-thing-insidious-franchise-sequels/

Out Of The Further Proves One Thing About The Insidious Franchise
While Insidious: Out of the Further is the sixth movie in the Insidious franchise, it's also proof of the horror property's potential longevity.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2241493/out-of-the-further-proof-one-thing-insidious-franchise-sequels/

All the key BBC coverage details for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, from 21-23 August.

Source: How to follow Dutch Grand Prix on the BBC