DIY gadgets

Meta has released the code behind its Muse AI gadgets as open source, letting anyone build their own home AI devices. The move, reported by The Verge, is drawing attention among developers and hobbyists interested in creating custom AI-powered hardware for the home using Meta's software.

Meta has released its Muse gadget SDKs as open source, letting independent developers and hobbyists build their own AI-powered hardware devices. The move gives the maker community direct access to the toolchain behind Meta's connected gadget ecosystem. Coverage so far is limited to a single report, and details on licensing terms, supported platforms, and what Meta expects in return have not been disclosed.

Meta Muse Gadgets has opened its AI agent platform to DIY hardware makers, allowing users to build their own compatible devices. The company is also offering a free Home Link device to subscribers in the United States. The move signals an effort to broaden the gadget ecosystem beyond first-party products and pull in the maker community.

A comparison of viral do-it-yourself electrical gadgets against the methods professional electricians actually use is drawing attention online. The piece tests whether popular social media gadgets live up to their claims when measured against established trade techniques. Viewers are weighing in on which quick fixes are safe, which are overhyped, and why professional advice still matters when dealing with electricity at home.

A creator has been taking apart broken DC motor gadgets and Bluetooth speaker toys salvaged from scrap, opening them up to check internal components and repair what can be fixed. The hands-on teardown-and-repair approach has drawn strong engagement, with viewers responding to the mix of salvaging, fault-finding and restoration of discarded electronics.