Tech Feed - November 11, 2025
Articles and podcasts from the software engineering world.
Software Engineering Daily
Building an Open-Source Laptop with Byran Huang
Here is a 194 word summary of the key points from the podcast episode "Building an Open-Source Laptop with Byran Huang":
Byran Huang, a high school student, has created an open-source laptop called anyon_e with the goal of showing that anyone can build their own laptop. The laptop features custom-designed hardware and software, including a 4K AMOLED display, a removable wireless mechanical keyboard, and custom battery management firmware.
The project was a major undertaking, with Huang designing every component from the chassis to the circuit board traces. Key challenges included debugging the high-speed embedded display port signals and implementing robust battery charging firmware.
The project has gained significant attention, becoming the second highest upvoted "Show HN" post on Hacker News. Huang has since received numerous job offers and connected with influential figures in the open hardware community, including Linus Tech Tips and Louis Rossmann.
Moving forward, Huang plans to continue developing open-source hardware, potentially with funding and support from companies like FUTO. His goal is to inspire others to take on hardware projects and show that building laptops is accessible to individuals, not just large corporations.
Dev Interrupted
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