6 Open-Source Gadgets You Can Actually Build in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be the year DIY electronics goes near mainstream. More makers are building their own gadgets instead of buying from big tech companies — and the open-source community is making it easier than ever. 🔧 Here's a roundup of open-source gadgets worth checking out: 1. Dream Recorder — Record Your Dreams with a Raspberry Pi Made by Netherlands studio Modem , the Dream Recorder is exactly what it sounds like — a device that captures your dreams and turns them into AI-generated vid