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Technology & ScienceSaturday 19 September 2026

A creative maker has engineered a truly quirky compass—one that abandons magnetic north entirely in favor of always pointing toward the nearest Taco Bell. Custom hardware maker Tru Narla is reimagining how we interact with everyday technology by blending art, code, and food-fueled whimsy into something wonderfully absurd.

What started as a cyberpunk hobby has evolved into something more playful and imaginative. Rather than dystopian skepticism about technology, Narla's project shows how creators can reshape tools to serve joy and community in unexpected ways. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: The future of tech might just be a little more fun when makers get to dream freely—even if it's about navigating to fast food.

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