All articles tagged with #custom firmware
Nintendo Switch owners can play Wii and GameCube titles using the Dolphin emulator after the Tico Alpha 0.7.0 update, but this requires modding the console with custom firmware; tests show mixed performance and some crashes, while Nintendo offers Switch Online + Expansion Pack for official retro titles; modding carries risk.
A significant leak of the PlayStation 5's BootROM keys has occurred, potentially enabling permanent jailbreaking, custom firmware, and enhanced emulation capabilities, which could also facilitate piracy. This leak affects all existing consoles and poses a major security challenge for Sony.
A developer has created a project called 'NoLongerEvil Thermostat' that allows owners of older Nest Thermostats to bypass Google's discontinued support by installing custom firmware, enabling independent control via a new platform and extending the device's lifespan outside of Google's ecosystem.