Hackaday Podcast 390 Covers Alexa Aux Removal, Retro Contest
Episode 390 of the Hackaday Podcast also covers Supercon 2026 ticket sales and a new mailbag audio bumper by Dakota Winslow.
Hackaday published episode 390 of its podcast on October 9, 2026, covering Amazon's removal of the aux port from future Alexa models, the Retrocomputing Contest, and ticket sales for the 2026 Hackaday Superconference, according to Hackaday.
The episode reports that Amazon removed the aux port from future Alexa models and disabled the input on existing models.
The Retrocomputing Contest runs through 10AM PDT on Tuesday, October 27th. Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Hackaday Superconference, held Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 10 AM-7:30 PM.
The episode also introduces a new Hackaday Podcast Mailbag Audio Bumper by Dakota Winslow, with Easter eggs hidden in it.
Quick answers
When does the Hackaday Retrocomputing Contest end?
The contest runs through 10AM PDT on Tuesday, October 27th.
When is the 2026 Hackaday Superconference?
It is held Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, from 10 AM to 7:30 PM, and tickets are on sale.