According to Hackaday, someone's reviving the i-Buddy—a USB accessory that was your little desktop companion during the MSN Messenger era. The gadget would blink and react to your messages in real time, serving as a quirky mood ring for your instant messaging life. Microsoft retired MSN Messenger years ago, but one hobbyist has decided the i-Buddy shouldn't be forgotten. It's a small example of how the maker community loves dusting off forgotten tech and bringing it back to life.

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