A team of hardware tinkerers built POOM, an open-source, wallet-sized multitool for wireless experimentation and security research. It's powered by an ESP32-C5 with Wi-Fi 6 and BLE 5, supporting multi-band Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. The device includes an NFC reader and a built-in display for field operations.

The tool targets pentesters with features like PCAP/PCAPNG export for Wireshark, deauth testing, and rogue AP detection. It also offers forensic logging with SHA-256 hashes. For developers, it provides an open-source SDK with FastAPI integration for automation and an MQTT client for IoT network testing.

POOM enters a competitive space alongside devices like the Flipper Zero, focusing on a blend of maker tinkering and security research. Its open-source nature and OTA firmware updates aim to foster community development. The team has been featured on Hackster.io, signaling interest from both hobbyist and professional security circles.