Prices for computer memory and storage continue to rise every few months, driven by demand for new AI features across the industry. At the moment, you can get a high-end 14.2-inch MacBook Pro for $1,849 (was $2,100), and this model has the M5 CPU, 32GB of unified memory, and 1TB of SSD storage.
Kia designers have pushed the Vision Meta Turismo concept to a point where a fastback version already stands 90% complete and ready for the assembly line. Engineers built this model on a fresh platform created just for high-performance electric vehicles, and every major element from body shape to interior layout matches what buyers would see in showrooms.
Researchers at MIT reached back to 1985 and pulled an old design out of storage. What they built with 3D printers now turns three floppy plastic strips into a solid beam in seconds. The device carries a simple name: the Y-zipper. Its triangular profile locks parts together so tightly that soft tentacles become load-bearing supports. Engineers can print the whole assembly in ordinary plastic and watch it switch states on command.
Buyers wanting to pick up a Steam Machine will suddenly find themselves digitally queuing before they can even make a reservation. Valve built this reservation queue after watching the Steam Controller sell out in minutes and show up on resale sites at huge markups. The new system changes the launch process from a frantic click race to an orderly wait that favors actual players.
Full motion racing simulators deliver that stomach-dropping feeling of speed and cornering, yet most setups carry prices that put them out of reach for regular players. Researchers saw an opportunity in the growing number of humanoid robots already available in some homes and labs. Their solution carries the name HumanoidTurk and centers on a Unitree G1 robot that sits right behind whoever is playing.
Modders have been experimenting with cardboard enclosures for years, but few can pull off something as elegant as computer enthusiast mryeester’s latest creation. His finished system appears to have been put together as a purposeful design choice rather than an emergency repair job. It has the works, as in clean cutouts, lots of layers to keep it rigid, and just enough room inside to fit conventional components without difficulty.
One computer enthusiast finally hit the wall with a crowded closet full of loose gear and realized something had to change. He set out to create a small data center that would run its own servers, manage networking, and keep everything neat enough to fit inside a regular room. He ended up with a 12U rack on wheels, complete with corporate hardware, unique cables, and smart mounts that kept everything accessible while remaining relatively compact.
Lamborghini recently unveiled the Fenomeno Roadster, their most powerful open-top convertible yet. Built in a limited run of only 15 units at $5.8+ million each, this car takes the latest Lamborghini hybrid V12 technology and throws the roof, giving drivers a raw taste of speed and the unmistakable roar of the engine.
On May 9th, workers at Tesla’s Fremont factory in northern California were left staring at a still production line, which is an unusual sight to say the least. Aerial images of the final cars in the outbound lot showed them lined up and ready to be picked up by their new owners, just like they used to be, though these weren’t quite like the typical batch. There were only 250 Model S cars and 100 Model X SUVs produced, all of which included the Plaid powertrain and a number of handcrafted features that set them apart.
When photography enthusiasts begin shopping for action cameras, the latest models with all of their bells and whistles typically receive all of the attention. These newer models have fancy resolutions and tons of sensors, but after months of putting the DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo, priced at $198.99 (was $299), through its paces, hiking, bicycling, and even taking it underwater, users have surprisingly come to dub it the most undervalued action cam around.