This Intel prototype from 2006 is an early engineering sample for the Ultra-Mobile PC category. Believe it or not, the device was found at a flea market for $20. This unique piece bears markings indicating that it is Intel proprietary property and is not for sale or leasing. It serves as a software development platform designed to assist developers in building programs for the forthcoming UMPC standard.
The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo, priced at $289 (was $389), remains the best option for anyone starting out in 2026 or seeking for a little drone that gets the job done without being overly difficult. People continue to rave about it as the go-to solution regardless of skill level, and with good reason: it truly stands out.
A bicycle wheel with ropes instead of spokes seems like a prescription for catastrophe, but someone has managed to design one that rolls, retains tension, and can support the weight of a rider touring over rugged terrain. The end effect is stunning, halfway between the DIY inventiveness of a backyard shed and a genuinely innovative rethinking of how wheels work.
A Korean auto collector was inspired to make a one-of-a-kind Ferrari 12Cilindri, combining the Italian company’s speed and style with his homeland’s rich workmanship. Through Ferrari’s bespoke Tailor Made program, the car was crafted on both sides of the world for nearly two years, with a team from Cool Hunting, co-founders Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten, collaborating with Ferrari’s design team and a group of South Korean artists to put their own stamp on every single detail.
Microsoft has recently launched its latest custom AI processor, the Maia 200, and the timing, or should I say circumstances, of its release could not be more coincidental. Inference, the stage where a trained AI model generates responses and other outputs, has become the most expensive part of running AI systems at scale. To address that issue square on, Microsoft designed the Maia 200 from the ground up with the sole purpose of making inference more efficient and cost-effective, and the results are very evident.
Apple quietly launches the second-generation AirTag, also known as AirTag 2, an enhanced model of this compact tracking device, which was first introduced in 2021. For those of us who use these tiny discs for our keys, wallets, bags, or luggage, there is now greater range and a much louder ping.
The typewriter you see in front of you is not the official LEGO Ideas set 21327 from 2021, which puts on a nice display with moving pieces that simulate typing but fails to produce any genuine text. Meanwhile, this design goes much beyond that, with real letters appearing on the surface intended to imitate paper.
The aim of putting humans on Mars is currently driven by one guy, Elon Musk, and the entire enterprise he has built around that goal. At the core of it all is SpaceX, with their Starship vehicle serving as the primary piece of equipment meant to complete the operation. Tesla is also contributing, although primarily through energy storage and robotics, but the majority of the effort remains with SpaceX.
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The recent hot fire test of an RS-25 engine marked a big step forward for NASA’s Artemis program, and it went practically unnoticed. On January 22, 2026, engineers at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi took out one of the RS-25 engines, number 2063, and tested it on the Fred Haise test stand. This included a 5-minute burn, and thankfully, everything fell into place. The engine delivered 109% of its rated power output, providing the rock-solid, robust performance required to place the Space Launch System rocket into orbit with little fuss.
