We have seen the future of pickup trucks, and it includes the Slate EV from Michigan-based startup Slate Auto. The truck is a compact, two-seat electric pickup with a starting price around $20,000-$25,000 (potentially under $20,000 after federal EV tax credits). It’s made to be super affordable and easy to customize, with over 100 accessories, including a DIY SUV conversion kit that turns the truck into a five-passenger SUV in about an hour.
An E-Ink smartphone like the Mudita Kompakt may not be for everyone, and the same can be said for Evertop, a portable, open-source project that emulates an IBM PC XT with an 80186 processor and 1MB RAM, capable of running 1980s operating systems like DOS, Minix, and even Windows up to version 3.0.
Apple just dropped a new iPhone 16 ad called “Trust Issues” that shows off the Ceramic Shield, which they say is way better than other smartphone glass protection. Why’s that? Ceramic Shield, made by Apple with Corning (the people who make Gorilla Glass), is a mix of glass and ceramic first used on the iPhone 12 in 2020.
Microsoft’s 2TB WD_Black C50 storage expansion card is plug-and-play, and you can get one for $179.99 shipped, originally $229.99. Officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, it slots directly into the dedicated expansion port on the back of either console. It’s super easy to use, needing no extra software or tricky setup—just plug it in, and the Xbox knows it’s there after a quick formatting step. Product page.
No longer just a concept, the Honda GT is officially part of Honda’s China-exclusive “Ye” series of electric vehicles, unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025 as a pre-production model. It comes in two variants: GAC Honda GT (red) and Dongfeng Honda GT (blue), produced through Honda’s joint ventures with Chinese automakers GAC and Dongfeng.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft captured stunning images of asteroid Donaldjohanson during a flyby on April 20, 2025, and these are indeed the most detailed images of it to date. The spacecraft passed within 600 miles of the asteroid, with the closest images taken about 40 seconds before closest approach, at a distance of approximately 660 miles.
The Motorola RAZR 60 Ultra (known as the RAZR+ 2025 in the US) was unveiled today during the company’s “Make It Iconic” event. This premium clamshell foldable is packed with features that make it a standout in the competitive foldable market, where devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Google Pixel Fold run rampant.
Despite how it looks, the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is a new ergonomic wireless mouse touted for both productivity and gaming, with a vertical grip that’s quite different from the typical flat mouse design. It’s built to reduce wrist strain by keeping your hand in a more natural, handshake-like position, which is great for long work or play sessions.
It’s official—the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order scene in the US is a mess, with massive demand causing website problems and stock shortages. Pre-orders started on April 24, 2025, at big US stores like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, after a delay from April 9 because of tariff issues.
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has been developing an electromagnetic railgun, and it’s been tested aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) test ship JS Asuka. This prototype, weighing 8 tons with a 6-meter barrel, achieved a muzzle velocity of around 2,230–2,500 meters per second (Mach 6.5–7.2) using 5 megajoules (MJ) of energy.