Anyone who has squinted at a cramped laptop screen while trying to reference one document and type in another understands the daily friction of limited space. This monitor from ASUS cuts through that friction on its 15.6″ MB169CK portable monitor, priced at $75.05 (was $109), with a design focused on simplicity and adaptability.
Valve just released Steam Machine, a compact computer designed to run SteamOS in living room settings. It arrives as a small black cube with ports along the base and a simple power button. The package includes a matching controller and targets people who want console convenience without giving up access to a full game library. A popular YouTuber who focuses on hardware decided to explore what sits inside one of these units. ETA Prime bought the 2TB version and set out to document every step of opening it while also pushing the specifications higher.
Matthew Trahan has turned his workshop into a testing ground for unusual ideas. Past projects included full-size musical instruments, bedroom furniture, and even a life-size copy of himself. Each build pushed what desktop machines could handle. His newest effort went further still. He set out to create every single piece of clothing he would wear, starting from rolls of plastic filament and ending with something he could actually put on.
Old iPod Classics still draw people in with their click wheel, physical buttons, and the simple joy of a dedicated music player that never pushes notifications or drains itself on background apps. The hardware holds up surprisingly well decades later, yet the original design shows its age in daily use. Proprietary cables, failing hard drives, and no easy way to connect wireless headphones turn what should feel timeless into something that requires workarounds.
Porsche lifted the curtain this week, with a clear message for its customer racing community. The new 911 GT4 R replaces the long-running Cayman-based GT4 models and becomes the first car in this category to wear the iconic 911 shape. Built on the same foundation as the current 911 Cup, the car arrives in time for the 2027 season and carries a starting price of $375,500 in the United States, including delivery.