Did you know that the Canon PowerShot A70 digital camera from 2003 can play Tetris? This is possible because it uses an MS-DOS-based firmware simply called ‘ROM-DOS’, and in this case, can only be updated via CF card.
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Apparently, Microsoft had an Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death ugly sweater for sale on their employee store yesterday, and it quickly sold out. With that said, at least one should surface within the next few weeks on FB Marketplace, eBay, etc., but for a hefty premium.
Limited to 999 units worldwide, the 2025 Aston Martin Valhalla is touted as a mid-engine luxury hybrid supercar and it most certainly lives up to that title. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8, paired with three electric motors, that generates a combined 1,064 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, and a new 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which incorporates an e-Motor as well as an electronic rear differential (E-diff).
Tesla’s Optimus was really put to the test after engineers decided to see how the humanoid robot would perform on uneven terrain, even without a video-based vision system in place. We won’t spoil everything, but will say that it performed decently, but with some slippage.
Nokia has just unveiled the world’s first 5G 360-degree camera for industrial use. This new device provides 8K streaming of low-latency high-resolution video coupled with spatial audio over 5G, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity, reducing the need for multiple cameras across various applications.
The 256GB Samsung PRO Plus MicroSD Card comes with an adapter, making it perfect for cameras, tablets, game consoles, and more, all for $19.99, originally $39.99. It’s ultra rugged too, including water, temperature, X-ray, magnet, drop, and wearout protection. Product page.
Researchers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery that could power devices for thousands of years. They could also be used in extreme environments, both in space and right here on earth, where it just isn’t practical to replace conventional batteries.
The Ford Mustang GTD completed a sub-7 minute lap at Nürburgring promise and becomes the fastest car from an American brand to do so. It managed to finish the 12.9-mile, 73-turn “Green Hell” in a blistering 6:57.685.
Sony Pictures has just released the first trailer for 28 Years Later, a post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle. This third installment in the 28 Days Later series is set for release on June 20, 2025 in the US, a little more than 2-months after A Minecraft Movie.