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Adam Savage Builds a Poker Set That Captures the High Stakes of Casino Royale

By Bill Smith July 17, 2026

Adam Savage has spent years turning movie props into objects he can actually touch and use. His earlier work on Rounders chips and a matching poker table showed how deeply he loves the gear that surrounds a serious game. This new project takes that same passion and points it at his favorite Bond film. Casino Royale features one of the most intense poker scenes ever put on screen, complete with million-dollar plaques and sky-high tension. Savage decided to build the kind of custom carrier and racks that might actually move such a set between games.

Nissan’s Elgrand Returns After 16 Years with Hybrid Smoothness and Crafted Details

By Bill Smith July 17, 2026

Nissan launched the fourth-generation Elgrand minivan in Japan on July 16. Advance orders already topped 6,000 units before sales began, a strong signal that buyers want something fresher than the long-running previous model. The new version brings a hybrid powertrain, noticeably larger dimensions, and a cabin focused on making long drives feel less tiring for everyone on board.

Lexar Play Blue 1TB MicroSD Card Brings Serious (and Fast) Expandable Storage Into Practical Reach

By Bill Smith July 17, 2026

Storage demands keep rising. Games for handhelds now stretch across many gigabytes each. Phones and tablets collect photos, videos, and apps faster than internal space can handle. Finding a full terabyte in microSD form without paying a premium has stayed difficult until recently. Prices on high-capacity cards have eased, yet true 1TB options that deliver both space and usable speed remain uncommon at everyday prices. Lexar placed its Play Blue 1TB, priced at $149.99 (was $230), model squarely in that gap.

FactNudger is an AI-Powered Smartwatch That Can Fact-Check Instantly

By Jackson Chung July 17, 2026

Everyday conversations and recorded talks move at a pace that leaves little room for immediate checks on every statement made. FactNudger represents an effort by MIT Media Lab researchers to supply a quiet form of assistance through a smartwatch that responds to questionable claims with a wrist vibration.

Chile’s Dark Energy Camera Captures Swirling Patterns of Star Formation That Resemble a Cosmic Starry Night

By Jackson Chung July 17, 2026

Astronomers released a fresh view of the southern sky this week that carries an unexpected artistic quality. Captured by the Dark Energy Camera mounted on the Víctor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile, the image highlights the Corona Australis Molecular Cloud and surrounding features in rich color and fine detail.