Japan-based YKK, the global leader in zipper manufacturing (producing roughly half the world’s zippers), developed an innovative self-propelled zipper prototype primarily for industrial applications, not consumer apparel.
The first 3D-printed Starbucks in the US opened near SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in Brownsville, Texas, at 2491 Boca Chica Boulevard. This is a 1,400-square-foot, drive-thru and walk-up-only location with no indoor seating. Why? It’s designed for quick service, catering to the area’s growing traffic near the base.
The eufy Security SoloCam S220 solar security camera eliminates the need to deal with messy wiring or having to remove the unit for charging, and you can get one for $64.99 shipped, originally $129.99. How so? It has an integrated solar panel that requires just 3 hours of direct sunlight daily to keep the battery charged. Product page.
Yes, it’s true that today marks the 50th anniversary of the first street-legal Porsche 917, a legendary race car that made history by hitting public roads in 1975. The Porsche 917, specifically chassis 030, became the first street-legal 917 when it embarked on a bold journey from Porsche’s Weissach development center in Stuttgart to Paris.
Get ready to say goodbye to splashback with these new urinal designs. A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo created a new urinal shape based on fluid dynamics—how liquids move and touch surfaces. The main feature is a curved, stretched-out basin that looks kind of like a long, shallow scoop or a slim trough.
Set to launch on May 13, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will reportedly start at CAD $1,678.99 (~USD $1,200) for the 256GB model, with the 512GB variant at CAD $1,858.99 (~USD $1,340), or at least according to the Samsung Canada website. No matter what, it’s looking like a strong device, but its super-slim design means it gives up a few things compared to the top-of-the-line S25 Ultra.
Aerospace engineer Michael Rechtin managed to build an insane full-motion flight simulator that includes a motorized chair setup that tilts to match the pitch and roll of an aircraft. What does this mean? A highly immersive experience for piloting RC planes or virtual aircraft in simulators like Microsoft Flight Simulator.