Smartphones have turned everyone into a photographer, with cameras that pack more power than ever—stunning low-light shots, AI-enhanced editing, and lenses that zoom like nobody’s business. Yet, yesterday’s announcement of the Ricoh GR IV, a compact camera with a fixed lens, has street photographers and enthusiasts practically dancing in the streets.
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Apple’s dipping its toes into smartglasses, and it feels like a natural next step for a company that’s been flirting with augmented reality for years. A new report spills the beans: Apple’s prepping to launch smart glasses by late 2026, and the tech world’s already buzzing with anticipation.
Bandai Namco’s Tamagotchi Paradise, hitting Japan on July 12, 2025, with a global rollout soon after, completely reimagines the virtual pet universe. Ditching the grayscale, egg-shaped buddies of the ‘90s, this new version rocks a bright color screen, a slick zoom dial, and gameplay that takes you from tiny cells to distant galaxies.
Xiaomi turned heads in Beijing last night, unveiling the YU7 electric SUV. This Tesla Model Y rival blends lightning-fast performance, solid range, and a tech-loaded cabin that screams ambition, ready to shake up the SUV game. Sporting a sharp, sporty look inspired by the SU7 sedan, the YU7 is ready to rattle the mid-to-large SUV scene.
Let’s talk about the HONOR 400 Series, which hit the scene today, May 22, 2025, with a clear mission: to make your smartphone photography feel like you’ve got a pro studio in your pocket. Comprising the HONOR 400 and 400 Pro, this lineup isn’t just another pair of phones—it’s a bold swing at blending AI smarts with serious hardware.
Google’s I/O 2025 introduced Flow, a filmmaking platform powered by Veo 3, Imagen 4, and Gemini, poised to transform storytelling. This isn’t just a tool—it’s a creative revolution, enabling anyone with a vision to craft cinematic scenes effortlessly. Flow merges advanced AI to streamline production, making professional-grade filmmaking accessible to all, from indie creators to studio pros.
Elon Musk’s humanoid robot, Optimus, is transforming from a bold concept into a practical marvel. Tesla’s latest video shows Optimus handling household tasks—dumping trash, wiping tables, stirring pots, and vacuuming floors. Milan Kovac, vice president of the Optimus team, said: “One of our goals is to have Optimus learn straight from internet videos of humans doing tasks.” This method, using human video data, accelerates the robot’s ability to master new skills.
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In Mulegns, Switzerland, a village of just 11 residents, Tor Alva, the world’s tallest 3D-printed tower, stands 98.4 feet tall (30 meters). Officially unveiled on Tuesday (May 20), this collaboration between ETH Zurich and the Origen was designed to host art, music, and theater.
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Mid-May 2025 on Pensacola Beach, Florida, was deceptively calm—golden sunlight, gentle waves, and a hidden menace: a rip current. Andrew Smith, a shark fisherman sidelined from swimming by a seizure disorder, arrived at Fort Pickens Beach, nudged by a friend. Ten minutes later, chaos erupted. A teenage girl, trapped 100 yards offshore, battled the current’s relentless pull. Smith, unable to dive in, turned to his SwellPro Fisherman Max drone, typically used for scouting sharks. What followed was a heart-pounding rescue that turned a fishing tool into a lifeline.
Fujifilm’s X Half is here, and it’s a delightful oddball in a world obsessed with smartphone cameras. It’s not trying to outmuscle your iPhone; instead, it’s a pocket-sized companion for those who want something different—a camera that’s as much about the experience as the images it captures.