On everything from powerful PCs to sleek consoles, players can build towering castles, dig deep mines and fight creepers in Minecraft. But one inventor decided to take this favorite game to an unexpected place: a microcontroller the size of a penny that costs less than a dollar. This is the story of bareiron, a custom Minecraft server built on an ESP32 processor, a feat that feels like cramming an ocean into a teacup.
Apple’s iPhone 17 series is out now and with that comes the usual questions of how they compare. One of the biggest issues for any new phone is battery life—how long will these sleek devices last in real life? The Tech Chap put the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max through a battery test, with last year’s iPhone 16 Pro Max as a reference.
AYANEO has a reputation for making high-performance handheld gaming devices for enthusiasts willing to pay top dollar. Their Windows-based handhelds are loaded with the latest features and often come with the price tag to match. Introducing the AYANEO Pocket Air Mini, an Android handheld that starts at a mere $70 during the crowdfunding period.
Honda has launched the WN7, its first full size electric motorcycle and the room feels different now. No more waiting for concepts or teasers – this is real, priced at £12,999 in the UK (about $17,700 in the US) and will be in production by the end of the year at Honda’s Atessa plant in Italy.
Haribo, the makers of those chewy, colorful treats, has entered the world of portable chargers with a product that looks like it came from a candy store. This 20,000 mAh power bank, officially licensed and shaped like a gummy bear, weighs 10.1 ounces and has enough juice to power your devices all day on the trail or in the city. Developed by Hong Kong-based DC Global and sold under the Haribo name after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Tomorrow, the iPhone Air hits stores for $999 with sleekness. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge, priced at $699.99 (down from $1,099.99) has been turning heads since May, with its focus on slimness. Both phones want to redefine what a flagship feels like in your hand, but their approaches are different in ways that make this comparison fun.
Google’s Chrome browser, the internet’s favorite gateway for millions, has rolled out a major update that weaves in artificial intelligence. From a chatbot that knows your tabs to an assistant that shops for you, Chrome’s new features aim to make browsing smoother, faster and more intuitive.
Dreame Technology, the company behind robotic vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, is going big: it’s building an electric hypercar that dares to be like the Bugatti Chiron. Their entry into the automotive world starts with a prototype that will debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Photo credit: Andrew McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy stands in a Florida wildlife refuge, eight miles from a SpaceX launchpad, gazing out at the horizon. His cameras are set up on a gravel road, ready to capture something never seen before: a rocket going through the Sun’s chromosphere, its plasma plume rippling across the surface of the star. On September 6, 2025, he becomes the first photographer to freeze a Falcon 9 in front of the Sun’s hydrogen-alpha flare.
