In a world where computers have terabytes of storage and processors with billions of transistors, a maker named KenDesigns has done something amazing: run a neural network on the original 1984 Macintosh, a machine so old it predates the internet.
M82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope snapped this image in stunning detail, resembling a cosmic smoldering cigar with a heart spewing out stars at warp speed.
MINI’s latest collaboration with Deus Ex Machina, the Australian brand famous for handmade motorcycles and a laid-back lifestyle, takes head-turning to new levels. Two bespoke John Cooper Works (JCW) models – one electric and one gas-powered – are on show at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. These one-off cars, called The Skeg and The Machina, combine MINI’s racing heritage with the carefree spirit of surf culture and motorsport toughness.
The console gaming world has seemingly gone quiet and with the Nintendo Switch 2 out now, all eyes are on Sony’s next move. Leaks about the PlayStation 6 are gathering pace and painting a picture of hardware that can redefine what a home console can do.
Osprey has built a reputation for packs that can handle rocky trails without complaint, but the Arcane Large Day Commuter Backpack, priced at $55 (down from $109.95), brings that same dependability to daily life. This bag is 17.72 inches tall, 11.81 inches deep, 8.66 inches wide with a 20L capacity that holds enough gear while being compact.
A quiet school hallway can turn into chaos in seconds when a shooter emerges. In those precious moments, every second counts – lives are on the line before police can get there. Campus Guardian Angel, a Texas-based startup, has a plan to face this harsh reality head-on with a fleet of high-speed drones that can respond faster than any human.
Space travel has always been a long haul since chemical rockets, the space age’s workhorses, guzzle fuel and plod through the universe, making a trip to Mars a year long slog. But a team at Ohio State University is breaking the rules with a new concept: a nuclear powered rocket that could cut the travel time in half. Their Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket, or CNTR, replaces solid fuel rods with liquid uranium, and that’s a big increase in efficiency that makes Mars feel like a weekend getaway.
Super Mario Bros. Remastered has just been released on PC and it’s a fan made project that feels like a full blown celebration of Mario’s 1985 debut. Available for free on Windows, Linux and even Steam Deck, the game requires an original NES ROM to run, a clever move to sidestep legal trouble from Nintendo’s watchful eye, or so the dev thinks.