A short film pops up, not from Hollywood’s massive soundstages, but from the compact magic of an iPhone 16 Pro. Big Man, helmed by Oscar-winning director Aneil Karia and featuring UK rap star Michael “Stormzy” Omari, packs a 20-minute story that rivals any theater blockbuster.
In a world where gadgets constantly clamor for your focus, a little device named BYOK dares to speak softly. Standing for “Bring Your Own Keyboard,” this pocket-sized writing companion strips away the chaos of today’s tech, creating a simple refuge for writers who hunger for concentration. It’s not a laptop, not a tablet, and far from a smartphone—just a purposeful retreat designed to let your words spill out, free from notification pings or the pull of a web page.
The Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid ANC headphones won’t break the bank, as you can get a pair for $39.98 shipped, originally $59.99. Sound quality punches well above the price point. The Life Q20 packs 40mm dynamic drivers, pumping out Hi-Res Audio with frequencies stretching up to 40kHz for clear, rich sound. Bass fans will love the BassUp tech, triggered by a quick double tap on the play button, boosting those deep tones perfect for EDM or hip-hop tracks. Product page.
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Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy snagged a “once-in-a-lifetime gem” on Sunday when the International Space Station (ISS) glided across the Sun, perfectly timed with a dramatic solar flare bursting from the star’s surface. “I start with one photo as my ‘base’ and layer in stacked versions of the Sun and ISS to cut noise and boost clarity,” he posted on X.
NetEase Games, a heavyweight behind multiplayer smashes like Marvel Rivals and Naraka: Bladepoint, just announced a surprise with Blood Message, their debut AAA single-player action-adventure game. This cinematic ride plunges into the twilight of China’s Tang Dynasty, mixing raw combat with a story tied to historical chaos.
Humanoid robots have mostly been stuck with walking, grabbing, or at best, tripping through obstacle courses. But the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa smashed that limit with iRonCub3, the world’s first jet-powered humanoid robot to nail controlled flight.
Mark Zuckerberg took the stage today to unveil the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, an interesting collaboration between Meta and Oakley that just makes sense. Designed for those who live for the rush of sport, these glasses aren’t just a fashion statement—they’re a tech-packed companion for cyclists, skiers, and anyone who thrives in motion.
The iPhone 17 is still months away, but rumors of the iPhone 20 are lighting up feeds and forums. Leaks from heavyweights like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman to random Weibo insiders sketch a phone that could flip the smartphone game. Codenamed “Glasswing,” this could be Apple’s daring shot at a future where design and tech melt into one game-changing package.
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Way down under the sun-baked dirt of Chihuahua, Mexico, hides a geological jaw-dropper that’s hard to wrap your head around—a cavern where crystals shoot up like ancient trees, glowing with a spooky, see-through shine. Called the Cave of Crystals, or Cueva de los Cristales, this underground gem, buried 1,000 feet beneath the Naica Mine, grabbed the world’s eye when 60 Minutes Australia took a rare dive into it for a June 2025 special.
Samsung’s been teasing their big leap into extended reality with Project Moohan for a while, and it’s finally ready to step into the spotlight. A scoop from Korean outlet NewsPim, picked up by various sources, points to September 29, 2025, as the day Samsung will show off their Android XR headset at a homegrown Unpacked event in South Korea, with local sales starting October 13 and a worldwide launch to follow.