Microsoft and ASUS just dropped a possible game-changer at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, unveiling the ROG Xbox Ally and its turbocharged twin, the ROG Xbox Ally X—handheld gaming rigs that mash up PC power with the slick Xbox vibe, all in a package you can toss in a backpack. These aren’t just portable consoles; they’re built to deliver the full Xbox experience whether you’re gaming on a flight, at a café, or kicked back on your couch.
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Earlier this week, a sleek, all-electric aircraft named ALIA CTOL buzzed into John F. Kennedy International Airport, carrying four passengers and a pilot. It wasn’t just another flight landing at one of the world’s busiest hubs. This was BETA Technologies pulling off a first: the debut passenger flight of an electric plane at a major New York-New Jersey airport.
The Meta Ray-Ban smartglasses can not only be used to capture POV video for social media, but also to listen to music as well as podcasts, all for $263.20 shipped, originally $329. The glasses pack a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a significant upgrade from the 5MP sensors of their predecessor, while five microphones and open-ear speakers deliver clear audio for calls and music. Product page.
Japan’s car culture thrives on bold statements, and T-Demand, a tuner with a knack for turning heads, has taken Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y into uncharted territory. These electric vehicles, typically seen as sleek, minimalist machines, now embody the rebellious spirit of Bosozoku—a Japanese subculture known for its extravagant, in-your-face car modifications. With air suspension, aggressive wheel alignments, and a stance that skims the pavement, these Teslas are as much a cultural flex as they are a feat of engineering.
For decades, astronomers have spun a dramatic tale: our Milky Way galaxy, a shimmering spiral of stars, gas, and dust, was destined to smash into its cosmic neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy, in a spectacular galactic merger billions of years from now. But a new study, powered by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the European Space Agency’s Gaia observatory, is rewriting this narrative. After running 100,000 computer simulations, researchers now suggest there’s only a 50-50 chance of this galactic showdown. The Milky Way and Andromeda might just glide past each other, like ships in the cosmic night.
Wu-Tang Clan fans, get hyped! Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, Wu-Tang Rise of the Deceiver, crafted by Brass Lion Entertainment, is a co-op action RPG that blends the raw pulse of hip-hop with slick anime-style combat and a bold Afro-surrealist twist. You’ll plunge into the mythic world of Shaolin, teaming up with the Wu-Tang Clan to take on a shadowy force called the Deceiver.
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Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore has transformed into a prehistoric playground. Opened on May 29, 2025, Jurassic World: The Experience brings the iconic film franchise to life with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, and a lush, misty setting that feels ripped from Isla Nublar.
Animatronics wizard Mark Setrakian specializes in crafting machines that make you do a double-take, and his latest creation, The Stalker, is a wild showcase of robotic brilliance. This five-legged BattleBot was recently put through its paces by Adam Savage on Tested. “This five-legged robot unfolds to reveal a fascinating walking gait and works as a literal platform!” Savage gushed, barely keeping his excitement in check as he marveled at its design.
