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All these years after NVIDIA originally debuted the RTX 3080 Ti in 2021, a few prototype samples of unreleased variants have begun to appear in used listings online. These are essentially engineering samples, or pre-production hardware, that were created to test designs before deciding what to mass produce. One of them has piqued people’s interest because it features 20GB of GDDR6X RAM instead of the usual 12GB.
This new image of Arp 4 captured by NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope appears to have been created for a screen, doesn’t it? The way the galaxies align provides a flawless optical illusion that tricks the eye into sensing intimacy where none exists. It sits in the constellation Cetus, also known as the Whale, a peaceful region of sky far from the crowded Milky Way.
Christopher Nolan is diving into new territory with an adaptation of The Odyssey, bringing Odysseus’ ten-year struggle to get home after the Trojan War to the big screen. Matt Damon stars as a man torn between duty to his men and a strong desire to return to his family. The drama’s grandeur is set against a backdrop of immense oceans and unknown coastlines, with any decision made by Odysseus making the difference between life or death.
Matthew Lim, a designer with an eye for the strange, has spent a lot of time figuring out how to incorporate the traditional art of origami into the world of 3D printed objects. His most recent video showcases a variety of printed pieces that fold elegantly, retain their shapes, and appear to be full of mechanical possibilities.
Unitree’s decision to build a separate app store for its G1 humanoid robot is a significant development in the field of robotics. For G1 owners who already own one of these compact robots, which stand at a modest 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs a reasonable 80 pounds, movement routines can now be downloaded directly to smartphones via a mobile app.
On a clear, sunny, yet slightly cloudy afternoon in Hollister, California, Wisk Aero’s latest aircraft took off for the first time. The date was December 16th, 2025, and the moment of truth finally arrived at 12:26 pm local time. Engineers and test pilots gazed in astonishment as the Generation 6 eVTOL rose vertically, hovered steadily as desired, and performed a few basic maneuvers before landing again. The flight barely lasted slightly more than 30 seconds, but the sensation of relief and years of hard effort was almost palpable.
Traveling with a gaming setup is all about finding the balance between having the performance you want and being portable enough to go on trips. Overall, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro, priced at $84 with on-page coupon (was $159.99) performs admirably on both fronts. It provides the precision and control that gamers demand from one of these devices at home, while also packing down tiny enough to go in a bag without forcing you to pick between the two.
Toyota Industries Corporation has begun testing Level 4 autonomous driving at one of the world’s largest airports, Haneda near Tokyo. By the end of 2025, the company will have deployed three electric towing tractors that will begin making regular trips, transporting containers loaded with baggage and cargo for domestic flights operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA).
YouTuber Smart Poly has released a free playable demo that integrates Unreal Tournament 4 elements into Unreal Engine 5.7. When you fire it up, you’re immediately thrust into the center of arena combat, the type of fast-paced action that Unreal Tournament fans have been clamoring for. Try it out right now, and you’ll find yourself in a very stripped-down build that’s all about exploring a single level called Outpost, with some basic shooting but no multiplayer or bots.
