Nissan ProPILOT 2.0 Driver-Assist Technology AI
Nissan has just released a preview of ProPILOT 2.0, its most advanced driving aid ever, and the timing was deliberate. With robotaxis already cruising the streets in a few US cities, the Japanese automaker is getting attention by showing a system designed for the crazy, unpredictable streets of Japan. This month they demoed it in downtown Tokyo, where prototype versions handled the chaos of one-way streets and crosswalks with ease.

SWIFT Drone Collision-Resistant Woodpecker
If you’ve ever flown a drone, especially newbies, you know they crash. Fixed-wing drones, like airplanes, are fast and efficient but delicate when they hit trees or walls. The SWIFT drone, created at EPFL, takes inspiration from an unlikely source: the woodpecker. This bird, known for smashing its head into trees with no visible brain damage, inspired a drone that can withstand frontal impacts and keep flying. Built with tensegrity technology, the SWIFT is a game changer for anyone tired of picking up the pieces after a crash.

Anker 523 Nano 47W 2-Port USB-C Charger
We live in a time where phones are demanding more from the outlets we plug into, and the Anker 523 Nano charger, priced at $19.99 (down from $29.99), is like a silent revolution. This little white brick, slightly bigger than the original 20-watt Apple adapter, packs 47 watts into a 3 oz package. Foldable prongs snap flat against the back so it can fit in a pocket or the side of a backpack. This accessory is perfect for anyone upgrading (or has upgraded) to the iPhone 17 which Apple just released with the promise of charging to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40-watt adapter.

New DJI Osmo Nano Camera Leak
Photo credit: Jasper Ellens
DJI’s habit of keeping secrets until the very last minute has always added to the mystery of their product launches. With the Osmo Nano set to debut tomorrow, someone has already opened the retail box. Photos from trusted parts of the camera world show the box in full, revealing specs and bundled accessories that make this little action camera a silent assassin in a crowded field.

Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
Pedro Pascal’s bounty hunter is back and this time he’s got the wide screen to frame every dusty boot print as well as every wide-eyed stare from his pint-sized sidekick. The first trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu pulls you right back into that rough stretch of the galaxy where the Empire’s shadow lingers just long enough to keep things tense.