Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based company that wants to bring back extinct species, just made a big leap forward in their quest to revive the dodo. They grew pigeon primordial germ cells (PGCs) for the first time and got an additional $120 million in funding.
Looking Glass Factory’s Hololuminescent Display (HLD) is a new kind of screen that makes ordinary video look surprisingly lifelike. In other words, it can make something appear to float in mid-air, without needing a bulky headset or glasses.
DJI has introduced its latest gem, the Mini 5 Pro, a drone so compact it can fit in your palm but is as powerful as its larger siblings. This lightweight flyer features a 1-inch sensor—a first for the Mini series—in a frame weighing less than 250g, providing professional-grade imaging without the bulk. However, there is a catch for Americans: DJI will not sell it directly in the US, so you will have to navigate a labyrinth of resellers and probable warranty concerns.
James Channel is known for bringing back retro tech and his latest project is a fever dream for gamers who miss the early 2000s. He’s built a portable Xbox, a handheld version of Microsoft’s massive first-gen console, using ingenuity, spare parts and a whole lot of hot glue.
The iPhone 17 Pro came with a new look and that wide camera plateau on the back caught everyone’s attention. Just days later, Xiaomi fired back with the 17 Pro series and turned the same idea into something way more clever. By turning the empty space into a functional tool, Xiaomi has basically challenged Apple’s approach.
Lamborghini introduced the Pregunta in 1998, a one-off concept that was the result of unbridled imagination and engineering with no compromise. Built on the Diablo chassis, this car combines Italian style with French refinement, a fighter jet and enough power to get your heart racing.
Apple’s September event brought the usual array of new gadgets, but one device snuck up and stole the show: the Apple Watch SE 3. Priced at $249 it’s not the most flashy in the lineup—Series 11 and Ultra 3 have that honor—but it’s the one everyone’s talking about.
Smartphone cameras are getting better but shaky footage can still ruin a great shot. Whether you’re a content creator wanting to produce professional vlogs or a traveler recording memories on the go, the DJI Osmo Mobile SE gimbal, priced at $58 (down from $69), gives you stable, professional looking video with no effort.
Photo credit: Kirill Neiezhmakov
Kirill Neiezhmakov’s latest hyperlapse of Valencia, Spain is a 3 minute thrill ride that shows the city’s dual nature – modern, futuristic skyline meets ancient, historic past. With only a folding bike, a big backpack of gear and a manual approach to filming, he spent 3 hot days in June 2024 to create a film that feels like a single, unbroken flight through time.
