1943 DAF Mobile Raincoat WW2 Vintage Car
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In 1943, as the Netherlands struggled under Nazi rule, Hub van Doorne, co-founder of DAF, dreamed up a vehicle so outlandish it could only thrive during these times Meet the DAF Mobile Raincoat, a three-wheeled oddity that blended car and motorcycle with a bold streak. At just 80 centimeters wide, it could squeeze through a regular door—a feature that wasn’t just smart, it was a subtle rebel yell.

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Leak Spy Shots
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A leaked image of a black box, decked out with the Xbox logo next to Meta’s, has the internet talking. This is likely the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a collab teased since April 2024 and now set to possibly drop into gamers’ hands by June 24, 2025. With a rumored $399 price tag, this special edition aims to merge Xbox’s gaming heritage with the immersive VR world.

Decopin Buster Flicking Machine Boxer Arcade
Arcade games have a habit for whisking us back to carefree days. For anyone who remembers pounding away at boxer machines, testing their punch on a cushioned target, a fresh challenger has stepped up to test a different kind of might: the Decopin Buster. This bizarre Japanese invention trades fists for fingertips, daring players to flick a target with enough zing to score big.

256GB Amazon Basics USB 3.1 Flash Drive
The 256GB Amazon Basics USB 3.1 high capacity flash drive is great for hanging off a keychain, and you can get one for $10.99, originally $19.99. It’s barely bigger than a AA battery, slipping easily into a pocket, wallet, or keychain. The capless design means no tiny piece to lose, and the retractable connector keeps the USB port safe from dust and dings. Product page.

Magic the Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Set Preview Card
Magic The Gathering is known for threading pop culture into its card-flipping realm, and its newest mashup with Avatar The Last Airbender is set to pack an elemental wallop. Unveiled at MagicCon Las Vegas 2025, this Universes Beyond set, due out in November 2025, brings the adored Nickelodeon show to the tabletop, spotlighting Aang, bending tricks, and a vivid fantasy land drawn from pan-Asian lore.