A fan-crafted PC port of Mario Kart 64, called SpaghettiKart, has hit the scene, breathing new life into Nintendo’s 1996 gem. This is essentially a full-on reverse-engineering triumph, built from the ground up with fresh code, cleverly dodging Nintendo’s legal grip.
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 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.
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Sustainability in smartphones often comes off as a half-baked pledge—some recycled packaging or a repair tool tossed in. Fairphone, though, has been flipping that script for years, and the Fairphone 6, slated to drop on June 25, 2025, is ready to stretch those limits even further. Leaked pics and specs from WinFuture and other sources hint at a phone that doesn’t just focus on repairability but turns it into a hands-on, personalized adventure.
Emulators have quietly been the guardians of nostalgia, letting us relive the pixelated charm of the Nintendo Entertainment System with classics like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. But 3dSen, a quirky emulator that’s been quietly shaping up for a decade, takes those flat, 8-bit landscapes and transforms them into lively 3D dioramas.
Hayward, California, might not top your list for the next big leap in transportation, but Zoox’s brand-new 220,000-square-foot facility is proving otherwise. Unveiled on June 18, 2025, this vast plant—spanning the length of three and a half football fields—is the first in the U.S. crafted specifically to mass-produce robotaxis.
A short film pops up, not from Hollywood’s massive soundstages, but from the compact magic of an iPhone 16 Pro. Big Man, helmed by Oscar-winning director Aneil Karia and featuring UK rap star Michael “Stormzy” Omari, packs a 20-minute story that rivals any theater blockbuster.
In a world where gadgets constantly clamor for your focus, a little device named BYOK dares to speak softly. Standing for “Bring Your Own Keyboard,” this pocket-sized writing companion strips away the chaos of today’s tech, creating a simple refuge for writers who hunger for concentration. It’s not a laptop, not a tablet, and far from a smartphone—just a purposeful retreat designed to let your words spill out, free from notification pings or the pull of a web page.
The Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid ANC headphones won’t break the bank, as you can get a pair for $39.98 shipped, originally $59.99. Sound quality punches well above the price point. The Life Q20 packs 40mm dynamic drivers, pumping out Hi-Res Audio with frequencies stretching up to 40kHz for clear, rich sound. Bass fans will love the BassUp tech, triggered by a quick double tap on the play button, boosting those deep tones perfect for EDM or hip-hop tracks. Product page.
