NGC 6951, a spiral galaxy located 70 million light years away in the constellation Cepheus, is not your typical galaxy. This week’s Hubble Space Telescope image is a cosmic beauty, with spiral arms full of ruby-red nebulae, a golden core full of old stars, and a ring where new stars are formed.
Elon Musk’s net worth recently hit a half-trillion dollars, so purchasing a new Gulfstream G300 is like tossing away change. This super-midsize plane made its premiere last month in Savannah, Georgia, and is Gulfstream’s latest attempt to combine everyday utility with high-end travel. At $28.9 million, it is less expensive than the company’s larger planes while promising the same pleasant ride that keeps pilots and passengers coming back.
For years, the Game Boy Advance has been a playground for modders. From new panels to rechargeable batteries, fans have found countless ways to breathe new life into Nintendo’s classic. Boxy Pixel’s latest innovation, the Skeleton CNC Metal Base Kit, takes it to the next level. With a glass front, machined metal shell and a bunch of clever features this kit turns the humble handheld into a collector’s item.
Sierra Space just made a quiet pivot for the Dream Chaser spaceplane and it feels like the end of a long wait and the start of something bigger. Late last month the company and NASA ended their old agreement and ditched the original plan for cargo runs to the International Space Station. Instead the vehicle’s first trip to space will be on its own terms—a solo lap around the Earth in late 2026.
Apple’s AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) offer a refined take on the classic open design, with features that make daily listening easier and more immersive without the bulk or pressure of in-ear sealing. At $139.99 (was $179), they fall somewhere between the basic AirPods 4 and the more expensive Pro models.
Ivan Miranda wanted to re-imagine the OneWheel, a single-wheeled electric skateboard that’s both fun and dangerous. He wanted to improve the OneWheel’s lean-to-steer mechanism by adding a second wheel. Miranda’s journey to make this two-wheeled contraption using a 3D printer, aluminum extrusions and a deadline ,is a story of creativity, chaos as well as a few near misses.
CryZENx has spent years bringing new life to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one piece of Hyrule at a time. His latest demo dropped just days ago on October 2 and shows off Lake Hylia and Zora’s Fountain in the brand new Unreal Engine 5.7. If you have any fondness for the original 3D adventure, you’ll find plenty to get stuck into here.
Daniel, aka CNCDan, wasn’t looking to revolutionize virtual reality. He just wanted a more immersive sim racing experience without breaking the bank. His solution? A fully 3D printed VR headset built with AliExpress parts, open source software and an endless desire to mod.
Miami-Dade County just welcomed a new member to its sheriff’s fleet, and this one drives on its own. Unveiled this week among the bustle of a luxury automobile showroom, the Police Unmanned Ground Patrol Partner—PUG for short—marks the first time a U.S. law enforcement department has brought out a completely autonomous patrol vehicle. Built on the strong frame of a Ford Police Interceptor Utility, the PUG drives familiar streets without a human behind the wheel, keeping an eye out for trouble via a bank of cameras and sensors.
