Google’s Chromebook crew has always been the plucky underdog of laptops—cheap, cloud-driven, and proudly basic. But with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 unveiled today, Google’s changing that. From its MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor to its OLED screen and exclusive Gemini AI tools, this Chromebook is stirring up a storm.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 promised a leap into high dynamic range (HDR) gaming, a first for the company’s consoles. Yet, many players have found their games looking oddly washed out or overly bright when docked to a TV. YouTube’s display guru Vincent Teoh of HDTVTest has dissected this issue in a detailed video.
K-Scale Labs is quietly reshaping robotics’ future in an unassuming Palo Alto garage. Their goal? To roll out a fully open-source humanoid robot for just $999—a steal that beats most high-end smartphones. This is essentially Z-Bot, a developer-friendly platform built to bring embodied intelligence to everyone.
The Anker SOLIX C1000 portable power station can either be used in emergencies or just outdoors, and you can get one for $448.99 shipped today, originally $799. With a sustained 1800W and a 2400W surge via SurgePad technology, it can handle 99% of household appliances, from microwaves to coffee makers. You can plug in a 2000W heater, a MacBook Pro, and a Keurig simultaneously, and the C1000 won’t flinch. Product page.
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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.
Snazzy Labs’ newest dive into retro tech has concocted a homage to the 1984 Macintosh, mixing nostalgia with a dash of modern flair. Holding a fully 3D-printed case, the creator reveals a Raspberry Pi-driven gem that gives fresh breath to a timeless design.
A tech enthusiast named PatRyk recently pulled off a wild feat that feels straight out of Steve Wozniak’s workshop: getting Apple’s iOS to fire up on a first-gen Nintendo Switch. Yep, the same handheld built for Mario Kart and Zelda is now posing as the “world’s slowest iPhone.”
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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.
