A single coder named Tobi attempted to squeeze the original N64 version of Super Mario 64 into a normal Nintendo DS. You know, the Nintendo DS that came with a copy of the game in 2004, complete with Yoshi and Luigi as playable characters.
A new Tesla Cybertruck model will make a limited appearance at $59,990, with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive option available for only the next ten days. Elon Musk has set a tight timetable for it, giving a sense of urgency to a truck that is already turning attention with its angular design and stainless steel body.
A low-key demonstration high in the hills of central California recently showcased some new military technology. Scout AI, a new defense startup, integrated its Fury software into a self-driving ground vehicle and two armed drones. The entire system collaborated to hunt down a truck and blow it up, all activated by a single simple instruction written in plain English.
Douglas Trumbull’s 1972 sci-fi film appeared just as space tales were becoming increasingly cold and remote. Silent Running changed that by firmly rooting its futuristic vision in the kind of realistic, beat-up features found in everyday life. On board the Valley Forge, a gigantic converted cargo based on a real, retired aircraft carrier, the sets appeared to be in constant use. The pipes, consoles, and congested halls appeared practical rather than sleek. This method lured the viewer into a world that seemed plausible, one in which technology serviced human needs rather than the other way around.
Tesla has made considerable progress toward fully autonomous vehicles, and its staff at Gigafactory Texas are clearly excited. Just the other day, they gathered around the first Cybercab to roll off the assembly line, a streamlined two-seater with no visible steering wheel or pedals, and Tesla even shared the moment on social media, complete with a congratulatory message from Elon Musk himself on the team’s excellent work.
Barnes & Noble has just released the NOOK Reading Tablet 8.7, a subtle reminder that e-readers are still very much a thing. This latest device, available in Seafoam Green and priced at $150, provides a clean Android experience geared to the activities you want to do on it, such as read books, periodicals, comics, or listen to audiobooks. With its cooperation with Lenovo, the new NOOK feels more like a companion for readers than a general-purpose tablet.
The Logitech G435, priced at $39.99 (was $79.99), the type of quiet disruption budget gaming headsets need, delivers incredible lightness combined with respectable wireless performance, all without breaking the wallet. Logitech prioritized comfort when creating the G435. The thing disappears on your head during marathon gaming sessions, weighing just 165 grams (or around 5.8 ounces).
A new trailer for Toy Story 5 has been released, and it’s apparent what the toys are up against this time: tech that is silently stealing their space in the room (and their owners’ hearts). Here we are, right back in Bonnie’s room, with old friends attempting to navigate a world that has mostly moved on.
Eight years have passed since the first stable release, and despite the fact that it took some time, you can now witness a fully developed, capable smartwatch operating system built entirely by volunteers with no paid personnel. AsteroidOS 2.0 is based on a full Linux distribution that has been specifically adapted to fit on your wrist, providing users with an alternative method to do things that does not require them to follow the regulations of those huge companies.
Rob Smith looked at the calendar last month, noting that February 14th marks 35 years since Lemmings dumped players into ludicrous puzzles on the Amiga. Green-haired creatures marched forward, oblivious to the dangers ahead unless you assigned them tasks such as building bridges or popping parachutes. Smith only wanted to produce an homage that caught one specific moment: the floater. That’s the little lemming that pops an umbrella and glides to safety in one piece. He created one that truly floats, supported by magnets that pull upwards from above.