A tiny marvel, barely bigger than a fingernail, has buzzed out of China’s National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in Hunan. Showcased on CCTV 7, China’s military channel, this mosquito-sized drone is an engineering stunner, blending biology and robotics into a near-invisible spy tool. At just 0.6 to 2 centimeters long and a featherlight 0.3 grams, it’s built to slip through cracks, cling to walls, and eavesdrop in ways bigger drones can’t.
Ryan Gosling’s latest space adventure, Project Hail Mary, combines hardcore science, raw emotion, and a pinch of cosmic humor. Helmed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the masterminds behind The LEGO Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this take on Andy Weir’s 2021 hit novel rockets into theaters and IMAX on March 20, 2026.
DJI’s FlyCart 100 (FC100) has landed in China, and it’s a beast that’s rewriting the rules of heavy-duty drone logistics. Built to haul massive loads through brutal conditions, this drone is a game-changer for everything from emergency rescues to construction sites. With an 80kg payload, 9-minute fast charging, and a killer sensor lineup, the FC100 is DJI’s boldest move yet into big-league aerial transport.
Today, Joby Aviation dropped off its first production electric air taxi in Dubai, kicking open the door for the world’s first commercial air taxi service, ready to soar by early 2026. This slick six-rotor ride can whisk a pilot and four passengers at a blazing 200 mph, shrinking the 45-minute crawl from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah into a quick 12-minute jaunt.
Kumiko, Japan’s centuries-old woodworking craft, interlaces meticulously cut wood into breathtaking geometric designs, all without nails. A maker who goes by [Paper View], was enchanted by kumiko’s elegance but lacked the years to perfect it. Their clever workaround? A 3D printer.
Sony’s PlayStation 2, the best-selling console ever, reshaped gaming in the early 2000s. Now, in 2025, a programmer named MeraByte has managed to run Windows 95 on this aging game console.
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Shanghai’s Zhangyuan neighborhood, a 140-year-old maze of tight alleys and Shikumen-style homes, just pulled off an engineering stunt for the ages. The Huayanli complex—7,500 tons of century-old buildings—was hoisted and shuffled across the city by 432 tiny robots, each small enough to fit in your hand, in a jaw-dropping technological dance.
Cassette tapes, those chunky ‘80s and ‘90s throwbacks, are sneaking back into the spotlight. Riding the wave of vinyl’s comeback and the allure of tangible media, Maxell’s MXCP-P100 portable cassette player is an interesting blend of old-school aesthetics and new-school tech. This $90 gadget plays your long-forgotten mixtapes and beams their fuzzy charm to Bluetooth headphones, feeling like a time machine you can juice up with a USB-C cable.
In a world chasing razor-thin laptops, GPD’s MicroPC 2 sticks a middle finger to the trend. This pocket-sized beast doesn’t just shrink a laptop—it reinvents what portable computing can mean. At a tiny 6.7 by 4.3 by 0.9 inches and a featherlight 490 grams, it’s less a laptop and more a techie’s Swiss Army knife, built for IT pros, field engineers, and gadget lovers who want power on the go.
Beyblades, those spinning tops that turned kids’ playtime into epic arena showdowns, thrive on barely controlled chaos. But Jon Bringus, an inventor with a knack for breaking boundaries, has cranked these toys into overdrive, creating a heart-pounding, slightly reckless spectacle with 3D printing and some serious engineering skills.