
On May 9th, workers at Tesla’s Fremont factory in northern California were left staring at a still production line, which is unusual for a sight to say the least. Aerial images of the final cars in the outbound lot showed them lined up and ready to be picked up by their new owners, just like they used to be, though these weren’t quite like the typical batch. There were only 250 Model S cars and 100 Model X SUVs produced, all of which included the Plaid powertrain and a number of handcrafted features that set them apart.

When photography enthusiasts begin shopping for action cameras, the latest models with all of their bells and whistles typically receive all of the attention. These newer models have fancy resolutions and tons of sensors, but after months of putting the DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo, priced at $198.99 (was $299), through its paces, hiking, bicycling, and even taking it underwater, users have surprisingly come to dub it the most undervalued action cam around.

Designer Matty Benedetto of Unnecessary Inventions runs a studio in Vermont where he makes contraptions to tackle problems that no one has ever asked about. His most recent project mixes two known elements to create something new, which has the potential to change how teams handle lengthy discussions around a table. He transformed conventional office chairs into a full seesaw that rocks up and down while spinning in a complete circle.

Last month, NASA astronaut Chris Williams floated aboard the Crew Dragon Freedom, pointing his camera out the window. What he photographed shows our planet enveloped in a delicate ribbon of light, called airglow, with the Milky Way arching overhead like a faint road through the stars. The photograph, shot on April 13 while the spacecraft was docked to the International Space Station, provides a clear view of something that occurs high above us every night.

Aussie maker Turnah81 wanted to know whether an ordinary person could create a functional car airbag at home. He documented every step in a recent video and followed through with an actual crash test on a homemade rig. The results offer a clear window into both the ingenuity behind the build and the reasons professionals handle these systems.

Zelda fans have long hoped for a way to play Twilight Princess on computers without dealing with emulators. Yesterday that hope became reality when the team at TwilitRealm released Dusk, a native port built from the ground up for modern systems.

Camden Bowen has spent years chasing the perfect two-stroke engine built entirely from scratch. His earlier versions came from a 3D printer and then from parts picked up at the hardware store. Each one taught him something new about what works and what falls short under real fire. For his latest project he set a higher bar and machined the whole thing from billet aluminum on a basic mill and lathe.

A dozen toothy grins stare out from every direction on a sphere the size of a beach ball. Soft fabric covers the outer shell while the heads shift and turn in coordinated waves. Labububot glides across flat surfaces, changes direction with a gentle tilt, and draws people closer just by moving.

Engineers and drivers gathered at the Colmis Proving Ground in Arjeplog, northern Sweden, for a four-week endurance test of the new Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar under the worst winter conditions possible. As they arrived, the place was a winter paradise (or nightmare), with snow piled up everywhere and temps starting at -30 degrees. Conditions were also slippery, with drivers encountering a mix of slick ice, hard-packed snow, slush, and even some asphalt, which presented some unexpected surprises. Their mission was simple: ensure that every function in the automobile worked flawlessly regardless of the weather.

When mobile gamers rely solely on touchscreens, they face numerous challenges. Swipes miss their target at the worst possible times, fingers slip during frantic sequences, and sophisticated games require more dexterity than a flat glass surface can provide. The Razer Kishi V3, priced at $74.99 after clipping the on-page coupon (was $100), is a basic solution that clamps onto your phone and provides tactile controls designed for serious play.