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A Garage-Built Half-Scale Toyota GR Yaris WRC Rally Car Conquers Monte Carlo

By Bill Smith April 27, 2026

Photo credit: Justin White
Justin White spent 13 months working in his Australian garage on a project that evolved from humble beginnings to something far greater than anyone had anticipated. He had set out to build a half-scale duplicate of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. This was not a model, however; it was a single-seater built to travel down real roads rather than rest on a shelf. The finished design piqued Toyota Gazoo Racing’s interest, and they quickly flew both White and his innovation to the Rallye Monte Carlo, the season opener for 2026.

Hubble Marks 36 Years with a Fresh Glimpse into the Trifid Nebula

By Jackson Chung April 27, 2026

Just a few days before its 36th anniversary, Hubble’s latest image provides a glimpse of a small fraction of the Trifid Nebula, and it is a real stunner…This cosmic marvel is located roughly 5,000 light years away in the constellation of Sagittarius, and it is essentially an active factory for new stars, producing stars left, right, and center from a swirling maelstrom of gas and dust.

3D Controller Doubles as a Functional Computer Mouse

By Jackson Chung April 27, 2026

David Liu sat down at his computer, his wrist still aching from whatever had ailed it, and picked up a Kensington SlimBlade Pro trackball in the hopes that it would provide some much-needed relief from all the mouse clicking. Four months later, this became a completely new way to manage 3D applications. Simply roll the ball back and forth like you would on a desk to rotate and move objects with natural ease.

Up-Close Look at the Fully Mechanical 3D-Printed Pinball Machine Anyone Can Build

By Bill Smith April 27, 2026

Steven from 3D Printer Academy spent months transforming one of his trusted old desktop 3D printers into Galactic Odyssey, a full-fledged pinball machine built entirely from pieces that came directly off his print bed. There’s no hum from the electronics, no snap from metal springs, just clever plastic pieces and a few basic connections. Throw in a steel ball, pull the launcher, and watch the action unfold right next to your keyboard on a small table that begs to be placed just in front of your computer.

Gamer Wants Real Nintendo 3DS Store Kiosk, Builds His Own from Scratch

By Bill Smith April 26, 2026

Project Kwokcade spent a long time looking for one of those rare Nintendo 3DS retail displays that used to be found in stores around the world. To be honest, original units don’t show up for sale very often, and when they do, the price is just a little out of reach for most collectors, so he decided to be creative and take a new approach. Instead of waiting, he switched to 3D modeling software and began creating each component from scratch.

Why the DJI Mini 3 RC Controller Bundle Keeps Winning Over Drone Pilots in 2026

By Jackson Chung April 26, 2026

Weighing in at less than 249 grams, the DJI Mini 3, priced at $379 with RC controller (was $549), is in a class of its own for easy transport and hassle-free carry-on in most areas around the world. Grab it and chuck it in a tiny bag; there are no weight restrictions or extra checks at the airport. That super-light construction does not compromise performance; once those propellers start spinning, you’re ready to go.

BYD’s Denza Z Drops Its Roof on Over a Thousand Electric Horsepower

By Bill Smith April 26, 2026

Attendees at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show strolled inside the main hall and were greeted by BYD’s Denza Z series convertible, a four-seater with a soft top that neatly folds up into the rear deck. Much of the automobile, including body panels, seats, and structural components, is made of carbon fiber, which helps to reduce weight and improve handling. When things get really fast, a tiny air vent on the bonnet helps to increase airflow and give the car a little extra downforce.

Tech Brands and the Small Deceptions That Shape What We Buy

By Jackson Chung April 26, 2026

A recent segment from Arun Maini of MrWhoseTheBoss offers a behind-the-scenes look at how tech companies try to market their products to us, and Marques Brownlee joins in to provide some color to the topic. They’re talking about all the claims that sound wonderful on paper but are usually a letdown in real life. Companies have creativ ways of describing how “quick” or how much “battery life” you can get out of anything, by using phrases like “up to a multiple times faster” or similar. It allows them to highlight the fact that they were able to gain an advantage in ideal conditions or when compared to an old clunker.

Custom LEGO Machine Crushes Metal Without Breaking a Sweat Using Forty-Two Cylinders of Air Force

By Bill Smith April 26, 2026

Jamie at Brick Jams became interested in pneumatic cylinders and ended up developing a machine capable of squashing everyday objects with ease under over 300 pounds of pressure. He put together 42 LEGO pneumatic cylinders and built a unique air compressor system.The resulting machine is rock solid on a reinforced frame and produces a steady, controlled pressure every time you open the valve.

Gunther Werks F-26 Brings Raw Power to a Classic Slantnose Shape

By Bill Smith April 26, 2026

Photo credit: Top Gear
Top Gear recently took the F-26 from Gunther Werks for a spin and came away convinced of what a beast of a car it truly is. The F-26, based on the 993 generation Porsche 911, gives the iconic slantnose design a makeover, filling it with a lot of the technology you’d expect in a high-end supercar that works just as well on the track as it does on the road.