With Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith returning to US movie theaters on April 25, it’s only fitting that a new game gets announced today. Star Wars Zero Company is basically a single-player, turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, set to launch in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Mat Watson of CarWow wanted to conduct a hypercar drag race that put all others to shame. So, he pit a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport against the Chiron Pur Sport against each other in the Arabian desert. More specifically, Al Ain, UAE, on a sandy desert track, which impacted traction due to fine dust acting like “microscopic ball bearings.”
Engineers the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, along with collaborators, have created something called ‘RoboCake’ as part of the EU-funded RoboFood project. This isn’t just a cake you eat while watching a robot dance around it. RoboCake is a fully edible wedding cake that’s also a functional robot.
Let’s face it, weaponized drones are a big problem, but the British Army’s Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) aims to change that. This fascinating piece of tech was specifically designed to tackle drone swarms by disrupting or destroying their electronic components.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s is not a movie title, but a limited-edition G-Wagen that’s got everyone talking. This beast is a retro-inspired tribute to the original W460 G-Class from the ’80s, specifically the 280 GE.
Here’s a close-up look at COSMO, a cartoon-style robot from Netflix’s “The Electric State.” It was made by UCLA’s RoMeLa (Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory), led by Professor Dennis Hong, to bring the fictional character from the movie’s graphic novel to life, focusing on a fun, lively look instead of regular robot efficiency.
Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are perfect for travel, or when trying to slumber in noisy environments, and you can get a pair for $119.99 shipped, originally $149.99. It’s specially designed for side sleepers, using a 3D ergonomic design, ultra-soft materials, and Soundcore’s Air Wing technology to minimize pressure. Product page.
This handcrafted Rolls-Royce Chess Set mirrors the brand’s automotive elegance and will most likely cost you more than a new Tesla Model Y. It’s designed for home use but could easily fit in the back of a Spectre with its magnetized pieces, which glide smoothly across the board thanks to carefully selected magnets.
NASA / ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a new image of the Eagle Nebula (Messier 16) as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations. The picture shows a huge pillar of cold gas and dust, stretching 9.5 light-years tall, sitting 7,000 light-years away from us in the Serpens constellation.
