Developer Throaty Mumbo spent months chasing an idea that started as a simple observation about shared hardware. An old IBM Workpad Z50 laptop relies on a MIPS processor much like the one inside every Nintendo 64. The laptop already ran Windows CE without trouble, so Mumbo wondered what would happen if the same operating system landed on the game console instead. The answer turned out far more complete than anyone expected.
Japanese modder TERA set out to solve a problem that had bothered him for years. He wanted a PlayStation 5 that could go anywhere without sacrificing the full experience players expect from the console at home. His latest creation delivers exactly that in a form that slides easily into most laptop bags.
Automated Tire Inc. spent years in Boston perfecting a robotic system that takes over the dirtiest, most tiring part of any service bay. Called SmartBay, the machine steps right into a standard twelve-foot bay and goes to work on tires while the wheel stays bolted to the vehicle. Shops now have a practical way to move more cars through the day without adding extra hands or forcing techs to wrestle heavy assemblies on and off machines.
Arduino projects often involve small robots that roll forward and steer clear of walls using basic sensors. Maker UncleStem decided to push that familiar idea into uncharted territory by enlarging every part of a classic turtle-style design by a factor of seven. He had just wrapped up work on a matching seven-times-larger Arduino Uno board and wanted a project that could put the oversized microcontroller through its paces. A tortoise bot offered the perfect match because the original small version already relies on straightforward code and simple hardware.
Short battery life frustrates many smartwatch owners more than anything else. Prices for decent models climb higher every year. CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro, priced at $69 (was $99), changes that equation completely. A 47-millimeter case sits comfortably on most wrists at just 51 grams. Liquid silicone straps attach easily with standard 22-millimeter pins so swapping colors takes seconds. Brushed details around the rotating crown add a subtle finish that feels more expensive than the asking price suggests.
Prototypes of the Jaguar Type 01 rolled quietly through the winding streets of Monaco this weekend, parked in plain view just hours before the Formula E race weekend kicked off. The four-door electric grand tourer wore a bold camouflage wrap in red, white, and beige, with its new name printed large across the roof so no one could miss it. Crowds gathered along the harbor and narrow roads caught sight of the long hood, slim headlights, and clean lines that mark the start of something fresh for the British brand.
Smaller than a credit card yet packed with enough features to handle real work and travel without extra gear. The iKKO MindOne Pro slips into a front pocket or even a slim wallet and weighs just 136 grams. Its square shape measures roughly 86 by 72 millimeters and stays only 8.9 millimeters thick. Hold it once and the size feels surprising in the best way. Flip it around in your hand and the build quality shows right away with smooth aluminum edges and a solid feel that never seems cheap.
Years of sticky residue had turned a sleek Red Rabbit cotton candy vending machine into something far less reliable than its price tag suggested. Block from Block’s Retro Repairs took on the challenge after the unit stopped producing those fluffy strands customers expect. The first step was to thoroughly clean the spinning head where the magic happens, removing the crusty sugar buildup.
Ramy RC spent months in his workshop piecing together an Airbus A380 that now ranks as the largest remote-controlled version ever built. The finished model carries a striking Lufthansa 100th anniversary livery and recently completed its first public flight in those colors.
Creator MVLab finished piecing together a device that feels pulled straight from an earlier era of portable gadgets. His Orion PDA slips into a pocket with ease yet packs enough capability to handle real tasks without pulling you into endless distractions. Anyone who remembers flipping open a small clamshell device will spot the resemblance right away, but this one adds modern touches like solar charging that keep it running longer outdoors.