A modder from China named XNZ has gone ahead and put together an impressive build by taking three different gaming consoles and somehow compressing them all into one working machine, which they’ve named the Ningtendo PXBOX 5. The custom-built creation combines the core components of a PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series S (they chose the more compact Series S for integration), and a Nintendo Switch 2 into a single device around the size of a conventional console.
Sony released the Trinitron KV-3000R television in 1981, which redefined luxury. This console was the peak of their lineup, combining modern picture technology with a truly high-end living room cabinet. It cost a hefty $10,000, including delivery, which is now comparable to a startling $35,000, but was an ultimate luxury in a suffering economy.
Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything recently tested the latest Xiaomi mid-range challenger, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, for durability. This time around, the phone made some bold claims, as it has a fancy fiberglass back panel that’s allegedly ten times more impact resistant than regular glass, a front Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panel for scratch protection, an IP69 rating that means it can withstand extreme water and dust, and a massive 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery that’s supposed to retain 80% of its charge after 1,600 recharges. So, what happens when you make all of these allegations over the phone?
A huge industrial arm now slaps down layers of plastic rather than welding steel, a long cry from its factory floor roots. Brian Brocken got his hands on an ABB IRB6400, a 26-year-old two-ton workhorse that is often used to move huge payloads for large industrial organizations, and converted it into a fully functional 3D printer. The end result is a beast that combines the brute power of an industrial robot with the precision of a high-end printer, making items that dwarf any desktop 3D printer.
A small record player has stepped into the 21st century, collaborating with Spotify in an unexpected way. The mastermind behind this project, AKZ Dev, has managed to breathe fresh life into a novelty coaster set built like a little turntable, combining old-school elegance with modern audio streaming. They’re designed to look like real records, complete with printed labels and all.
People have a tendency to misplace items, such as keys that slip under the couch cushion, wallets that fall out of pockets in crowded pubs, and luggage that take the scenic trip home from baggage claim. But even in 2026, the same white disc from Apple continues to pull the same old tricks to help people track their lost items, as the AirTag, priced at $65 for a 4-pack (was $99), remains the most popular item in the struggle to stay on top of things, even as other brands like Tile begin to take things more seriously and whispers about an updated version begin.
Valve revived the Steam Machine concept last year, promising a handy tiny box that could reside in your living room, run SteamOS, and provide real gaming capability. Guess who wasn’t waiting around? One enthusiast had previously taken a tiny micro PC, placed it in a custom 3D-printed shell, and created what could very well be the tiniest functional Steam Machine available. This palm-sized beast has enough power to run modern games fluently while still accommodating a Steam Controller.
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Apple has relied on OLED screens for years, including iPhones, Apple Watches, current iPad Pro models, and even the Vision Pro headset. Now, the company is expanding the option to include even more everyday devices. According to recent supply chain leaks, Apple has a clear strategy for five more of its devices to switch from LCD or mini-LED to OLED panels between 2026 and 2028.
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Mads Chr. Olesen handed his three-year-old son a stack of vintage 3.5-inch floppies, each with a label depicting a favorite cartoon character or music mix. His little man grabbed one and stuffed it into the wooden box on the coffee table, eliciting the familiar click-whirr of the drive spinning up. Thirty seconds later, the precise episode he wanted is playing on the living room television. He pulls the disk out mid-show, and the video comes to a halt, with no menus, scrolling, or being taken down some weird video rabbit hole.
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Seletti, an Italian design brand, collaborated with BIC to commemorate the 75th anniversary of their legendary Cristal ballpoint pen, a clear stationery staple that has sold over 120 billion units since 1950. To commemorate the occasion, designer Mario Paroli blew up the pen to 12 times its original size and transformed it into a lighting fixture, the BIC Lamp, which can be used as a chandelier, hung on a wall, or even placed on the floor.