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Colossal Biosciences, a startup working on bringing back animals that disappeared long ago, just announced they’ve “de-extincted” the dire wolf, a big, tough wolf that roamed North America over 12,500 years ago. It went extinct when the world changed and its food ran out. You might know dire wolves from Game of Thrones—they’re the cool, giant wolves in the show.
First unveiled at CES 2025, the ESR MagMouse is essentially a wireless mouse designed for portability and convenience, marketed as the world’s first magnetic rechargeable mouse. Simply put, it attaches magnetically to your laptop or tablet via a slim HaloLock base (4.8mm thick) with 3M adhesive.
From what we know, this cancelled Nintendo Switch Ridge Racer game—often called Ridge Racer 8 in rumors—was being worked on by Bandai Namco Studios Singapore. It looks like they started development early in the Switch’s life, with a test version dated January 6, 2017. That fits with the Switch launch in March 2017, so it might have been planned as one of the first games for the console.
The LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) set is a masterpiece to say the least, and you can get one for $131.95 shipped today, originally $164.99. It’s a detailed replica of the iconic dragonfly-like aircraft used by House Atreides to navigate the deserts of Arrakis. With 1,369 pieces, it’s a challenging yet rewarding build that blends LEGO and Technic elements. Product page.
Think of this 2017 Ariel Nomad Tactical as a street-legal buggy that can be driven anywhere, almost. It was assembled by TMI AutoTech and has just 508-miles on the odometer, powered by a naturally aspirated Honda-sourced 2.4-liter K24 inline-four engine making 230 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential.
You’ve seen their Boring Phone and Beer Outdoor Transporter, now check out Heineken’s The Flipper, a smartphone case that automatically flips over when it hears the word ‘cheers’. More specifically, it leverages AI-trained voice detection technology to flip your phone face down whenever it hears this word to combat ‘phubbing’ (phone snubbing) and encourage people to be present in the moment.
Motorola just unveiled the Moto G Stylus (2025), a mid-range Android smartphone that’s got some nice upgrades from its predecessor, starting with a vibrant 6.7-inch pOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1220p resolution as well as 3,000 nits of brightness for HDR—so it looks great even in sunlight.
