Here’s your first look at Morbid Metal, a fast-paced action roguelite game where you slash through enemies in a sci-fi world after everything’s gone wrong—humans are almost wiped out, and hostile machines are in charge. You control characters who use blades and can shape-shift on the spot between up to four different fighters, each with their own moves, special powers, and signature skills.
WEEVIL is an innovative robotic mine plough that the British Army is testing to keep soldiers safer when clearing minefields. It’s run from a distance remotely to dig up explosives without troops having to get close to the danger, a lot better than old ways that need three people to drive big machines right into risky spots.
These little jumping robots from MIT are tiny, smaller than your thumb, and lighter than a paperclip—like a big ant but with serious acrobatic skills. Researchers at MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science made them to hop over obstacles, move across bumpy or slippery terrain, and even do some aerial stunts, all while using way less energy than tiny flying robots. They save about 60% of the power, which helps them keep going longer.
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No, this isn’t a real wormhole that can transport you to another galaxy located millions of light-years away, just a fascinating science experiment conducted by researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The MARBERO Portable Power Station (88Wh) comes with a built-in flashlight, and you can get one for $69.21 shipped today, originally $109.99. It’s designed for small-to-medium devices, while its AC output is rated at 80W continuous with a 120W peak (110V, 60Hz, modified sine wave), so it can handle things like laptops, LED lights, or small fans. Product page.
Greg Coulthard’s Oblivion port in Unreal Engine 5 just got a massive update that includes over 3,000 enhanced textures. It’s not a full remake with gameplay mechanics, but rather a visual overhaul that brings the world of Cyrodiil into the game engine with some stunning upgrades.
It’s official, the Library of Congress announced today that the iconic Windows 95 startup sound, also known as the ‘Microsoft Sound’, has been inducted into the National Recording Registry. More specifically, this six-second chime, which greeted users every time they booted up Windows 95, was included among 25 culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant recordings for the 2025 class, bringing the registry’s total to 675 titles.
