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Sandia National Laboratories teamed up with Maxwell Labs, a startup from Minnesota, and the University of New Mexico to try a new way to keep computer chips cool using lasers. This method, called photonic cooling, wants to make cooling systems for computers—like those in big data centers—work better, using less power and water than old technologies relying on fans or water coolers.
First announced on September 9, 2004, the Nokia 7280, dubbed the “lipstick phone,” was a bold, stylish mobile phone as part of the company’s “Fashion Phone” line, which also included the 7260 and 7270. Its unique design and unconventional interface made it stand out in an era dominated by flip phones and candy-bar designs.
Dexterity Robotics is aiming to make their AI robots 99% reliable for warehouse jobs like grabbing, packing, and stacking stuff. They use a full-stack robotics system that combines computer vision, touch sensors, and machine learning to give robots a human-like feel for touching and adjusting things precisely.
Love retro gaming and looking for the perfect handheld that won’t break the bank? If so, the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, a clamshell-style retro gaming handheld manages to combine performance, design, and affordability into a single device.
NASA / ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured this stunning image of planetary nebula Kohoutek 4-55, a dying star’s final display. Located 4,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus, this image was captured by Hubble’s Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2) and was then reprocessed with modern techniques to highlight its painting-like details.
You’ve seen Unitree’s G1 before, but have you seen the 4.3-foot-tall robot kitted out with gloves and a helmet, sparring against a human and another G1? You’ll see it doing just that in the company’s latest video, throwing punches, attempting dodges, and even getting back up after being knocked down.
Did you know OK Go’s “Love” music video was shot in an old, shut-down train station in Budapest over two days, all in one long take with no cuts? They used 29 robotic arms from Universal Robots, set up to move super precisely, holding 60 mirrors to make colorful, spinning reflections that amplify the song’s idea of endless love.
The JBL Tune 510BT wireless headphones are great for the gym or travel, and you can get a pair for $19.99, originally $49.99. Offering up to 40 hours of playback (tested at 40 hours 43 minutes), they outperform many competitors, even those costing $100–$200. A quick 5-minute charge gives you 2 hours of use, so they’re handy for people always on the move. Product page.
The Sharp X1 Twin, also known as the CZ-830C, is a Japan-exclusive device first released in December 1987 for $695 ($1,956 in 2025). It’s not strictly a game console but rather a hybrid device that combines a Sharp X1 computer with an NEC PC Engine (known as the TurboGrafx-16 in the West) built into a single unit.
