Apple quietly launches the second-generation AirTag, also known as AirTag 2, an enhanced model of this compact tracking device, which was first introduced in 2021. For those of us who use these tiny discs for our keys, wallets, bags, or luggage, there is now greater range and a much louder ping.
The typewriter you see in front of you is not the official LEGO Ideas set 21327 from 2021, which puts on a nice display with moving pieces that simulate typing but fails to produce any genuine text. Meanwhile, this design goes much beyond that, with real letters appearing on the surface intended to imitate paper.
The aim of putting humans on Mars is currently driven by one guy, Elon Musk, and the entire enterprise he has built around that goal. At the core of it all is SpaceX, with their Starship vehicle serving as the primary piece of equipment meant to complete the operation. Tesla is also contributing, although primarily through energy storage and robotics, but the majority of the effort remains with SpaceX.
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The recent hot fire test of an RS-25 engine marked a big step forward for NASA’s Artemis program, and it went practically unnoticed. On January 22, 2026, engineers at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi took out one of the RS-25 engines, number 2063, and tested it on the Fred Haise test stand. This included a 5-minute burn, and thankfully, everything fell into place. The engine delivered 109% of its rated power output, providing the rock-solid, robust performance required to place the Space Launch System rocket into orbit with little fuss.
Hardware costs continue to rise, with RAM, storage, and those tiny little chips all experiencing shortages and inflation that shows no indications of abating anytime soon. Sony already increased the PS5’s price by $50 across all versions in 2025, bringing the basic Digital Edition to a whopping $499. Industry experts are already speculating that if these tendencies continue, prices would rise again in 2026. In the midst of all of this, getting a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle for $399 is becoming increasingly difficult.
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This custom portable PS4 Slim handheld created by modder “wewillmakeitnow” is a truly remarkable personal achievement in 2026. Years after gamers dreamed of a real handheld version of Sony’s 2016 console, this one-man project comes along and delivers: a completely functional, handheld version of the PS4 that can run games directly on the device without any streaming or external hosting.
Crowdfunding campaigns for handheld gadgets appear all too frequently, but almost none of them deliver on their promises. However, the Mecha Comet intends to defy this trend. Mecha Systems launched this open and modular Linux handheld on Kickstarter, which was created from the start with customization in mind.
Nintendo woke their fans up bright and early this morning for an all-new Nintendo Direct, which was fully focused on what the upcoming animated The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has to offer. Shigeru Miyamoto hosted this presentation, which provided us with a new look at what’s to come as well as a slew of great updates on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The true show-stopper came with Yoshi’s first full reveal.
Beer kegs should be able to maintain carbonation for weeks due to the pressure they hold. Ryan and his team at Project KegRocket looked at one and immediately imagined something completely different, such as a pair of tanks containing the components for an actual rocket flight. Early on, the team decided to use conventional stainless steel beer kegs as propellant containers because, let’s be honest, they’re a convenient starting point.
