
Graham Sykes just delivered one of the most impressive acceleration runs ever recorded on two wheels. His steam-powered Force of Nature motorcycle covered the quarter mile in 5.5 seconds while reaching 192.94 miles per hour during recent testing at Santa Pod Raceway in the UK. That performance puts the machine second only to a specialized rocket bike in outright quarter-mile times among motorcycles. It also claims the outright fastest acceleration marks over shorter distances such as the eighth mile and 1,000 feet.

Xtra’s Muse, priced at $329 on Prime Day (was $449), fits into a pocket like the more well-known DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and produces the same buttery-smooth stabilized 4K footage that makes everyday walks or fast vlogs appear finished and planned. The built-in gimbal keeps the picture steady even when you move naturally, and the large sensor and quick lens capture good clarity and color in a variety of lighting conditions without the need for additional lights or complicated settings. A recent update included direct wireless microphone compatibility, allowing you to pair a tiny microphone and capture clear sound without using extra cables or receivers. The rotatable screen flips around for convenient self-framing, and the controls are familiar enough that you can begin shooting straight away without having to sift through a lengthy manual.

Photo credit: NASA / Daniel Rutter
Astronomers poring over years of data from NASA’s planet-hunting satellite have confirmed a pair of worlds that rank among the largest and least dense ever detected. A sun-like star called TOI-791 hosts them both, sitting roughly 1,113 light years away in the southern constellation Volans.

Retroid keeps refining its lineup with devices that balance size, capability, and cost. The Pocket Nova enters the scene as a compact Android handheld built around a 4.5-inch 4:3 AMOLED screen and internals that match the performance of flagship phones from a couple of years ago. Starting at $229 for the base 8GB model, it targets fans who want smooth emulation for systems up to PlayStation 2 and GameCube without moving to larger or pricier options.

Apple announced broad price increases for its Mac computers and iPad tablets on June 25. Sharp rises in memory and storage component costs prompted the changes, which touch entry-level models as well as several higher-end configurations.