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NASA’s Webb Reveals the Hidden Details of the Helix Nebula

By Jackson Chung January 20, 2026

The Helix Nebula is one of the most beautiful planetary nebulae visible from Earth, and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently captured the finest image yet. This bright shell of gas and dust, located approximately 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius, is the last act of a star that bears a remarkable likeness to our own sun. The most recent near-infrared measurements have pinpointed a portion of the nebula in extraordinary detail, revealing far more than previous observatories could detect.

Tony Stark’s Custom NSX Roadster from The Avengers is Heading to Auction

By Bill Smith January 20, 2026

The Acura NSX Roadster driven by Tony Stark in The Avengers is up for auction, and the timing is excellent given Acura’s role at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. This one-of-a-kind custom car made by Acuras just for the 2012 Marvel film will make its first public appearance at a Sundance fundraiser before coming up for auction on Cars & Bids.

He Brought 1G Back to Life to Solve a Childhood Puzzle, and Proved Just How Exposed Those Calls Really Were

By Jackson Chung January 20, 2026

A man inspired by a 22-year-old memory traveled back in time to raise the first generation of cellular networks from the dead. He built a tiny 1G network using the ancient AMPS protocol, then utilized it to finally answer an issue that had bothered him since childhood.

When PS5 Meets Xbox Series S and Switch 2, You Get the Ningtendo PXBOX 5

By Bill Smith January 20, 2026

A modder from China named XNZ has gone ahead and put together an impressive build by taking three different gaming consoles and somehow compressing them all into one working machine, which they’ve named the Ningtendo PXBOX 5. The custom-built creation combines the core components of a PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series S (they chose the more compact Series S for integration), and a Nintendo Switch 2 into a single device around the size of a conventional console.

Fascinating Look Back at Sony’s Trinitron KV-3000R, the Company’s Most Luxurious Trinitron TV Ever

By Jackson Chung January 20, 2026

Sony released the Trinitron KV-3000R television in 1981, which redefined luxury. This console was the peak of their lineup, combining modern picture technology with a truly high-end living room cabinet. It cost a hefty $10,000, including delivery, which is now comparable to a startling $35,000, but was an ultimate luxury in a suffering economy.

Xiaomi’s REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G Smartphone Survives the Ultimate Torture Test

By Jackson Chung January 19, 2026

Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything recently tested the latest Xiaomi mid-range challenger, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, for durability. This time around, the phone made some bold claims, as it has a fancy fiberglass back panel that’s allegedly ten times more impact resistant than regular glass, a front Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panel for scratch protection, an IP69 rating that means it can withstand extreme water and dust, and a massive 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery that’s supposed to retain 80% of its charge after 1,600 recharges. So, what happens when you make all of these allegations over the phone?

ABB IRB6400 Robot Arm Gets Turned Into a Functional 3D Printer

By Jackson Chung January 19, 2026

A huge industrial arm now slaps down layers of plastic rather than welding steel, a long cry from its factory floor roots. Brian Brocken got his hands on an ABB IRB6400, a 26-year-old two-ton workhorse that is often used to move huge payloads for large industrial organizations, and converted it into a fully functional 3D printer. The end result is a beast that combines the brute power of an industrial robot with the precision of a high-end printer, making items that dwarf any desktop 3D printer.

Mini Record Player is Actually a Spotify Streaming Device

By Jackson Chung January 19, 2026

A small record player has stepped into the 21st century, collaborating with Spotify in an unexpected way. The mastermind behind this project, AKZ Dev, has managed to breathe fresh life into a novelty coaster set built like a little turntable, combining old-school elegance with modern audio streaming. They’re designed to look like real records, complete with printed labels and all.

Why Apple’s AirTag Still Rules the Hunt for Lost Stuff in 2026

By Jackson Chung January 19, 2026

People have a tendency to misplace items, such as keys that slip under the couch cushion, wallets that fall out of pockets in crowded pubs, and luggage that take the scenic trip home from baggage claim. But even in 2026, the same white disc from Apple continues to pull the same old tricks to help people track their lost items, as the AirTag, priced at $65 for a 4-pack (was $99), remains the most popular item in the struggle to stay on top of things, even as other brands like Tile begin to take things more seriously and whispers about an updated version begin.

World’s Smallest Steam Machine Turns a Mini PC into Pocket-Sized Gaming Magic

By Bill Smith January 19, 2026

Valve revived the Steam Machine concept last year, promising a handy tiny box that could reside in your living room, run SteamOS, and provide real gaming capability. Guess who wasn’t waiting around? One enthusiast had previously taken a tiny micro PC, placed it in a custom 3D-printed shell, and created what could very well be the tiniest functional Steam Machine available. This palm-sized beast has enough power to run modern games fluently while still accommodating a Steam Controller.