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The Dorothy Project Sent a Ghostly Silk Draped Figure Into the Stratosphere and the Footage Will Stop You in Your Tracks

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2026

A deep blue silk figure just hangs there in the air, as if its entire figure is staring back at the light, definitely human, with clouds and ocean extending out below and darkness creeping in from above. Nearby cameras are softly turning, capturing every small change in the fabric as it moves. It’s from The Dorothy Project, a curious group of scientists and artists that collaborated to transport high-end gear to the edge of space by high-altitude balloon. Where the line between creativity and technical know-how becomes blurred.

Tesla Cybercab Prototype and Optimus Humanoid Make Appearance at SXSW 2026

By Bill Smith March 20, 2026

Tesla brought a Cybercab prototype to SXSW 2026 for a few days of public viewing alongside their Optimus humanoid robot, and the crowds responded exactly as you might expect. Cameras were out everywhere, and a lucky few even managed to slip inside for a moment. The display itself was deliberately understated, with the Cybercab parked in a single spot rather than moving under its own power, letting the design do the talking.

Twenty Years Later, Twilight Princess Is Finally Escaping the GameCube and Coming to PC

By Bill Smith March 20, 2026

Fans bring The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to life on their own PCs by meticulously reconstructing the original code. Test footage reveals Link gliding through those classic fields and dungeons just as you remember from years ago, but on modern computer hardware with no middleman. To get to this point, the team had to completely decompile the original GameCube release, which meant translating every line of code into plain English so that a computer could read and execute it on its own. The end product is a neat little file called TwilightPrincess.exe, which you can run on your Windows PC like any other software.

The $5,150 Hermès Paddock Duo Charges Two Devices at Once and Costs More Than Three iPhone 17 Pros

By Bill Smith March 20, 2026

The Hermes Paddock Duo, a luxurious set that costs $5,150, provides all of the power your iPhones and Apple Watches need in one convenient case. The entire thing is encased in Gold Swift calfskin leather, with crisp, precise stitching to keep everything looking just right. The saddle stitching that continues all the way around the charger and case demonstrates the level of attention to detail.

BANDIT Handheld Computer Packs a ColorForth Machine and Chording Keyboard Into Your Pocket

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2026

BANDIT is a fully functional computer that sits comfortably in both hands and is ready to go the moment you power it on. The keys are split across each side with a color display sitting in the middle, and rather than typing one character at a time, the whole thing runs on a chording system where pressing multiple keys simultaneously produces complete letters or commands. Every possible combination the keyboard can produce is mapped to a single clean number within the system, keeping things elegantly simple under the hood.

2026 Xiaomi SU7 Brings 902 km Range with a 15-Minute 670 km Fast Charge

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

Xiaomi unveiled its facelifted SU7 electric sedan today, with three trim levels that provide more range while keeping the price cheap. The base Standard model costs 219,900 yuan, or approximately $31,870. The Pro model starts at 249,900 yuan, while the top-of-the-line Max model costs 303,900. This puts them below the entry-level pricing of a Tesla Model 3 in China.

inKONBINI Lets You Spend Summer Days Behind the Register

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

inKONBINI: One store. Many Stories transports you to a small-town convenience store during a peaceful Japanese summer in the early 1990s. Makoto Hayakawa, a college student on a break from school, walks into her aunt’s shop and realizes that the routine of working there is far more intriguing than simply stacking shelves. Every time you set the shelves exactly right, the bell above the door rings, and a customer walks in, you get a little further into a world where regular hours reveal all sorts of surprising connections.

Fingernail-Sized Atomic Clock Now World’s Smallest, Unlocks Swarms of Affordable Drones

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Photo credit: Wuhan University
Wuhan University scientists created an atomic clock that can fit into a fingernail-sized area. Measuring only 2.3 cubic centimeters, it weighs next to nothing but keeps time with enough precision to drift by only one second over 30,000 years.

Spigen Classic LS Turns Your AirPods Pro 3 Into a Retro Macintosh Mouse

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

Spigen has created the Classic LS, a protective cover for the AirPods Pro 3, as a throwback to the classic 1980s Macintosh mouse. This accessory clips onto the charging case in two separate pieces, one fitting over the base and the other over the hinged lid. It comes in a stone color that’s nearly identical to the old-school beige tone. It retains the same shape as the original but adds a new layer of protection without affecting how the case opens or shuts in the least.

TransAstra’s Bold Plan to Bag Asteroids and Haul Their Riches Home

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Small asteroids occasionally come close enough to Earth to provide potentially significant resources such as water for rocket fuel and metals for construction panels. TransAstra, a Los Angeles-based startup, has developed a device to grab the rocks whole and draw them into a nearby orbit, where personnel can break them down into useful components.