Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, goes hands-on with the OPPO Find X8 Ultra, a flagship smartphone that was just released in China on April 10, 2025, loaded with some awesome features.
These little jumping robots from MIT are tiny, smaller than your thumb, and lighter than a paperclip—like a big ant but with serious acrobatic skills. Researchers at MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science made them to hop over obstacles, move across bumpy or slippery terrain, and even do some aerial stunts, all while using way less energy than tiny flying robots. They save about 60% of the power, which helps them keep going longer.
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No, this isn’t a real wormhole that can transport you to another galaxy located millions of light-years away, just a fascinating science experiment conducted by researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The MARBERO Portable Power Station (88Wh) comes with a built-in flashlight, and you can get one for $69.21 shipped today, originally $109.99. It’s designed for small-to-medium devices, while its AC output is rated at 80W continuous with a 120W peak (110V, 60Hz, modified sine wave), so it can handle things like laptops, LED lights, or small fans. Product page.
Greg Coulthard’s Oblivion port in Unreal Engine 5 just got a massive update that includes over 3,000 enhanced textures. It’s not a full remake with gameplay mechanics, but rather a visual overhaul that brings the world of Cyrodiil into the game engine with some stunning upgrades.
It’s official, the Library of Congress announced today that the iconic Windows 95 startup sound, also known as the ‘Microsoft Sound’, has been inducted into the National Recording Registry. More specifically, this six-second chime, which greeted users every time they booted up Windows 95, was included among 25 culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant recordings for the 2025 class, bringing the registry’s total to 675 titles.
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Some new leaks say the iPhone 17 Pro will have a much cutout for its rear cameras than older models. Pictures of supposed iPhone 17 Pro cases, posted by a leaker named Sonny Dickson, show a large rectangular spot on the back, suggesting the camera part is getting a complete redesign.
Google, teaming up with Sphere Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Magnopus, is giving the 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz” a fresh twist for a big, immersive show at the Sphere, starting August 28, 2025. They’re using Google Cloud’s super-smart AI tools—like tricked-out Gemini models, Veo 2, and Imagen 3—to turn the old film into a wild, all-around experience for the Sphere’s giant 160,000-square-foot screen, which is super sharp at 16K x 16K.