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Rats Playing DOOM

Rats Master the Art of Slaying Demons in DOOM

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Rats Playing DOOM
Photo credit: Viktor Tóth
Viktor Tóth began down this path a few years ago with a simple question: can rats figure out how to navigate the levels of a classic video game? He tried setting up something similar in New York a while back, with rats running on a large ball that logged their every move. As the rat ran back and forth on the spot, sensors detected its motion and turned it into forward movement within DOOM II. Every time the rat reached a specific point, a tube would appear and feed it a delectable drop of sugary water to keep it motivated and moving down those interminable halls.

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Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Reveal

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Will Have Fans Chasing Fragments Of The Scion Across Forgotten Corners Of The World

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Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Reveal
Lara Croft bursts back onto the scene with the familiar sight of those dual pistols slung over her shoulder. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will be released in 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S consoles, as well as on PC via Steam, just in time for the series’ 30th anniversary celebration. The project’s crew consists of seasoned Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, all of whom now work for Amazon Games. They’re utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to bring this remake to life, and it’s going to be a true visual treat, with sharp graphics and a whole new way of playing, all the while keeping the raw adrenaline of the original 1996 game.

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Midea MIRO U 6-Armed Robot

Midea’s Six-Armed Robot Factory Worker Arrives, Called MIRO U

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Midea MIRO U 6-Armed Robot
Midea Group, well-known for its air conditioners and washing machines, has just entered the high-end robots market. On December 5, 2025, at the Greater Bay Area New Economy Forum in Guangzhou, the company created a splash by introducing MIRO U. This item piqued people’s interest; it has six arms connected to a single human-like body seated on a wheeled platform. During the demos, as the arms sprang out in this fairly beautiful synchronized position, it’s safe to say that some people couldn’t help but imagine Doctor Strange summoning extra limbs for a fight.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm Smartwatch

Why the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) Excels in the Android World

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Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm Smartwatch
Google has finally announced the Pixel Watch 3 in a larger size, and the 45mm variant appears to be flying off the shelves, or at least for $224.97 (was $399.99). Many users prefer this model because it allows them to view everything on the screen, including text messages, workout numbers, and whatever else they choose to look at, without feeling like the watch is taking up too much room on their wrist.

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Walnut Shell Spy Camera

Secret Walnut Spy Camera Watches Back

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Walnut Shell Spy Camera
Walnuts are a seriously satisfying way to get a crunch fix when the hunger pangs hit mid afternoon. Their strong shells conceal the delicious stuff within, and they disperse all over the place without anyone noticing—until now. Penguin DIY transformed that common cover into a super-sneaky camera, small enough to put into a bowl of mixed nuts and begin filming without anyone noticing.

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Star Wars Galactic Racer Reveal

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Features Dust Trails, Broken Engines, and Racing Through the Outer Rim

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Star Wars Galactic Racer Reveal
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games (creators of some of the best high-stakes racing moments in Need for Speed and Burnout), will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026. Prepare to enter as Shade, a competent (if little rough-around-the-edges) pilot on a mission to create a reputation for himself and settle old scores in the Galactic League. This is the subterranean racing circuit where the Empire’s collapse has allowed for some rule-bending.

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