AutoFlight has introduced a game-changing solution: a floating platform for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This is the world’s first dedicated landing location for eVTOL air taxis on rivers, lakes, and the open sea. Built with battery giant CATL, the platform works entirely on solar power and stored energy, with no emissions. Sick of gridlock roads and long airport wait times? There’s a new way to cross the water without ever seeing a fixed runway.
Jens stares down at the row of party guests, his new invention perched precariously on a rickety seat. One by one, they freeze, their faces illuminated by the gentle glow of a low-cost camera module. A few minutes later, the machine starts up, its servos buzzing as a pen scratches across the paper. Jens has been following a wild idea for months, transforming a collection of off-the-shelf parts into the world’s first portable instant sketch camera.
A robotic hand rests on a plain tabletop, its pale synthetic skin pulled taut over the hidden math of a network of fibers that appear to pulsate like veins under tension. The fingers curl over to form a grip that feels almost too fluid, almost like a human hand. This is Clone Robotics’ most recent demonstration of their Neural Joint V2 Controller, a system that transforms a complex jumble of artificial muscles into something that responds well and isn’t prone to wobbling.
Porsche’s 911 GT3 has long been known for straddling the line between everyday usability and track-ready performance. Now, with the latest Manthey kit, designed specifically for the new 992.2 model, that delicate balance has moved substantially in favor of the track.
If you find yourself staring longingly at an old floppy disk and wondering where all the charm has gone in modern gadgets, the Pocket8086 might just be the ticket to bring you back to the warm light of a CRT. This compact device from Chinese manufacturer 8086YES! manages to compress the essence of an 80s IBM PC XT into a clamshell that’s smaller than the typical tablet, which is quite a squeeze to say the least.
Holiday shopping season typically means crowded stores, but buying a console online flips that script. The PS5 Slim Digital Edition is a sleek option you can slip right into Sony’s universe without the bulk of the extras which can be a real pain for anyone who just wants a simple setup. They’ve knocked the price down to $399 (was $499.99), so right now its a great deal for gamers who just want some real power without all the fuss.
Robots that look and move like us are proving their worth on city streets, or at least in Shanghai. AgiBot’s A2 recently made history by walking 65-miles without stopping. This Guinness World Records-certified event took place over three days in November 2025.
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Engineers at MIT created a flat device that hums with sound waves too rapid for human ears to detect. These waves rattle water droplets from materials absorbed from the air, converting humidity into a constant stream of clean liquid. In areas where taps run empty and rivers remain far, this system offers a quiet revolution. There are no large factories or endless pipes necessary. Just air, a little vibration, and a few ingenious bits operating in tandem.
Hot dogs have always been about simplicity. Slap one on a bun, add some ketchup / mustard / relish, and you’re ready for a quick bite. But Joel Creates took that concept and wired it for actual electricity. His most recent creation transforms the basic frankfurter into its own heat source, all housed in a device tiny enough to fit in your jacket pocket.
Edwin Olding stood in his garage, his Facebook Marketplace-sourced forklift buzzing like a 1960s monster, ready to open a container that had just crossed the ocean. He spotted the item on Alibaba months before: a full motion racing simulator that spun 360 degrees in all directions. It was a gamble to say the least at $7,000 (plus $3,500 for shipping and customs).