A Beijing-based Linkerbot robot hand swoops in and grabs a loose screw, aligns it, and tightens it in less than 2 seconds. When it comes to assembly tasks like this, the L30 model is a speed demon that outperforms most humans.
This year marks Apple’s 50th anniversary, and 8BitDo has come out swinging with the 8Bitdo Retro 68 Keyboard – AP50th Limited Edition, a $499.99 keyboard that returns to the original machine that started everything. The design is a direct homage to the original Apple II, with beige and brown hues covering every inch of it, derived from the same color palette that characterized personal computing in 1977. Those tones may be found on the cover, keycaps, and two wireless buttons buried away in the box.
Ford has once again pressed the pedal to the metal on one of motorsport’s most challenging tracks. The GT Mk IV completed a lap of the Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 15.977 seconds, driven by Frédéric Vervisch, a Ford Racing factory driver. He completely tore it up, setting a lap time that will go down in history.
People are constantly pushing the boundaries of 3D printing, but shoes have long been the holy grail, or rather the holy nightmare, of the technology. They must be able to bend with each step, provide traction on a variety of surfaces, and withstand regular use without falling apart at the seams. DaveRig Design took on this exact task in a recent project, resulting in a pair of casual shoes that look and feel right at home on the street.
Slapping the Xteink X3 onto an iPhone takes only a few seconds. This is owing in part to its built-in magnets, which exactly align with MagSafe and allow it to be easily snapped into place. You get a thin black or white slab that sits flush against the phone’s back without adding any bulk. Anyone who is continually reaching for their phone dozens of times per day would appreciate having a book right at their fingertips, all from the same move.
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5’s mere presence on a desk is enough to stop most people in their tracks and have them take a closer look. It’s a simple gray and black box that pays homage to the original NES console but is far smaller in size. It measures 5.5 inches wide, 5 inches deep, and is less than 2 inches tall, making it easy to fit into small areas or pack in a suitcase for travel.
Retail locations have always employed posters and signage to capture the attention of customers, but changing them out on a daily basis is a time-consuming task for workers. Samsung has developed a solution: displays that appear like printed paper but feature digital flexibility. These are known as Color E-Paper and are available in a variety of sizes to meet your needs, including a 13-inch variant that is nearly identical to an A4 sheet, a 20-inch version that matches an A3, and a 32-inch choice if you have a large wall or window to fill.
Filming a video on your phone may be a frustrating experience, with unsteady footage that looks like a terrible home video. The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P really flips the script. Priced att $99 (was $129), it produces silky smooth video that appears to have been taken with a pricier piece of equipment.
Circuit boards are found in almost every electronic device that consumers use today. When you open your phone, computer, or a basic remote control, green is the first thing you notice. That famous green hue, however, does not come from the board material itself; it is due to a special coating known as solder mask, which covers the copper traces and gives them a green tint.