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Crucial’s X10 8TB portable SSD, priced at $439.99 (down from $779.99), is a marvel of technology that packs a ton of storage into a device smaller than a deck of cards. This matte blue drive is 2.5 inches long, 1.9 inches wide, and 0.3 inches thick, and weighs 1.1 ounces, making it one of the smallest high-capacity SSDs out there.
Mitsubishi’s 2025 Delica Mini is a mini marvel for Japan’s streets where space is scarce and efficiency is king. This kei car, redesigned for autumn 2025, packs a surprising amount of utility, style and innovation.
Julian Brown, a 21-year-old inventor from Atlanta, has built a solar powered pyrolysis machine that turns scrap plastic into fuel. This is a rough, hands on build made with ingenuity and a desire for a cleaner planet. The system runs on sunlight and converts plastic garbage, like old water bottles and food containers, into natural gas and crude oil.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain famous for its big burritos and fresh ingredients, has teamed up with Zipline, the company that has cracked the code on drone delivery. Their partnership, called Zipotle, now delivers tacos, bowls and guacamole to backyards in Rowlett, a Dallas suburb.
Researchers have created a machine that could change the way we respond to natural disasters. Kumagai Gumi of Japan, Tsukuba University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich in Switzerland have built a giant robot hand with an AI-driven excavating system that will bring precision and safety to areas where human workers are at risk.
A computer mouse and wireless earbuds walk into a room. They don’t tell a joke—they become one device. Honor’s Select Yuewo Wireless Ear Mouse Pro, for just $37, is a weird mashup that sounds like it was dreamed up in a late night brainstorming session. Part mouse, part earbud charging case, it’s a gadget that asks: why carry two devices when one can do both?
Sony has raised the price of each PS5 model by $50 in the US. This change went live on August 21 and is a big deal for a console that has been unchanged since 2020. Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, summed it up: the company is facing a tough economic environment.
Google’s Pixel Buds 2a arrive as a new player in the wireless earbud market, with a thoughtful design, practical features and a price tag that undercuts many of the competition. At $129, these earbuds aim to deliver premium quality without the premium price tag, making them a great option for anyone looking for an AirPods alternative.
In a world of flashy game controllers vying for attention, the 8Bitdo Pro 2 Hall Effect version, priced at $39.99 (down from $49.99) feels like an old friend. Released earlier this year with Hall Effect joysticks, this controller builds on the Pro 2’s already great reputation.
Brage Vestavik, a Red Bull sponsored Norwegian mountain biker, has made a name for himself by riding terrain that most would avoid. His latest project, Trolldom, shot in the dense forests of British Columbia, is a POV ride that feels like a high stakes dance with gravity. Shot with an action cam, this is a raw display of skill, planning and fearlessness in freeride mountain biking.