Photo credit: NASA Earth Observatory/Michala Garrison
Landsat 8 captured the image on February 11, during the brief Antarctic summer. The satellite’s Operational Land Imager captured a view from orbit of Peter I Island in the Bellingshausen Sea, which is located at 68.86 degrees south latitude. The site, which is 400 kilometers off the coast of West Antarctica and more than 1,800 kilometers from the nearest point in Chile, feels inconceivably remote.
Bandimere Speedway in the Colorado mountains once hosted plenty of memorable runs before it shut down for good. High up at nearly 5,800 feet, the thin air tests every vehicle that rolls through the gates. On one recent afternoon a stock Tesla Model Y pulled into the staging lane next to a fully equipped Ford Police Interceptor Utility from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Both drivers lined up for a clean quarter-mile sprint, lights flashing and siren blaring from the Ford as the green lights flashed.
Google revealed its new Fitbit Air today, and it’s the smallest tracker yet, designed exclusively for people who want some consistent health information without the hassle of a large, flashy device getting in the way. At only a little more than five grams on its own and around 12 grams with a band, this gadget glides onto your wrist and stays there for days on end with no problems. The engineers designed it to resemble a smooth pebble that nestles against the skin, and they managed to incorporate at least 35% recycled material by weight.
Project Hail Mary introduced fans to an unforgettable alien named Rocky. Many who finished the book wanted more time with the character and his quirky way of speaking. One maker decided to satisfy that craving by constructing a physical robot that captures the essence of Rocky in every joint and word.
Photo credit: Home of Architecture | Chris Tate
Piha Beach stretches along New Zealand’s wild west coast where black sand meets pounding surf and sheer cliffs rise without warning. Chris Tate placed Bunker House, a compact two-bedroom home right there next to a public car park and surf lifesaving club. The structure rises as a solid black form that feels carved from the landscape itself.
Lexus has rolled out the TZ as its entry into the world of full-size electric family haulers. The vehicle arrives with six dedicated seats spread across three rows and focuses on everyday usability rather than flashy extras. Those who haul kids, gear, and groceries on a regular basis will find plenty to like here.
Brembo just launched the first fluid-free braking system to reach actual production cars. Called Sensify, the setup replaces every drop of hydraulic fluid and every traditional brake line with electric signals and motors at each wheel. Drivers still press a pedal, but the connection now runs through wires and software instead of pressurized liquid.
Nintendo made a surprise reveal today, with an unannounced Star Fox Direct showcasing a completely new game for the Switch 2. Fox McCloud and his team return to save the day (and the Lylat system) from the villain Andross… again, but don’t worry, this game adheres to the traditional formula of Star Fox 64, albeit with additional polish to make it shine on modern hardware.
The Garmin Venu SQ 2 smartwatch, priced at $149.99 (was $250), is designed to feature an uncluttered square-shaped display instead of those that bombard you with excessive information. The watch is lightweight at just 38 grams and can fit wrist sizes between 125 mm to 190 mm. The watch’s housing is made of reinforced plastic, while its strap is made of silicone material.
Cycling enthusiasts who spend their free time creating with LEGO bricks now have a model that replicates the sensation of a real road bike, down to the last detail. The new LEGO Icons Road Bike set (#11380) allows you to create a complete replica from 1,015 pieces. Standing at 24-inches long and 14.2-inches tall on its small pedestal, this item measures over two feet from end to end and is a 7.5-inches wide, making it just big enough to notice on a desk or shelf without taking over.