In addition to Empire of the Ants, Microids’ Unreal Engine-powered The Smurfs Dreams is set to be released on October 24, and a playable demo has just been released. Fans can preview the plan that Gargamel has devised to capture the Smurfs.
Photo credit: Xiaoying Shi
Photographer Xiaoying Shi captured this eye-opening ‘Ground Vein’ photo using a drone, and it took home first place in the ‘Nature’ category of the Drone Photo Awards 2024. This shot showcases the captivating geological formations found in Factory Butte, Utah. However, it took three visits to get the perfect warm, low light scenario he was seeking.
The 16GB Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the best streaming device for your money, and it’s being offered for just $34.99, originally $59.99. Setting it up is as easy as plugging the device into your TV’s HDMI input, attaching the power cable, pairing the remote, connecting to a WiFi network, and you’re ready to go. Product page.
The GPD Duo isn’t the first dual-screen laptop to hit the market, but the number of configurations it offers is intriguing to say the least. Cary Golomb of The Phawx recently got his hands on one that is nearly maxed out to see what the laptop is really capable of.
Inventor James Bruton is back at it again, and this time, he created a 3D-printed Star Wars AT-AT walker that you can actually ride. First, he created miniature prototype to make sure that all of the gears and servos work properly before scaling it up.
China has just revealed their Moon-landing spacesuit for the first time, and what stands out right away are the red stripes on its upper limbs. This design was inspired by ribbons from the famous “Flying Apsaras” of Dunhuang art, while those on its lower limbs are modeled after rocket launch flames.
While still not as athletic as Boston Dynamics Atlas 2.0, the Fourier GR-2 humanoid robot did get a few upgrades of its own, including 12-DoF dexterous hands. It also comes equipped with seven types of distinct FSA 2.0 actuators, each one designed to meet the specific torque demands of every joint.
