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.
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is back and it’s not what you’d expect from a nameplate born in the dirt and raised on rugged trails. This time it’s a hybrid, measuring 188.1 inches long, 83.6 inches wide and 67.5 inches tall. That extra room means the cabin feels open and airy, paired with a hybrid powertrain that gets 37 mpg combined.
We’ve always been fascinated by Boston Dynamics, with robots that dance, jump and navigate the world with ease. Their latest project with Toyota Research Institute takes Atlas to new heights by teaching it how to do hard jobs on its own.
