Pebble fans can finally catch their breath now that the wait is over. It’s official…the Round 2, a brand-new version of their beloved circular smartwatch that debuted in 2015. This redesigned model retains the distinctive slim, elegant shape while, more crucially, addressing all of the flaws that let the original down.
Columbia University researchers are collaborating with Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, and New York Presbyterian Hospital to create a revolutionary new brain-computer interface. This chip fits snuggly on a single square of silicon that is hardly thicker than a human hair.
ACEMAGIC has just teased the Retro X5, a mini PC that flawlessly matches the nostalgic look of the original Nintendo Entertainment System from the 1980s. The first thing you notice is the grey plastic casing and front-loading cartridge door, which are similar to the original; even the controller ports have been reduced down to fit on your desk.
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KaijuBuilds has created a new take on Portal 2 for LEGO Ideas, transforming Portal’s apparently infinite test rooms into a hands-on LEGO build with approximately 1280 pieces. Builders start with a large orange base plate covered in little connection points. Tiles snap on securely using short and long connectors held by technic pins and axles. These keep everything stable no matter how often someone rearranges the layout.
Commodore Amiga computers from the mid-80s had a serious issue with rendering moving images on the screen: their hardware could only handle a maximum of 8 sprites at any given moment. These sprites were the characters, enemies and special effects that made games seem alive. Developers found a way around this limitation, and the finished product was as spectacular as what the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) accomplished a few years later.
Standard e-readers do the job, but they are rarely used for anything other than reading. Amazon’s latest Kindle Scribe, especially the 64GB version, priced at $310 (was $450), provides a lot more by combining serious reading with very practical writing tools. Anyone who travels, commutes, or attempts to juggle ideas on the go would appreciate a gadget that can serve as both a library and a notebook without adding weight.
Deep in space, two massive spiral galaxies are slowly but inevitably pushed together by gravity. IC 2163 and NGC 2207 must have had a close call millions of years ago as they flew by each other at hundreds of kilometers per second. From Earth, they appear to be bound together, with their long, sweeping arms stretching out across the expanse in between, like giants reaching out to each other.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes on the major role of Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor hoping for his big break. Simon works as a stunt performer to make ends meet, auditioning for roles left and right, hoping to land the one that will alter his life. When he learns that a renowned director intends to remake the classic Wonder Man film, he sees an opportunity of a lifetime. He honestly believes he was supposed to play the role, unlike this walking Groot robot.
