A sound once synonymous with the internet—a screeching, crunching melody of beeps and static—will soon fade into silence. AOL, the company that brought millions online with its dial-up service, is discontinuing this relic of the digital age on September 30, 2025. Along with it, the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser, designed for slower connections and older systems, will also disappear.
In 1994, Heretic broke new ground in the first-person shooter genre, combining fast-paced action with dark fantasy and light RPG elements. A year later, Hexen followed suit, both created by Raven Software and published by id Software, They were ahead of their time to say the least. Bethesda and Nightdive Studios have now recreated these classics, improving on the originals while introducing new content and current themes. The Heretic + Hexen package, which is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Game Pass, is a nostalgic delight with enough new elements to appeal to both old and new gamers.
It is now the dog days of summer and the last thing you want to do is push a vacuum around a hot house. Enter the Eufy L60 Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Station, now $279.94 (was $549.99). This is the perfect chance to rethink how you keep your home clean.
AgileX Robotics has made a name for itself in the world of automation with its PiPER robotic arm. This 6 jointed wonder weighs a mere 4.2kg and can handle a 1.5kg payload, while its small frame hides a robust system that can handle a multitude of tasks.
A 1993 Audi S4 sits in a Missouri garage, its bland exterior hiding a monster within. This custom built beast was once the world’s fastest sedan, clocking 261 mph at Bonneville Speed Week in 2012. Now it’s up for auction on Cars & Bids, someone can own a piece of automotive history that combines German engineering with American bravado.
A cosmic wanderer, comet 3I/ATLAS, has entered our solar system and is moving at a whopping 130,000 miles per hour. This interstellar visitor was caught on camera by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and is the fastest comet ever recorded.
Johny, a superyacht captain used to sailing the world’s oceans, has dropped anchor in an unexpected place: a 43ft long, single level tiny home in the Australian rainforest. Built on a repurposed concert trailer, this home on Living Big in a Tiny House combines modern design with raw nature, a dream come true for some digital nomads.
A Porsche 911 has timeless appeal, its shape and stance imprinted in the minds of anyone who ever pasted a car poster on their wall. Rezvani takes that appeal and turns it into something special with the RR1, a car that combines the spirit of the 1970s Porsche 935 with the precision of a modern 992 911. Limited to 50 units, this supercar starts at $195,000—before you supply the donor 911—and goes up to $290,100 with every option.
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This DIY project from Reddit user Spacerower might just change how we read digitally. How so? It is a dual-screen e-reader that folds in half to expose two e-ink screens, comparable to a hardback book’s left-and-right spread.
The Kodak Memo Shot ERA MS100M looks like it came out of a vintage camera bag, shaped like a classic 35mm film canister. It’s a pocket-sized instant camera and thermal printer combo that’s as fun to use as it is practical. Whether you’re snapping quick pics or printing labels for your spice jars, this thing is a dose of nostalgia with a side of everyday utility. Kids, parents, teachers—everyone seems to find a reason to pick it up.