London-based Quantum Motion has done something amazing. They’ve built the world’s first full-stack quantum computer using the same silicon chip technology that’s in your laptop or smartphone. This machine is installed at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and is a big step towards making quantum computing practical, scalable and mainstream.
Mark Zuckerberg went onto the Meta Connect 2025 stage in Menlo Park, California, sporting a grin and a device that had been anticipated for months. The Meta Ray-Ban Display spectacles, priced at $799, and are the company’s most daring wearable ever, blending flair with futurism.
Handheld gaming PCs have always promised portability with power, but Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode for Windows 11 takes that to a whole new level. Discovered by Windows enthusiasts and leaked before its official release, this feature turns devices like the Asus ROG Ally and MSI Claw into something closer to a dedicated gaming console.
DJI’s Mini 4K was a silent game changer when it debuted, flying under the radar while the drone market was focused on flashier models. At $249 (down from $299) for Prime Members, it’s a budget friendly marvel that doesn’t skimp on quality, delivering simplicity and power for both first timers and pros.
Apple has always kept the iPad and MacBook lines separate. The iPad is all about direct finger input, the MacBook is limited to keyboards and trackpads. That’s about to change. Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst, released a new report this week saying that future MacBook Pros will have touchscreens. Mass production could start as early as late 2026.
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based company that wants to bring back extinct species, just made a big leap forward in their quest to revive the dodo. They grew pigeon primordial germ cells (PGCs) for the first time and got an additional $120 million in funding.
Looking Glass Factory’s Hololuminescent Display (HLD) is a new kind of screen that makes ordinary video look surprisingly lifelike. In other words, it can make something appear to float in mid-air, without needing a bulky headset or glasses.
DJI has introduced its latest gem, the Mini 5 Pro, a drone so compact it can fit in your palm but is as powerful as its larger siblings. This lightweight flyer features a 1-inch sensor—a first for the Mini series—in a frame weighing less than 250g, providing professional-grade imaging without the bulk. However, there is a catch for Americans: DJI will not sell it directly in the US, so you will have to navigate a labyrinth of resellers and probable warranty concerns.
James Channel is known for bringing back retro tech and his latest project is a fever dream for gamers who miss the early 2000s. He’s built a portable Xbox, a handheld version of Microsoft’s massive first-gen console, using ingenuity, spare parts and a whole lot of hot glue.
The iPhone 17 Pro came with a new look and that wide camera plateau on the back caught everyone’s attention. Just days later, Xiaomi fired back with the 17 Pro series and turned the same idea into something way more clever. By turning the empty space into a functional tool, Xiaomi has basically challenged Apple’s approach.