Streaming is a part of how we consume entertainment, but not all televisions are equipped for the digital age. We still own earlier TVs, which were steady workhorses before apps and Wi-Fi existed. That’s where the Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 comes in: a little but powerful device that can transform practically any modern TV into a portal for infinite shows, movies, and other content. It’s a low-cost update that packs a powerful punch for $17 (was $29.99).
Corsica’s twisty roads have long been a mecca for car enthusiasts, those dusty tracks where machines and men battle the island’s brutal corners. Last week, under a clear October sky, two Renault 5 Turbo 3E prototypes took to the Tour de Corse rally stages for the first time in public. The event celebrated 40 years since Jean Ragnotti won the first Maxi 5 Turbo in 1985 and felt like a purposeful echo.
In a world of silicon and circuits, Shadowman39 is building a new kind of computer: one made entirely of Knex, the colorful plastic construction toy some may remember from their childhood. His latest video reveals a mesmerizing step forward in his 8-bit mechanical computer project.
Fans of The Big Bang Theory probably remember Raj Koothrappali’s room as a monument to awkward genius, and there was one thing that constantly stood out: a 22-inch monitor with speakers that appeared to float, wrapped in a coating of glass. Dell created the Crystal (model C22W). It debuted in early 2008 for $1,199 (about $1,800 now), a time when most screens were less expensive and focused on functionality over form.
The Apple AirTag 4-pack includes trackers to eliminate everyday forgetting. Each one is an inch in diameter, a shining circle of steel and white plastic that clips into a loop or slips into a pocket without consideration. It costs $64.99 (was $99) and connects to your iPhone via Bluetooth, tapping into a network of adjacent devices to report locations without depleting your battery or requiring your attention.
Desktop speakers often sit on your desk, pushing out music while blending in with monitors and keyboards. Edifier’s New Cyber comes on your desk dressed like a tiny gaming rig, complete with illuminated internals and a panel that displays system stats.
Microsoft’s latest move pulls one of its oldest visual hits straight from the screen and onto your feet. These Crocs, built around the Windows XP Bliss wallpaper, hit the company’s online store this week at $79.95 a pair. The bundle packs in more than just shoes—there’s a drawstring backpack patterned after that same famous hill and sky, plus a set of six charms that clip onto the clogs and summon up chunks of early computing life.
