Stranger Things has been a cultural giant since 2016, mixing 80s vibes with supernatural scares and a cast that feels like family. With the fifth and final season on the horizon, Netflix’s latest teaser delivers a nostalgic punch and a chilling hint of what’s coming.
BMW Motorrad has a special talent for building motorcycles that combine precision engineering with a unique look and the new R 1300 R “Titan” takes it to the extreme. Designed for sprint racing, the Titan is a stripped down, nitrous powered monster that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to ride.
Every day Americans throw away mountains of food scraps—banana peels, coffee grounds, veggie trimmings—that clog landfills or at best sit in compost bins. But what if those leftovers could be useful, like a coaster, a cup holder or a decorative piece? The FOODres.AI 3D printer, created by MIT grads Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao, turns organic waste into functional items right from your kitchen.
The Jiangling SC-01, born from Tianjin Gongjiang Pai Auto Technology and produced under the JMEV brand, is a sleek electric sports car. At around $31,600 (229,800 CNY), this two-seater coupe gives you pure driving fun without the price tag of Western rivals.
The Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 turns any normal modern TV into one with smart features in seconds, and you can get one for $19, originally $29.99. This little guy is smaller than a pack of gum and plugs right into your TV’s HDMI port and disappears behind the screen. No big boxes or tangled cords to clutter up your entertainment center. Product page.
In the vast expanse of New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range, a DARPA team fired invisible light 5.3 miles and made history. They transmitted 800 watts of power, or enough to run a small appliance or light up a campsite, via a laser beam to a receiver that turned it back into electricity. For 30 seconds, the system held firm, transferring over a megajoule of energy. They even popped popcorn with some of that power, a playful tribute to the 1985 film ‘Real Genius’.
The RX1R series has always been a standout in the camera world, packing full-frame performance into a body small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. After nearly ten years since the RX1R II, Sony has released the RX1R III for photographers who want high quality without the bulk. Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions at Sony Electronics, sums it up: “The RX1R III combines Sony’s design savvy with the latest innovations in imaging technology to produce a new flagship in our RX1R camera series that offers uncompromising full-frame quality in a premium compact camera body.”
LG’s StanbyME 2 is out now, and it’s redefining what a TV can do. First shown at CES 2025, this 27-inch touchscreen display follows you wherever you go, whether you’re watching movies at home or turning a café table into a digital art gallery.
