A Xiaomi YU7 Max showed up on Illinois’ Interstate 5 recently and it’s a pretty unexpected sight, as this model is impossible to buy in the US. Photos of the vehicle in motion have begun popping up on Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu) , the Chinese social media platform where it was first published, where individuals were quick to point out the Illinois manufacturer license plate it was displaying, plate number 132. That number’s turned up before on vehicles confirmed to be Rivian test cars.
A Smith-Corona electric typewriter lies on the workbench, its keys still holding the faint traces of decades of dried-up ink. Prototype opens the casing, removes the ribbon spools and side brackets, and meticulously disassembles this antique relic to create something completely new. There isn’t much space inside, with the original mechanism taking up about half of the volume, but the idea is to fit a powerful x86 gaming PC within while also preserving the typewriter’s trademark actions.
The Microsoft Cordless Phone System debuted quietly in late 1998, marking the company’s first move into hardware. It plugged directly into a Windows PC, aiming to combine ordinary calls with the power of home computers. This product was launched on October 6th, and by November, it was available in stores for an anticipated price of $199.95 ($395 today).
Stavatti Aerospace showcased the SM-39 Razor, which they hope will eventually replace the US Navy’s Carrier Air Wing mainstays. The Stavatti team genuinely believes their aircraft should be capable of filling the roles currently occupied by the F-22 in air superiority, the F-15 in long-range strikes, the F/A-18E/F in multi-role carrier duties, and even older designs such as the F-14 Tomcat, the venerable SR-71 Blackbird in intercept mode, and the A-6 Intruder in attack mode.
Brenpoly, a huge Adventure Time fan, has created a version of BMO that is far more than a cosplay or prop, bringing the character to life as a fully functional AI companion running entirely on their own local hardware. Fans remember BMO as the happy, game-loving little console with a flair for making stupid jokes and offering some unexpected advice. This project perfectly captures that spirit and houses it within a unique enclosure.
Bluetooth speakers exist in a variety of forms and sizes, but to be honest, most of them are quite basic; they don’t look like they could be used as headgear by a giant. JLab introduced the Blue XL Speaker Headphones last year, and it does an excellent job of blending the design of headphones with that of a speaker.
The Google Pixel 9a is without a doubt the best option for anyone wishing to purchase a flagship smartphone without breaking the bank in 2026. At $399 for the 128 GB model, which is $100 less than the original price, this device far exceeds its price in terms of what it offers, pushing the limits of how much a phone should cost.
A little Japanese Kei truck has been turned into an electric vehicle and features a faux battery pack in the bed that resembles a giant cordless drill battery. Ron Grosinger, often known as Mr. G to his students, is a high school auto shop and welding teacher who spearheaded the modification of a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet with his students.
Argon Forty, the company that makes Raspberry Pi enclosures, created the Argon ONE UP laptop. It is now available for purchase, with the base variant priced at roughly $400 for the case alone. If you want the CM5 pre-installed, you will have to pay a bit more, or $550 to be exact.
A new social media platform has emerged, and it’s an unusual anomaly in that it’s for AI agents, while their human designers may simply sit back and watch. Moltbook contains all of the typical aspects of a social network, with agents writing messages, leaving comments, voting, and even gathering in topic-based groups that will appear similar to those who have spent time on Reddit. The site was launched in late January 2026, but before you could say “AI,” over 1.5 million agents had already signed up and received their credentials.