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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Masters Every Shift in a Demanding Balance Routine

By Jackson Chung May 5, 2026

Boston Dynamics engineers just released new footage of their Atlas robot being tested. The machine is shown lurching from two feet to all sorts of weird positions, challenging its balance with each stride. It is not uncommon to watch it shift its weight from both legs onto one while the other extends outward like a spear, arms waving in sync to keep its center of mass stable as it totters about. Atlas quickly puts both hands on the floor and throws its entire body into a handstand, smooth as silk.

Unbox Therapy Gets Hands On With the Stubby Foldable iPhone Ultra Dummy

By Jackson Chung May 5, 2026

Unbox Therapy’s Lewis Hilsenteger tore open an unassuming box shipped from China, and inside was a dummy unit of Apple’s purported foldable iPhone Ultra. In its opened form, it becomes a large tablet-like rectangular device, but when folded in half, it becomes like a passport that can fit into one’s back pocket. Its dimensions are 117mm high, 84mm wide, 11mm thin on its narrowest side, and 16.5mm where the camera sticks out.

Nerdforge Merges Two Hobbies Into One Stunning Leatherbound PC That Looks Like a Giant Book

By Bill Smith May 5, 2026

Martini and Hansi of Nerdforge have long been splitting their time between crafting one-of-a-kind leather bound books and building custom computers. One day, they were wondering what would happen if they combined the two worlds into one project. The end result looks like a large, old book pulled from a dusty library shelf and placed on a desk.

First Look at Lynx M20S, the Robot Dog That Keeps Moving Through Mud, Rain, and Everything Else

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Deep Robotics has just released its latest four-legged robot, the Lynx M20S, and it’s evident that this machine was built to handle situations that would bring others to a halt. The days of the Lynx M20 being content with the safety of a controlled factory floor or a bone dry path are over, as the Lynx M20S simply continues truckin’ without blinking, trekking through water and dirt like it’s nothing. The engineers expanded on the previous Lynx M20’s robust foundation by improving three critical areas: hauling capacity, water resistance, and sheer speed.

Lufthansa and BMW Just Unveiled a Private Jet Cabin That Adapts to Any Group Trip, Called The BOW

By Bill Smith May 4, 2026

Lufthansa Technik designers partnered with BMW’s Designworks studio to create something unique for narrowbody aircraft. It’s called The BOW, and it’s a VIP cabin concept that makes group flights feel cozy, providing individualized experiences for up to twenty-eight passengers who want some solitude while still being able to communicate while on the fly. That means groups of friends, colleagues, sports teams, or traveling bands may go somewhere that can accommodate anything they desire, whether it’s quiet time or a celebration.

NGC 3137 Lights Up with Fresh Stars in Hubble’s Latest View

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

NGC 3137 is a spiral galaxy located 53 million light-years away in the constellation Antlia, and the Hubble Space Telescope has captured it in exquisite clarity. It captured images of this galaxy at six different wavelengths, enabling astronomers to combine ultraviolet, visible, and hydrogen emission data into a single complete picture. At first impression, the image is beautiful, with the galaxy dominating the frame at a sharp angle and its loose arms fanning out like feathers in a summer wind. The older stars in the galaxy’s center have a warm golden tone, whilst the hotter, younger groups of stars on the periphery appear pale blue.

Why the DJI Neo is Still the Best 4K Camera Drone for Your Money in 2026

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Drone hunting is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Federal regulations have limited the number of new drone models that can enter the market, and the cost of decent gear continues to rise, but there is one solution that avoids all of the headache. The DJI Neo, priced at $139 (was $199), includes some very interesting capabilities.

Valve’s Steam Controller Sells Out Faster Than Anyone Predicted

By Bill Smith May 4, 2026

Photo credit: ETA Prime
Gamers around the world had been waiting months for this moment, May 4 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, when the Steam Controller would finally be available for purchase at Valve’s store for $99.99. Instantly, online carts were filled to the brim, and the wait, along with all of the irritation, began. The supply lasted for around 30 minutes before running out.

NASA’s X-59 Jet Advances Through Key Flight Tests Above the Mojave Desert

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Photo credit: NASA / Lori Losey
On April 14, video footage captured NASA’s X-59 silent supersonic research aircraft speeding through the skies over California’s Mojave Desert. Lockheed Martin built the jet, which has a needle-shaped nose and an engine located high on its back. It is nearly 100 feet long and has a wingspan of little under 30 feet. Engineers published the recording as part of an update to the QueSST program, which aims to enable supersonic travel over land by reducing the thunderous boom into a soothing thud.

Jeeves Takes His Final Bow After Nearly Thirty Years

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Ask Jeeves arrived nearly thirty years ago and quickly became a familiar face on the young internet. On May 1, 2026, the service closed for good. Owners at IAC chose to end the search operation and direct attention elsewhere. A brief note appeared on the site. Every great search must come to an end, it said, before adding that Jeeves spirit would carry on.