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LEGO Ideas The Goonies Set (21363) Lets You Relive the Ultimate Treasure Hunt, But in Brick Form

By Bill Smith October 24, 2025

LEGO has released a plethora of ships over the years, everything from pirate galleons that scream adventure to ghostly vessels from spine-tingling tales. None of them, though, have quite got the allure of the Inferno, that decidedly unsavory old hulk from The Goonies – now a sprawling 2912-piece set, number 21363, that drags the whole underground escapade right into your living room. This build, released under the Ideas banner, where fan ideas are transformed into legitimate products, is a tribute to an 80’s film about youngsters seeking pirate plunder through booby trap-filled caves.

Nissan Sakura’s Solar Roof Keeps the Miles Coming Without Having to Plug In

By Jackson Chung October 24, 2025

Nissan engineers studied the everyday activities of electric vehicle drivers. Most days consisted of brief visits to the grocery store or school, and to be honest, plugging in still feels like a hassle. Their solution is a solar setup called the Ao-Solar Extender, which sits atop of the Sakura, Japan’s most popular little electric car. This prototype converts the idle hours of the day into extra range, thanks to the sun. It will make its premiere next week at the Japan Mobility Show, with the promise of making charging as simple as parking your car.

Red Bull Driftbrothers Team Up with BMW to Slide 1,100HP M2 Through the Heart of the Machine in Munich

By Bill Smith October 24, 2025

Elias Hountondji gripped the wheel tighter than usual as he steered a BMW M2 through the massive halls of the Munich facility. This was no ordinary track. Hountondji, one half of the Red Bull Driftbrothers, had spent years perfecting slides on circuits and streets but here he drove a 1,100 horsepower beast through BMW’s birthplace.

YASA’s Axial Flux Prototype Motor Will Change EV Performance Forever

By Bill Smith October 23, 2025

YASA, a small company in Oxford, England, has turned electric car performance on its head. Their latest prototype, an axial flux motor, produces 750kW – over 1,000hp – from a 12.7kg package. That’s 59kW/kg, the highest power density of any electric motor. To put that in perspective, it’s like packing a fighter jet engine in a carry-on bag.

DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Gimbal Gets Unboxed Ahead of the Official Reveal

By Bill Smith October 23, 2025

Your smartphone might be great at taking sharp footage under normal circumstances, but try taking a run through the park or a car ride over some rough roads and those built-in camera tools are going to start to struggle. That’s where the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 smartphone gimbal comes in – to sort out all that shaky footage.

Tiny Quark 3D Printer Can Still Print Its Own World

By Jackson Chung October 23, 2025

Robert Gcode unveiled a 3D printer few months ago that is roughly the size of a kitchen appliance – tiny enough to just place on a shelf if desired. Now the Quark has arrived, marking yet another attempt by Gcode to truly push the bounds of compact. This one measures only 100 millimeters on each side, making it small enough to fit in a pocket or balance on an open hand.

Anker MagGo 10,000mAh Power Bank Doubles as a Desk Anchor for $56.99

By Jackson Chung October 23, 2025

Power banks have accumulated in desk drawers over the years for numerous reasons, whether they are too heavy for pockets, too slow for deadlines, or too plain to justify the space they take up. Then along comes the Anker MagGo, priced at $56.99 (was $89.99), a 10,000mAh brick that’s Qi2 certified and snaps onto the back of an iPhone like it always belonged.

Noetix Robotics Unveils Bumi, a $1,400 Humanoid Robot That Fits on Your Desk and in Your Budget

By Jackson Chung October 23, 2025

For more than two years, Beijing-based Noetix Robotics has been developing human-like walking robots, and they have now priced one cheap enough to fit into ordinary life. Bumi is three feet tall, weighs as much as a medium suitcase, and costs less than an old high-end laptop from a few years back. At $1,400, this little gadget walks, dances, and responds to directions while powered by a battery that lasts around an hour or two.

Rivian Leaps into Two-Wheeled Freedom with the ALSO TM-B E-Bike

By Bill Smith October 23, 2025

Rivian has a talent for creating cars that draw attention, but now, with its spin-off In addition, the company has used that same quiet confidence to work on something more low-key: the ALSO TM-B electric bike. And, let’s be honest, this is a machine that is intended to integrate into people’s daily lives – the kind of thing you would use to go for a quick trip to the grocery store.

Building Your Own FPV Submarine for $125 is Possible, Just Not Easy

By Jackson Chung October 23, 2025

Max Imagination’s ESP-DIVE submarine puts underwater exploration within reach for casual hobbyists for just $125. This is a fully functional, first-person-view (FPV) remotely operated vehicle (ROV) you can build with off-the-shelf electronics, 3D-printed parts and some elbow grease.