ScuffedBits set out to test the limits of what batteries could do, and decided that keeping a desktop PC running without a wall outlet would be a good place to start. So he went for it, but his initial attempt came to an abrupt halt after only a few minutes of light gaming. Undeterred, he returned with a stronger strategy, this time bringing some more cells.
Rivian has now revealed the entire R2 model lineup, which is based on the same mid-size chassis but tailored to different budgets and driving styles. Delivery will be spread out over the next few years, beginning with the quickest choice in spring 2026 and continuing all the way to late 2027 for the most affordable. Each R2 model is lower to the ground and lighter than the bigger R1 series, with a 115.6-inch wheelbase, 185.9-inch overall length, and 9.6-inch ground clearance, which complements 25-degree approach and 26-degree departure angles.
Fruit bowls are probably one of the only kitchen items that can drive you crazy because, let’s face it, they never quite keep up with the amount of fruit you’re attempting to fit into them. Two to three pieces will rattle around the bottom of an empty bowl, while piling in too many will send the entire thing crashing over the rim and onto the countertop.
Drone pilots looking to capture every aspect of a dynamic flight will have a lot more options according to DJI’s latest release. After months of speculation and rumors, the Avata 360 has finally been shown. What’s truly fascinating is that this new model can effortlessly integrate immersive recording into a traditional FPV experience.
Summer power outages appear out of nowhere, leaving you dead in the water, literally. This is where the Jackery Explorer 240D, priced at $149 (was $209), comes in. This is a small savior that keeps your electronics operating even when the lights go out. Inside, it contains 256 watt-hours of energy from a LiFePO4 battery, which is about comparable to 80,000mAh. To put that in perspective, that’s equivalent to eight ordinary 10,000mAh power banks stuffed into one little container.
Google Maps just released the most significant navigation update in over a decade, and Gemini is at the center of it all. Two new features take center stage: a conversational tool called Ask Maps and a revised driving mode dubbed Immersive Navigation, which finally incorporates super-realistic 3D views with turn-by-turn directions.
Jackson Ryan and Mark Serrels, two experienced journalists who’ve spent years learning about the game industry, have launched CONTINUE, a new print magazine that focuses on long-form articles. The two have watched Australian games media dwindle in recent years, as sites have closed, teams have scattered, and there is little place for serious writing. Desperate to stop the tide, they decided to attempt something tactile, something readers could hold in their hands.
Microsoft has just launched Copilot Health, a completely new feature of its AI assistant that functions as a health hub, deciphering your medical records and fitness tracker data to identify key health trends. Users get started by simply creating a dedicated tab in Copilot and give authorization to import data from the appropriate sources.
Apple’s new entry-level MacBook Neo comes in at $599, which is sure to pique your interest, but the true brilliance happens inside the aluminum body. A teardown video from the well-known Aussie repair channel Tech Re-Nu shows us just how effortlessly this machine takes apart. As it turns out, all you need are normal Torx drivers, no expensive prying tools, no heat guns, and, in most cases, no adhesive at all.
Maker Hyperspace Pirate has created a dive helmet using a 3D printer, tons of fiberglass, and a lot of ingenuity. They transformed an old diving concept into something that works, at least for shallow pool diving. This helmet is modeled like old surface-supplied diving gear. Air rushes in from above and exhaust leaves from below, keeping the diver’s head dry inside a little upside-down plastic bubble.