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BANDIT Handheld Computer Packs a ColorForth Machine and Chording Keyboard Into Your Pocket

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2026

BANDIT is a fully functional computer that sits comfortably in both hands and is ready to go the moment you power it on. The keys are split across each side with a color display sitting in the middle, and rather than typing one character at a time, the whole thing runs on a chording system where pressing multiple keys simultaneously produces complete letters or commands. Every possible combination the keyboard can produce is mapped to a single clean number within the system, keeping things elegantly simple under the hood.

2026 Xiaomi SU7 Brings 902 km Range with a 15-Minute 670 km Fast Charge

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

Xiaomi unveiled its facelifted SU7 electric sedan today, with three trim levels that provide more range while keeping the price cheap. The base Standard model costs 219,900 yuan, or approximately $31,870. The Pro model starts at 249,900 yuan, while the top-of-the-line Max model costs 303,900. This puts them below the entry-level pricing of a Tesla Model 3 in China.

inKONBINI Lets You Spend Summer Days Behind the Register

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

inKONBINI: One store. Many Stories transports you to a small-town convenience store during a peaceful Japanese summer in the early 1990s. Makoto Hayakawa, a college student on a break from school, walks into her aunt’s shop and realizes that the routine of working there is far more intriguing than simply stacking shelves. Every time you set the shelves exactly right, the bell above the door rings, and a customer walks in, you get a little further into a world where regular hours reveal all sorts of surprising connections.

Fingernail-Sized Atomic Clock Now World’s Smallest, Unlocks Swarms of Affordable Drones

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Photo credit: Wuhan University
Wuhan University scientists created an atomic clock that can fit into a fingernail-sized area. Measuring only 2.3 cubic centimeters, it weighs next to nothing but keeps time with enough precision to drift by only one second over 30,000 years.

Spigen Classic LS Turns Your AirPods Pro 3 Into a Retro Macintosh Mouse

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

Spigen has created the Classic LS, a protective cover for the AirPods Pro 3, as a throwback to the classic 1980s Macintosh mouse. This accessory clips onto the charging case in two separate pieces, one fitting over the base and the other over the hinged lid. It comes in a stone color that’s nearly identical to the old-school beige tone. It retains the same shape as the original but adds a new layer of protection without affecting how the case opens or shuts in the least.

TransAstra’s Bold Plan to Bag Asteroids and Haul Their Riches Home

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Small asteroids occasionally come close enough to Earth to provide potentially significant resources such as water for rocket fuel and metals for construction panels. TransAstra, a Los Angeles-based startup, has developed a device to grab the rocks whole and draw them into a nearby orbit, where personnel can break them down into useful components.

Adobe Firefly Custom Models Turns Your Photos Into an AI Art Factory

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Firefly Custom Models allows creators to train Adobe’s image generator using their own work, which means you get a reusable AI tool that can generate new images in the same style and feel as the originals. Sign in to the Firefly website using your Creative Cloud login, then navigate to the Custom Models section.

Uber Seals a Deal Worth Up to $1.25 Billion Dollars With Rivian to Launch Self-Driving R2 Robotaxis

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Uber made a significant foray into the autonomous transportation world today by announcing that they are working with Rivian to convert thousands of their upcoming R2 vehicles into completely driverless robotaxis. The purchase is a game changer for both businesses, putting the two on a multi-year collision course that will give Uber a substantial leg up toward a driverless fleet and provide Rivian a major commercial customer for a vehicle it’s been building for autonomy from day one.

Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition Calculator Costs $626 and Took a Month to Finish

By Bill Smith March 19, 2026

The Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition is covered in layers of traditional Japanese lacquer from top to bottom, right down to the borders. The end result is a deep, glossy black surface with a hint of red tones peeking out along the edges. This shining finish is created by meticulously collecting sap from lacquer trees and applying it with a centuries-old technique that has been perfected.

Sunlight Kept This Solar Drone in the Air for Over Five Hours Straight

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2026

Luke Bell had a nagging worry following his last year’s test flight with the first solar-powered drone. Could a drone truly run solely on solar power and stay aloft for far longer than anyone imagined possible on a clear day? He was previously familiar with how the basic components worked in a lesser scale. The initial version flew for about three minutes before the panels snapped and it crashed to the ground.