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Marvel, Disney, and LEGO have released a shot-for-shot LEGO recreation of the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, using sets from the new Doomsday wave. Robert Downey Jr.'s voiceover as Doctor Doom remains intact.
A developer has created a fully functional Minecraft port for the original SNES—no extra hardware required—supporting terrain generation, block placement, a Nether dimension, and world saving, while running smoother than his...
Archer Aviation plans to launch electric air taxi service in LA before the 2028 Olympics, with fares matching Uber Black pricing. Its Midnight aircraft carries four passengers at 150 mph, reducing hour-long drives to 10-20...
Modern computers use binary logic (0s and 1s) to process data. An 8-bit CPU handles one byte at a time, combining arithmetic, logic, and branching operations to enable complex applications like AI and weather simulation.
Windows 11's hidden "IntelligentCarveout" feature lets users dedicate unified memory exclusively to GPU and AI workloads, benefiting platforms like AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Nvidia's RTX Spark.
Built inside an Altoids tin, this Raspberry Pi Compute Module Zero-powered mini PC includes a screen, keyboard, battery, and audio—capable of running DOOM. A revised version with improved power management is already in...
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SpaceX will retire Falcon 9 once Starship flies several times per week. Starship carries over 100 tons to orbit—four times Falcon 9's capacity—and will launch next-gen Starlink satellites too large for Falcon 9.
Scientists engineered microbes to convert plastic bottles and crop waste into proteins, fats, and vitamins, then 3D-printed the mixture into nutrient-rich cookies, potentially tackling both plastic pollution and food insecurity.
Five battery technologies could complement or challenge lithium-ion in EVs: sodium-ion is nearly market-ready, solid-state improves safety and range, lithium-sulfur suits heavy transport, while magnesium-ion and zinc-based remain...
Robotics startup Robo launched "Robo-T," a sub-$10/hour robot handling warehouse, healthcare, and grocery tasks, betting that affordability will drive mass adoption—much like Henry Ford's Model T did for cars.
ChatGPT now lets users create custom sticker packs for iMessage and WhatsApp by uploading images, adjusting styles, and exporting directly to messaging apps, with support for transparent backgrounds and automatic image...
LG monitors were secretly installing ad-pushing software via driver updates, triggering McAfee pop-ups. Microsoft forced LG to remove the ads, but privacy concerns persist as monitors adopt the invasive tracking tactics common in...
While the Raspberry Pi 5 is the most popular single-board computer, boards from Orange Pi and Rock Pi offer faster processors and more RAM, making them better for demanding tasks like AI or multitasking.
My FanCam automatically tracks and zooms in on a specific person in a video, keeping them centered throughout—ideal for capturing clear footage at events like school plays or sports games.
Raspberry Pi released an official cyberdeck-building guide, helping hobbyists create affordable DIY portable computers from recycled parts—especially useful as Raspberry Pi 5 prices have jumped $100 since April 2025.
DIY Electronics' Ventyra R1 is a 2.2 lb, 50W foldable wind turbine that charges phones in 35 minutes, supports solar integration, and retails at $179—though its performance claims are unverified.
DaxAI Robotics unveiled the Qiji X1, a rideable quadruped robot supporting up to 660 lbs, at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing—highlighting China's rapid expansion of its robotics ecosystem.
TOFA, an older compound, helps obese mice burn fat by boosting energy use rather than suppressing appetite, preserving muscle mass. It also enhanced the effects of GLP-1 drugs, though human trials are still needed.
SpaceXAI and Cursor are merging and have launched Grok Bot, an AI agent app for iPhone and Mac that autonomously handles tasks end-to-end. It's available now for SuperGrok Heavy and Cursor subscribers.
AMD's x86 CPU market share hit a record 30.3% in Q2 2026, up from 23.9% year-over-year, with client revenue rising 23% to $3.1B, continuing to erode Intel's dominance.
iPadOS 27 adds Mac-like features to iPad: the active app name appears in the status bar, the menu bar can stay visible, and key tasks like context menus and file transfers are up to 5x faster.
Plainsay is a 12 MB Mac dictation app that transcribes speech locally using Whisper or Parakeet—no account or uploads needed. Parakeet averages 0.10s latency; an optional cloud plan runs ~$3/month.
GS/OS (1988) brought a colorful, Mac-like desktop experience to the Apple IIGS, featuring draggable windows, icons, and modular drivers. Apple discontinued it by 1992, redirecting focus to the Macintosh.
The $400M TikTok/ByteDance settlement matters less for the fine than for mandated improvements to age verification, parental controls, and data safeguards for underage users.