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While some bots broke records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, many failed badly. News.com.au compiled this reel of robot breakdowns. From running into walls (on purpose) and bursting into flames (not on purpose), to knocking themselves out, this gives us hope that humans still have a chance in the robopocalypse. And then there’s
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories has a DIY for making your own Fraction Adding Machine out of a Rice Krispies Box, glue and tape. It’s based on an actual 1952 calculator.
Olight’s little clip-on light offers versatile mounting options. Its durable, spring-loaded clip has been tested through 10,000 cycles without breaking. Plus, it’s got a built-in magnet for attaching to steel or iron objects. It has four brightness modes from 1.5 to 180 lumens, a 300-lumen turbo mode, and a red mode for preserving night vision.
The first Genesis Magma, the GV60 Magma, is a high-performance electric crossover with a 641 hp, dual-motor drivetrain. Riding lower to the ground than the standard GV60, the Magma rolls on 21″ forged wheels with performance tires, sports a limited-slip diff for cornering, a big spoiler, and special drive modes for track, touring, drifting, and
The 2009 BMW M3 sedan gets minor face buttlift with updated taillights. Both coupe and sedan also get Le Mans Blue (sweet!), rotary AC controls and an optional, larger 8.8″ navi.
Miniaturization has made it possible to put computers in very small spaces. But putting a Windows PC inside of a walnut shell sounds crazy. Dr.Kun Dániel shows how he crammed a fully-functional microcomputer inside of a hollowed-out nut shell. It has a tiny IPS display in its top half, a simple 5-key keyboard, and a
Matador has relaunched their bag line from the ground up with new backpacks, totes, and packable bags that make traveling easier than ever. Packs range from a compact 18 L to a 45 L weekender, and include standard features like top and suitcase-style access, a hidden RFID-blocking travel pocket, an AirTag pocket, and smooth-sliding Zoom
Tiny Tool Shop shows off a cool use for a Zippo lighter. Their 3D-printed insert replaces the lighter’s guts with a tool storage tray. It holds a micro ratchet and extension, along with two driver bits. They’ve got links to buy the individual items on YouTube, and plan to post an STL file for DIYers.
The alt-rock Father of Peace track “The Chaos” finds its singer lashing out at a superficial, controlling figure while searching for beauty amid the turmoil. At first, we thought the video was created with AI, but after a second, our jaded brains readjusted to reality, and the clever use of exaggerated colors, movements, and sets
Each year, Google Japan comes up with a ridiculous redesign concept for keyboards, then they make it real. For 2026, we have a vertically-oriented keyboard that uses four skinny conveyor belts to bring keys right to your fingertips. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can build your own. View all their crazy keyboard concepts here.
When Bradley Mountain created the Courier, they set out to strike a balance between polish and ruggedness. Crafted from 14 oz waxed canvas and 10 oz harness leather, the sturdy briefcase has enough room for a 16″ laptop, notebooks, and all your everyday gear. Details include brass and copper hardware and an antiqued zipper. Available
Phone Arena has reviewed iPhone competitor Samsung Omnia, which features vibrating feedback, 5 MP camera, and bluetooth stereo. It falls flat, however, with a wimpy 240×400 screen.