Circus SE out of Munich built a robot called the CA-1 that sits inside a glass box no bigger than a small bathroom. Two arms swing round at the command of a touchscreen, plucking ingredients from refrigerated bins, spooning them into a pot, cooking the whole thing on a induction burner and sliding out the finished plate to a take-out window. No human has to flip the food, wipe down the counters, or yell for the next order. This whole kitchen just runs by itself.
Six astronauts float inside a metal tube traveling 17,500 miles per hour around the planet, and the loudest sound heard is the click of a folding grill cage closing. On October 31, the Shenzhou-21 capsule delivered more than just three new crew members; it also delivered a 30-pound hot air oven, which is currently fastened to the wall of the Tiangong space station’s core module. Four days later, the station smelled like Sunday barbecue.
McDonald’s Japan never fails to surprise with its collaborations and this latest one brings in the Street Fighter series for the first time. From October 22, 2025, the fast food chain will be rolling out a limited time menu that pays homage to the classic characters of the game. Fans who grew up trading Hadokens in arcades or grinding matches in Street Fighter 2 have a reason to line up at the golden arches. The menu takes the familiar beefy staples and adds flavors inspired by characters like Ryu, Chun-Li and Ken.
DoorDash just unveiled Dot, a tiny red robot who will deliver your food across town. This four-wheeled wonder can go up to 20 mph, weaving through highways, bike lanes, sidewalks and even tight driveways with ease. Dot weighs 350 pounds and is 4.5 feet tall by 3 feet wide, and besides the bright red paint job, her face has huge LED eyes as well as a swinging mouth that opens to discharge cargo—up to 30 pounds of it, or six stacked pizza boxes if you’re ordering for the block party.
Haribo, the makers of those chewy, colorful treats, has entered the world of portable chargers with a product that looks like it came from a candy store. This 20,000 mAh power bank, officially licensed and shaped like a gummy bear, weighs 10.1 ounces and has enough juice to power your devices all day on the trail or in the city. Developed by Hong Kong-based DC Global and sold under the Haribo name after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Ant Group, the company behind Alipay, made a splash at IFA 2025 in Berlin with the Robbyant R1 humanoid robot. This is a machine designed to marry artificial intelligence with physical tasks to ease daily chores, whether it be cooking garlic shrimp in a busy kitchen to guiding tourists in a museum.
Grocery shopping has long been a job that requires time, effort, and, in many cases, a drive across town. Robomart, a Los Angeles based company, wants to change that with their latest product, the RM5. This self-driving delivery bot is basically a mobile marketplace that brings the store to your door.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain famous for its big burritos and fresh ingredients, has teamed up with Zipline, the company that has cracked the code on drone delivery. Their partnership, called Zipotle, now delivers tacos, bowls and guacamole to backyards in Rowlett, a Dallas suburb.
BMW’s motorcycles roar with precision and power, but their latest creation doesn’t hit the road—it brews your morning coffee. Meet the Big Coffee Boxer, an espresso machine built from the actual 1802cc two-cylinder boxer engine of the BMW R 18 motorcycle. Limited to just 80 units, this $9,185 beauty combines German engineering with Italian coffee expertise, courtesy of ECM Espresso Coffee Machines Manufacture GmbH.
