Pokémon GO developer Niantic is set to release ‘Peridot’, an all-new real world augmented reality mobile game where players are able to care for, raise, and breed one-of-a-kind creatures straight from their smartphones or tablets. The Peridots (or Dots) are basically creatures that have been asleep for thousands of years and are now just waking up to a world vastly different from the one in which they used to roam. Read more for the first trailer and additional information.
Remember the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition laptop that made its debut at CES 2022? Well, it’s now available, and cooler than you might think. Featuring a 14-inch 16:10 2.8K OLED (2880×1800) slim-bezel NanoEdge display, 12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series processor, 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 SSD and a 63 Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery, all packed into a 3.09-pound package. Unfortunately, this Apollo 11 moon landing manual is not included.
Western Digital’s WD_BLACK 2TB D30 Game Drive is a portable SSD for game consoles as well as PCs, and you can get one for $179.99 shipped, today only, originally $269.99. This ultra high-performance solid state drive comes with read speeds of up to 900 MB/s, allowing gamers to spend more time gaming and less time deleting titles. The expanded storage is good for up to 50-games with its 2TB capacity, complete with detachable stand for placement next to a system. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
New Overwatch 2 character Sojourn has her origin story revealed in a new trailer, complete with cybernetic abilities and railgun. Apparently, this hero partnered with Jack Morrison (Soldier: 76) during the Omnic War before joining Overwatch to help keep other agents safe. In addition to seeing her cybernetic upgrades, we also get a glimpse of a new pair of bright blue robotic arm of sorts. Read more for the trailer and additional information.
The Glorious Model I computer mouse is the company’s most feature-rich lightweight model yet at 69-grams, unlike this hemispherical computer mouse. What really sets it apart are its magnetized side buttons, two of which can be swapped out for ones with a different shape or just cover them up with the included flat port covers. There are a total of nine unique combinations that can be tried out for maximum productivity. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
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Engineers from MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have designed a heat engine with zero moving parts, yet it’s still capable of converting heat to electricity with over 40% efficiency. Simply put, it’s a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell, similar to a solar panel’s photovoltaic cells, that passively traps high-energy photons from an immensely hot (between 1,900 to 2,400° Celsius) heat source and then proceeds to convert them into electricity.
A houseboat is nothing new, as people have been living on them for decades, but Jay Blackmore decided to take things to the next level. His two-story floating home was built entirely from scratch over 4-years and is completely off-grid with a solar power system. It spans 700-square-feet and includes a full kitchen, master bedroom, living / dining areas, two additional bedrooms on the second floor, as well as a bathroom with a composing toilet.
California-based Bionaut Labs is a startup that wants to send a tiny robot in to humans brains to fix disorders. Currently, they are planning their first clinical trials for its injectable robots by 2024. How do they work? Each one uses magnetic energy to propel themselves instead of optical or ultrasonic techniques, which means they will not harm the human body. Magnetic coils are first placed outside the patient’s skull are then linked to a computer that allow a surgeon to remotely and delicately maneuver the tiny robot into the affected part of the brain.
Let’s face it, even the most powerful camera flash is not bright enough for one to take crystal clear nighttime photographs, but the Duovox Mate Pro just might be the next best thing. It’s touted as “the world’s most advanced true color night vision camera,” and measures in at just 54 x 106mm across the front face, or compact enough to fit in some pockets. Don’t let its size fool you, as the camera packs a Sony STARVIS 2 1/1.8″ BSI CMOS sensor, the same one used in many security cameras.
The Blink Outdoor 3rd Gen Camera + Floodlight is a great way to monitor your home from anywhere, and you can get one for $89.98 shipped, today only, originally $139.98. In addition to a 2-year battery life, you’ll be able to see, hear, or speak to visitors in real-time, complete with 1080p HD live view and two-way audio from the app. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.