The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is finally hitting stores next Friday after its initial March launch was scrapped. This miniature game console emulates the original’s 16-bit hardware and contains 57 built-in games, but some are already planning to tweak it to add their own. It’s roughly half the size of the original TurboGrafx-16 and supports two controllers out of box.
German tuner MANHART unveils “MH8 800” package for the BMW M8 Competition that boosts its twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine to 823 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 2.6-seconds and 124 mph in just 5.7-seconds. Other upgrades include a sleek body kit with gold accents, custom 21-inch alloy wheels at the front / rear, and a tuned suspension with adjustable springs that can be adjusted up to 1.18-inches. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
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Sure, the OnePlus 8 Pro has a 120 Hz fluid display, is 5G capable, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, but its coolest feature is a secret. It has a hidden Photochrom mode that can not only see through plastics, but also some fabrics. How does it work? Well, normal cameras have an infrared filter that blocks light outside the visible spectrum, but some allow a small amount in.
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Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has completed excavating the second of two tunnels planned for the Las Vegas Convention Centers underground loop transit system. The first tunnel was finished in February and now, the company will begin construction on the above-ground passenger stations at either end of the tunnels as well as a third underground station in the middle of the loop. Read more for two videos and additional information.
Yes, the $699 Apple Mac Pro Wheels Kit is real, and really do cost more than the new iPhone SE. They’re described as custom-designed stainless steel and rubber wheels that make sliding your Mac Pro out from under your desk or across your studio a breeze. Braille Skateboarding wanted to see how they’d perform on a real board, and the results are interesting to say the least. Read more for a video and additional information.
Anker’s Soundcore Flare+ Portable 360° Bluetooth Speaker comes equipped with dual full-range drivers, dual passive bass radiators and tweeters, to deliver 25W of all-around sound with breathtaking clarity, all for $69.99 shipped, today only, originally $99.99. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
Brabham Automotive may not be familiar to most auto enthusiasts, but their latest hypercar, the BT62 is sure to make waves through the community. The automaker aims to produce 70 units in various trims, with some designed for the road, while other are purely for the track. The first example, a BT62 Competition, has just been delivered Horsepower Racing in the United Kingdom.
Developers Sucker Punch Productions have provided an in-depth look at Ghost of Tsushima in Sony’s most recent State of Play showcase. Set for release on July 17th, this is an action-adventure stealth game played from a third-person perspective. Featuring a large open world without any way-points, allowing players to explore without guidance. Read more for the 18-minute video and additional information.
Created by the team at Drone Champions AG, this full-sized manned aerobatic racing drone, built to promote its Drone Champions League video game, features a full carbon airframe, complete with six arms extending outwards, each with a pair of coaxial rotors mounted at the ends. There is one central seat for a passenger, but without any controls, since it’s meant to be flown from the ground remotely by trained drone racing pilots. Read more for a video and additional information.
Nintendo has just revealed Paper Mario: The Origami King for the Switch, and it’s set to hit stores as well as the eShop on July 17. Mario is equipped with several new abilities in this game, including 1000-Fold Arms, which enables players to interact with the landscape by stretching out, pulling, peeling as well as revealing new locations, to help them solve puzzles. Read more for a video and additional information.