LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings Balrog Book Nook Set
LEGO’s no stranger to The Lord of the Rings, having launched epic sets like Rivendell, Barad-dûr, and The Shire since 2023, each a grand nod to Middle-earth’s legendary spots. LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings Balrog Book Nook (10367), a 1,201-piece masterpiece hitting shelves June 1, 2025, for $129.99, essentially recreates Gandalf the Grey’s epic clash with the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm from Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring.

First Robot Boxing Match Unitree G1 Hangzhou
Four Unitree G1 robots, each controlled remotely by human operators, squared off in a tournament-style brawl dubbed “Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening!” The format was straightforward: three two-minute rounds, with points scored for strikes—one for a hand hit, three for a leg strike. Knockdowns or failure to recover within eight seconds carried penalties. The event unfolded in Hangzhou, near Unitree’s shiny new 10,000-square-meter factory, and it was as much a test of tech as it was a crowd-pleaser.

Hubble NGC 3507 Spiral Galaxy Pinwheel
Some 46 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, a spiral galaxy named NGC 3507 spins through the cosmos, its arms stretching like a celestial pinwheel caught in an eternal twirl. Captured in stunning detail by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, this galaxy isn’t just a pretty face in the universe—it’s a dynamic powerhouse of star formation and gravitational artistry.

KAMRUI Essenx E1 Mini PC Intel N150
Prime members can get a KAMRUI Essenx E1 mini PC for just $134.30 shipped after redeeming the on-page 5% off coupon as well as entering promotional code: ZTKRMZV9M during checkout, originally $209.95. Weighing under a pound, it’s portable enough to toss in a bag, and the included VESA mount lets you tuck it behind a display for a clean, wire-free look. Product page.

Pico-Mac-Nano Raspberry Pi Macintosh Computer
In a world where computers keep getting smaller, Nick Gillard has crafted something extraordinary: the Pico-Mac-Nano, a fully functional replica of the 1984 Apple Macintosh that stands just 62mm tall. This miniature marvel, small enough to fit on a Barbie doll’s desk, is a nostalgic nod to the past packed with modern ingenuity. It’s not just a toy—it’s a working computer that runs classic Mac software, connects via USB, and even sports a tiny screen that mimics the original’s iconic black-and-white display.