SpaceX quietly launched Starlink Mini in the US, and the satellite measures in at just 12 inches by 10 inches by 1.5 inches, or roughly the size of a large laptop. Since it only consumes half the power of Starlink’s standard antenna, Starlink Mini can be powered with a portable USB power bank.
Here’s an in-depth look at BARK Air, the world’s first airline for dogs. Think of it as a first-class experience that starts even before boarding, when a highly skilled BARK Air concierge welcome dogs at the gate to help them settle into their experience through socialization and dog-centric cabin preparation.
Finally, after numerous delays, Apple has officially approved Turing Software’s UTM SE Retro PC Emulator app for iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. Users will be able to run both classic software as well as old-school games, all the while supporting VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems.
Unlike the original Game Boy, the Analogue Pocket Aluminum limited editions are CNC machined entirely from aluminum, buttons included. Not just an emulation device, this handheld can play actual Game Boy cartridges as well as other carts (Game Gear, Atari Lynx, etc.) using various adapters.
Berkeley researchers, led by Ph.D. student Taylor Waddell, sent their SpaceCAL 3D printer into space as part of the Virgin Galactic 07 mission. This next-generation microgravity printer spent only 140 seconds in suborbital space, yet managed to autonomously print and post-process a total of four test parts, including space shuttles as well as benchy figurines.
Former NASA engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober is back at it again, but rather than a glitter bomb, he opted to build the ultimate jigsaw puzzle robot. To start, he upgraded the motors on a CNC machine to allow the arm to move puzzle pieces around with extreme precision.
You’ve seen the ChatGPT-powered Pokedex, now check out Dave, an AI LEGO robot head that is both functional and slightly creepy. Not only can Dave engage in natural, flowing conversations, but he can also play games like rock-paper-scissors and respond in real time, creating a seamless human-like dialogue experience.
