The Transformers: The Movie Returns With a Mysterious Twist
The 1986 animated classic returns to theaters in 4K with a new post-credits chapter—and its latest trailer suggests Optimus Prime may not be finished yet.
URWERK’s Golden Scorpion Watch Has a Six-Figure Sting
URWERK’s UR-150 Golden Scorpion puts a traditional precious metal around an anything-but-traditional display. Rotating hour satellites and a snapping minute hand bring mechanical theater to a yellow-gold edition limited to 25 pieces.
Ti-Toucan Packs a Steel Beak Into a Keychain-Sized Titanium Knife
COMANDI’s compact folder weighs 48.9 g and offers two blade steels, one-handed opening, and a non-locking design. Its Kickstarter campaign closes September 9, leaving a short window for prospective backers.
Razer Prio Folds Your Phone’s Gaming Controller Down to Pocket Size
A phone controller is only useful on the commute if you actually bring it. Razer’s Prio folds for the journey, then opens into a complete set of controls for iPhone and Android gaming, without another battery to charge.
Dyson Put a Camera in a Toothbrush to Find and Floss the Gaps
Dyson’s CameraJet puts its camera to work rather than just showing you your teeth. It spots the gaps and automatically aims water jets into them, combining brushing and targeted flossing in one pass.
GoChess Gets Its Harry Potter License—and a Wizard Chess Army
Three years after its original self-moving chess set, Particula adds officially licensed pieces modeled on the film’s stone warriors. GoChess Wizard Alive marks the first movie’s 25th anniversary with a numbered 1,000-board edition.
Microduck Is a US$399 Robot Duck That Can Learn Tricks and Roller-Skate
Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face’s palm-sized Microduck comes with ready-to-use movements and open-source software that lets owners train new ones in simulation before trying them on the robot.
YouTubers Rebuilt Mazda’s Suitcase Car Because They Could
Mazda never put its suitcase car into production, so the folks at Bucket built their own. A Samsonite case, salvaged bike parts, and some fabrication later, their luggage was doing 20 mph.
Rhinoshield Dropped an iPhone From 100,000 Feet. It Survived
No parachute, a five-hour search, and an iPhone that reportedly emerged unscathed. Rhinoshield took its AirX case into the stratosphere to give gravity a very expensive assignment.
Someone Built Zelda’s Master Cycle in Real Life and Raced It
A Yamaha R6 has undergone a very serious Zelda cosplay transformation. Littlejem recreated Link’s Master Cycle Zero, then took it racing to prove the Sheikah makeover wasn’t just for show.
Maserati’s Origin Story Gets a Movie With a Ridiculously Stacked Cast
The first Maserati: The Brothers trailer pairs the Italian automaker’s turbulent beginnings with vintage racers and a cast featuring Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino. The cars have competition for top billing.
Universal’s Fast & Furious Coaster: Family and Drifting Begin on September 16
The wait to ride in Dom, Han, and Brian’s cars is nearly over. Universal’s new coaster opens September 16, sending riders drifting at up to 72 mph without requiring anyone to explain the damage to their insurer.