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.
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.
Quick Byte: Origami Star Wars TIE Fighter
The Empire’s fleet is accepting paper reinforcements. One sheet, 24 steps, and a little patience will get you a miniature TIE Fighter, but you’ll have to supply the terrifying flyby noises yourself.
Bole Brick’s 4,508-Piece Supra Is a Near-Perfect Recreation of a JDM Legend [Review]
After 22 and a half hours of building, Bole Brick’s 4,508-piece kit became a remarkably convincing 1:8 recreation of Brian O’Conner’s Toyota Supra—complete with ahem, its movie livery, a 2JZ-GTE engine mini build, working gearbox, and custom lighting.
Razer Marks 25 Years of Xbox With a Blast of Translucent Green
Xbox’s translucent-green nostalgia has escaped the console and landed on Razer’s Basilisk mouse, BlackWidow keyboard, and Hammerhead earbuds. The limited-edition trio is now available for pre-order following its Gamescom debut.
Huawei’s New “Wide-Body” Phone Breaks the Tall-Screen Habit
After years of increasingly tall, narrow phones, Huawei is pushing in the other direction. Its partially revealed Pura X View pairs a broad 16:9.5 display with a 6.68 mm body and 7,000mAh battery ahead of a full September unveiling.