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Inspired by 1970s video feedback effects created by pointing a camera at a CRT displaying its own output, The Light Herder created a sophisticated new version of the recursive video system. It uses multiple 4K displays, three cameras, half-mirrored glass, and mechanical control knobs to produce organic, psychedelic, and fractal effects in real time.
This keychain-friendly flashlight from Wuben offers a forward-facing beam, a side COB light, and a signal light inside its glow-in-the-dark body. The front light hits 150 lumens, the side light up to 80 lumens, and the signal light provides red and blue emergency flashing modes. Its quick-release tail and magnetic base provide versatile mounting options.
Physics simulation expert Alexander Gustafsson arranged 999 CGI spheres in a spiral and gave each a different amount of bounciness. When he dropped them onto a flat surface, they produced fascinating patterns. Adding to the effect are color-based sounds, which make eerie sounds straight out of a horror movie. He’s also made a straight-line version.
This upcoming PC game drops players into the wilderness, where they must figure out how to survive and make their way home. With a touch of humor, Rerouted offers both solo and co-op first-person play in which players must hunt for food, build shelters, avoid predators, weather harsh conditions, and help each other. Add it
This 6130-piece LEGO kit lets you assemble a 53″ long model of Darth Vader’s flagship. The Ultimate Collector Series set looks just as imposing as it did in The Empire Strikes Back, and required serious structural engineering to hold it together. The kit also comes with a mini ship and seven minifigs, including the dark
This economical folding knife offers everyday convenience for opening boxes but could also save your life in a car crash. Its serrated and gut-hook blade edges can cut cardboard and rope and quickly saw through seatbelt webbing. It’s got a non-slip nylon fiberglass handle and a built-in key clip.
The 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring is a phenomenal luxury EV that combines crazy fast acceleration, exceptional range, and a dynamic ride. It’s also one of the few electric sedans that feels genuinely engaging behind the wheel. We loved almost everything about it, though some of Lucid’s attempts to rethink controls make the Air more
Scrub away the day’s sweat and grime with this exfoliating black bar of soap on a rope from Byrd. The bar combines activated charcoal and jojoba beads to remove impurities and exfoliate dead and dry skin, while shea butter helps smooth and moisturize. Gentle on all skin types.
Axes: Garage created a 10-foot-long table that combines woodworking, epoxy resin, and custom electronics to produce an interactive light show. Its makers embedded hundreds of touch sensors and RGB LEDs beneath its surface, displaying colorful patterns when touched. The modular circuits can be adapted to create tables in other shapes and sizes.
Created by veteran rhythm game developers, Stage Tour is the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero. The game includes 90 songs, 180+ in-game Gibson guitars, and supports local and online co-op gaming with cross-platform play. Hardware includes wireless guitars, drum kits, and a mic. Coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on
To show off their Osmo Action 6, DJI strapped one of these compact cameras to the side of a LandSpace rocket. The POV footage looking down at Earth shows the rocket’s brief 9-minute journey, from takeoff to touchdown. Between the crisp 4K video and unaltered audio, it offers a fascinating perspective on our planet from
One fun way to dress up your gear is with lanyard beads. These Pac-Man and ghost-inspired beads from Wanersen are a fun accessory for fans of classic arcade games. Made from durable, semi-transparent Ultem, they’re ready to wakka wakka wakka with you wherever you go. Price shown is for the set. They’re also available individually.