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SpaceX Teases Handheld AI Hub Ahead of IPO
technology9 days ago

SpaceX Teases Handheld AI Hub Ahead of IPO

SpaceX reportedly showed investors a slim, handset-like prototype intended to reshape how people interact with AI. The device runs a proprietary OS on Qualcomm hardware and weaves in AI tech from SpaceX’s xAI, envisioned as a platform for Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI and tied to the company’s broader “everything app” ambitions. It is early in development with a final design likely to change, and there’s no guarantee it will reach market; Musk has previously floated a phone concept but SpaceX has denied active plans to release one.

Scuba Find Resurrects Unreleased Pixel Watch 5 Prototype From Caribbean Waters
technology1 month ago

Scuba Find Resurrects Unreleased Pixel Watch 5 Prototype From Caribbean Waters

An unreleased Google Pixel Watch 5 prototype was found underwater off St. Martin by a scuba diver after a Google employee dropped it; it's being returned to its owner amid social-media buzz, with rumors noting the Pixel Watch 5’s circular design, 41mm/45mm options, Sapphire-crystal display, OLED with up to 3,000 nits, and WearOS 7, possibly powered by Google's 'NPT' Tensor chip or Qualcomm's W5 Gen 3.

Rare NES Punch-Out!! Prototype Surfaces Online After $45K Auction
games3 months ago

Rare NES Punch-Out!! Prototype Surfaces Online After $45K Auction

A rare pre–Mike Tyson version of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! for the NES was auctioned for $45,000 and has since been dumped online, revealing early differences (including fighters Rockyhead and Mongol Khan and Soda Popinski’s arcade-era name Vodka Drunkenski) along with debug options to cycle unfinished opponents’ movesets, offering a fascinating glimpse into the game's development.

Unreleased Punch‑Out prototype surfaces, revealing early roster and missing content
technology3 months ago

Unreleased Punch‑Out prototype surfaces, revealing early roster and missing content

A folding-backstage Punch-Out prototype cartridge has surfaced, with the ROM dumped online after a former Nintendo of America employee sold it for $45,000. The unfinished build lacks sound data, includes only four fighters (Glass Joe, Bald Bull, King Hippo, Don Flamenco) in a fixed order and loops after a password post‑Don Flamenco. It also reveals arcade guest stars Piston Hurricane and Pizza Pasta (not present in the NES version) and hints at other unknown fighters like Rockyhead and Mongol Khan; there are debug features to cycle through unfinished opponents. The Video Game History Foundation highlighted the prototype in a new video.

Cringy-But-Charming Faith Quote Surfaces From an Early Mirror’s Edge Build
gaming3 months ago

Cringy-But-Charming Faith Quote Surfaces From an Early Mirror’s Edge Build

An early PS3 Mirror’s Edge prototype, painstakingly revived by Softsoundd, runs with a storm drain time trial not in the final game and a noticeably chatty Faith; the standout moment is Faith’s world-spanning line, “In this city of mirrors, the edge is where you still have a choice,” which fans are embracing for its cringe charm. The post also touches on other Morning Checkpoint notes and upcoming game reveals.

TP-Link Demonstrates Successful Wi-Fi 8 Prototype, Promising Enhanced Connectivity
technology9 months ago

TP-Link Demonstrates Successful Wi-Fi 8 Prototype, Promising Enhanced Connectivity

TP-Link has successfully tested an early prototype of Wi-Fi 8, demonstrating its capabilities in data transfer and beacon validation, with the standard expected to be finalized by 2028. The new standard focuses on improving connection reliability and performance in challenging environments, rather than just increasing speed, aiming to offer a more stable and responsive wireless experience for consumers.

Rare Ford Vehicles You Likely Haven't Seen
automotive9 months ago

Rare Ford Vehicles You Likely Haven't Seen

The article highlights some of the rarest Ford vehicles, including the Ford Fairlane 500 R-Code, a powerful muscle car from the '60s; the experimental V10 Mustang from 2004; the McLaren-enhanced Mustang M81 from the '80s; the rally-inspired Escort RS1700T; and the limited-edition GTX1 Roadster based on the Ford GT, emphasizing their unique features and rarity.