The second single from Empire of the Sun’s new album Music on the Radio is as good as nu-disco gets. The Aussie duo describes the smooth and groovy track as “a love song to the underground, to celebrate all the underdogs of music and how everything can lift you up and take you to great places.” We couldn’t agree more.

While the use of physical currency continues to dwindle, there’s still a need for coins to be produced. Process X takes us on an in-depth tour of Japan’s only coin factory for a look at how they make coins. The Osaka mint produces six kinds of coins, from aluminum 1 yen coins to the copper, nickel, and zinc 500 yen coins shown in the video.

Released in 1980, the Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam was the first ever Gunpla. It was, of course, based on the simple art of the original anime. For Gundam’s 45th anniversary, Bandai came up with an updated version of the model kit. It will have pre-colored parts, better articulation, and a snap-fit assembly. It drops Q4 2024 for around $7.

Garage 54 proves yet again that just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done. This time, the Russian auto channel fabricated a set of tires made from thousands of individual nails, then fitted their Mercedes G-Wagen with them to see how it would handle. They provide good grip on snow and ice, but they gather more trash than a Katamari.

This coffee table book from author and video game expert Mike Diver and Numskull delves into the brief but wonderful history of electronic table-top games. The book features pristine photography and information about sixty such games from the 1970s and 1980s, each designed to bring the video arcade experience to your home. Ships 7.2024.

Forget paper cups and sip your morning brew from the reusable Keyaki To-Go coffee cup. It’s shaped like a disposable cup but made from beautiful Japanese zelkova wood. Each cup comes with a matching wood lid with a hole for sipping. Thanks to nature, no two cups are identical. While it can take the heat of coffee or tea, handwashing is recommended.

The Xperia 1 Mk. VI has an upgraded zoom camera with an impressive 85mm to 170mm (3.5x to 7x) optical zoom range. It also comes with the AI autofocus tracking from Sony’s Alpha cameras. Its 1080×2340 OLED display with variable refresh rate, 5000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip should make for a phone that can last 2 days between charges.

Taking inspiration from Theo Jansen’s legendary strandbeests, artists Aat Dirks and Ad Lakerveld created their own walking vehicle. Their Pedalbeest isn’t driven by the wind or motors; it runs entirely on pedal power. Replacing legs with wheels means it’s not exactly an efficient mode of transportation, and it requires its rider to pedal backward to go forward.

Never lose your keys with this black-finished titanium clip from TISUR. It has a springy, quick-release clip for attaching to your belt loop or bag and a screw-secured D-ring for holding keys. Like all good EDC tools, it also has a built-in bottle opener. It’s also available in a raw titanium finish.

George Lucas once said that the Star Wars movies were “designed as silent movies.” His approach was to let music and visuals drive the story. Danny Boyd from CinemaStix explores this concept and whether watching the films without dialogue makes them even more powerful. If you ask us, it’s John Williams’ masterful scores that truly elevated the franchise.

Many inventions make you wonder how their creator came up with them. That’s not the case with Scott Salzman’s Desk Nest Cat Bed. It’s very clearly a cat bed stuck to a monitor arm. Can you make your own for half the price? If you have the skills, absolutely. But for everyone else, this might keep kitty off your keyboard. The bed rotates 360° and holds 25 lb.

Etsy store ResinArtYPCShop makes this soothing nightlight diorama featuring The Legend of Zelda’s Master Sword resting in a mossy green field. It measures about 6″ tall and 3″ wide, although the dimensions vary slightly across orders because each one is handmade. It comes with a 55″ cord with a built-in switch and is powered via USB-A.

We’d tell you the specs of the SL-1200M7B, but we all know what it’s all about. Technics teamed up with Lamborghini to create this slick-looking turntable. It comes with a Lambo badge slipmat and a vinyl record that contains engine growls of the supercar maker’s flagship models. The record is designed to look like a wheel from the Revuelto.

Hozo Design’s compact NeoRulerGO digital ruler can measure just about anything. Its tip rolls across straight, curved, or irregular surfaces, sending precision data to its built-in display. It also works as a scale ruler, with conversions for numerous Imperial and Metric scales. Pair it with the optional NeoPencil case for a longer grip and a long-lasting graphite pencil.

This wicked camper hat-turned-balaclava is from Peter Simmonds. He calls his creation the Hunter hat, and the color scheme is simply “Boba.” Like the Mandalorian that inspired it, it’s got a hell of a bounty on its head. Spring may not be the best time to cosplay as Boba Fett, but at least you can open the mask via its built-in zipper.

This trio of titanium pocket tools combines a pry bar with a flip-out mini knife. The tiny M390 steel blade comes in handy for cutting off price tags, opening boxes, and stripping wires. Each model has a sturdy pry tip, with various wrench configurations. The largest one, the Xbar Sid, provides greater leverage and has a built-in bottle opener.

Anker’s upcoming Bluetooth speaker is for people who often make calls in noisy environments, such as at home or in public places. The S600 uses AI to learn the sound of your voice and prioritize it in calls. Anker claims the S600 recognizes and cuts down over 300 kinds of background noise. Lifehacker tried a demo unit and came away impressed.

One hazard that crosses over many professions and activities is getting a splinter stuck in your finger. These precise metal tweezers are purpose-built for removing splinters, thorns, glass, metal, and other tiny things embedded in your skin. They’re made from stainless steel and retract into a brass handle.

Half as Interesting simplifies the math behind the underhanded free throw, AKA the granny shot. Popularized by NBA legend Rick Barry, the shot makes players shoot significantly better in exchange for looking like they don’t know what they’re doing. Even the greatest of stat stuffers couldn’t bear to stick with it. It’s a fun reminder of human nature.

Animal Well is a Metroidvania made by one man. It may look like an SNES game, but give it a chance and it will quickly lure you in with its creepy yet soothing aesthetic, creative interactions of puzzles and tools, and a world that creator Billy Basso promises will have gamers “discovering hidden puzzles for years”. Out now on Steam, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.

The cult classic The Room is best known for its stilted dialogue and scenery-chewing performance of actor/writer/director Tommy Wiseau. It turns out that if you chop up some of his choice words and sing them in the style of Prince, it gets much better. Nick Lutsko put this hilarious clip together a while back for Super Deluxe.

LEGO walks into Mordor with this incredible model of Barad-dûr, the Dark Fortress of Sauron. The 5471-piece set (#10333) measures 35.2″ tall and is packed with details like a dungeon and throne room, topped off with a rotating and light-up Eye of Sauron. It comes with 10 minifigures, including Frodo, Sam, Gollum, Gothmog, an Orc, Sauron, and Mouth of Sauron.

Thailand bladesmith Wanchana Kanrangsee makes this absolutely stunning chef’s knife using the San Mai steel method. Its 325 mm blade incorporates folded layers of stainless and high-carbon steel to create a bold, one-of-a-kind design. Finishing things off is an ebony wood handle with a titanium liner. A special knife for a special person.