One of the most compelling things about cassette tapes is their space for prints and decals, from straight-up branding to more creative album art. Many had blank lines to be written on. Graffiti artist neck lets us admire hundreds of tape designs on their free online gallery. You can filter the tapes by brand, color, and more.

A follow-up to the Xbox Adaptive Controller, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is essentially half of a modern gamepad. Its thumbstick’s topper is meant to be easily replaceable to better fit users with limited mobility, with Xbox promising 3D printable toppers. It’s also compatible with Windows 10/11, Android, and iOS. Available early 2025.

Each visit to Floor796 is like exploring world’s largest Where’s Waldo image. The website consists of a constantly-expanding isometric animation of life on the 796th floor of a huge space station. It’s packed with pop culture references, and the entire animation has been drawn by a single artist using a special browser-based editing tool. (Thanks, Rob!)

It’s always a good time for grilled meats and veggies, so don’t let the cold weather stop you from using your BBQ grill. While you’re at it, you deserve some new grill tools. This set of 18″ long stainless steel tools includes a multi-use spatula, a fork, knife, tongs, and a carrying case. Three of the tools have built-in bottle openers too.

Snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Ze Frank takes an in-depth look at the remarkable ways these limbless reptiles move around, from striking against their prey to smoothly slithering and sidewinding along the ground. It helps that their bodies contain up to 15,000 muscles, compared to the 600 or so we humans have.

Kaiyodo has finally opened pre-orders for its Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi action figure of One Punch Man‘s titular hero. This take on Saitama will let you showcase his power in a wide range of poses, thanks to its double-jointed parts and wired cape. It comes with six serious faces, his default friendly face, five hand parts, and three effect parts.

The latest 3d community challenge from Pwnisher asked animators to create a side-scrolling scene featuring a character running and jumping. KoalaOK’s entry into the Kinetic Rush competition follows a boy with no arms who loves to play ping-pong. Going far beyond the contest requirements, Koala made a little song to help tell the story. (Thanks, Rob!)

This fixed-blade kitchen knife has a full-tang design for strength and durability. Its 4.9″ black blade is made in Japan from premium AUS-8A steel and has an extra sharp edge for cutting fruit, veggies, meat, and more. Its lacquered plywood handle scales add a splash of color, and it comes with a sheath.

(PG-13: Language) “The question every adult male asks is: Is it too late? Just in general.” Casually Explained takes on the competitive gaming landscape, which we still can’t figure out whether it’s flourishing or dying. Learn about the history of esports, alibis for losing in popular titles, and why you should – or shouldn’t – attend tournaments.

The Ice Burst is a minigun-style water gun that has enough power to match its eye-catching design. It comes with a backpack that can hold up to 3L of water and can pepper targets up to 33 ft. away. It comes with a 2000mAh battery and removable LED modules for the tip of each barrel assembly. It comes in black or blue and also has single-barreled variants.

CountyComm’s minimalist pen was engineered for quick access and comfort in the hand. It’s machined from grade 5 titanium and is perfectly balanced from front to rear. It has no pocket clip or other fiddly bits, but it does have grip rings for your fingertips and knurling on its rear cap, so you can open it easily when changing refills.

If you’ve used a 3D printer, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Benchy. This little boat model is used to benchmark print quality. While most people print Benchy as a palm-size model, Emily the Engineer thought it would be fun to make one that she could fit inside. However, the design required some modifications to keep the boat afloat.

Keep your watch collection organized and show them off at the same time. Barton’s box holds up to 10 watches in its top compartment and features a real glass window. The right side of its tray is removable, making room for larger items, and its drawer is perfect for parts and accessories. It also comes with an Apple Watch charge stand. Comes in army green or black.

Festool’s ExoActive EXO 18 is a battery-powered exoskeleton that assists its wearer’s shoulders and arms. It can provide up to 50N (5kg) of support per arm. That makes heavy power tools feel light as a feather and can ease the load on arms and shoulders by up to 30%. Its support can be adjusted or paused at any time using its built-in controller.

Never go digging around your utensil drawer for a specific bar tool again. This kit packs in five stainless steel tools, including a strainer, citrus zester, bottle opener, stirring stick, jigger, and bar knife, along with a plastic storage caddy. Makes a great gift for cocktail lovers.

The Volvo EX90 is the Swedish automaker’s new three-row electric SUV that joins the line alongside the gas-powered XC90. We spent some time getting to know the Twin Motor Performance model, which is the fastest and most powerful of the lineup. Complementing its modern and minimalist design is an impeccably smooth, quiet, and refined ride.