After releasing its Atari Gamestation Pro retro console, My Arcade is now working on a handheld version of the 8-bit gaming system. In addition to coming with more than 200 classic Atari 2600 games, the Gamestation Portable will have a 7″ display, joystick, paddle, numeric, and mini-trackball controllers built right in. Drops Q4 2024 for $149.

The Action Lab shows off the unusual optical properties of Ulexite, a mineral that looks semi-opaque but shows objects it’s placed on top of. Also known as “television stone,” the rock transfers light through tiny tubes that act like organic fiber optics. You can find chunks of the stuff on Etsy if you want to try it yourself.

Corduroy is making a comeback, and this heavyweight shirt jacket from Gypsy & Sons will help keep you warm and fashionable. Its soft 8-wale corduroy looks rugged and feels soft to the touch. Great for layering over a t-shirt or lightweight sweater on cool days. Made in Japan.

Some skiers shoot first-person video using action cameras, but for a third-person view, you need a camera operator on skis. Alexander Rydén is a professional action sports photographer who follows his subjects down the slopes at speeds up to 117 km/h. In this video, he talks about some of the gimbals and rigs he uses to capture the perfect shot.

Whether camping, driving, boating or any other place away from home, you should always have a first aid kit. Rhino Rescue’s MOLLE-compatible IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) packs dozens of critical items to help in medical emergencies. Items include bandages, tape, shears, face and eye shields, a tourniquet, a splint, burn and sting gels, and more.

While best known for his paintings, Leonardo DaVinci also invented many imaginative machines. Among his ideas was a crazy weapon that could fire 16 crossbows in a row. How to Make Everything took DaVinci’s drawings and built a real-world replica of the weapon. It works surprisingly well, but loading the thing seems like a precarious process.

Got a spice lover in your life? Give the gift of heat with this boxed set from New England’s The Spicy Shark. It’s packed with six tasty and invigorating hot sauces, including Original (Habanero), Thresher Shark (Chipotle), Nurse Shark (Jalapeno), Caribbean Reef Shark (Scotch Bonnet), Tiger Shark (Ghost Pepper), and The Megalodon (Carolina Reaper).

AI Warehouse has used machine learning to train figures to walk and run. This time, they’ve given Albert the bot a much more significant challenge – climbing stairs. Before the blockhead can work on that, he must learn to plant his feet on a step without falling down. After the staircase, things get more complex with uneven terrain and an escalator.

This substantial analog watch from MTM looks terrific in grey. Its black-on-grey dial has easy-to-read hour markers, Super LumiNova hands, and a separate seconds dial. It’s driven by a Swiss Ronda 6004 movement in a stainless steel case with a scratch-resistant tempered glass crystal. The flexible rubber strap completes the monochrome grey color scheme.

Donny Chen, aka SleepyCow, is a master at making seemingly impossible LEGO creations. We’ve been wowed by his LEGO bicycle and LEGO Ideas grand piano. Donny’s latest creation is a mind-blowing golden dragon covered with 1300 scales and assembled from more than 6500 pieces. LEGO fan Ben Cossy takes a look at this artful dragon and explains how it was built.

Hey, Ya! Playing card company, Theory11 teamed up with beloved duo Outkast to create this fantastic deck. The cards come packed in a red velvet box with gold foil artwork, and their backs are decorated with woodcuts of speakers, UFOs, and Cadillacs. The card fronts are illustrated with custom artwork of André 3000, Big Boi, and references to their music.

Puddles Pity Party takes on two prog rock classics from Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The sad clown’s back-to-back covers of Brain Damage / Eclipse are dark, brooding, and every bit as intense as we hoped they would be. Credits to James Beaton for the arrangement and piano, Tim Delaney on the bass and drums, and Derek Ennis on guitar.

My joystick has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R; my joystick has a second name, it’s M-A-Y-E-R. Hyperkin teamed up with an unlikely partner to create the wackiest game controller of the year. The hot dog-shaped Bluetooth controller works with Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Android, and iOS and is decorated in shades of bun gold, mustard yellow, and hot dog red.

Karma Police, arrest this girl; her Britney hairdo is making me feel ill. There I Ruined It used AI voice matching tech to make Radiohead’s Thom Yorke sing the lyrics to Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time and Oops, I Did It Again to the tune of Karma Police. It sounds like a terrible idea, but it’s way better than we thought it would turn out.

It’s not every day that we review a vehicle and walk away wishing we could own what we just drove. This is one of those times. The 2024 Lexus GX 550 is that good. Redesigned from top to bottom, this adventure-loving SUV is built with off-road capability, first and foremost, complemented by refined driving dynamics and a luxurious and serene environment.

Aprons aren’t just for your kitchen. The sturdy selvedge denim apron from Skinner American Goods is equally at home in your garage, workshop, or studio. It keeps your clothes clean, and multiple pockets keep the tools of your trade at the ready. Removable leather straps mean you can toss it in the wash, too. Available in blue, green, or black denim.

Keep all of your art supplies organized and ready to use in Xiem’s versatile tool bag. It features a metal frame wrapped in durable canvas and a wooden handle. Inside, you’ll find two large compartments, 16 holsters, and 17 pockets in a variety of sizes. It’s ideal for carrying ceramic tools, paintbrushes, pens/pencils, and more.

Every day, you come home and take your wallet, keys, and other stuff out of your pockets. You could toss them on the counter or keep them tidy in a valet tray. This handsome tray from outfitter Bradley Mountain is made in the USA from sturdy bridle leather and shaped into a bowl with antiqued brass rivets. It measures 7″ x 7″ x 1″.

If there’s one thing we know about LEGO minifigures, it’s that they’re mini. It’s right there in the name. Maker Fabien Pohl wanted a bigger minifig, so he supersized the little dude using his Creality K1 Max 3D printer. After printing and sanding all the parts, he spray-painted them to a shiny gloss finish. He also made a dapper banana outfit for his minifig.

Truckee, California’s Rescued Wine, recycles wine bottles to house these great-smelling soy wax candles, which combine the fragrances of whiskey and bourbon with notes like oak, cedar, tobacco, leather, and various herbs. They also make candles inspired by other spirits like rum, tequila, and moonshine.

When we think about our daily loadout, we think of wallets, pocket tools, knives, and other accessories. In this episode of Everyday Carry’s Carried Away podcast, the crew teamed up with fashion aficionado This Is Antwon to talk about technical clothing and how it’s as essential as the gear you carry. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify.

Insects are weird, so we’re not surprised by some of the strange things we learned about butterflies and moths in this video from Ze Frank. Lepidoptera are attractive prey for birds, reptiles, wasps, and other animals. To help survive against these threats, these insects have evolved defenses, including unpredictable flight patterns, toxins, and mimicry.

This fidget toy from Humango Toys is made from interlocking plastic ovals, which can stretch and squeeze from an oblong shape to a palm-size puck. Its tactile interactions help provide sensory stimulation and can reduce boredom and stress. It comes in small and large sizes. Beware of knock-offs. This is the original.