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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
The NOPIA MK1 is a unique electronic instrument for generating harmonies. It integrates a 12-key keyboard for playing chords along with buttons for pitch shifting, touch sliders, and an expression wheel. It has an onboard audio engine and MIDI connectivity. A bass generator, arpeggiator, looper, and built-in effects add to its abilities. Pre-orders open 9.15.2026.
The possibilities are endless: a fake shark fin, beginner’s swim class at the local YMCA … all jokes aside, Sea-Doo’s Seascooters are ideal for divers with a max depth of 50m and speed of 3.3 mph.
When you want automatically to play notes on a synthesizer, you use something called a sequencer. Composer Dill Yujinoue shows how they turned an antique sewing machine into an analog sequencer. By placing a MIDI controller pad under its tip, it produces a note each time it strikes a button. Sometimes they let a typewriter
HUF and Alien launched a collection inspired by the long-running horror/sci-fi franchise. One standout is the Facehugger Full Zip Hoodie, a heavyweight cotton hoodie that’s both relaxed and terrifying. Facehugger graphics cover the hood, with Xenomorph art on its front and sleeves. Kangaroo pockets and rib-knit cuffs and hem round things out.
The compact Cub speaker from Turtlebox cranks out big volume for its size, while offering its maker’s signature durability. Its case is drop-proof, crush-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof, making it the perfect companion for outdoor adventures. Backed by a class-D digital amp, a titanium tweeter, and a 4.5″ woofer, it’ll run for up to 14 hours
The Zen X-Fi MP3 player is a good value for the money, with up to 32GB, wi-fi, and a vibrant screen. Build quality leaves something to be desired, but it’s tough to beat its price point.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s ridiculously ignorant alter-ego, Ali G, is back with a new round of stupidity. Loosely disguised as a documentary, Ali G: Who Iz I? mocks real people while telling a fictional story about Ali, his pregnant girlfriend, and the existential crisis his child will face as the world acts just as dumb as
Jelle’s Marble Runs is back with another marble machine. The primary goal of “Cacophony” is to make noise. Loaded up with 2000 individual marbles, its mix of rotating drums, ramps, nails, pipes, bells, and springs helps it produce a variety of satisfying sounds. For a fun challenge, see if you can spot the elusive blue,
The Ionic Ashtray promises to eliminate cigarette odor by giving smoke particles a negative charge and drawing it to its positively-charged dome. Whatever, it’s only $20 and looks cool.
Samsung’s flagship Series 9 LCD HDTVs feature “art inspired” Touch of Color accents; ToC is hit-or-miss for most folks. Available: 46″ and 55″ models; LED backlighting; 120Hz technology.
This metal card packs six functions. For drawing, it has a straight edge, a protractor, and a compass. In addition to its ruler and angle markings, it can measure material thickness, hole diameters, and hex nuts and bolts. A notch on one edge makes it easy to carry in a spiral notebook. Choose from stainless