Metropolis, an iconic silent German production from 1927 directed by Fritz Lang, continues to throw a long shadow over the science fiction genre over a century after its release. Many people consider it to be the foundational work of the genre. Its cityscapes, people, and concepts reappear in subsequent stories, ranging from towering dystopias to gnawing conflicts between humans and robots.
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy S26 Ultra with hardware capable of handling tasks typically associated with desktop computers. At its heart is a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU with two superfast cores clocking up at 4.74 GHz and six additional cores humming along at 3.62 GHz. It’s partnered with a powerful Adreno 840 GPU. Some configurations will include up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, while the majority will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage.
The INNOCN 49C1R, priced at $540 (was $795), transforms your desk into a command center, providing a work surface that is both expansive and immersive. This 49-inch curved beauty of an ultrawide monitor achieves a generous 32:9 aspect ratio, allowing for the equivalent of two 27-inch QHD displays side by side with no annoying dividing line in sight. The resolution is a crisp 5120 x 1440, and you can be confident that even if numerous windows are open across the panel, the details will remain clear.
Slim laptops, as expected, promise the world in terms of portability, but all too frequently they sacrifice something important in the process, namely consistent performance. Heat accumulates in these little chassis faster than you’d expect, and the fans have to spin faster to compensate, all before the processor has a chance to throttle back at the worst possible time. Inventec chose to tackle this issue front on with the VeilBook, a 14-inch prototype laptop that manages to stay under 10 millimeters thick while providing adequate cooling and typing comfort.
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The original Xbox prototype made a comeback appearance at GDC 2026, generating a lot of interest as part of a larger Microsoft exhibit showcasing Xbox history. That first concept design was originally shown at the Game Developers Conference in March 2000, just as the company was about to enter the console market.
Japan-based Nakai Machinery has expanded into food production, offering something completely new to busy kitchens throughout the world. Their CK-280-25 is a prime example of a machine that does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to large batches of fried rice or noodles, with no need for constant supervision. Just add the ingredients into the large drum, where they mix and cook on their own.
Looking Glass has revealed Musubi, a really device that allows you to project holographic photos and videos directly into your living room without the need for a headset or special glasses. At first glance, the 7-inch frame appears to be a standard picture frame, with the same clean glass border and white matte finish that you would use to show a photo of your grandchildren. Users can simply add their own personal photos or short video clips and watch as they are turned into 3D scenes that appear to float right in the room and follow you as you move about.
Toby, a game developer known online as Game of Tobi, has managed to port the Nintendo 64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to the Apple Watch. This legendary game is known for its massive world and devilishly difficult puzzles, all of which make it onto the tiny wearable in a version that pushes the device’s capabilities far beyond what most people would have thought.
Alibaba’s Qwen Glasses took center stage at MWC 2026, and with good reason: these AI-powered spectacles felt like something you’d wear every day. Alibaba provides two versions: the Qwen S1, which has a super-subtle display integrated right into the lenses, and the Qwen G1, which lacks the fancy screen but has almost all of the same features.
Apple debuted the MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026, and units begin arriving in customers’ hands tomorrow (March 11th). The laptop starts at $599, or a modest $499 for students thanks to educational pricing. That alone has a lot of people sitting up and taking note, and with good reason, given that past entry-level MacBooks were priced at $999 or higher.