This dual mode bike turns into a snowmobile for practical all-terrain mobility

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The concept world is strange and amusing at the same time. Some motorcycle concepts are outright genius designs that catch the eyeballs of established manufacturers who love the fresh approach of creative designers, while others lie in the pure bizarre domain that cannot see the light of day for their impractical design.

We tend to lean more towards the former category of concept bikes, so that a vision of future automotive trends could be gauged. The DUOMICK dual platform motorcycle is the latest one that impressed us. Based on a modular design inspiration, the bike is good both on solid land and on snowy terrain.

Designer: HakHyeon Lee

In the bike mode, the café racer-inspired two-wheeler gets a set of wheels for city rides, while the snowmobile mode has the snow track, skid, and skis. The transition is made by lifting the body frame and resting it on the respective drivetrains that presumably sit parked in the garage. Made out of unibody material, the main frame is universal and valid enough for both modes. The wishbone suspension system is of superior materials to withstand the tortures of rough terrain and the strains put on the bike while riding at high speeds.

The saddle of the DUOMICK bike can be rotated depending on the seating position, based on the mode selected. In the bike mode, the sitting position is more low-slung, while the snowmobile mode has a more upright sitting position. Road presence of this concept is more towards a muscular appeal with chunky tires and a futuristic headlight gracing the silver-gray body. When it turns into a snowmobile, the aggressive stance is morphed into a classy form that’s fit for a Bond movie plot.

The idea of this concept is interesting, and in a real-world situation, making the shift from bike mode to snowmobile mode should require precision placement and care of the chassis. It’s just like fitting a steering wheel on the modern supercar (Aston Martin Valkyrie or Lamborghini Egoista), Motorsports racer, or Formula-1 beast.

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Apple’s 50th Anniversary Gets a Retro iPhone 17 Pro Case Inspired by the Lisa and Macintosh

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Spigen keeps one foot planted firmly in Apple’s past. Their retro-inspired cases have become something of a signature move, from iMac G3 translucent homages to see-through AirPods cases that capture Jony Ive’s obsession with showing off internal components. The accessory maker has proven there’s a market for nostalgia you can actually use.

The Classic LS marks a pivot from colorful transparency to utilitarian elegance. Celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary, this new case reaches back to the Macintosh 128k and Apple Lisa era, when computers came in beige enclosures and harbored revolutionary ambitions. The platinum-gray finish, ridged camera module, and rainbow logo placement all reference those iconic machines. Spigen has managed to honor the design legacy and vision Steve Jobs set in motion while keeping features like MagSafe and Camera Control Button functionality intact.

Design: Spigen

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Pivoting to the 128k and Lisa is a deliberate, almost academic move compared to their previous work. The iMac G3 was about making computers seem fun and harmless; the Macintosh was about making them seem possible. This case captures that earlier, more serious ethos. The horizontal ridges around the camera module directly evoke the necessary ventilation slats of those CRT-era machines, and the case’s texture feels like a direct nod to the plastics of the time.

All this design reverence would be wasted if it didn’t work as an actual case for a 2026 flagship. Spigen is limiting this to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, with built-in support for the Camera Control Button (rather than a mere cutout). For $39.99, you get the expected MagSafe ring and a discrete lanyard cutout, so the aesthetic doesn’t compromise modern convenience. This is a piece of designed history that actually functions as a daily driver, not just a shelf-bound novelty item.

It’s just refreshing to see an accessory that has a real, informed opinion. The market is drowning in a sea of identical clear cases and minimalist leather folios that say absolutely nothing. The Classic LS, however, makes a statement. It’s for a different kind of Apple enthusiast, one who appreciates the foundational designs that made today’s devices possible. It wraps a sleek, modern slab of technology in something with texture, history, and a point of view. Spigen has managed to create a product that feels both nostalgic and completely current.

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Framework increases Desktop prices by up to $460 due to RAM crisis

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Computer brand Framework has hiked the prices on RAM for its Desktop systems and Mainframes in response to rising costs with its suppliers. Compared with when the Desktops were announced, the 32GB and 64GB options each cost $40 more, but its 128GB variation now costs an extra $460. The current pricing for machines is $1,139 for 32GB, $1,639 for 64GB or $2,459 for 128GB. 

Since the company began altering its pricing structure last month, it committed to remaining transparent with customers about the changes happening to RAM prices. Framework also said it would reduce prices again once the market calms down. The original prices will be honored for any existing pre-orders. 

One of the big takeaways from CES 2026 was that RAM is going to be an expensive commodity this year. The rising costs are largely in response to artificial intelligence projects, such as the rush to build data centers. As a result, buyers who take the modular approach may want to upgrade less costly components for better specs without making the increasingly hefty investment in memory.

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DIY LEGO ‘Connect 4’ Brickset lets you actually play the game after building it!

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There aren’t many LEGO sets designed to played with once they’re built. A lot of them are envisioned as show-pieces, and yes, you can do imaginary play with them like you would holding a LEGO Millennium Falcon and whooshing around the house, but this MOC from HH Bricks captures a kind of LEGO playability that’s absolutely rare. Inspired by his daughters’ love for building and playing with LEGO, HH Bricks designed this playable version of one of the world’s most popular tabletop games.

For those uninitiated, Connect 4 is a simple game where you drop tokens down a vertical slot-board, trying to build a set of 4 tokens in a straight line. Your job is to simply build a straight line without being stopped, while also consistently breaking your opponent’s ability to build a solid 4 streak on their own. The game just celebrated 50 years since it was first invented in 1974 (and commercially sold in ’75), and this set recreates the game’s strategic magic, just using LEGO bricks.

Designer: HH Bricks

Although HH Bricks doesn’t specify how many pieces come together to build this set, one could venture it’s easily in the higher end of the spectrum, just because of how many tiny single or double-stud bricks were used to build the set’s flat panels and the 42 tokens that come along with the board. Flat surfaces are fairly complex in LEGO, not because of any visual complexity, but just the fact that they require a lot of bricks to build out.

The rules are ridiculously simple. Each player chooses a color and gets to work, dropping tokens into any slot they want. Beat your opponent by building a connection of 4 tokens in the same color in a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Some people even play a double-streak round, trying to hit two connections to eventually win the game. Once the game is over, simply pull out the bottom tray and all the tokens come crashing out, reseting the game for the next session.

If you’re here you’ve probably heard of LEGO Ideas – the online forum where LEGO fans and enthusiasts build, share, and vote for MOCs (or fan-made My Own Creations). This LEGO Connect 4 set is a part of the Ideas forum too, having racked up more than 2,800 votes as of writing this. The ultimate goal is to hit the 10k vote mark (which this MOC has 478 more days to reach), following which LEGO’s internal team reviews the build and turns it into a retail box set if everything goes well. The first step, however, is to hit that 10,000 vote mark, which you can help HH Bricks reach by voting for their MOC on the LEGO Ideas website here!

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This $600 Tic Tac Toe Set Wants You to Slow Down

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You know that feeling when you see something so beautiful and unnecessary that you immediately want it? That’s exactly what happened when I discovered Bionic’s Tic Tac Toe set. And before you ask, yes, it costs $600. Yes, it’s just Tic Tac Toe. And yes, I’m completely obsessed with it.

Paris-based design studio Bionic just dropped this made-to-order piece, and it’s causing quite the stir in design circles. Not because it reinvents the wheel or solves some massive problem, but because it does the opposite. It exists purely to make you pause, sit down, and actually be present for a moment. In a world where everything screams productivity and optimization, here’s a luxury object that says “hey, maybe just play a simple game for three minutes.”

Designer: Bionic

The base is machined from a single solid block of aluminum, which immediately tells you this isn’t your childhood travel game. It’s heavy, grounded, and precise in a way that makes you want to run your fingers along its edges. The grid isn’t painted or etched on after the fact. It’s formed through machining alone, no decorations, no unnecessary flourishes. Just clean lines and intention.

Then there are the playing pieces, and this is where things get really interesting. The O’s are five mirror-polished stainless steel pawns that catch the light beautifully. The X’s are five black anodized aluminum pawns, each individually CNC machined and finished. Bionic specifically designed them to feel distinct in your hand, because this isn’t about rushing through a game. It’s about the tactile experience, the weight of each piece, the contrast between materials.

I’ll be honest, when I first saw the price tag, I laughed. Six hundred dollars for Tic Tac Toe? But then I started thinking about what we’re actually willing to spend money on. We drop thousands on desks and chairs for productivity. We buy standing desks and ergonomic everything because we’re optimizing our workspace for maximum output. But what about objects that exist purely to give us a break from all that?

Bionic wrote something in their product description that really stuck with me: “Some objects exist to help us work faster. Others exist to give us a moment away from that rhythm.” This Tic Tac Toe set is firmly in the second category. It’s designed to live on your desk or coffee table as a reminder that not everything needs to justify itself through efficiency. And honestly? That feels kind of revolutionary right now. We’re so addicted to hustle culture and productivity hacks that an object designed specifically for pausing feels almost subversive. It’s a sculpture you can interact with, a conversation starter that actually starts conversations instead of just sitting there looking pretty.

The made-to-order aspect adds another layer. This isn’t mass-produced. You’re not going to see these everywhere. It’s exclusive in the truest sense, crafted specifically after you order it. For collectors and design enthusiasts, that matters. It’s the difference between owning furniture and owning a piece. Is it practical? Absolutely not. You could play Tic Tac Toe with literally anything. Pen and paper works just fine. But that’s missing the entire point. This is about elevating something simple and familiar into an experience. It’s about materials, craft, and intention. It’s about having an object in your space that exists purely because it’s beautiful and makes you smile.

Bionic specializes in precision-machined aluminum accessories and workspace tools, all crafted in Paris with that distinctly European sensibility where form and function aren’t at odds. Their whole philosophy is about creating beautiful, thoughtfully designed products that are tools for daily life. This Tic Tac Toe set might be their most purely playful creation yet. So will I spend $600 on this? Maybe not today. But I love that it exists. I love that someone looked at Tic Tac Toe and thought, “what if we made this as beautiful as humanly possible?”

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This UGreen 3-in-1 wireless charger is 32 percent off right now

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You can easily spruce up your nightstand or desk by decluttering a bit, replacing some of those annoying charging cables with a good wireless charging setup. One of our favorites that can handle three devices at once is the UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 Charger Station 25W. Normally $140, it's on sale right now for $95; that's 32 percent off and only about $5 more than its record-low price.

This is our top pick for a 3-in-1 charging pad thanks to its versatility. The UGREEN can work equally well as a permanent fixture in your home or act as a portable charging station. It boasts a foldable design and has smart little design details to keep it feeling like a premium product.

The Qi2 25W charging works across a range of iPhone models and accessories, such as AirPods. There's also a dedicated part of the pad's design for an Apple Watch, which uses a proprietary charging standard, to power up too. Just note that you'll need a newer model of phone and the latest iOS 26 in order to take full advantage of the 25W charging capability. The wireless pad also comes with both a charging plug and a cable. We felt this UGREEN model was a great value at $140, so being able to snag one for a third of the usual price is an even better deal.

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Retro iMac G3-style AirPods Max takes inspiration from Apple’s most colorful tech era

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Sure, the AirPods Max come in colors – but there’s something so cold and un-emotional about anodized aluminum. It grabs your eye, but then immediately lets your eye wander once your fingers have run past its cool matte surface. Aluminum’s only purpose was to help build devices that were sleek and thermally advantageous. The problem, however, is that the AirPods Max aren’t ‘sleeker’ than your average headphone. Again sure, the MacBook Air looks so much thinner than the other average laptop – but aluminum in headphones achieves nothing. It adds weight, makes the head feel heavy, and doesn’t even look as eye-catching as some of its plastic-based counterparts.

Saffy Creatives recognized this and decided to give the AirPods Max a rather fitting makeover. After reinventing the Apple Watch as a G3-inspired retro-dream, they’re back with a redesign for the AirPods Max that looks oh-so-gorgeous it makes me want to try licking the headphones – obviously in a non-creepy way.

Designer: Saffy Creatives

What Saffy Creatives did is clever because it doesn’t change the AirPods Max silhouette – just its material treatment. Fair warning, the images ARE made using AI, but to be honest, AI is used more as a rendering tool here than it is as an imagination aid. The device looks exactly the same, except the parts made from metal are now replaced with dual-tone transparent/translucent plastic. The headphones here adopt Apple’s iconic Bondi Blue color scheme, with the outer cans giving a look into the headphones’ inner mechanics (just as Jobs intended with the iMac G3). A cloudy white element breaks the transparent shell, adding almost a halo of sorts around the can while also meaningfully separating the materials that would be probably impossible to injection-mold otherwise.

The old colorful Apple logo also finds itself on both the outer cans – something Apple wouldn’t be caught dead doing with their metal headphones. Is the detail almost too distracting? Some Apple purists would probably say it is – but nobody buys headphones because they look boring. Every audio-lover worth their salt wants headphones that make a noise, whether it’s through audio drivers, or through visuals.

The rest of the headphone remains fairly the same. The cups stay exactly the way they originally were, with the 3D mesh we’ve come to love. Similarly, the headband retains its mesh cushion too, however, the outer plastic frame also gets translucent/cloudy white plastic treatment to match the overall vibe. The result is a pair of headphones that are as gorgeous as any of Apple’s turn-of-the-millennium products – when Jobs and Jony Ive probably had more fun than they ever had making products.

Obviously such a pair of headphones will never exist (and I do wish Nothing had done a better job with their transparent design), but if there’s some maverick YouTuber looking to mod the AirPods Max, this weirdly nostalgic build is definitely worth a shot. After all, it’s nothing a 3D printer could churn out in a few hours. You’re not really changing the geometry either – just the material.

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Lego’s first Pokémon sets are now available for pre-order

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We learned last March that Lego and Pokémon would be joining forces and the first results of their partnership are here. Pre-orders for all three kits are open now, with an expected ship date of February 27. As one might have guessed from the lightning bolts on the previous promotional image, one of the debut pocket monsters getting the brick treatment is Pikachu, complete with a Poké Ball. The 2,050-piece kit can be built to show Pikachu either leaping out of the open Poké Ball into battle or at rest staring up at the builder, closed Poké Ball between his paws. The Pikachu kit costs $200.

There's also a 587-piece model of Eevee, which goes for $60. On the bigger side is a set featuring a trio of Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. This kit has 6,838 pieces and can show the group together in battle formation or separately in their own mini environments. It retails for $650.

Lego kit of Pokemon character Eevee
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Before you leap to pre-order pages, however, here's a word of caution. In Lego form, our little friends look…kinda strange? I'm not the biggest Lego builder, but I am a rather accomplished architect in Minecraft, so I am well aware of the innate challenge in constructing a rounded shape from square blocks. Take Pikachu, for instance. Part of his appeal is his chubby little cheeks. There are bricks with more rounded sides in this collection that hint at his usual rotundness, but the proportions of his face just feel a little off to me. I had the same reaction to the other figures as well, although Eevee seems to have fared a little better than the others. They're all sort of cute, but not nearly so cute as they are in other formats. But like I said, Lego is not my personal block of choice, so perhaps I'm in the minority here! If you love these bricky pocket monsters, then roll on over to Lego's website and snap up these kits faster than a Mewtwo.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/legos-first-pokemon-sets-are-now-available-for-pre-order-205527102.html?src=rss

Mitsubishi shows Delica Mini Camper with roof-mounted pop-up tent and off-roading capabilities

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The trend of camper vans is gradually clawing its way into the small car segment, and it makes sense for solo riders who give weightage to minimalism more than anything. Lutz Focke’s Lutz Minicamper and the Mini Pop Bee Active Gear by Mystic are the most recent iterations that prove it. The latest one, substantiating the fact, comes from Mitsubishi Motors, which just recently showcased the Delica Mini active camper at the Tokyo Auto Salon, one of the world’s largest custom car shows, that concluded in Chiba, Japan, on January 11.

The redesigned Delica Mini, which made its recent appearance, is one of the 11 vehicles displayed by the company. The custom version of the Delica Mini is a reimagination of the super compact kei car, which is rugged and ready for off-road adventures courtesy of some worthwhile tweaks on the inside.

Designer: Mitsubishi

The Delica Mini, since its launch in 2023, has been known for combining spacious interiors with powerful driving performance. Owing to this, the car has been awarded recognitions like the Design Car of the Year in Japan for 2023-2024. For its 2026 look, the Delica Mini maximizes indoor utility with a pop-up roof that features a roof-mounted tent for two, a suspension lift, and for four-wheel-drive system for off-roading. The space-constrained camper van also gets an ARB side awning to increase the livable space on the outside.

According to the information, the Delica Mini measures only 133.7 inches in length. The space seems cramped up until the roof above is popped open, and you have almost double the living space, but vertically. While the model retails all the popular features of the original Mini, including its endearing style and touch construction, it gets an uplift in the safety features, off-roading capabilities and interior design.

In addition to increasing the livable space with a pop-up roof, customization allows for making the camper off-roadable. The lifted suspension adds ground clearance, all-terrain tires keep stable, while the protective skid plates on the underbody ensure durability in rough terrains. With its all-drive powertrain and enhanced ground clearance, the Delica Mini is uplifted from a city camper to a true all-terrain camper for those who want to embrace the outdoors wholeheartedly.

Delica Mini is only a showcase concept at the time of writing. Its true world potential is yet to be seen and experienced. That said, Mitsubishi has not yet made anything official about when the new custom Mini will be made, or if it will ever be made. Even if it were to roll out in the near future, adventurers in Japan are likely to be the first to get their hands on it, before it drives into other markets.

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Anthropic launches Claude Cowork, a version of its coding AI for regular people

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If you follow Anthropic, you're probably familiar with Claude Code. Since the fall of 2024, the company has been training its AI models to use and navigate computers like a human would, and the coding agent has been the most practical expression of that work, giving developers a way to automate rote programming tasks. Starting today, Anthropic is giving regular people a way to take advantage of those capabilities, with the release of a new preview feature called Claude Cowork.

The company is billing Cowork as "a simpler way for anyone — not just developers — to work with Claude." After you give the system access to a folder on your computer, it can read, edit or create new files in that folder on your behalf.

Anthropic gives a few different example use cases for Cowork. For instance, you could ask Claude to organize your downloads folder, telling it to rename the files contained within to something that's easier to parse at a glance. Another example: you could use Claude to turn screenshots of receipts and invoices into a spreadsheet for tracking expenses. Cowork can also navigate websites — provided you install Claude’s Chrome plugin — and make can use Anthropic's Connectors framework to access third-party apps like Canva.

"Cowork is designed to make using Claude for new work as simple as possible. You don’t need to keep manually providing context or converting Claude’s outputs into the right format," the company said. "Nor do you have to wait for Claude to finish before offering further ideas or feedback: you can queue up tasks and let Claude work through them in parallel."         

If the idea of granting Claude access to your computer sounds ill-advised, Anthropic says Claude "can’t read or edit anything you don’t give it explicit access to." However, the company does note the system can "take potentially destructive actions," such as deleting a file that is important to you or misinterpreting your instructions. For that reason, Anthropic suggests it's best to give "very clear" guidance to Claude.   

Anthropic isn’t the first to offer a computer agent. Microsoft, for example, has been pushing Copilot hard for nearly three years, despite seemingly limited adoption. For Anthropic, the challenge will be convincing people these tools are useful where others have failed. The fact Claude Code has been universally loved by programmers may make that task easier.

Anthropic briefly made Cowork preview only available to users of its pricey Claude Max subscription. That changed on Friday when the company expanded access to include customers of its $20 per month Pro plan. If you want to try Cowork for yourself, you'll need a Mac with the Claude macOS app installed.

Update 01/16/26 2:30PM ET: Updated to reflect Claude Cowork is now also available to Claude Pro customers.

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