This 10,000mAh power bank with pull-out cable is designed for all-day reliability

I miss the point-and-shoot cameras of days gone by. They offered a level of convenience that smartphones have hogged over the past two decades. Yet many designers and creators believe those cameras had something in their design that can still influence modern devices and their form. Case in point: the D90 Block Power Bank by D MOOSTER. It resembles a digicam without the lens, but with the same comfortable, convenient handling.

D MOOSTER, established in 2020, is a design agency born during the pandemic. Since then, it has been moving forward with concepts that have the power to mesmerize, and this new power bank with its timeless appearance and state-of-the-art features embodies that spirit, and is a compelling device to behold. If you’re not convinced, we’ll walk you through its aesthetic and functional features below to show why it truly lives up to the hype.

Designer: Eric Cheng 

You cannot afford to have your phone run out of power in the middle of doomscrolling or when you’re in no man’s land without a power connection in the vicinity. And it goes without saying that the case is similar when you are working remotely and are involved in back-to-back meetings. A reliable power bank can be the much-needed lifeline when such a situation strikes and you should be ready with a contemporary device, which can offer more power, with maximum convenience and still have a showstopping design to flaunt.

The D90 Block Power is all of the above. A device with the primary idea of keeping your portable devices going through the day. It can work hard and last long with up to 20W fast charging support and a capable 10,000 mAh battery, which can juice up your iPhone fully at least twice before requiring a charge. When it comes to devices like a power bank, we rely on reputable brands for their capacity, power output, and durability.

With its new power bank concept, D MOOSTER ensures each of these parameters is checked and consumers have no reason to shy away from its appeal. And when that’s ensured, the convenience of the pull-out cable kicks in. The device flaunts a one-meter-long cable, which pulls out of its housing within the power bank, when you need it. With a USB Type-C on its connecting end, the power bank is made compatible with almost all the new iPhones and an entire collection of smartphones under the Android umbrella.

Featuring an enticing three-module design, one each for branding, specifications, and information (inspired by the Fibonacci golden ratio) the D90 Block Power has a power button and an USB A port alongside on one side. Designed in three colors: orange, gray, and blue, the power bank from D MOOSTER is conceptualized with natural materials and a size that is handy to carry and use.

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South Africa’s TrailPod brings retro teardrop camping to 2026

Like it’s the case with the other parts of the world; in South Africa too, teardrop campers are becoming adventurous but with a very contemporary approach and a high-ticket price. TrailPod, an outdoor adventure brand in Cape Town, is doing things differently to keep their generation of teardrop rigs closer to the good old past, while integrating features that make it completely modern and dependable.

TrailPod shares our love for adventure and is therefore providing bespoke 4×4 teardrop trailers, which are designed for off-roading, but have a very nostalgic appearance to them. These rigs are made from zero-wood composite construction and feature a suspension system ready to deal with all road types.

Designer: TrailPod  https://trailpod.co.za/

The TrailPod Cricket series teardrop trailers are therefore cut out for off-roading, but they are subtle, competitively priced, and retro-inspired. Staying true to the teardrop shape and style from the past, these are ideal for adventurers seeking a variety of camping options without breaking the bank. For this, the foam composite body trailers have an aluminum layering underneath, prioritizing durability and retro-aesthetics.

The Cricket series may be new, but the first Pod was made in a garage setting during the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea back then was to build a vintage-style teardrop, close in aesthetics to the ones built in the 1940s with aircraft aluminum and army jeep wheels. “Feeling a bit like Pinocchio’s Geppetto,” this rig was called Tintin. Over the years with tweaks and perfection, the Tintin prototype is now evolved into a fully-fledged TrailPod Cricket teardrop series, which people are loving for obvious reasons, which definitely starts with the woody construction that dates back to the teardrop’s earliest days. It looks woody, but as said, it features a foam-composite body and no wood is involved (so not roting, mold and corrosion at any moment of its lifetime).

Tough laminate finish on the inside of the Cricket and thin aluminum cladding on the outside, which is overlaid with foam composite, make it a completely different teardrop option we have seen in recent memory. The comfortable and spacious interior of this trailer, which measures just 3.5 m long, is provided with a sleeping arrangement for two people, a small side-mounted kitchen, and cupboards for storage. Internal and external lighting are provided with energy by a 100-Ah lithium battery onboard and solar panels. Owing to its size and lightweight build, the TrailPod Cricket can be towed behind almost any vehicle.

Available in wide and extra-wide body options, Cricket can hold up to 200 kg on the roof when camped, so it’s possible to fit a rooftop tent on it. TrailPod has three teardrop variants in the Cricket series: Cricket, Cricket Lite, Cricket Max. While Lite is the smallest and cheekiest of the three, the TrailPod Cricket Max is the flagship model designed to go off-roading and ensure a prolonged off-grid stay. Its extra-wide body makes space for a double bed and a tailgate galley (a teardrop charm). Though TrailPods come in standard color options, they can be customized in a color of your choice, if you want.

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Leisure Travel Vans Unity TBX redefines luxury motorhomes with a true adventure garage

Ideal luxury motorhomes don’t fuss about your adventure gear and supplies. Their primary focus there is a premium small home on wheels that may cater to the rugged roads, but leaves you guessing when you reach the fathomed wilderness. Canadian RV company, Leisure Travel Vans, is changing this notion with the newly revealed Unity TBX series that has a spacious pass-through cabinet to carry along a great deal of equipment you may need in your time outside of your house.

So, whether you want to go biking, fishing, or surfing, with the TBX you can carry it with you. But the facility doesn’t come cheap; the motorhome is steeply priced at around $245,000 for its adventurous, all-wheel-drive (AWD) model. Yes, Leisure Travel Vans provides the TBX in two models: the TBX base model, which doesn’t have an AWD option and costs roughly $237,000, and the TBX all-wheel-drive variant.

Designer: Leisure Travel Vans

Of course, the TBX is aligned with the notion of a toy hauler, but it doesn’t compromise on the space, luxury, or convenience of a motorhome you can desire. Unity TBX motorhome visions to provide a new alternative to all-weather, all-terrain adventure vans that keep you content and cozy, like in some more than basic hotel room.

For this, the Unity TBX is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and measures 25 ft (7.6 m) long. Within this form factor is the 1,727-liter defining pass-through garage you can use to carry mountain bikes, surfboards, skis, and other supplies you can possibly stock up in the space. It would just be a dull space without the 12- and 120-V outlets here that would allow you to charge electric bikes right within the motorhome. Anything that is not easy to stuff into the pass-through garage can be carried on the hitch, which provides an additional 5,000 lbs. of carrying capacity.

If you thought this was almost about it, the TBX series is a lot more than that. The 6.3 ft. high interior is provided with sleeping facilities for up to four people. At the far end of the bedroom is a twin bed featuring a nightstand in the middle. On the front of the motorhome is the versatile swivel lounge. It features a two-seat bench, which turns 90 to create a lounge space, and in tune with a third cushioned seat and the two swiveled cab seats, you have a nice lounge area with a set of Lagun tables for dining and working. The space easily folds and converts into a double bed.

In the middle of this van home – on the driver’s side – is the bathroom with a shower, a wash basin, and a macerator toilet. Right in front of it is the kitchen, complete with a dual-burner induction cooktop, a sink, pull-out pantry, microwave, and double-door compressor fridge. Leisure Travel Vans has furnished the Utility TBX series with a capable off-road and all-season motorhome. It features a 270-Ah lithium battery, up to 400 watts of solar panels, and a 3,000-W inverter. Onboard, you have 151 liters of fresh water and 132.5 liters of gray water storage capacity. While the Truma Aventa Eco air conditioner takes care of the summer months, the same company’s VarioHeat furnace sees you through the winter in the TBX.

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Casio’s Origami-Inspired G-Shock watches blend Japanese craft with everyday toughness

Casio G-Shock line has seen so many variants over the years, still they feel refreshing every time a new version is released. The hand-forged tsuiki edition is one of their unique releases that’s forged by a single Japanese master edition. Each one of them is unique with hammer-print bespoke patterns, and Casio nailed the craft using titanium alloy and the DLC coating.

Now another edition showcases the brand’s love for Japanese artistry with two origami inspired variants. Although these are not hand built or carry the bespoke design element, still they are unique in their own rights.

Designer: Casio

Predictably, the two variants: DW5600RGM-1 and DW6900RGM-5 reflect the folding patterns of origami with the dotted lines. This gives off the illusion of mountain and valley folds with washi paper like texture on the bezel and band.  The origami theme carries further into the watch details. On both watches, Casio has included the silhouette of a crane – a globally recognized symbol in origami – within the LED backlight and engraved on the case back. The special packaging also echoes the traditional paper folding craft, enhancing the presentation with design cues drawn from folded forms.

Casio’s choice of materials balances durability with aesthetic intent. The cases, bezels, and bands of both models are made from bio-based resin that retains the strength and impact resistance expected of G-Shock watches while supporting the distinctive textured finish. Despite the artistic approach, these watches maintain the toughness that the G-Shock line is known for, including shock resistance and a 200-meter water resistance rating suitable for swimming and surface water sports.

In terms of dimensions and wearability, the DW-6900RGM-5 is the larger of the two, with a case measuring approximately 53.2 × 50 × 18.7 mm and a weight of about 67 grams. The DW-5600RGM-1 is more compact at around 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm and weighs roughly 53 grams, catering to those who prefer a smaller profile on the wrist. Both watches use mineral glass and offer comfortable fits for a range of wrist sizes

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Underneath the origami-inspired shell, the core functionalities are consistent with what buyers expect from a digital G-Shock. Each model includes a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer with auto-repeat, a multi-function alarm, and an hourly time signal. Additional features include an LED backlight with afterglow, flash alerts linked to alarms and the timer, and a full automatic calendar that runs through the year 2099. Timekeeping supports both 12-hour and 24-hour formats with a monthly accuracy of ±15 seconds.

Powering these functions is a long-lasting CR2016 battery that Casio rates at up to five years under normal use. This longevity, combined with the rugged build and everyday tools, positions the origami editions as practical timepieces for daily wear rather than purely collector items.

Pricing for the DW-5600RGM-1 and DW-6900RGM-5 in the United States is set at around $165 each, making them accessible within the broader G-Shock lineup while offering a distinctive design narrative rooted in Japanese culture.

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AI-powered Conway’s Arcade not only plays classic games, it invents them in real-time

Arcade machines once thrived as cultural objects as much as entertainment devices, combining bold industrial design and tactile controls to pull people into endless play. Over time, those cabinets became symbols of fixed experiences, each game defined by predictable patterns and tactically programmed outcomes. Conway’s Arcade revisits that familiar physical form but challenges the very idea of what an arcade game is supposed to be. This is done using computation, not as hidden infrastructure but as the driving force behind play itself.

Created by technology agency SpecialGuestX for Google, Conway’s Arcade is a generative gaming installation that transforms classic arcade logic into an evolving, rule-based system. Unveiled at the NeurIPS 2025 conference, the project was designed to communicate complex computational ideas through direct interaction, replacing static gameplay with experiences that emerge in real time.

Designer: SpecialGuestX

Instead of loading pre-existing games, the system generates new gameplay variations inspired by well-known titles such as Space Invaders, Breakout, Flappy Bird, and the Chrome Dino game. The smart system recomposes the game’s mechanics through adaptive logic. The conceptual backbone of Conway’s Arcade is John Conway’s Game of Life, a mathematical model where simple rules governing cells lead to unexpectedly complex patterns.

SpecialGuestX translated this principle into a playable framework where movement, collision, and behavior are determined dynamically rather than scripted in advance. Player input influences how these rules evolve, meaning each session becomes a unique computational outcome rather than a repeatable level sequence. Familiar visual language and controls anchor the experience, while the underlying logic continually reshapes how the game behaves.

This generative approach is powered by adaptive systems that respond to interactions in real time, making the arcade gaming feel intuitive while remaining unpredictable. Players begin to sense patterns and relationships as they play, learning the logic through experimentation rather than instruction. The result is an experience that rewards curiosity, turning gameplay into a form of exploration rather than mastery over fixed mechanics.

The physical design of Conway’s Arcade reinforces this philosophy. The cabinet is constructed entirely from aluminum and designed as a lightweight, modular structure that can be assembled by a single person in under an hour. Fabricated by Barcelona-based workshop 6punyales, the hardware balances durability with portability, making it suitable for exhibitions and travel. Mechanical joysticks, tactile buttons, and red latched switches reference classic arcade interfaces, while clean lines, exposed structure, and a custom typeface give the machine a distinctly contemporary presence.

Visuals follow a restrained 8-bit aesthetic, not as nostalgia for its own sake but as a clear, readable interface for generative behavior. On screen, game elements act like independent agents within a system, making the effects of rule changes visible and understandable. Rather than hiding computation behind spectacle, Conway’s Arcade puts logic on display, using play as the medium for comprehension.

Commissioned by Google and presented to an audience deeply familiar with artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conway’s Arcade succeeds by making abstract ideas accessible. It reframes the arcade cabinet as a tool for communication, showing how simple rules can generate complexity, creativity, and the element of surprise.

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Urwerk 100V “LightSpeed” Ceramic limited-edition watch tracks propagation of light through space

The way life moves on earth, we often undermine the vastness of the universe and the simple fact that whatever we see in it is always already the past. Now, Urwerk has conceptualized a limited-edition timepiece that merges concepts of time and space showcasing the time light takes right from the sun to reach each planet in the solar system. The Urwerk UR-100V “LightSpeed” Ceramic is a timepiece that translates the journey of light across the solar system in a mechanical watch display.

The brainchild of Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei, co-founders of the Swiss-watchmaker established in 1997, the UR-100V features the company’s iconic satellite display, differing in a way to display propagation of light across the solar system – telling time it takes a sunbeam to reach the eight different planets. So instead of just marking hours and minutes, this watch, with a white ceramic composite case, creates the wandering satellite display into a moving cosmic reference point.

Designer: Urwerk

“Wearing this creation (the UR-100V “LightSpeed” Ceramic) is like carrying a fragment of the universe on the wrist, a miniature vision of the cosmos scaled to human perception,” Martin Frei said about the watch measuring 43mm wide and 51.7mm long. About 14.55mm at the highest point, the UR-100V features Urwerk’s proprietary white ceramic case with silver fiberglass fabric and carbon inserts. The case with a screw-down crown offers durability to the timepiece with cosmic-inspired aesthetics.

The dial has been tweaked to achieve the latter. When the hour satellite leaves the minute track, it follows the path of light, tracing the journey of a sunbeam from the Sun toward the eight planets in our solar system. The astronomical data is converted into mechanical motion with exact scientific data points like 3 minutes required for sunlight to reach Earth or 4.1 hours it takes to reach the farthest planet Neptune.

The UR-100V LS Ceramic draws its power and finesse to pull of the celestial brilliance from the in-house calibre UR 12.02. The self-winding mechanical movement by Planetary Turbine Automatic System beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides the watch with a 48-hour power reserve. Water-resistant up to 5ATM, the Urwerk timepiece features micro-blasted, DLC-treated grade 5 titanium caseback revealing a satisfying sight of a self-winding rotor inside.

The UR-100V LightSpeed Ceramic comes with two choices of strap colors. It’s a textured rubber strap in black or white color. The limited-edition watch is priced at 67,000 CHF (approx. $86,500) and is available on the company’s official website. We are not sure how many units of the watch are going to be available, but we are sure the watch will sell out really fast for its ability to track propagation of light through space.

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DIYer creates a retro-modern typewriter computer with moving screen on the slide

What’s the precursor of the computer? The typewriter, of course. Taking things the other way around, a DIYer has built a gaming PC inside an old typewriter for the sake of technology. First of its kind, this DIY is all about building everything from scratch to have a typewriter that works better than your average computer.

Fitting a computer inside a typewriter requires a lot of brainstorming about which components are useful and which can give way to the PC components. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? The art here is to be very careful when removing unwanted parts like the keyboard, motor, and side brackets, while still retaining the slide’s functionality via the hammers and the main movement.

Designer: Prototype

After removing the components, there is just enough space to fit in a motherboard, power supply, and a graphics card. Before sorting this bit of the DIY, the first step is to sort out the keyboard assembly by preplacing it with a modern keyboard that is made from scratch, using the keys of the keyboard to keep the theme alive. This is where 3D printing comes in by taking a 360-degree scan of the typewriter’s keyboard and modelling the desired keyboard case that has more height for fitting in all the PCB components of a modern keyboard. The hard part here is to make the PCB assembly that corresponds to the key input and send it over to a PCB manufacturer to make.

Next comes the easy bit, where the keycaps are 3D modelled and printed to test fit the adapters. Attaching them to the corresponding key strokes does the job. The backplate is a cakewalk, and the parts are done. Finally, all the parts are put together, and the keyboard for the typewriter is ready. Then it’s time to connect the keyboard to the complex working of the computer using a servo motor. To test the thing, the DIYer attaches it to his laptop, and it works all fine with the slide and the bell working perfectly.

The final part is to fit the PC mechanism and screen onto the typewriter assembly for the magic as the typing action moves the whole thing on the slide. Incredible, I must say. The final part of the build is yet to be released, but we know what to expect!

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Retro-modern Stärke Gen 2 Speedster is a Porsche 356 dupe spiced-up with modern creature comforts

The world is gradually moving towards zero-emission vehicles that have sharper aesthetics and a modern appeal. That said, the appeal for classic cars is undeniable amongst enthusiasts who value the presence of gas-powered performance cars that bring the raw feel, fusing man and machine into one.

Stärke Motor Company didn’t want to create something that every other automaker is doing. Their ambition is to fuse classic performance four-wheeler vibes and modern features into a vehicle that is hard to miss on the streets. Meet the Gen 2 Speedster that looks like the Porsche 356 dupe (it actually is), albeit a little longer and having a lower ride height than the all-time classic.

Designer: Stärke Motor Company

The retro-inspired roadster borrows the look of a 1950s classic while bringing the comfort and drivability of a modern Porsche into a hand-built car that time-travels. Infact the heart of the Gen 2 Speedster is a 2017+ Porsche 718 Boxster platform with the chassis of the original making up for the structure. The real magic happens with the custom-fit interiors and other body components that are 3D printed to fit the 718 chassis. The brain of this damsel is the optional turbocharged flat-fours, or the naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-six. Buyers can choose from a 6-speed manual, or a 7-speed PDK transmission.

Gen 2 Speedster retains the old school vibe of the bumpers, round headlights, and oval taillights. The unadorned flanks fit right into the mix, and the low-profile tires lend the car a bit of chalk and cheese aesthetic. On the inside, creature comforts extend to the heated stitched steering wheel and seats, as well as a power soft top. The two-seater also comes with a modern touchscreen infotainment system and full-leather interior in 25 color variants. To keep up with the theme, flooring can be customized, too.

Given that the Gen 2 Speedster lives up to its bespoke aura, interested buyers can get the roadster done in their theme and liking. There is so much to choose from: the body paint, interior hues, choice of materials, or any other small detail that matters. Customization of that level does not guarantee a steep starting price tag of $135,000. However, if you bring your own Porsche 718, that slides down to $1189,000, which by no means is cheap either. Since the roadster will be hand-built, it will take a time of 6 months for delivery.

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Off-beat JLab Blue XL headphone speakers can be worn around the neck

Move over Boomboxes, TWS earbuds, and Clip-On headphones, as JLab has just revealed a bizarre audio accessory fit for the giants of planet earth. These are the Blue XL headphone speakers that overshadow any chunky pair of headphones with their large presence. So how would you put these huge pair of cans on your head, at least they would not even stick to my face even for a second?

Well, they are not meant to be sported as a normal pair of headphones, rather you wear them around the neck to function as a pair of Bluetooth speakers. However bizarre or cool they might look, implementing such an offbeat idea is a bold step. Having made their debut at the Birmingham Bowl, the oversized speakers are touted as the MVP of victory moments. JLab thinks these will have many takers for $99, but we believe only a few will fancy them wearing comfortably out in public.

Designer: JLab

These speaker headphones come with dual 2.5-inch drivers and passive radiators to beam 30 Watts of audio. According to JLab, the speakers can play immersive sound for almost 20 hours on a stretch. The 10W fast charging refills the battery in three hours flat, while a quick charge of 15 minutes will make them good to go for another couple of hours. Given the size of this audio accessory, it’s not surprising that it can play for such a long time, almost a day nonstop at full blast. Though listening to your playlist on the local commute on the Blue XL is going to raise some eyebrows.

If you’re not that bold enough to sport them around the neck, you can use them as normal desk speakers, as one earcup rests on the surface, and the other one sits on top of it vertically. Blue XL speaker headphones support SBC and ACC audio codecs, which should play seamlessly with most of the audio streaming services and offline media players. With the JLab Signature EQ settings, you can adjust the sound to your preference. The speaker headphones are going to be available in a limited number, and that’s not surprising.

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Chopard and Zagato collaborate for the breathtaking Lab One Concept watch, limited to just 19 examples

Cars and watches share a lot in common; the biggest intersection point is, of course, design. Inspired by the automotive brilliance of Zagato, the Chopard Lab One concept watch is a fine example of what I mean. This collaborative watch from Chopard and Zagato is a manifestation of automotive thinking realized in a wrist-sized form factor, highlighting structure, lightness, and engineering – the three main stakes of the Italian coachbuilding brand, founded by Ugo Zagato in 1919.

Of course, when something so impressive and open-worked shows up on the horology map, you begin to wonder how the manufacturer has pulled it off. Before I could sit down and ponder, I realized that is not the first time the two stalwarts from their respective niches have come together. If you remember, the two brands previously collaborated in 2020 on the Mille Miglia Lab One, which was also inspired by high-performance race cars.

Designer: Chopard x Zagato

Arguably, haute horlogerie collides at the peak of innovation with the Zagato Lab One Concept, which is not really a conventional production model but a technical study of the application of motorsport engineering principles in watchmaking. The racing car image instantly comes to mind at the first glimpse at this 42mm case watch, which is made from ceramicised titanium and exudes tubular architecture characteristic of the car chassis.

The Chopard x Zagato Lab One Concept watch – owing to its construction – is exceptionally robust and scratch-resistant. The watch weighs only 43.2 grams (including the strap) and features a box-shaped sapphire, giving you a completely unobstructed view of the chrome-toned skeletal dial integrated right into the movement. It is also machined from ceramicised titanium also, and has a raised interpretation of Zagato’s stylised “Z” motif, which is finished with rhodium-plated bevels.

The watch ditches traditional lugs and replaces them with pivoting tubular loops that can rotate up to 45 degrees. This design allows the case to sit flush with the wrist, delivering exceptional wearing comfort. On the dial, the open-worked hour and minute hands and the gauge-style power reserve at 12 o’clock are reminiscent of the motorsport theme. This mechanical marvel is powered by a hand-wound L.U.C 04.04-L calibre movement offering COSC-certified chronometer-level accuracy, operating at 28,800 vph, and has a 60-hour power reserve. The bridges and mainplate are also made from ceramicised titanium.

The Zagato Lab One Concept watch has a 60-second tourbillon positioned at 6 o’clock and protects the movement against shock via silent-block elastomer dampers and four lever arms. Water resistant up to 50 meters, the watch comes with two strap options: a fabric strap with hook-and-loop fastening, and the other is a calfskin leather strap. According to press information, only 19 examples of the watch are available, and each is priced at CHF 130,000 (approximately $170,000).

 

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