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Razer Seiren V3 Pro is a studio grade plug-and-play microphone for newbies and pros

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As a newbie, how many times have you shunned the idea of owning a starter-level microphone just because of the complexities involved? Always wishing to have a simpler connecting protocol for ease of use. Razer wants to address this problem with the new Seiren V3 Pro microphone targeted towards streamers, creators, gamers, and anyone who wants a pro-level mic on the fly.

The microphone comes with support for USB-C, which simplifies things beyond comprehension for amateur content creators. Topping the cake is the XLR connectivity mode, which lets advanced users use the microphone with their existing equipment. Razer has demonstrated its eagerness to address the burning issues of the gaming and content creation communities, and this new release is no different.

Designer: Razer

Staying firmly in the XLR microphone space, even though it is targeted at amateur users, the microphone is ultra-utilitarian with its versatile hybrid connectivity options. The device aids users in beginning their content creation journey with a basic USB-C setup and then eventually upgrading to pro-level equipment like audio mixers and interfaces without any barriers. Another perk of the latest Razer offering is the $250 price, which can be otherwise be another major hurdle if even a respectable high-grade piece of equipment has to be acquired at the start of your creative journey. As per Razer’s global head of its lifestyle division, Addie Tan, “With the Seiren V3 Pro, we wanted to give creators a single mic that grows with them.”

V3 Pro solves a very basic problem with pro mics having the XLR analog connector, like their previous version – they have to run via an audio mixer or interface before being routed to a computer. For that very reason newbies, choose basic level USB-C mics for their arsenal. Razer gets the best of both worlds with this release, and there’s more to it. Another pressing reason to buy the Seiren V3 Pro is the built-in DSP, which works with both modes to deliver great output. This is important because high-quality microphones often require a lot of fine-tuning to get the desired results.

At the software level, the microphone has an AI noise remover and baked-in options that eliminate much of the tweaking needed. The device has a compressor, limiter and expander to make possible the smart tuning on the fly. At the hardware level, the mic has a pop filter and a built-in shock absorber for further clearing up the final output. The zinc unibody housing of the unit has a gain knob and mute button for ease of use. For the tech-savvy, this microphone has a 30mm dynamic range capsule and a cardioid polar pattern. The frequency range covered on this one is from 50Hz to 16kHz. The 32-bit float recording mode is also useful as it prevents clipping in audio, especially during high peak gains or sudden podcast reactions.

Content creators who look for minimalist gadgets without sacrificing functionality will love the small gain control at the bottom and the tap-to-mute sensor button, which comes in useful during live podcasts. The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack lets the user hear the final output for performing any fine-tuning if required. To finish it off, the toned-down RGB lighting ring (compared to the predecessor) shows the real-time visual feedback about the gain, mute, and peak status. This can also be tweaked using the Razer Synapse app for complete control.

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Sony’s Original PlayStation returns as a utilitarian cushion case for laptops and tablets

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For many gamers, the original PlayStation was more than just a gaming console, as it was an introduction to an entirely new era of entertainment. More than three decades after Sony’s landmark system changed the industry, its unmistakable design continues to inspire products that tap into nostalgia while serving modern needs. The latest example comes from Japanese publisher Takarajimasha, which has unveiled a PlayStation-themed Multi Cushion Case BOOK that transforms the iconic first-generation console into a practical carrying solution for today’s digital essentials.

Designed to closely replicate the appearance of the original PlayStation, the cushion case faithfully recreates the console’s signature gray finish and recognizable button layout. From a distance, it looks remarkably similar to the hardware that debuted in the mid-1990s, making it an instant conversation piece for longtime fans. Rather than functioning as a collectible display item alone, however, the accessory has been designed with everyday usability in mind.

Designer: Takarajimasha

The slim protective case measures approximately 23 x 33 x 2 cm and is sized to accommodate modern devices such as laptops and tablets. Its cushioned construction helps protect electronics during transport, while the compact profile prevents unnecessary bulk inside a backpack or messenger bag. Cables, chargers, documents, and other daily essentials can also be stored alongside devices, turning the nostalgic shell into a practical workspace companion. The combination of retro styling and contemporary utility makes this utilitarian accessory appealing even to those who may not actively collect gaming memorabilia.

Takarajimasha’s release follows a growing trend of lifestyle products inspired by classic gaming hardware. As gaming culture becomes increasingly mainstream, companies are finding new ways to celebrate iconic consoles beyond traditional merchandise. Instead of creating another figurine or decorative collectible, the publisher has chosen an item that integrates seamlessly into daily life, allowing users to carry a piece of gaming history wherever they go.

The timing is particularly fitting. Interest in PlayStation nostalgia remains strong as Sony continues to celebrate the legacy of the original system and its influence on modern gaming culture. Products inspired by the first PlayStation often resonate with a generation that grew up with the console while also attracting younger enthusiasts who appreciate its enduring industrial design. The machine’s circular disc lid, geometric button arrangement, and understated gray color palette have become instantly recognizable design cues that continue to age surprisingly well.

Launched in Japan for 3,630 Yen (approximately $23), the PlayStation Multi Cushion Case BOOK blends collectible appeal with practical functionality. It captures the essence of a beloved console without simply replicating it as a static display piece.

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Prada designs a hidden Onesie that could keep NASA’s Artemis astronauts alive on the Moon

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The fashion and home décor industry has, for years, looked toward space for inspiration. Prada is a brand that’s pushing through to be the first luxury fashion house to inspire space travel instead. For its new adventure in space, Prada has designed an inner-layer garment that astronauts aboard the NASA Artemis headed for the Moon will wear underneath their space suits.

For some fashion enthusiasts, this could come as a surprise, but the fact is, Prada has been working for a few years now with Axiom Space. Axiom is a private company that NASA has partnered with to develop spacesuits for its astronauts to wear on the upcoming Artemis missions.

Designer: Prada x Axiom Space

Axiom Space and Prada first unveiled the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), a next-generation spacesuit, in 2024. “AxEMU is the first major upgrade to NASA’s space suits in more than 20 years,” and it is designed for NASA’s Artemis III mission and beyond. Now, believing the astronauts need a way to keep cool and oxygenated within the bulky space suit when on the lunar surface, Prada has introduced the garment to wear under the space suit, which has been part of the design process.

With the company’s signature red stripe on the sleeve, which is apparent on Prada’s activewear collection, the onesie called the Liquid Cooling Ventilation Garment (LCVG) will go under the space suit, as an innerwear (we cannot comment whether astronauts will need another layer of innerwear underneath). The LCVG is provided with tubes running around the back, which are used to circulate cold water around the astronaut’s body. The entire thing is designed in a high fashion sense, so the onesie is sleek and a complete wear in itself.

Designed primarily to keep the astronaut’s body from overheating while they walk on the moon, it is also provided with a ventilation system to deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide formed inside the AxEMU. Talking about the convenience and benefits of this finely crafted innerwear, the senior vice president of spacecrafts at Axiom Space informs, “Every minute astronauts spend outside their (lunar) vehicle, the LCVG is working to keep them safe.” Axiom’s CEO and president, Jonathan Cirtain, pointed out that the LCVG “…manages their (astronauts’) thermal environment, supports their breathing, and does it all while they’re pushing their bodies to the limit.”

NASA hopes to carry out the Artemis III mission, a crewed test flight, the second such mission in the Artemis lunar exploration program in 2027. And then eventually make the first crewed landing on the Moon’s south pole in preceding missions by early 2028. The Artemis campaign is NASA’s human spaceflight mission to land American astronauts on the surface of the Moon, establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface, and form a foundation for future manned missions to the Red Planet.

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Polydrops P21X aerodynamic off-road trailer let EV owners camp deep in the wilderness without range anxiety

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Off-roading trailers can go anywhere and let you live away from man and habitation. But their gross weight often limits this camping experience to off-roading vehicles. Polydrops, a California-based manufacturer, changed this notion with the launch of the P21 travel trailer, which made a lightweight, aerodynamic exterior its priority. Now, extending that tested design into off-grid territory, Polydrops is introducing the new, limited-edition trailer called the P21X.

Not a great deal of thought has gone into finalizing the name, but of course, there is a lot that has changed in the design front and its capabilities. The off-road camping trailer can be towed behind any capable electric vehicle and now goes deep into remote areas where pavement ends, and no one else has been.

Designer: Polydrops

So, from how it appears, the Polydrops P21X is a limited-edition variant of the P21. The basic idea still is to enhance efficiency with correct aerodynamics, but now with the addition of the specially tweaked design for off-grid readiness. In addition to a more aerodynamically configured body, larger living cabin, and off-grid facilities, the new Polydrops trailer reduces drag, increases performance, and towing stability over all terrain types.

The P21X continues with the vertical wedge-shaped front specially created to allow the air to run around it, reducing drag. This time over, the P21X exterior is similarly angular and polygonal in design, but is slightly lifted to enhance the ground clearance to 15 inches. The extended height allows the trailer to ride on all-terrain tires and an independent axle-less suspension. To ensure the increased height is not an impediment to aerodynamics, Polydrops has thoughtfully tapered the rear part of the trailer.

On the rooftop – across its length and breadth – Polydrops provides the P21X with 1,300W glass solar panels developed with Aptera Motors. It is a significant upgrade from the sub-1000W panels on the P21. For additional convenience, the trailer has a 5kWh LFP battery and an option to increase it to 10kWh. The trailer is provided with a 10,000-BTU air conditioning and heating unit. Overall features are increased, but not much is changed in the weight department. The trailer is just a few hundred pounds heavier but still lightweight to tow behind EVs and other capable vehicles.

This doesn’t mean the interior of the P21X is compromised in any manner. The 6-foot-high standing height interior provides a living space for a family of up to four members. You have a little kitchen in the middle of the cabin, with a convertible dinette in the rear, which provides for the main bed. A smaller section up front with a swivelling table forms the second bed, and is provided with a hidden shower pan and pull-out toilet. This section converts into a lounge area when closed.

Polydrops, via its website, confirms. The P21X is a limited-production trailer. It notes that only 20 units will be made and each will retail for a price starting at $76,900. The company is allowing buyers to pre-reserve a model with a 50 percent up-front deposit now.

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Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition celebrates brand’s 25 years of nostalgic gaming

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Xbox limited edition makes are nothing uncommon, as Microsoft often delves into collaborations for some really interesting themed consoles and controllers. The gaming brand just turned 25 this year, and Microsoft isn’t going to let go of the opportunity to amaze fans.

This is the limited edition Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection specifically designed to celebrate the quarter-century of Microsoft’s gaming brand. The special themed console and controller remember the platform’s historical development right from the time it came to the shelves, and also pays gratitude to its dedicated community of gamers.

Designer: Microsoft

Since we are talking about the highly nostalgic element, the limited-edition creation is draped in the OG Green translucent theme. If you are an avid Xbox fan, that reminds me of the aesthetic worn by the original 2001 Xbox console. The fused hues of the outer shell are absolute dope, both on the console and the controller, while the backplate gets the more traditional black make. Apparently, this is the first time Microsoft has gone for the translucent treatment for the chassis on any current-generation console models. I’m glad they did, because the thing looks so magnetic.

 

According to Jason Ronald, VP Next Generation, “The XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the XBOX Series X, including 1TB of storage, and a design that reflects where we’ve been and the community that’s been with us along the way.” Both the console and the controller are etched with the “Xbox 25” anniversary logo on the front. That is complemented by the “X” button that turns green as soon as the console is switched on.

The controller comes with the original ABXY colors for the buttons, and the bumpers on the gamepad are black and white to go with the classic theme of the Duke controller. The translucent goodness flows to the rear, where the back case and the battery panel reveal the Xbox logo. That said, the texture feel and the ergonomic grip are more comparable to the current generation gamepads. Ronald added that there will be some “hidden surprises throughout” to keep things interesting for lucky owners.

Microsoft hasn’t detailed anything about the pricing of the special edition Xbox console, but it’ll be within bounds, I guess. Availability, though, is hinted at for select markets as a special edition collection in November. Those who fail to buy the collection can grab the XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition standalone as well, but that’s also a limited Edition offering.

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Aston Martin themed Chillblast gaming PCs are fit for a Bond flick

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Let’s be honest, gaming PC case designs have gone overboard over the last few years. There’s too much RGB involved, and most gamers enjoy it for a few days before the blinding lights become more distracting than immersive. Somewhere along the way, many PC makers seem to have forgotten that not every enthusiast wants their setup to look like a nightclub.

There’s still room for designs that are restrained and still genuinely premium. When I first laid eyes on the Aston Martin collaboration with Chillblast, it was refreshing to see a gaming PC that embraced elegance instead of excess. Finished in Aston Martin’s satin Iridescent Emerald paint and crafted with the same attention to detail associated with the British marque’s grand tourers, these machines look less like gaming hardware and more like automotive sculptures.

Designer: Aston Martin x Chillblast

The British PC builder has created three limited-edition gaming systems inspired by Aston Martin’s design philosophy. Prices start at £3,749 and climb all the way to £15,999, placing them firmly in luxury territory. Yet for buyers seeking exclusivity and top-tier performance in equal measure, these systems offer something that few gaming PCs even attempt.

What makes the collaboration interesting is that Aston Martin’s involvement goes beyond simply lending a badge. The design team worked closely with Chillblast to create a collection that reflects the same principles found in the company’s sports cars. The signature Iridescent Emerald finish immediately sets the systems apart, shifting subtly under different lighting conditions much like it does on Aston Martin vehicles. Copper-toned accents and carefully integrated branding further reinforce the automotive connection without feeling forced or overly decorative.

The range consists of three models, each targeting a different type of enthusiast. At the entry point sits the Icon Edition, offering high-end gaming credentials while introducing the collection’s distinctive design language. Moving up the ladder is the Iconic Edition, which balances premium styling with even more powerful hardware. At the top is the truly extravagant Ultimate Edition, a machine that combines uncompromising performance with collector-grade exclusivity.

Underneath the custom exterior panels lies hardware that can rival some of the most powerful gaming systems available today. Depending on configuration, buyers can expect flagship AMD processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards, generous amounts of DDR5 memory, and high-capacity NVMe SSD storage. Advanced cooling solutions ensure the systems maintain peak performance during extended gaming sessions, content creation workloads, or demanding professional tasks.

What stands out most, however, is the restraint. Instead of relying on aggressive angles, oversized vents, or endless RGB strips, these PCs demonstrate that gaming hardware can feel mature and luxurious. They look equally at home in a high-end office, a modern living room, or an Aston Martin showroom. The Aston Martin x Chillblast collection won’t be for everyone, as the pricing alone ensures that. But that’s also the point. These machines occupy the same space as luxury watches or limited-edition supercars!

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McLaren F1 Team celebrates 1,000th race start, as Oscar and Lando sport LEGO helmets at the iconic Monaco GP

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McLaren is coming to the Monaco GP weekend, celebrating their 1,000th race start, and wants to do it in a special way, both on and off the track. The most iconic race in the Formula 1 calendar will see Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sport the LEGO helmets for the length of the racing weekend at the Circuit de Monaco, which is exciting for F1 fans like me.

That celebration is going to reciprocate for McLaren and LEGO fanatics as they can own either of the two drivers’ brick version of the LEGO Edition helmet, of course, in a smaller scale. To top it off, the protective gear will come with the complementary minifigures of the chosen driver’s helmet. This is not the first time the two brands have collaborated, as we’ve already been petrified by the Life-sized LEGO McLaren P1 being driven around the Silverstone track, and the complementing scaled-down LEGO version for die-hard fans.

Designer: LEGO and McLaren

The collectible LEGO sets immortalize both the papaya team drivers in brick form, mirroring the details of the special edition helmets that’ll be worn at this weekend’s practice session, qualifying stint, and the final race at the winding street circuit by the duo of young drivers. Both of the LEGO helmets measure seven inches high, five inches deep, and 4.5 inches wide. Those dimensions remind me of the Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc LEGO helmets that had a similar buildable format and shape.

Both these LEGO sets are priced at $90 each and consist of 793 pieces. You, as a fan, can sport them on the standalone black display pedestal with the printed signature plaque. However, they are distinct in their look and feel, as both the McLaren drivers sport different aesthetics. That said, the special edition livery will be sported at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, as well.

According to the LEGO Group’s Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Julia Goldin, “Our LEGO design team worked closely with the drivers and McLaren Racing to develop these special 1000th race LEGO helmet products.” He added by saying that “fans will be able to build the sets at home, creating a cool memento of racing history for display.”

43017 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Oscar Piastri Helmet

For Oscar Piastri, the brand’s signature papaya is mixed with the Aussie F1 driver’s favorite blue. The helmet has intricate details such as his driving number “81” and the printed patterns that look absolutely stunning. The accompanying Oscar minifigure is handprinted in the hand-picked casual outfit by the talented F1 driver.

43023 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Lando Norris Helmet

Last year’s world champion now has the number one driver number, and that is etched proudly on this peppy helmet design. It carries Lando’s iconic fluorescent blob design and the unique design elements of the 1000th Grand Prix livery on the real one. The design is co-created with the prodigy himself, and it looks absolutely stunning. Lando’s minifigure sports the handpicked look as well.

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Floating City by Freedom Ship is destined to be a comprehensive habitat on international waters

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Spending a week or a month at length on an expansive Cruise ship is on many people’s wish list. The Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, having a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers, is right up there. It is currently the largest cruise you can book for a very long time, if you’ve got money to spare, of course. If you cannot fathom the size of that cruise ship, wait till you hear what this upcoming cruise ship is capable of.

Dubbed the Floating City, the ambitious project by Freedom Ship is destined to haul 80,000 people in total. It’ll be home to 50,000 permanent passengers, 10,000 day visitors, and 20,000 crew members taking care of everything on board. It’ll be powered by nuclear energy and given the colossal size, it will remain in international waters. For now, the Floating City is proposed to circumnavigate the globe every couple of years at a cruise speed of seven knots.

Designer: Freedom Ship

The seed for this nuclear-powered vessel came from American engineer Norman Nixon in 1990. Still, unfortunately, after his demise in 2012, the project was paused for a long period, until it again propped up under the new leadership led by Roger M. Gooch. Measuring almost a mile wide and tall enough to have 30 decks, the cruise ship will be one of the biggest vessels on the open waters by a long stretch. Apart from the living spaces, the ship will have a 15,000-capacity sports stadium, a water park, and two museums. To prevent residents from getting seasick, the vessel will have all the basic amenities, including shops, restaurants, a convention centre, and a symphony hall.

Out of those 30 decks, four will be used for financial branches, retail, banks, and commercial services. Two decks will be designated for a food hall, a shopping mall, a casino, a nightclub, and even a large aquarium. After all, this ship has to feel like a city on its own, which is why it has a 15-mile-long walkway, along with three acres of parks for all onboard to explore. Everything on the decks and the neighbourhoods will be connected in a web of trams and pathways. For emergencies, the city will have eight helipads for quick transfer to land. Basic amenities, including hospital and educational hubs, will facilitate residents in seeing their children pass high school and then opt for further studies in the Floating City bounds.

Given the magnanimity of this larger-than-life project, Gooch has commissioned a 12-person leadership team of designers, architects, and project managers to bring the Floating City to life. Once the required funds are amassed, the vessel is slated to take shape in Indonesia over a period of three to four years. According to Gooch, permanent residents can start living on board mid-way through construction, once the basics are in place. Visionaries can even lease or buy the real estate space on board for a cohesive, self-sustaining economy. As per Kevin Schopfer, the project’s lead, the massive stadium can be used for one-of-a-kind events or concerts. He jokingly said, Taylor Swift was a part of passing discussions, but he wasn’t sure if we could handle that yet!

No matter the scale of the ship, residents are bound to get bored at some point in time. That’s why Floating City will give residents and long-term guests the option to explore various onshore destinations via ferry services, every week or so. Floating City is estimated to be constructed for a total cost of $16 Billion, and construction will commence once the funds are ready at the disposal of the leadership. Till that time, this will remain a visionary concept that’ll have a lot at stake.

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This 48g Monako Glass puts Claude Code in front of your eyes so you can vibe code anywhere

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In the age of artificial intelligence, when you can tell the computer what you want, and it builds it for you, something seems missing. Maybe a wearable input device that would let you interact, code and build using AI, and you wouldn’t even have to move a muscle. Introducing the Monako Glass, the world’s first heads-up display smart glasses designed for vibe coding. It comes with wave guide display, camera, speakers, and bone conduction microphone.

Human and AI interaction is taking new turns with every passing day. Nothing is constant, it seems. In this overly paced world, the possibility of coding on a pair of glasses while walking around in the lab or sitting at home preparing a project for class sounds futuristic in the best way possible.

Designer: Monako Glass

The 48g Monako Glass – a nicely developed Buildroot Linux computer in a pair of glasses – can run Claude Code, Codex and even allow you, as a creator, to run AI coding agents you’ve trained to your liking. The glasses feature all its electronics – including an ARM Cortex A7 chipset – on the right temple tip. A 300mAh battery, providing the power backup to all the vibe coding you’re going to do on these glasses, rests in the left temple tip. This positioning, Monako CTO informs, allows the glasses to feel light on the nose, making them wearable for long periods of time during the workday.

If you think it’s straight-up out of a sci-fi flick, this is not even the start. Inspired by Apple Vision Pro (which apparently takes a back seat in favor of AR glasses), Monako uses something called the Vision Engine (in the integrated camera), to translate finger and palm gestures into precise digital commands. For instance, raising the hand opens up the apps on the glass’s display, while pinch and slight back and forth drags of the forefinger and thumb can help scroll through the generated code or toggle volume in the music app.

With the apps like “Claude Code, Codex, Unreal Engine, Blender and After Effects” on board, Monako Glass can be a single tool for all your needs. But still, you have the choice to “wipe the bundled apps clean, and replace all code with your own,” company CEO Candy informs. “The onboard Linux is fully open to you and your Claude,” she adds, so running full Linux, Claude Code, and your AI agents hands-free can be as smooth and fun as you like with the Monako Glass.

What really impresses me more than the gestural input system is the bone conduction microphone placed on the nose (bridge). The mic is strategically placed that it listens to the vibrations coming from your nasal bone. For instance, you’re in a busy café, the AI (courtesy the microphone) will listen to you alone and execute your input as a prompt to get the next computation of the code done on Monako’s monochrome screen.

Monako Glass is still in the preproduction stage, but the company is hopeful of getting this first-ever wearable Linux computer to the market by August this year. It is for now available on preorder on Monako’s official website for $19, which should reserve a unit for you. Candy says, “early supporters will get Monako Glass for $399.”

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adidas Trionda Pro brings connected-ball technology to the FIFA World Cup 2026

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The much-awaited FIFA World Cup kicks off with an opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on 12 June. While the fandom and the love for the most popular sport on earth remain constant off the field, there is a lot that’s changing on the field. The Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) is getting more control of the game, with the power to intervene in spotting fouls and also identify real-time data from the specially designed football to make faster offside decisions, or pick out individual ball touches in a crowded set piece.

The football designed especially for match day is called Trionda Pro, which means “three waves.” It is styled in the colors and motifs of the three co-hosting nations, Mexico, Canada and the United States of America, and is said to arrive with a built-in motion sensor, which would send real-time ball data to VAR. The ball is now available for $170.

Designer: adidas

Created by adidas for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Trionda Pro is the official match ball of the tournament. It will arrive in a tricolor wave panel design with red, green, and blue graphics, which pays tribute to Canada, Mexico and the USA. The ball also features maple leaf, eagle, and star – again representing the nations – visible across the four-panel construction of the ball.

“The Trionda Pro has a textured surface for a more predictable trajectory, better touch and lower water uptake, combined with a thermally bonded seamless construction for added performance and design benefits,” adidas notes on its webpage dedicated to the match ball.

Even though the impactful silhouette makes the ball pretty identifiable on the ground, adidas and FIFA wanted more from it. To that accord, Trionda Pro features a 500Hz motion sensor installed inside of its specially created layer in one of the four panels. The other three panels are provided with counterbalances ensuring flight stability in all playing conditions. The sensor is part of adidas’ in-house Connected Ball Technology and used in the match ball. It sends accurate ball movement analytics to the VAR in real time and also helps identify individual touches precisely.

The data of the ball movement, then combined with AI and player-positioning data, can allow the virtual referee to assist with correct offside calls and also identify a handball from headers in a crowded space on the field. Accurate and fast decisions regarding off-sides and fouls can make a big difference in high-octane games, especially on the world stage. So, Trionda Pro is a viable tech upgrade to the sport, which is going into a mega tournament for a period of 39 days starting 11 June through 19 July, 2026.

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