Concept / Prototype

Samsung has registered multiple patents for rollable or sliding phones and one of them has a unique implementation for the cameras. The designs show the phone in its standard and extended shapes.

Modder Throaty Mumbo has successfully ported Windows CE 2.11 to the Nintendo 64, using custom-built drivers, Microsoft’s old Platform Builder tools, and an EverDrive 64 cartridge to boot the system on original hardware. The project turns the retro console into a functional Windows CE desktop with controller-based mouse input, audio and graphics support, SD card app loading, and demos including Cube3D and Tetris.

Microsoft says its Advanced Shader Delivery technology cuts Forza Horizon 6’s initial shader compilation from about 90 seconds to 4 seconds by downloading precompiled, hardware-specific shaders through its PC distribution channels. The feature is currently limited to Windows 11 users with supported AMD GPUs, Xbox Insider enrollment, and copies installed via the Xbox app or Microsoft Store, leaving Steam and Nvidia players without access for now.

A solo modder has built a portable PlayStation 2 handheld inspired by the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, using a custom reverse-engineered motherboard rather than repurposed Sony hardware. The project is technically impressive, with open-source files, FPGA-based video processing, USB-C charging, and 4.5-hour battery life, but its demanding soldering and troubleshooting requirements make it unsuitable for most builders.

A fan-made modular handheld concept for Anbernic is attracting a lot of attention on Reddit, featuring swappable control modules and battery expansion. The community design addresses long-standing trade-offs in retro gaming hardware.

The Yoo Y1, a new Android-based retro handheld from Chinese designer Zhang, is drawing early attention for its premium build, minimalist glass front, 3:2 1620 x 1080 display, TMR joysticks, Hall-Effect triggers, metal frame, and 6,000mAh battery. While its processor remains unconfirmed, the device’s final performance and connectivity features could determine whether it becomes a serious rival to established premium handhelds from Retroid and Ayn.

A Fallout 4 modder has ported the entirety of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind into the game’s Pip-Boy and terminals, pushing the needle of what is possible for gamers looking to play games beyond the six retro titles the game already supports on its virtual wearable.

Preorders for Plaion Replai and SNK’s 1:1 Neo Geo AES+ reproduction have hit a snag in the U.S. and Canada, where buyers currently can’t order directly from Plaion’s site due to state-by-state tax registration requirements triggered by unexpectedly high demand. Plaion is directing customers to Amazon for the $249.99 standard and $349.99 Anniversary editions with a listed November 12, 2026 delivery, while the $1,000 REPLAI-exclusive Ultimate Edition remains unavailable until compliance is completed around late May.

The Galaxy S27 series is still far away, but leaks and rumors are rampant. Recently, it was reported that the company is considering a redesign for the back, and now concept renders are surfacing.

Commodore is expanding its FPGA-based Commodore 64 revival with the new “Slimline” C64C Ultimate, a sleeker Amiga-inspired redesign that keeps the same cycle-accurate core while adding modern conveniences like HDMI, Wi‑Fi, turbo mode, extra RAM, and multiple SID options. Commodore is also using the original 1986 injection-molding tooling to recreate the C64C shell, but that fidelity comes at a premium with preorders priced from $299.99 to $499.99 depending on the edition.

An ultra-rare, fully playable but silent early prototype of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! has been dumped online, revealing major departures from the final 1987 NES release, including arcade-era character names, unused fighters, and only four accessible opponents. The Video Game History Foundation analyzed the unusual cartridge, reportedly found at a former Nintendo of America employee’s garage sale and later sold for $45,000, highlighting its retail-style mask ROM chips and previously unseen roster entries like Rockyhead and Mongol Khan.

Researchers have developed a low-cost, smartwatch-like device that uses optical sensors to non-invasively detect plastic particles inside the body, potentially eliminating the need for expensive blood tests.

Sony has launched The Playerbase, a new community program that will select one fan to have their face scanned and appear as a limited-time character portrait in Gran Turismo 7, with additional PlayStation Studios titles reportedly under consideration. Eligible PSN users across multiple regions can apply by sharing their PlayStation experiences, after which finalists will be interviewed and the winner flown to Los Angeles for 3D scanning ahead of a planned summer 2026 announcement and a later in-game update.

MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking method to inject liver cells alongside protective gel particles, creating functional "satellite livers" that may one day eliminate the need for major transplant surgery.

Researchers from Seoul National University have engineered a completely flat, wearable power source that forces heat to flow sideways to generate electricity, promising a battery-free future for smart clothing and health monitors.

To combat the growing global electronic waste crisis, researchers have developed a highly durable, compostable soft robot that can perform complex tasks and then safely dissolve into nutrient-rich soil for plants.

Dreame is planning to expand beyond your four walls and help you tidy up your garden. The company recently unveiled a robot lawn mower equipped with a gripper arm capable of moving objects.

Researchers have developed a rapid, highly sensitive screening method that detects previously unknown, DNA-altering substances in common products like skin creams, drinking water, and red meat.

Australian researchers have developed a groundbreaking quantum battery that charges faster as it grows larger, although significant technical hurdles remain before it can power everyday devices.

By integrating over half a million microscopic components onto a single silicon chip, researchers have created an advanced camera system that maps three-dimensional environments and measures the velocity of moving objects at the same time.

Researchers have developed a molecularly engineered electrolyte with organized electron pathways that solves major safety and charging-speed issues in lithium-metal batteries, allowing them to fully recharge in just 15 minutes.

DIY YouTuber Max Imagination has shared a video of his latest build: a mini-drone built with an ESP32 microcontroller. Despite its small size, the drone has a top speed of 108 km/h (67 mph)

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that continuously monitors a driver's face to identify alcohol impairment, fatigue, and road rage, offering a hands-free alternative to breathalyzer tests.

Researchers have successfully powered a revolutionary gas turbine using hydrogen and internal shockwaves, setting a new runtime record and paving the way for highly efficient, carbon-free energy.

Researchers have developed a method using extremely short flashes of light to perform logical operations, paving the way for computer processors that could operate thousands of times faster than today's electronics.

Researchers have developed a nanoscale processor that utilizes light rather than electricity, drastically reducing energy consumption while performing complex calculations in trillionths of a second.

A new remote-controlled minibot equipped with a specialized, highly absorbent coating offers a safer, chemical-free way to clean up hazardous marine oil spills.

Researchers are developing comfortable, intelligent textiles that can track vital signs, fend off hospital bacteria, and harness the sun to charge everyday electronics.

Researchers have broken a performance bottleneck by designing a sponge-like thermoelectric material that traps heat while letting electricity flow, paving the way for self-powered electronics.

By replacing traditional oxygen and nitrogen solvents with a novel fluorine-based design, researchers have developed an electrolyte that drastically improves battery performance in freezing conditions.

Researchers have developed a non-toxic, water-based battery utilizing minerals akin to tofu brine, theoretically capable of lasting centuries while meeting strict environmental disposal standards.

The Honor Robot Phone integrates an AI buddy with an on-screen avatar for use as a daily driver. The AI can control the 200 MP, 3-axis gimbal camera to see and interact expressively with others while capturing videos with cinematic quality thanks to ARRI Image Science. The humanoid Honor Robot was also teased at MWC 2026.

Alongside the Legion Go Fold concept, Lenovo is also preparing to show off a modular ThinkBook concept at MWC, as revealed by a known tipster. Considering the lack of details, it is very hard to figure out exactly what Lenovo has in store based on leaked images alone.

Compal has introduced plenty of concept laptops in previous years, with 2026 being no different. Dubbed the AI Book, Compal's latest concept combines an E Ink touch display with a traditional laptop keyboard.

Ulefone has announced the RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro smartphone prototype, its first with a detachable action camera. The 6.67-inch phone also features a 9,000 mAh battery and a 64 MP night vision camera.

Four domestically produced eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft took center stage in Central China, signaling a rapid shift from concept to mass production for the trillion-yuan flying car industry.

According to a recent leak, Lenovo is working on a foldable variant of its Legion Go gaming handheld. While still in the concept stage, the device will apparently be able to unfold from 7.7 inches to 11.6 inches, combining portability with immersion.

ESA is entering the early design and implementation phase of a project that will use lasers to push space debris out of the way. This will be an upgrade to current space safety technologies.

A new "nanogate" design breaks the voltage barrier between memory and logic, promising to drastically reduce the energy cost of AI data transfer.

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

A novel technique called DISH bypasses traditional layer-by-layer constraints, fabricating complex millimeter-scale structures in just 0.6 seconds using holographic light fields.

Researchers in China have developed a fully photonic processor capable of running large-scale AI models at speeds and efficiencies orders of magnitude beyond traditional silicon hardware.

Concordia researchers have unveiled "proximal sound printing," a 10× more precise acoustic 3D-printing technique that could revolutionize medical sensors and soft robotics.

A team of researchers in China has developed a new class of chips called "FLEXI" which combines high-durability silicon with on-device AI to enable sub-dollar, medical-grade health monitoring.

A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has addressed the limitations of solid-state refrigerants by integrating cooling and heat transfer into a single fluid, offering a potential solution for cooling data centers and homes.

A new "hot-wire" laser technique allows for the additive manufacturing of industrial-grade cemented carbides, significantly reducing waste and cost.

Researchers have developed a highly stable organic molecule that can store twice as much energy as conventional alternatives, potentially revolutionizing how we store wind and solar power for months at a time.

A new mechanochemical method extracts 95% of lithium from spent batteries while also trapping carbon dioxide and creating high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen.

A new electric aircraft from CASC has completed its maiden flight in China. The new vehicle is a split-type electric aircraft, featuring detachable modules that allow it to transition between air and road travel.