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The 2026 Texas Capitol ornament is out and the design honors America's 250th
A Texas holiday tradition is back. The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has unveiled its 31st annual Capitol ornament. This year's design is a gold Lone Star featuring the Capitol dome at its center, honoring Texas history and America's 250th anniversary.
Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment. The O's recalled outfielder Rece Hinds to take his place on the 28-man roster. They now have an open 40-man roster spot. History suggests we haven't…
Rare' Grand Designs-style chance to build own home in popular Chester district
Looking for a Grand Designs-style property project? If so, a 'rare' opportunity has arisen to purchase 'a prime development plot' in one of Chester's most popular residential areas. And as an added bonus, planning permission is already in place for…
New George Square design divides opinion as critics brand it 'Soviet
Glaswegians have delivered their verdict on the new George Square, with reactions proving decidedly mixed following the unveiling of the latest phase of the project to redesign the public space. The western section of the square was opened on…
We Tested the Skytech Gaming Blaze 5: Is This Mid-Tier Gaming PC With an RTX 5070 Worth Your Money Despite a Few Annoying Design Flaws?
A custom pre-built gaming PC like the Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 is going to save you a lot of work if you're not technically savvy or simply don't have the patience to put together a modern-day puzzle. With its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card…
We found an AI-powered way to make 2D design less tedious - and now it's just $199 (MSRP $540)
TL;DR: Lock in a 1-year subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD LT and make your 2D rendering process a whole lot easier for only $199 (MSRP $540). It's 2026 — if you're working on every tiny detail of your 2D drawing, you're doing it wrong.
Ex-BioWare designer says doom and gloom about the next Mass Effect is overstated: 'I think that they can do it
Given that Anthem and Mass Effect Andromeda were widely considered disappointments, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard had a divisive reception, there's a certain amount of skepticism about the Mass Effect game BioWare is currently working on. Some have…
Does Tudor Have A 'Design Tease' Issue?
Watches that come so close to greatness, only to quietly pull back at the last step There is a specific feeling that comes from handling a new Tudor, one I have felt often enough now to trust it. It is the sense of a genuinely good design arriving…
Dodgers Activate Bobby Miller From 60-Day IL, Designate Alek Thomas
The Dodgers announced that Bobby Miller has been activated from the 60-day injured list. In corresponding moves for the 28-man and 40-man rosters, right-hander Kyle Hurt was optioned to Triple-A and outfielder Alek Thomas was designated for…
Pixels of the Week - September 6, 2026 by Stéphanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
Accessibility ownership, enterprise UX patterns for AI and whimsical cat illustrations. Pixels of the Week is my weekly-ish curated newsletter for designers, UX folks, devs, and anyone building accessible, inclusive, usable (and let's be honest…
9,186 Shares in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. $CDNS Purchased by Nilsine Partners LLC
Nilsine Partners LLC acquired a new position in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional…
Land Rover's Baby Defender Borrows A New But Old Design Trick From Big Brother
Latest baby Defender prototype features Defender family's trademark rear-mounted spare. EMA architecture promises 800-volt EV charging, though hybrid power will also be available. Competition will include Mercedes' baby G-Class and even a…
Saudi Central Bank Has $7.25 Million Stock Position in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. $CDNS
Saudi Central Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS - Free Report) by 92.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
Twelve Companies Make DOE's Latest Nuclear Launch Pad Cut
The DOE's National Reactor Innovation Center announced 12 companies covering 13 projects for its latest Nuclear Energy Launch Pad (NELP) round on August 24th. Similar to the project coverage from the first round, this new group also spans multiple…
Portfolio Design Labs LLC Makes New $1.66 Million Investment in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM
Portfolio Design Labs LLC bought a new stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm…
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