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thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Anthropic to build in-house chip design team for Claude, hire engineers
Anthropic to build in-house chip design team for Claude, hire engineers
The Standard

Anthropic said on Wednesday it is building an in-house team to design custom chips for its Claude AI models, confirming an earlier Reuters report, as the startup responds to a shortage of chips needed to power and develop more advanced AI systems.

independent.co.uk - Fran Watts - How to save 15% on designer brands at Harvey Nichols
How to save 15% on designer brands at Harvey Nichols
The Independent

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols houses gourmet food and drink, deluxe home decor and a roster of high-end fashion and beauty (think Jacquemus, Toteme, Loewe). Designer items don't come cheap, but our expert team of deal hunters are here to…

androidauthority.com - Akshay Gangwar - Another huge Pixel Watch 5 leak showcases everything from design to health features
Another huge Pixel Watch 5 leak showcases everything from design to health features
Android Authority

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority More marketing materials for the Pixel Watch 5 have leaked. The smartwatch could come with Gemini Intelligence built in. Health features include heart health tracking, sleep tracking, cardio load tracking, and…

insideretail.com.au - Kaycee Enerva - First Nations designers recognised at National Indigenous Fashion Awards
First Nations designers recognised at National Indigenous Fashion Awards
Inside Retail Australia

First Nations designers, artists, and creatives have been recognised at this year's National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA), celebrating excellence in Indigenous fashion, textiles, and adornment. Presented by Indigenous Fashion Projects as part…

phonearena.com - Sebastian Pier - The iPhone 20 is ready to rub Samsung's nose in it with thinner design and great cooling
The iPhone 20 is ready to rub Samsung's nose in it with thinner design and great cooling
PhoneArena

The iPhone 20 could turn out to be a pretty thin, sleek device that offers serious cooling capabilities—as you know, the excessive heat is your phone's enemy. While your battery can deplete faster in the cold, when your device is too hot…

yankodesign.com - Ida Torres - Nobody Designed a Drum Kit for Beginners. Until Boxboom.
Nobody Designed a Drum Kit for Beginners. Until Boxboom.
Yanko Design

Picking up the drums has always come with a quiet, frustrating tax. Before you've played a single beat, you're already being asked to make a significant financial commitment, figure out where to put a massive piece of equipment, and accept that…

winnipegfreepress.com - The Canadian Press - Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in Winnipeg
Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press

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smh.com.au - Courtney Thompson - Designers ditch David Jones: Is Myer winning the department store war?
Designers ditch David Jones: Is Myer winning the department store war?
The Sydney Morning Herald

Myer is scooping up a growing number of Australian luxury and designer brands that are choosing to break their exclusive relationships with David Jones as the long-time retail rivals fight to stay relevant among Millennials and Gen Z shoppers.

thebaynet.com - John Collins - Calvert Seeks Main Street Maryland Designation For Prince Frederick - The BayNet
Calvert Seeks Main Street Maryland Designation For Prince Frederick - The BayNet
Southern Maryland News | The BayNet

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved an application during the Aug. 4 meeting seeking state recognition for Prince Frederick's historic downtown corridor through Maryland's Main…

straitstimes.com - Amanda Chai - Singapore National Day designer accessories
Singapore National Day designer accessories
The Straits Times

It may not be Singapore's official animal, but the otter has certainly usurped the lion in popularity when it comes to patriotic merchandise. This National Day, Singapore jewellery brand By Invite Only has tapped the furry creature for a whimsical…

globalnews.ca - The Canadian Press - Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in Winnipeg - Winnipeg
Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in Winnipeg - Winnipeg
Global News

The federal government says it is moving forward on a $267 million laboratory in Winnipeg to better prepare for future disease outbreaks. Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid said Wednesday that the government has taken the first step of awarding a…

globalnews.ca - Nicole Stillger - Edmonton Corn Maze opens as 2026 design celebrates AMA's 100th anniversary - Edmonton
Edmonton Corn Maze opens as 2026 design celebrates AMA's 100th anniversary - Edmonton
Global News

The 2026 season is underway at the Edmonton Corn Maze, finally open after running a few weeks behind schedule due to the weather. “We are excited to be open again it's been a bit of a rollercoaster to get here,” said owner Jesse…

goodhousekeeping.com - Monique Valeris - 10 Retro-Inspired Dorm Room Finds That Pass the Designer Test
10 Retro-Inspired Dorm Room Finds That Pass the Designer Test
Good Housekeeping

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. In case you haven't heard, retro-inspired decor is making a major comeback.

northernart.ac.uk - Natassia Lee - BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design - Student of the Year Award Winner 2026 Jude Pumpford
BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design - Student of the Year Award Winner 2026 Jude Pumpford
The Northern Art Group - The Northern Art Group

BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design student Jude Pumpford is the recipient of this year's Costume Student of the Year 2026 Award. This award is an acknowledgement of a high degree of commitment and professionalism throughout the programme…

housingwire.com - Prem Naveen - Borrower Trust by Design for Mortgage AI
Borrower Trust by Design for Mortgage AI
HousingWire

A recent global IDC study of mortgage lenders revealed that 30% of lenders took more than four weeks to close a mortgage and that 53% of processes in underwriting and decisioning were manual. Borrowers expect faster approvals and simpler digital…

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