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Hybrid by design: Wireless central to SA's connectivity future
Justin Mackenzie, managing director of VO Connect. South Africa's connectivity sector faces a familiar contradiction: unprecedented investment in digital infrastructure on one hand, and persistent frustration at the edge of the network on the…
Bruteforcing Accidental Antenna Designs
Antenna design is often referred to as a black art or witchcraft, even by those experienced in the space. To that end, [Janne] wondered—could years of honed skill be replaced by bruteforcing the problem with the aid of some GPUs? Iterative…
The internet's favorite design shop is closing. Its founder reflects on what went wrong
In early February, the 22-year-old design brand Areaware announced it will close on May 1 citing tariffs and “mounting pressures on the home goods industry” in a letter posted to its Instagram account. “Every product we've made…
Musk makes rare direct appeal to Korea's chip designers
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is personally spearheading a recruitment drive in Korea, issuing a rare direct appeal to semiconductor professionals in the country. On Tuesday (local time), Musk reposted a hiring announcement from Tesla Korea on X, adding…
EU investigates Shein's 'addictive design' and illegal products
The DSA investigation comes after French regulators found listings for ‘child-like sex dolls' on Shein last year. The DSA investigation comes after French regulators found listings for ‘child-like sex dolls' on Shein…
Startup Media Ventures Are Hiring Producers and Designers Now
Some of the most compelling roles on the board right now share a common thread: they're asking experienced media professionals to help launch something brand new. They're ground-floor opportunities where the hire will shape the product, the…
Men's Designer Brendon Babenzien Leaving J.Crew
Brendon Babenzien, designer of the J.Crew menswear collection, is leaving the company, WWD has learned. “Brendon Babenzien will be completing his work with J.Crew and shifting his focus to his brand, Noah,” a J.Crew spokesperson…
BUI earns new Microsoft Support Services designation in SA first
BUI is the first Microsoft Solutions Partner in South Africa to earn the new Support Services designation. When a critical business system fails during peak trading hours or a ransomware attack hits at three o'clock in the morning, the strength of…
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Thinking About Hiring a Landscape Designer? 5 Things You Should Consider First
You've been bookmarking dream gardens and pinning images of plants for months, and are finally ready to redesign your own yard. But even if you have a wealth of plant knowledge, a new landscaping project can be daunting. When does it make sense to…
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8 Household Items Designers Always Buy Thrift Instead of New
If you're in the market for a purchase for your home, whether it's furniture or accessories, you might wonder whether it's better to buy new or secondhand. Or you might worry that what you buy in a thrift store might not be as good as something…
The V&A's spectacular design galleries reopen this week - here's what to expect
The V&A is stuffed with a truly magnificent array of weird and wonderful things from centuries of human existence. Under one roof, you can find the sixteenth century Raphael Cartoons, Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, an Iranian carpet thought to be…
Figma partners with Anthropic to turn AI-generated code into editable designs
Figma and Anthropic are partnering on AI coding tools that integrate Claude Code. Software stocks have sold off as AI tools threaten to upend the industry. Figma reports earnings Wednesday. The stock is down about 85% from the 52-week high. Michael…
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COURTESY OF GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS The Engineers and Designers of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works are building the future of the U.S. Navy, putting their creativity, knowledge and skill into building the ships our country's Sailors…
Google's design guide for AI glasses reveals how Android XR will work
Google's Android XR documentation details two types of glasses: AI glasses and Display AI glasses with screens. The devices will feature physical buttons for cameras and displays, plus a touchpad for Gemini and gestures. UI design emphasizes…
ChipAgents Raises $74M to Scale an Agentic AI Platform to Accelerate Chip Design
ChipAgents, the category leader for Agentic AI platforms in the semiconductor design industry, announced it has closed an oversubscribed $50 million Series A1 funding round, bringing total capital raised to $74 million. The round was led by Matter…
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