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Meet the new gadgets designed to kill our dependence on gadgets
On our video call, Shreyas Narlanka holds up a 3-inch square screen called Meadow. It looks like a thick, equilateral iPhone 13 mini. It would easily fit in my jeans' front pocket. The Meadow is just one of a small but growing merry band of devices…
Winchester vs. Colt: Idaho votes to designate a state gun
Along with voting on their next members of Congress and amendments to their state constitution, Idaho residents will also decide the state's first official gun when they vote this Election Day. In observance of America's 250th anniversary, Idaho…
China reveals plans for 'world-first' floating island designed for months at sea
China is building a huge 'floating island' described as “the world's first ultra-large marine scientific research platform,” according to Chinese state media. The platform will be operated by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, while it…
Canva layoffs: design giant to cut or relocate more than 1,200 jobs in major restructure
Canva is cutting or relocating more than 1,200 jobs, representing 22% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructure that includes laying off staff who helped build the Australian-founded design platform. The changes mirror a trend across…
Digital twins will create a new blueprint for data center design
Digital twins are not simply tools for simulation. They're assets that have the potential to reconfigure how data centers are designed, tested and optimized. Many operators have already been quick to catch on to the advantages these tools offer…
A Cold Wall Taps Joshua A. Bullen as Its First Designer in Residence
LONDON — Four Marketing, which has owned A Cold Wall, formerly styled as A-Cold-Wall, since 2024, on Wednesday appointed Joshua A. Bullen as the brand's first designer in residence, with his first collection debuting in Paris for the fall…
Designing API Rate Limits for Different Customer Plans
An API used by multiple customers rarely has the same traffic requirements for everyone. A free customer might make a few hundred requests per day, while an enterprise customer may run thousands of requests per minute through automated…
Penpot 2.2 and the design tool selection process - TechNewsDaily - Technology News & Reviews
Figma annual pricing for Professional Full seats sits at $16 per month. Organization Full seats cost $55 per month, while Enterprise Full seats cost $90. Total expenditure for a design team increases as headcount grows because the subscription…
Posh London hotel Claridge's is getting a Christmas treehouse designed by Dame Anya Hindmarch
News Claridge's is decking its art deco halls for Christmas once again, welcoming Anya Hindmarch to its ranks of famous tree designers Written by Eloise Feilden Contributor, Time Out UK Here's a pub quiz question for you: outside of fashion, what…
5 Kitchen Trends Taking Over Homes in 2027, According to Designers
Given how much time we spend in our kitchens, it's worth a little extra design attention. This is true both in terms of aesthetics and how the space functions. The kitchen design trends taking off in 2027 consider both, with the goal of creating a…
Samsung Galaxy S27 leaks are coming fast, and we've got a glimpse of a new design and disappointing performance hardware
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is coming in early 2027, and while we haven't heard a lot about the phone so far, it looks like the floodgates are starting to open. The latest leaks seem to reveal more details about the phone's design, as well as a…
These classic design fails are still making us laugh
Design fails are always a laugh (unless, of course, you're the unfortunate soul responsible for them). But beyond providing the internet with an endless supply of entertainment, these spectacular howlers also have a thing or two to teach us. Good…
Asymmetric button tops are the stylish and flattering elevated basic - Zara's £30 knit design is so chic
Instead of the classic button-front top (which I still love and adore, don't get me wrong), I've been feeling like the look has gotten a little tired. Listen, it'll always have a place in my wardrobe, but lately, I've been spotting a similar…
The nuclear waste repository in Finland designed to outlast modern civilisation
There's a timeless quality to the tunnels at Onkalo. And that's the point. Carved into the rock more than 400 metres below ground, these passageways are part of a facility built for the long term. The extreme long term. In fact, facilities such as…
Mr Monopoly, Pikachu and other designs you're remembering all wrong
Most of us have been playing Monopoly since we were kids, so it's one of the most recallable logos out there, right? Of course, I'm talking about Mr Monopoly, also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags, who is kitted out as a very fancy gentleman with a…
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