Month: August 2022
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The Best Realtor Websites: Showcase & Tips for Creating Your Own
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Studio Ghibli Releases ‘Totoro’ Rings To Impress Someone You Toto-rally Adore
Image via Benelic / PR TIMES If you still think about the magical forest of My Neighbor Totoro now and then, you can now spirit away into it with a simple glance. A series of sweet new rings from Donguri Republic, Studio Ghibli’s official merchandise store, puts the enchanting realm in—or, rather, on—your hands. […]
August 31, 2022
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Leica x BAPE x STASH Introduce The Camera For Streetwear Fanatics
Image via Leica Always a classic, Leica has now debuted a limited-edition camera for a younger demographic. It’s a triple threat for photographers and collectors alike—the all-new Leica D-Lux 7 A BATHING APE (BAPE) x STASH marries the vintage appeal of Leica cameras with the raved street style of BAPE and iconic graffiti of […]
August 31, 2022
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Tesla Builds Virtual Power Plant Through People’s Homes In Japan
Image via Tesla Tesla has tapped on existing land and resources in Japan to quietly implement a virtual power plant. The wide-scale network is connected through homes and runs on Powerwall battery packs. The automaker has been on a mission to install virtual power plants (VPPs) around the world. In June, it called upon the […]
August 31, 2022
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Heinz Leaves Ketchup Stains On Thrifted Clothing To Make New Apparel
Image via Heinz / ThredUP Almost everyone’s gotten ketchup on their clothes at some point, and Heinz, whose name is pretty much synonymous with the condiment, is well aware. Inspired by these mishaps, it has partnered online resale platform ThredUP tto launch the Heinz Vintage Drip collection, comprising 157 articles of second-hand streetwear […]
August 31, 2022
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Samsung Imagines How Leonardo Da Vinci Would Have Created From A Foldable Phone
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Samsung Despite the limited tools available during his time, Leonardo da Vinci’s brilliance continues to be celebrated 500 years on. Just imagine what he would have been able to achieve with photography, image-editing software, and the smartphone. The polymath is the star […]
August 31, 2022
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Pair Of Black Holes Headed Down A Collision Course Within Next 3 Years
Image via NASA A pair of supermassive black holes are hurtling down a path towards each other after an unstable source of light is spotted in one of the galaxies a billion light years away. The Galaxy SDSS J1430+2303 was under observation by a team of researchers from the University of Science and […]
August 31, 2022
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Extra-Cheap Train Tickets Save Germany 1.8 Million Tons Of Carbon Emissions
Image ID 113408467 © via Jörg Hüttenhölscher | Dreamstime.com Following a three-month trial, it seems that Germany’s plan to lure more commuters aboard its public transportation networks has worked, no doubt in thanks to the ultra-cheap US$9 monthly ticket. The low-cost pass, which allowed residents to travel on regional trains, subways, trams, and buses […]
August 31, 2022
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10 Free Slideshow & Gallery Templates for After Effects
Slideshows are a great way to grab your audience’s attention. Whether you’re making a business presentation or want a unique way to preserve precious moments, a slideshow can help you make it more memorable. In this article, we’ve selected the best After Effects slideshow and gallery templates that will help you create a stunning video […]
August 31, 2022
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50 of the Best Tattoo Fonts That You’ll Love
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Gaming Logos: Customizable Logo Templates
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Unlike Humans, The Muppets Are Predominantly Left-Handed
Photo 45276847 © Jaguarps | Dreamstime.com About 90% of the human population are right-handed. The opposite can be said for Jim Henson’s Muppets. Beyond being something from muppet lore, about the same percentage of puppets from the beloved series are lefties out of necessity. As pointed out by CBR, these “genetics” have a direct […]
August 30, 2022
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Nigeria Becomes First Country In The World To Ban White Models On Ads
Photo 246502617 © Inara Prusakova | Dreamstime.com The majority will now take the spotlight in Nigeria, as the nation’s advertising regulator is imposing a ban on white models and British accents on advertisements. “All advertisements, advertising, and marketing communications materials are to make use of only Nigerian model[s] and voice-over artist[s],” announced the Advertising […]
August 30, 2022
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‘Mecha Suits’ For Posture Help Employees Battle Back Pain At Work
Image via Daiya Workplaces in Japan are introducing anime-inspired armored robot suits to protect the lower backs of their employees. Adapted from hit 90s animation Neon Genesis Evangelion, the suit takes inspiration from the show not only in its aesthetic but from its technology as well. These real-world harnesses marry science and muscular motion […]
August 30, 2022
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Entire Futuristic City Will Be Housed Within A Single Building
Image via BIG A complete city will soon exist within the confines of just a single building thanks to an innovative town plan dreamed up by prolific Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Set to be constructed on the waters of Jutland, Denmark, Esbjerg Strand will be a residential and educational hub that […]
August 30, 2022
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Large Roman Phallus Carving Arouses Attention In Sizable Find In Spain
Image via Museo Histórico Local de Nueva Carteya Another day, another d**k pic from the past. Archaeologists were treated to a rock-hard discovery from the Roman era on an excavation site in the Córdoba municipality of Nueva Carteya in Spain earlier this month. Stretching over 1.5 feet long, the structure was indeed above average. According […]
August 30, 2022
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National Cinema Day Will See Tickets Cost Just $3 At Theaters Across The US
Image ID 52736612 © via Loganban | Dreamstime.com Sure, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+ are great, but arguably nothing beats the excitement of watching a film premiere in the dimly-lit confines of a cinema while chomping on popcorn or nachos. To make the experience more affordable for families across the United States, September 3 […]
August 30, 2022
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International Council Of Museums Redefines The Word ‘Museum’ For Diversity
Image ID 92733850 © via Eileen Tan | Dreamstime.com For the first time in over a decade, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has edited the definition for what constitutes a “museum” in today’s day and age, with the word “diversity” coming to the forefront. According to the official announcement, the meaning of a […]
August 30, 2022
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3 Essential Design Trends, September 2022
As the season starts to change, so do some of the trends that web designers are using in projects. From a return of blur to interesting frame edges for images to neon color, there’s a lot to get excited about. Here’s what’s trending in design this month. 1. Blur is Back Blur as a design […]
August 30, 2022
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Ridiculously Challenging WordPress Quiz
I bet you didn’t know that WordPress is the world’s most popular website builder and content management system (CMS). Just kidding…of course, you did! But that’s not all there is to know about WordPress, so take our ridiculously challenging WordPress quiz and see how much of an expert you are… (Scroll to the bottom for […]
August 30, 2022