Month: December 2023
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Logitech Steers Mighty Millennium Falcon On Desks With ‘Star Wars’ Gaming Mouse
[Click here to view the video in this article] Images via Logitech G May the force (and click) be with you! Logitech G has launched the G502 X Plus Millennium Falcon Edition, a special gaming mouse celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, bringing a piece of the […]
December 30, 2023
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‘Hexcodle’ Is A Daily Game Like Wordle But For Color & Coding Geeks
Screenshot via Hexcodle Need to add vibrancy to your daily guessing game routine? Look no further than Hexcodle, a hued twist to the New York Times’ ever-popular Wordle. Created by developers Hannah and Ekim, Hexcodle is a game for those who dream in RGB—where, instead of guessing words, you test your ability to decipher the […]
December 30, 2023
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Xiaomi Showcases Its First-Ever EV, Built By Ex-Mercedes & BMW Designers
Image via Lei Jun Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant better known for its Android smartphones and electronic gadgets, is now revving up in the fast lane with the unveiling of the SU7, its inaugural venture into the electric vehicle arena. The shift in gears marks a bold venture into an industry dominated by the […]
December 30, 2023
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Casio Unleashes Surreal G-SHOCK Watches That Pop Straight Out Of Virtual Reality
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image courtesy of Casio Casio is leveling up your wrist game with its introduction of G-SHOCK watches inspired by the electrifying world of virtual reality and video games. Designed for the digital native, the Aim High series fuses the heart-pounding excitement of gaming with cutting-edge watch […]
December 30, 2023
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Wearable Airbags Instantly Protect The Elderly When They Fall
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Suzhou Yidaibao To address an aging population, a Chinese tech startup has floated a meaningful invention to keep seniors safe: inflatable vests and belts designed to protect seniors when they fall. These wearable airbags, engineered by Suzhou Yidaibao Intelligent Technology Company and first introduced […]
December 30, 2023
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Rock Solid WordPress Security: Keeping Your Business Safe
WordPress is the web’s favourite CMS (content management system), renowned for its low-entry level and vast array of themes and plugins. WordPress’s open-source nature allows for endless flexibility, catering to diverse needs and technical skills. Unfortunately, 10,950,000 websites are hacked yearly, and 4,708,500 of those belong to small businesses.
December 30, 2023
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Picsart Introduces Open-Source AI Art Tool With Firefly-Like Abilities
Video screenshots via Picsart Picsart’s AI Research team has introduced HD Painter, an open-source artificial intelligence project aimed at enhancing the precision and quality of image inpainting with high-resolution, realistic results through text-to-image diffusion models. Image inpainting, a computer vision technique, helps reconstruct missing or unwanted parts of images in a seamless manner. Whether it’s […]
December 29, 2023
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Fiverr Announces Its 2024 Font Of The Year, A Free-To-Use Chameleon
Left image generated on AI, right image via Fiverr International Ltd. The typography realm has a new reigning champion as Fiverr declares Montserrat, an open-source sans serif, its Font of the Year for 2024. This flexible font family is hailed as the very type for businesses aiming to sharpen their image with a modern, versatile […]
December 29, 2023
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Apple’s First Official Vision Pro Accessory Revealed In New Patent
Illustration 281806872 © Pongthep Boonditsataporn | Dreamstime.com Apple has wrapped up a new design patent, this time for a sleek cover for the “spatial computing” Vision Pro—our first look at an official accessory for the headset. The newly-revealed filing from Hong Kong, first spotted by Patently Apple, details a cover that’s as much about protection […]
December 29, 2023
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Lucasfilm Fights ‘Star Wash’ Over Identical, Not So Far, Far Away Elements
Photo 38568269 © Brett Critchley | Dreamstime.com Lucasfilm is taking a stand against a distant outpost not in a galaxy far, far away, but in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile. The Star Wars empire has struck back against a themed carwash known as Star Wash, accusing it of playing a little too fast and loose […]
December 29, 2023
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Google Creates Fun Game Teaching You To Craft AI Image Prompts
Screenshot via Google Arts & Culture Ever find yourself gazing at a piece of art and pondering what goes on in the mind of the artist? Well, Google Arts & Culture’s game, Say What You See, flips the script a little by asking you to pick the brain of artificial intelligence. Launched in November and […]
December 29, 2023
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Disney Makes Rare Move Of Confirming Grisly ‘Lion King’ Theory
Video screenshot via Disney Plus Who says Disney sugarcoats everything? The House of Mouse has confirmed a long-speculated fan theory that adds a grim—but biologically accurate—layer to The Lion King. The revelation, emerging from the Disney Villains: Scar comic series and noted by Screen Rant, reaffirms the belief that the hyenas resorted to cannibalism amid […]
December 29, 2023
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Truly Cozy Portable Plug-In Heater Brings Warmth To Your Space In 2 Seconds
Video screenshot via CozyPod As the chill of the season heightens, you might be warming up to solutions that keep your personal space extra comfortable. Enter the CozyPod by Venty, a diminutive device that truly brings on the heat. It’s a mighty, 800-watt mini heater blending high-performance ceramic heat technology, a sleek, ergonomic design, and […]
December 28, 2023
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Apple’s Chief iPhone Designer To Jump Over To Jony Ive’s Firm LoveFrom
Image via Apple Tang Tan, a key visionary behind the Apple iPhone and Watch aesthetics, is reportedly making a high-profile switch to LoveFrom, the creative collective co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Known for his pivotal role as Apple’s Vice President of Product Design, Tan has had a significant influence on the design […]
December 28, 2023
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‘Super Mario’ Game Used To Treat Depression, Here’s How It Played Out
[Click here to view the video in this article] Photo 65919692 © Photopassjonata | Dreamstime.com Ready to jump into a world of joy? A new study now suggests that playing 3D video games like Super Mario Odyssey might just be the power-up you need during a low mood. In recent research conducted in Germany and […]
December 28, 2023
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UNIQLO’s Cult-Favorite Bag Gets A Cheerful Twist From Marimekko
Image via UNIQLO UNIQLO and Marimekko are ringing in the new year with a splash of color and a dash of Nordic charm with their 2024 New Year collection. The lineup promises to infuse the functional simplicity of the Japanese lifestyle label’s fits with the distinctive and vibrant patterns Marimekko is celebrated for, while embracing […]
December 28, 2023
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‘Real Santa’ Can Be Identified From Imposters In Red Using Facial Recognition
Image generated on AI A team of researchers has decked the halls of science to ascertain whether Santa Claus has a distinguishable facial phenotype. Led by Dr Thomas Wright, a clinical geneticist from the University of Manchester, they’ve developed a deep-learning algorithm dedicated to identifying the jolly old man himself, and armed with a sack […]
December 28, 2023
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IKEA’s Affordable Alternatives To Iconic, High-End Furniture Pieces
Images via IKEA / IKEA / 78382423 © Alexey Novikov | Dreamstime.com As the calendar flips to a new year, many design enthusiasts find themselves dreaming of a home refresh. In the quest for that perfect piece, the deciding factors often boil down to personal preference and budget. This is where IKEA, reputed for offering functional, […]
December 28, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Responsive Logo Design
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Apple’s Latest Watches Are Officially Banned In The US
Photo 291130033 © Ifeelstock | Dreamstime.com The United States has dropped the gavel on Apple’s latest smart wristwear, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The ban comes hot on the heels of a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) and is related to patent infringements surrounding blood oxygen-reading tech featured […]
December 27, 2023