Month: January 2024
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What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Website?
The web was once commonly thought to be a “green” platform. That makes sense, given the times. Electronic documents weren’t as popular. Using a website could save lots of printer paper and ink. Yes, websites often eliminate the need for physical copies of documents. But there was much we didn’t consider in those days. We […]
January 24, 2024
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BMW To Employ Humanoid Robots To Build Its Future Cars
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Figure BMW is shifting its gears into high-tech mode and is hiring humanoid robots by AI robotics startup Figure to speed up car-making manufacturing. The automaker is diversifying its workforce with the enrollment of ‘Figure 01’, touted as the “world’s first commercially […]
January 23, 2024
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Build-A-Bear Debuts 18+ ‘After Dark’ Plushies For A Warm & Spicy Valentine’s Day
Images via Build-A-Bear and 77443973 © Dwnld777 | Dreamstime.com Build-A-Bear is making cuddles a thing again for when the lights go off. The beloved brand turns up the charm with its After Dark Collection, aimed at adults who are young at heart and adore physical touch. This playful range for those 18 and up doles […]
January 23, 2024
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NASA Shows Off Galaxies Resembling Cosmic Penguin And An Egg
Image via NASA / NASA-ESA/STScI/AURA/JPL-Caltech How high can birds fly? According to NASA, millions of light-years up. In 2018, astronomers captured an image that looked strangely like something out of a zoo enclosure: a penguin guarding an egg. Only this time, they were nested deep in space. Recently, the space agency brought the visual, courtesy […]
January 23, 2024
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Samsung Phones Double As PC Webcams With New Software Update
Photo 97113428 © Mihai Alexandru | Dreamstime.com Samsung Galaxy users are about to see their smartphones in a whole new light—or rather, lens, as the South Korean tech giant has introduced an addition that will transform their devices into high-functioning webcams for laptops and desktops without the need to buy extra gear. Announced at CES 2024, […]
January 23, 2024
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BAPE Recreates Patek Philippe Watches With Timepieces That Won’t Break The Bank
Image via A Bathing Ape The mere mention of Patek Philippe will send watch aficionados’ hearts ticking, but for the budget-conscious souls who are also fashion-forward, the latest from A Bathing Ape could be what you’re looking for. After brazenly embodying Rolex models, BAPE is reaching for seconds and reimagining another status symbol—the iconic […]
January 23, 2024
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20+ Best Free Instagram Story Graphic & Video Templates
Crafting a new Instagram Story every time can be a hassle, especially if you are aiming for a consistent and polished look. That’s why using Instagram Story templates can be a game-changer. With the right templates, you can save time and effort while creating engaging Stories that perfectly reflect your personal or business brand. In […]
January 23, 2024
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3 Essential Design Trends, February 2024
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Apple Makes You Go Gah-Gah Through Photos Of Babies Shot On iPhone
Video screenshots via Evan Kafka / Apple Apple’s latest ambassadors don’t take instruction very well. Yet, with their unbridled expressions and can’t-sit-stillability, they are some of the best advocates for its flagship products. In the newest edition of its long-running Shot on iPhone campaign, the tech giant makes babies its cover faces to demonstrate the […]
January 22, 2024
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Breathe Easy With World’s First EMS Massager For Declogging Nasal Passages
Image via NasoCalm Urban jungles bear little resemblance to the scenic landscapes of nature—they’re frigid and the air isn’t great. If you’ve been complaining about clogged sinuses, nose fear. There’s NasoCalm, the world’s first Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) massager specifically designed to tackle nasal congestion. This unique device, resembling a facial mask but sized for […]
January 20, 2024
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Spotify ‘Daylists’ Are The New ‘Zodiac Signs’ Sweeping Instagram
Image via Spotify Spotify’s ‘Daylist’ feature is now striking a chord with social media users with its dynamic, personalized playlists that evolve throughout the day. The offering, introduced last September, conjures up playlists that algorithmically change twice daily to match individual listening habits during the day and at night. This level of personalization, being […]
January 20, 2024
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Netflix Unleashes Whole Collection Of 50-Year-Old Films To Allure Cinephiles
Image via Netflix Netflix has been wildly exploring various formats, from dabbling in choose-your-own-adventure styles to betting its money on games. This time, however, it’s hitting pause and rewind with Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection. This new offering is a cinematic time capsule, celebrating classic films that are approaching significant anniversaries—20, 30, 40, and 50 […]
January 20, 2024
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Burger King Moves To Seize Island From Its Rival And Rename It ‘Whopper Island’
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via CDN Comunicação Burger King Brazil is turning up the heat on the fast-food competition, this time with an attempt to take over an island. You see, nestled in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Antarctica is the place known as—egads—McDonald Island. So, teaming […]
January 20, 2024
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DC Soars To Prepare For Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman’s Leap Into Public Domain
Photos via Boon Leng Teo | Dreamstime.com The Justice League might just get a whole lot bigger—and more diverse—in the not-so-distant future, where anyone can don the cape of Superman, swing through the streets as Batman, or wield the Lasso of Truth like Wonder Woman. Rather than being a new comic book storyline, it’s the […]
January 20, 2024
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Microsoft Releases AI ‘Reading Coach’ With Personalized Stories For Free
Image via Microsoft Microsoft’s latest announcement is a page-turner—the tech giant has introduced ‘Reading Coach’, a personalized, artificial intelligence assistant created to help learners enjoy reading, and made it available for free to anyone with a Microsoft account. Reading Coach is developed to support independent and individualized reading practice, catering to the unique needs of […]
January 20, 2024
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Google Makes Browsing Feel More Human With ‘Circle To Search’
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Google Google has been reshaping the way people search, whether by voice or by humming a tune. With its new ‘Circle to Search’ feature, it’s on its way to closing the loop (wink). The AI-powered Circle to Search allows users to […]
January 20, 2024
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Weekly News for Designers № 726
The Complex CSS border-image Property The CSS border-image property can do some pretty cool stuff once you get your head around how it works. The Three Secrets to Font Pairing Pairing fonts is a tricky task that often pops up in discussions about typography challenges, it’s a tough skill to master! Those Coding Tasks ChatGPT […]
January 20, 2024
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Airbus-Backed Silent Mask Draws From Jets To Mute Voice Calls In Public
Image via Skyted The Skyted mask is built differently from any other you donned during the pandemic. It’s the business class, nay, first class of masks. We say this because, much like those suites, this accessory promises the luxury of privacy. Leveraging advanced noise-absorption technology, the Skyted Silent Mask eliminates the anxiety of making confidential […]
January 19, 2024
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IKEA Introduces Lifestyle Range Repurposed From Old Staff Uniforms
Image via IKEA IKEA isn’t all about assembling furniture; it also hopes to stitch together a sustainable future. In a creative twist on recycling, the company is launching VÄXELBRUK, a collection crafted from recycled coworker uniforms. This effort is part of its ongoing endeavors to explore responsible practices within its value chain. When the […]
January 19, 2024