Month: April 2024
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Rimowa & La Marzocco Buzz For Mornings With Suitcase-Esque Coffee Machine
Image via La Marzocco Coffee just got a first-class upgrade. Rimowa, the iconic luggage brand known for its grooved aluminum cases, and La Marzocco, beloved for its espresso machines, have brewed a limited-edition espresso machine that’s a dream for coffee connoisseurs and wanderlusters alike. Read full article
April 15, 2024
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Ryan Gosling Plunges Deeper In ‘Papyrus 2’, SNL’s Sequel To Viral Sketch
Video screenshot via Saturday Night Live Ryan Gosling, everyone’s favorite Ken doll and font fanatic, has made a dramatic return to Saturday Night Live to revisit his 2017 character, Steven, who was deeply tormented by the use of the common Papyrus in the logo for James Cameron’s Avatar. Read full article
April 15, 2024
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Pringles Debuts Crocs With Potato Chip Holders… And Clog-Themed Snacks
Images via Kellanova / PR Newswire Couch potatoes, rise up on your feet. Pringles is the latest unexpected brand to find an acquaintance in the polarizing Crocs. Dubbed the Pringles x Crocs Collection, this range touts some functionality and puts a whole, arguable new spin on dressing with taste. Oh, and a tangy new Croc-inspired […]
April 13, 2024
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Apple Silently Rolls Out Tile-Based Word Game To Take On New York Times
Illustration 257817479 © Oksana Sazhnieva | Dreamstime.com Apple has, without a word—or with plenty of them—rolled out Quartiles, a brain-teasing word game that, unfortunately, is only available to limited users who have installed the iOS 17.5 beta update. This addition dives into the competitive pool of word games, aiming to make a splash alongside giants […]
April 13, 2024
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Ruffles Creates ‘RidgeWear’ Made From Its Fabric Counterpart, Corduroy
Images via WNTD Apparel and Chris Bellinger / PepsiCo Foods US Ruffles is stepping out of the chip bag and onto your back with its latest, and perhaps most unexpected, creation: ‘RidgeWear’. The crinkled chip brand is launching a streetwear line inspired by those iconic ridges. Incidentally, the corduroy fabric just happens to share that […]
April 13, 2024
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Dyson Introduces AR Tool To Make Missed Spots & Stains A Thing Of The Past
Image courtesy of Dyson Ever had the nagging suspicion that you might’ve missed a sneaky dust bunny under the couch after cleaning your living room? We’ve all been there. Battling rogue dirt while dodging furniture and pet hazards can turn cleaning into a frustrating guessing game Dyson’s got a weapon in your cleaning arsenal to […]
April 13, 2024
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Zaha Hadid Architects Crafts Ornate Whisky Sculpture That Took Months To Create
Video screenshot via The Dalmore Zaha Hadid Architects, the world-renowned architectural firm, has bottled up some of its genius for The Dalmore. Its latest construction—made to stand on tables, not grounds—is The Dalmore Luminary No.2 Rare Sculpture, an impressive glass piece designed to hold and showcase a bottle of single malt whisky. Read full article
April 13, 2024
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Abu Dhabi Unveils Plans For World’s First Esports Island
Image via Anton Vasilenko / True Gamers Abu Dhabi is primed to emerge as the epicenter of the eSports arena with its construction of the world’s first eSports Island. This ambitious endeavor, valued at over US$280 million, is being helmed by True Gamers, an international network of eSports clubs. Read full article
April 13, 2024
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Portugal’s Logo Designs Have People Up In Arms
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Faber-Castell Channels Apple’s ‘Shot On iPhone’ Campaign, This Time With Pencils
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Pink Floyd Turns Fans Red For Picking AI Animation As 50th-Anniversary Winner
Photo 145254537 © Enriscapes | Dreamstime.com Pink Floyd has landed on people’s not-so-bright side, and at a rather unfortunate time too. For the 50th-anniversary celebration for the legendary Dark Side of the Moon album, the band invited fans to submit animated music videos for a chance to win a slice of a £100,000 (US$126,000) prize […]
April 12, 2024
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‘Scrabble’ Revamps Board After Nearly 80 Years To Encourage More Teamwork
Photo 124102072 © Ekaterina79 | Dreamstime.com Does a round of Scrabble make you scramble with panic for word soup? You’re not alone. Mattel, the game’s creator, has unveiled a fresh twist on the word-building favorite—Scrabble Together—its biggest change in over 75 years. The new double-sided board is a breath of fresh air for those who […]
April 12, 2024
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RSPCA Places The Animals At Its Heart In First Rebrand In Half A Century
Image courtesy of Jones Knowles Ritchie The RSPCA, a stalwart defender of animals for over two centuries, is shedding its old coat in favor of something a bit more fitting for today’s challenges for its 200th anniversary. In collaboration with Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) for branding and AMV BBDO for campaign strategy, the charity is […]
April 12, 2024
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Lotus Biscoff Presents ‘Warm’ New Brand Makeover With A Hidden Smile
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Lucasfilm-Approved ‘Star Wars’ Glasses Bring The Force & Style Into Your Sight
Image via Pair Eyewear / PR Newswire Calling all Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, and Mandalorian Mercenaries! Your eyewear just got a galactic upgrade. Joining forces with Lucasfilm is customizable frame brand Pair Eyewear, which has launched a collection for Star Wars fans. Read full article
April 12, 2024
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McDonald’s Serves Fries To… Noses In Tastefully Simple Scented Billboards
Video screenshot via McDonald’s Netherlands Equally as iconic as McDonald’s Golden Arches are the aromas of its menu items. They linger on the streets and on the commute, and you just know whoever’s carrying these scents in a bag would be having a good dinner that night. Read full article
April 12, 2024
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Marmite Started A ‘Smuggling Ring’ To Move Its Spread Into The US
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Logitech G Debuts Its Smallest Wireless Keyboard For Obstacle-Free Gaming
Image via Logitech G Logitech G, the computer accessory brand’s gaming division, is leveling up in the esports arena by, well, shrinking. The PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED gaming keyboard is a compact powerhouse designed to meet the high demands of professional gamers. With its 60% design, it’s Logitech G’s smallest wireless keyboard yet, proving that […]
April 11, 2024
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AMC Kinda Regrets Making ‘Dune’ Popcorn Buckets Thanks To All You Pervs
Foreground image via AMC Theaters, background generated on AI The monstrous maw of marketing took an unexpected turn with AMC Theatres’ Dune: Part Two popcorn bucket. Meant to be shaped like the film’s colossal sandworms, these ‘Shai-Hulud’ vessels, instead, drew a sandstorm of NSFW comparisons. Read full article
April 11, 2024