Category: small business

October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024

Image via Hoshino Resorts It seems the only escape from this former prison will be through its luxurious front doors. Japan’s Hoshino Resorts has plans to transform the Former Nara Prison into a high-end hotel, set to welcome its first guests in spring 2026. This unique project, under the Hoshinoya group, marks Japan’s first foray […]

October 7, 2024

The Origami Cup is a versatile to-go-cup but would also aim to be introduced in deposit-return-models and serve as an entry point to reusable packaging.

October 7, 2024

In an innovative leap bridging gaming and healthcare, surgeons in Switzerland successfully performed a remote endoscopic surgery on a pig nearly 9,300 kilometers (5,800 miles) away in Hong Kong. The most surprising part? They used PlayStation controllers to steer the magnetic endoscope, highlighting a potential revolution in remote medical procedures.

October 7, 2024

It’s time to dive into the deep end of Halloween horror, all the way to Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob SquarePants is trading in his spatula for a scream queen crown this spooky season, serving up a platter of spine-chilling movie poster parodies that’ll have fans bubbling with excitement.

October 7, 2024

Heinz is putting a smile on your face and celebrating its iconic ketchup in a delightful messy way, just in time for the release of Joker 2 in cinemas. Created by GUT New York, the Heinz Smiles campaign taps into the chaotic joy of Heinz lovers by showing fans with the condiment smeared on like […]

October 7, 2024

As Bleach celebrates its 20th anniversary, fans are taken on a nostalgic journey through Ichigo Kurosaki’s adventures, this time from Rukia Kuchiki’s perspective. This milestone coincides with the release of the much-anticipated Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) Part 3, reigniting excitement among longtime followers and attracting new viewers to the series.

October 7, 2024

Street Fighter fans, get ready to “Hadouken” your sight and taste buds. Capcom’s iconic video game series has teamed up with Nara’s famous Kakinoha Sushi to serve up a combo that’s set to be a knockout in the culinary ring.

October 7, 2024

To a prospective client, you, as a freelance designer, are often perceived only to be as good as your portfolio. They’re checking you out for the first time, and if you don’t make a positive first impression, you may not get their work. And if you don’t get work, you don’t get paid. And if […]

October 7, 2024

Screenshot of cached copy of LEGO.com via Internet Archive Visitors to LEGO’s official website on October 4 were greeted by something far from fun—a fraudulent cryptocurrency scam. Cybercriminals managed to briefly hijack the site, promoting a fake “LEGO Coin” with promises of exclusive rewards for early buyers. Read full article

October 6, 2024

Square Enix has just rolled out two exclusive skateboard decks that will have Kingdom Hearts II fans ready to kickflip down memory lane.

October 5, 2024

Character AI, a popular chatbot platform that allows users to interact with AI-generated characters—whether original creations or based on real-world personalities—has found itself at the center of controversy. In a disturbing turn of events, Drew Crecente, father of murder victim Jennifer Ann Crecente, recently discovered an AI chatbot on the platform impersonating his deceased daughter.

October 5, 2024

Michael Straight, a former jockey who was left paralyzed from the waist down after an accident, has long relied on a $100,000 exoskeleton to help him walk again. But his mobility came to an abrupt halt when a small malfunction in the device left him stranded—and the manufacturer refused to repair it.

October 5, 2024

Illustration 334427635 © J2 | Dreamstime.com This Halloween season, Pinterest’s 2024 Halloween Trend Report has unearthed some spooky surprises. Pop culture, nostalgia, and sports are all driving what people are looking to dress up as this year, while creative food trends and bold makeup choices are also stealing the show. Read full article

October 5, 2024

Memobottle, the company that made carrying water as easy as slipping a book into your bag, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a splash. The brand has unveiled its Elements collection, a special-edition series that takes its paper-inspired water bottles to new heights of luxury and innovation.

October 5, 2024

In a grand homage to one of rock music’s most iconic bands, Royal Mail has launched a special collection of stamps to commemorate The Who’s 60th anniversary. This exclusive set features 12 stamps that showcase some of the band’s most memorable album covers and electrifying live performances, offering fans a visual journey through their remarkable […]

October 5, 2024

BIC, the company known for keeping us writing and lighting up, has just struck a match in the world of phone accessories. Its latest creation, the Hold the Phone case, is designed to keep your lighter close at hand—literally.

October 5, 2024