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Image via Oris   Oris has recently revealed a noteworthy collaboration with Bracenet, a German social enterprise, resulting in the creation of two Aquis Date watches featuring upcycled dials fashioned from “ghost nets” and retired fishing nets. The founders of Bracenet, Benjamin Wenke and Madeleine von Hohenthal, initiated their journey in 2015 by transforming ghost […]

October 13, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via IKEA IKEA is keeping its furniture firmly fixed onto the grounds of safety by implementing a new ‘Anchor and Unlock’ innovation in dressers.  This feature, now built into the globally available VIHALS chest of drawers, is aimed at minimizing the risk of furniture tip-overs. […]

October 13, 2023

Photo 98668727 © aros muheddin | Dreamstime.com The most famous smile in art history is also one of the most enigmatic. So far, experts have only uncovered the broad brushstrokes, and till today, they’re still landing on new revelations about the Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece.   Inspecting a wee speck from the painting, a team […]

October 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

TikTok Shop, the rebel of the e-commerce world, has stormed onto the scene, leaving traditional platforms trembling in its wake. With its unparalleled ability to turn obscure products into viral sensations, TikTok Shop has become a formidable threat to the established order. Gone are the days of predictable online shopping experiences; now, users flock to […]

October 12, 2023

Illustrations 169726576 © Artem Pohrebniak and 107146055 © Miceking | Dreamstime.com X, formerly Twitter, has done everything in its power to shed its feathers to be an “everything app.” After axing the bird, its latest move seriously drives home its rebrand—the Elon Musk-owned company has replaced its home icon, represented by a birdhouse. Musk promised […]

October 12, 2023

Photo 161797791 © Deanpictures | Dreamstime.com It’s no secret that denim production isn’t exactly eco-friendly, with a significant impact on water resources. But the environmental cost doesn’t stop at the factory; it continues with each wash cycle when those jeans are hanging in your closet. Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh has an unusual solution to […]

October 12, 2023

Image via Seki Milk   It’s no secret that getting kids to eat healthily can be a struggle, and in Japan, this challenge manifested in a surprising way—unfinished bottles of milk. In many parts of the country, a concerning 65% of elementary school children weren’t receiving the recommended nutritional balance because they simply weren’t finishing […]

October 12, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via LEGO Having retreated to the pixelated abysses of Animal Crossing: New Horizons during the lockdown, this writer—like many players—was taken by sheer surprise when LEGO announced that it was transporting this beloved immersive world to our desks, some time after Nintendo stopped rolling […]

October 12, 2023

Image courtesy of Adobe In a world awash with a deluge of digital images and videos, the lines between authenticity and imitation have become increasingly blurred, with the rampant use of generative artificial intelligence complicating things further. Adobe, whose creative software and artificial intelligence-powered tools play a part in proliferating many of these images, has […]

October 12, 2023

Image via Adobe Adobe Express is the company’s one-stop editor that enables the creation of images, videos, logos, PDFs, flyers, and more, harnessing artificial intelligence to pretty much do all the grunt work for users of all skill levels. All told, it’s optimized for designing social media posts, and now on the back of a […]

October 12, 2023

I’ve been a freelance web designer since 1999. And I know where I’ll be most days. I’m usually here at my desk, plugging away at projects. But that’s where the predictability ends. That’s because my to-do list is subject to change. One request from a client can disrupt everything. No matter how much I plan. […]

October 12, 2023

How far would an organization be willing to go for the chance to generate a little extra buzz? In this list, we’re going to find out.

October 12, 2023

Image via Adobe Adobe Illustrator and vectors are almost synonymous with one another, and now it’s making them more prevalent with ‘Text to Vector Graphic’, one of the impressive new features recently introduced in light of the Adobe MAX creativity conference. With Text to Vector Graphic, available on the desktop version of Illustrator, you can […]

October 11, 2023

Image courtesy of Adobe   Adobe Firefly has been an undisputed game-changer for users of all skill levels, empowering beginners to conjure up visuals without having to wield a paintbrush while giving creatives and businesses peace of mind with its copyright-safe nature. Now, the “ethical” AI art-generating model has been given more wings. At this […]

October 11, 2023

Image via Umbra   Suppose you’re seeking the perfect ambiance for a cozy evening, innovative illumination for your workspace, or portable light for outdoor adventures. In that case, the new CONO lamp by Umbra rises to the occasion. With its rechargeable capability, whimsical design, and a palette of over 16 million colors, CONO could be […]

October 11, 2023

Photo 108277276 © Robert309 | Dreamstime.com Burger King, the self-professed Home of the Whopper, has made a Whopper Jr. of a mistake in a new television commercial. Still, the typo is so glaring to some that it’s being flame-grilled to a crisp. The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it error appears in a spot advertising the fast-food chain’s smaller-sized Whopper […]

October 11, 2023