Architecture

A smart home isn’t defined by how many voice assistants it responds to or how many apps you’ve installed to manage your light switches. It’s defined by how little you actually need to do to keep things running. When your blinds tilt themselves to block the afternoon glare before you even notice it, or your […]

In today’s digital age, where remote work and virtual collaboration have become a norm, professionals need tools that are surely efficient but also flexible and portable. The IOCHOW-X1 is a sleek and compact document camera that reimagines the way we handle scanning, sharing, and presenting documents online. Whether you’re a teacher, designer, or any professional

The sky darkens. Clouds drift lazily across the horizon. A playful moon peeks out from behind a cushiony barrier, observing the world below with childlike curiosity. This isn’t a scene from a storybook. It’s the dial of the new Christopher Ward x Mr Jones Celestial moonphase watch. Designer: Christopher Ward x Mr Jones When two

Called Yngsjö, this serene holiday retreat in Southern Sweden is designed by Johan Sundberg Arkitektur. This single-story haven, built for a London-based Swedish family, replaces a deteriorating summer cottage that once occupied the wooded plot near the Baltic Sea coastline. The architects chose a palette of natural materials to harmonize with the surrounding landscape. The

Remember when the ‘smartphone’ just meant that a phone had internet connectivity and an app store? That’s literally how we described the first smartphone – but that criteria is long-gone. Phones today are REALLY smart – almost too smart. They have powerful processors, complex algorithms running the cameras, and are almost all filled with at

First, it was the trend for real-life cars to be showcased in the video game world to elevate the realism of gaming titles, and now a new inclination is setting the industry ablaze. Car designs inspired by video game elements, bringing the nostalgic feel of the arcade world to real life, are here to stay,

The Black Pearl represents one of the most significant achievements in modern yacht design and construction. This 106.7-meter (350.1-foot) sailing superyacht, launched in 2016 and delivered in 2018, combines innovative sailing technology with luxurious amenities and sustainable systems in ways previously thought impossible at this scale. Designers: Ken Freivokh, Gerard Villate, Nigel Gee, and Nuvolari

Furniture design often struggles with the balance between aesthetic appeal, functional comfort, and manufacturing practicality. Traditional rocking chairs, while beloved for their soothing motion and nostalgic charm, typically involve complex woodworking with numerous unique components that require skilled craftsmanship to produce. This complexity can make quality rocking chairs both expensive and inaccessible, limiting their presence

PROS: Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon Fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging Bright and vibrant display CONS: No LTPO display technology for dynamic refresh rates Modest battery size compared to its competitors RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITY VALUE FOR MONEY EDITOR’S QUOTE: The Poco F7 Ultra pushes the boundaries of the mid-tier

Designed by Wittman Estes, an architecture studio in Seattle, the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab offers a refreshing and fascinating perspective on sustainable modular housing. Occupying around 600 sq ft, the compact prototype is situated on Washington State’s Whidbey Island. It was created to showcase that prefab homes can minimize the environmental impact, while offering a flexible