Architecture

Smartphone screens have become increasingly bright, glossy, and attention-grabbing over the years, but they’ve also become increasingly exhausting to stare at for extended periods of daily use. Most manufacturers seem convinced that brighter and more saturated always equals better, even when users spend hours reading documents, browsing articles, or taking notes on their devices. TCL’s […]

There’s an unspoken agreement we have with our current robot vacuums. They handle the mundane, everyday dust, and in return, we handle the sudden, chaotic messes ourselves. It’s a decent partnership that keeps the floors generally tidy, but it always requires two separate tools and two different mindsets for cleaning. A startup named xLean, however,

It’s that time of year again, and the halls of IFA 2025 are buzzing with the usual mix of ambitious concepts and iterative updates. Every so often, though, a company we’ve been tracking drops something that feels less like an update and more like a statement. Timekettle is that company this year. We’ve talked about

For anyone who follows audio, Beyerdynamic has always represented a certain kind of German precision. It’s a brand synonymous with recording studios, reference headphones, and the sort of meticulous engineering that prioritizes sonic purity above all else. For years, their consumer offerings felt like slightly tamed versions of their professional gear, which was great for

During the pandemic, when most of us were stuck inside our homes, there was a resurgence in indoor workouts. Sales of treadmills also spiked since people couldn’t run outside, so they would just run indoors to get their daily exercise. These indoor runners, of course, used their regular running shoes for their workouts since there

Your desk deserves better than that sad collection of mismatched supplies you’ve been tolerating. The right office accessories can turn your workspace from dreary to inspiring, making those long work hours feel less like punishment and more like pleasure. Good design isn’t just about looking pretty – it’s about making your life easier. These nine

Most mini PCs look like anonymous black boxes designed to disappear under desks or behind monitors, prioritizing invisibility over any sense of visual character or engineering pride. The market has become so focused on making these devices smaller and cheaper that manufacturers seem to have forgotten they could also be interesting to look at. MeLe’s

Reviewing lengthy documents, coding on vertical monitors, or scrolling through social media feeds creates the same frustration every day. Your laptop screen forces you into horizontal viewing while the content screams for vertical space. You crane your neck, squint at cramped text, and constantly scroll through information that would fit perfectly if only your screen

Gaming on the go creates constant compromises that drain the joy from your favorite titles. Your handheld device forces you into cramped, uncomfortable positions during long sessions. The controllers feel awkward for first-person shooters, making precise aiming nearly impossible. Battery life cuts sessions short just when you hit your stride. Most frustrating of all, you’re

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding the perfect piece of art for your living room. That moment when you discover a painting that not only complements your space but somehow captures the mood you’ve been trying to create. The AuraFrame takes that familiar experience and adds an unexpected twist that makes you reconsider what a