The cities of Spain and Portugal fell into silence at 12:33 in the afternoon. What followed was not only the largest power failure in recent memory across the Iberian Peninsula, but a rare and unfiltered stress test of contemporary architecture. For designers…

When you think of global giants leading innovation in home appliances, names like LG, Samsung, or Dyson might come to mind first. But during my recent visit to Shenzhen, I realized there’s a quieter player that deserves significant attention – a company that…

Driving and staying connected have become inseparable parts of modern life, but managing your smartphone while behind the wheel presents genuine challenges. We’ve all experienced the frustration of fumbling with charging cables while trying to navigate traffic…

New gaming handhelds are coming out almost every month, but the market seems to be divided into two categories. There are the horizontal devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck made for modern games, and then the are the vertical ones inspired by…

There’s a quiet allure to putting pen to paper, a comforting ritual that many pen lovers hold dear. Long before keyboards and touchscreens, the simple act of writing helped people find focus and clarity. This tactile experience is cherished not just for its…

Cooking outdoors is an adventure in itself—a blend of creativity, resourcefulness, and savoring simple pleasures under the open sky. For many campers, the right gear can mean the difference between a bland meal and a memorable feast. That’s where Japanese…

3UK-based robotics firm, Open Bionics, has some interesting and functional prosthetics to its credit, including the world’s first 3D-printed bionic fingers. In another first, the bionics company has released the Hero Pro, which is by far out of the ordinary.…

Everyday travel is changing fast, and the quest for greener, smarter rides is gaining momentum. For urban explorers and eco-conscious commuters, electric cars might seem like a perfect solution, until you realize their size and cost can feel like too much…

The daily ritual of stuffing a backpack often feels like a mad dash, tossing in laptops, chargers, water bottles, snacks, and gym gear. But when you need to head out fast or switch from work mode to workout mode, digging through a jumble of stuff can be an…

Media events often carry a certain energy: a whirlwind of fast conversations, camera flashes, and the rush to capture it all. But attending the Global Connect Media Day in Shenzhen revealed a refreshing alternative approach. The event created space for genuine…

There is no casual encounter with a Frank Lloyd Wright home. Each one invites you to inhabit a living philosophy shaped through form, light, and movement. These are not façades meant to be admired from a distance, but environments that reward attention and…

When I’m at a standing only concert festival or an event that has no available chairs, I sometimes wish I could whip out a seat from my bag. There are of course folding chairs that you can bring around but not all of them are steady or sturdy enough and they’re…

Pepper grinders often seem stuck in the past, usually taking the form of classic wooden shapes, clear glass canisters, or compact aluminum tubes. While some home cooks love the nostalgia or luxury these bring, others may be craving something that feels fresh…

We are so used to having an expansive workstation with more than one display and all the computing power at our disposal to get daily tasks done most productively. When we step outside, the gauntlet shifts to the portable laptops that have evolved exponentially…

You can read the intentions of Toyota and Lexus in the shapes of their dashboards. One favors textured plastics and vertical surfaces meant to be wiped clean with a glove. The other prefers stitched leather and matte-finished wood wrapped across soft horizontal…

You know how audiophiles get their own specialist gear? Music equipment specifically tuned to the needs of hi-fidelity audio? Gamers get their own specialist gear too. Low-latency audio solutions, with mics, controls, the works. What about podcast listeners?…

The world’s largest wooden structure, the Grand Ring, has now been completed. This impressive architectural feat forms a huge circular loop, featuring a walkway that runs along its top. Measuring approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) in circumference, the…

We rarely think about it, but the average human is essentially a sophisticated water balloon – roughly 60% H2O wrapped in skin. This liquid legacy makes the quality of water we consume not just a wellness choice but a fundamental building block of our existence.…

During the pandemic, we saw an uptick on people riding their bicycles within urban spaces. And even now when things have more or less returned to “normal”, there’s still a large number of the population that prefers to move around the city on their bikes…

If you’ve ever caught yourself rubbing tired eyes after a long day in front of the computer, you’re not alone. The constant glow of LCDs and OLEDs can be rough on anyone, yet our jobs and hobbies keep us glued to screens for hours. It’s no wonder that more…