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Amazon has acknowledged a display discoloration issue affecting some Kindle Colorsoft units. The company is currently offering replacements or refunds for anyone affected. A yellow band has been appearing at the bottom of the Kindle Colorsoft display. It looks like the bottom part of the screen is turning yellow through a gradient. Amazon has responded […]
Here’s a design for a split-flap clock that doesn’t do it the usual way. Instead of the flaps showing numbers , Klapklok has a bit more in common with flip-dot displays. Klapklok updates every 2.5 minutes. It’s an art piece that uses custom-made split-flaps which flutter away to update the display as time passes. An […]
Hi I highly recommend not ordering from West Elm Here's what went wrong: 1) Item was not marked as backordered when purchased. 2) Unable to schedule delivery for a month after item arrived at their warehouse. 3) Today is the delivery date, no delivery! I was even told I canceled it?! I was told them […]
In a recent post I asked readers if anyone was decorating their homes for Christmas yet? A reader from Canada wrote that she was full-on decorating for Christmas now that the Canadian Thanksgiving was over. Of all the holidays, Christmas is the most “hands on”. For most of us the Christmas season starts right after […]
Reusable powdered haircare packaging Startup Small Wonder seeks to shake up the packaging and delivery methods of haircare products, making them more sustainable. To realize their goals, they turned to Scott Wilson’s Chicago-based ID firm Minimal. Small Wonder is a company on a mission to produce no-compromise, salon-grade, powdered beauty […]
Retro designs in technology continue to be a strong trend, from retro consoles to instant cameras to record players. Most of these products try to update the classic aesthetics to modern standards, reinterpreting them without straying too far from the original. In other words, they’re mostly modern devices simply paying homage to the past. There […]
ODS PRESENTS FORÊT FURNITURE SERIES at DESIGNART TOKYO 2024 Architect Koichiro Oniki’s Design Studio (ODS) unveils the Forêt furniture series in DESIGNART Tokyo 2024. The collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the traditional Japanese Kumiko technique. ODS brings another dimension to the traditional Japanese craft, a woodworking technique […]
Contrary to popular belief, the New York Times does not have the monopoly on word puzzles. If you’re looking for more daily brain games or don’t want to spend $50 on full access to NYT Games, check out these five platforms that might surprise you. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT […]
Living with kids often means an endless battle against clutter, with toys scattered in every corner. For design-minded parents, finding a balance between a child-friendly environment and a well-styled home can feel daunting. The good news? There are plenty of stylish ways to organize kids’ toys that won’t disrupt your decor but will make tidying […]
Growing up, I was told that hard work could get me anything I wanted. But with Apple’s Image Playground, I can create almost any illustration or drawing imaginable just by typing or selecting a suggestion. This groundbreaking feature in Apple Intelligence lets you generate images from simple prompts, opening up exciting possibilities […]