This pico projector concept is made to look as dapper as your suit
Nothing says “professional” more than smoothly pulling out a tiny project from your suit’s front pocket and setting it up in a snap at the start of your business presentation.
Home projectors are en vogue these days, especially as more and more people cut the cord and rely on streaming services or their phones for content. Back in the days, however, projectors were more often used in the business side of the world for meetings, events, and presentations. Handling projectors is not an easy task. Carrying one around can make it even more difficult. One tiny projector concept, however, wants to make those haunting memories a thing of the past and actually make you look savvy even before you start your presentation.
Conventional projectors, especially the large ones used in offices, are often too expensive for a single person to purchase. That’s why many businesses and organizations just purchase one or two that can be used by a group of people in turn. As anyone who has had experience using these image-throwing machines, sharing a projector in the same meeting isn’t just an exercise in frustration. It can sometimes downright be embarrassing, especially when, not if, things go horribly wrong.
You can bring your own projector, of course, but that doesn’t solve the hassle of setting it up, especially when it’s your turn to speak. Even the most lightweight projectors are heavy and cumbersome, which can make you appear more amateur than professional. The PICO Projector Concept aims to show you what it would look like if you had a projector large enough to be carried around in your hand and still looks professional.
In addition to its pocket-friendly size, PICO is designed to be simple to set up and use. You actually don’t need anything else because it has its own built-in memory as well as folding stands. You could still hook it up to a computer, USB thumb drive, or video source, but those are mostly for extraordinary circumstances. You will most likely want it to be wireless, or completely unattached.
PICO is also designed to look at home in a professional setting or in your pocket. Its simple design doesn’t call too much attention to itself, and the felt-like cloth cover helps make it blend with your apparel. The cloth must be pulled down to allow for audio output and ventilation. Having the power button hidden underneath it makes it impossible to forget anyway.
There have been smartphones that came with built-in short throw projectors, but those turned out to be novelties and disappointments in the long run. However, it is possible that decent projectors of the same size as PICO will soon become reality. Unfortunately, it might already be too little too late for business-oriented projectors like PICO to be successful in the market, especially given the trend towards video conferencing and, soon, the metaverse.
OLi Home proves again less is more even in speaker design
Speaker technology has not peaked yet as there is more room for improvement. We can probably say technology is at the point where we can just work on innovations, style, software, and design. Of course, customer demand must be met by brands. The prices of the speakers should be more affordable, but for those interested in design, there are still plenty of things to do and explore.
For OLi Home, it aims to improve the audio listening experience by coming up with a speaker that offers excellent sound quality. This is achieved by projecting and directing sound at the right height. The brand’s designer also believes that furniture should be part of the home. Therefore, it designed the OLi speaker to look like a piece of furniture.
The OLi Speaker features different materials that can blend and match your home interiors. According to the designer, there’s a combination of wood, fabric, and matte color that can harmonize with other furniture and home surroundings. Joshua Han was the one who first introduced us to the Solo Headset, and the Teledining Table.
Judging from Han’s previous creations, he provides solutions to common problems that others think may seem trivial. The Solo Headset can make capturing videos easier by just wearing the video camera on your head. The Teledining Table is another practical innovation we never knew we’d be needing during the pandemic. As for the OLi Speaker, it solves the problem of trying to figure out where to position your speaker to match your home.
There are other beautifully-designed home speakers in the market today. The OLi Speaker looks great, but it is not overwhelming. It has a clean design, making it minimalist even with colorful options. It looks retro-modern, looking like a lamp, especially with the nostalgic pull switch.
The OLi comes with a simple look–providing less interface and more experience. There are no buttons or displays here because you have to connect a smartphone for the controls. The pull switch is to be used only for power as with lamps or wall and ceiling fans.
The main speaker is oblong-shaped similar to Dyson electric fans. It appears the build is plastic while the speaker area is covered by fabric. Both the stand and pull switch are made from wood. We don’t see any cable, but a hole in the rear could be a port for charging.
Absolem DIY mechanical keyboard mixes class and geekiness in a handsome wooden package
Computer keyboards have remained unchanged over the decades, utilizing the same standard layout with very little variation. Of course, there have been attempts to change the general shape of the keyboard, including split forms designed to improve ergonomics, but the number of keys sometimes remains the same. Sometimes, though, creative people are able to think out of the box and come up with innovative ideas and experimentation. Those often end up looking unpolished or straight out of a sci-fi show prop, but this eye-catching butterfly-shaped keyboard won’t look out of place on a minimalist wooden workspace.
The designer is a programmer by trade and a modder by passion. He initially wanted something completely new. The ultimate goal was to have a reduced number of keys, 36 in total, plus a few extra keys that would allow switching between letters, symbols, and function keys. At first, he settled on a “3D” design that had those extra keys hidden underneath an elevated surface for the split 36 keys.
That, however, didn’t pan out, and the modder realized that his needs and situation were better served by a uni-body keyboard instead. Still sticking to the same idea, however, he ditched the typical “ergonomic” keyboard format but still kept the split layout, ending up with a form that looked like a butterfly. He didn’t do it by accident. After reading Alice in Wonderland, he had already chosen the name Absolem for his keyboard.
As always, the building process was actually shorter than the designing and prototyping stages. The Absolem keyboard is not sustainable despite its wooden exterior. It uses a lot of plastics and electronics including neoprene. It does contain a fair amount of steel and wood, which means that it doesn’t have a huge environmental impact.
The creator’s acute attention to detail is what you’d expect from professional modders, but his taste in materials and design does set him above his peers. The end result is an intriguing and beautiful mechanical keyboard that almost looks like a part of some fantasy or steampunk world. Although the ergonomics of this design are questionable, it is likely to be better than conventional keyboards which appear non-ergonomic.
Dyson Zone headphones purify the air you breathe while you enjoy your favorite tunes
Listening to soothing music or energetic beats can be more efficient when you feel comfortable that you are breathing clean air.
Dyson, a company that makes consumer electronics for sucking and blowing air, is probably the most well-known. Vacuum cleaners, hairdryers, bladeless fans, and air purifiers are all part of the company’s best-known products, but that doesn’t mean there’s little room for growth. None of these things can be used outside, especially while walking down city streets. Dyson’s latest product hits two poor birds with the proverbial stone, delivering the air purifying experience the brand is famous for in a pair of headphones that promise hi-fidelity audio in a visual design that fits alongside Dyson’s vacs and hair dryers.
The Dyson Zone is an innovative product in many aspects. It is the company’s first stab at the growing wearables market, specifically the ill-named “hearables” that refer to headphones and earphones, especially those that connect to smartphones. The exact specs of Dyson’s first headphones are still undisclosed, but there are already a few key features it has mentioned that will have audiophiles curious about this new contender. Active noise cancellation, or ANC is a feature that is increasingly common in over-ear headphones. This alone gives Dyson Zone an advantage over other audio accessories. But that’s only the tip.
The Dyson Zone’s biggest selling point is its “visor”, which covers your nose and mouth, but not like traditional masks. This visor actually delivers fresh, clean air coming from the sides of the headphones, purified from the very air that surrounds you, regardless of its quality. It does more than regular masks. This visor actively purifies the air and filters out pollutants. Razer’s controversial Zephyr RGB mask is not far behind.
Dyson’s story on how the Zone went from concept to prototype to final design is also quite interesting. They even went as far as creating a specialized mannequin with artificial lungs so that they could monitor how effective the purifier is in cleaning the air around it. The company also took extra care in making sure that the visor is comfortable to wear, as discomfort and irritation are some of the biggest complaints mask wearers have had in the past two years.
“Air pollution is a global problem – it affects us everywhere we go,” says Chief Engineer Jake Dyson, and the Dyson Zone is the perfect solution for that. It delivers not only “a plume of fresh air without touching your face” but also “pure audio, anywhere.” And just like Dyson’s other products, it bears the company’s signature design language, a harmonious mix of shiny silver and solid color accents, making it a clear member of the Dyson family, even if it stands out as its only wearable, at least for now.
This Google Glass 2022 concept makes up for all the mistakes Google made with its original AR glasses
Can you believe it’s been nearly 10 years since Google debuted the Glasses, its stab at AR and the Metaverse long before it even occurred to Mark Zuckerberg? Although the original Google Glasses were geeky and limited in functionality, they looked ridiculous enough to be doomed. But a lot has changed since then. Snap and Facebook have both made tech-infused glasses. Xiaomi announced Augmented Reality glasses at the very least, while rumours swirl about Apple working on and being near to announcing AR Glasses. Given that the time is opportune for Google to renew its efforts in this space, this concept revisits the weirdly clunky Google Glass from 2013… but in an infinitely classier avatar.
This little model is called the Google XR Glasses Concept. It features a pair of neo retro acetate glasses with a thick design which cleverly hides all tech. 10 years later, this revised concept seems to get the fact that wearable tech needs to imitate wearable fashion. Bluetooth headsets look like a strange artifact from the 2010 Wall Street era, but the AirPods with their classy design do not. In that very vein, the Google XR Glasses look like your average pair of acetate frames – the design looks incredibly slim and cohesive, but there’s a clear separation between the aesthetic part of the glasses, and the tech part. In this instance, the aesthetic portion of the glasses lies on the front and the molded acetate design. The tech, however, sits entirely in the temple stems, not conflicting with the overall visual appeal of the glasses.
While the 2013 Google Glasses looked a lot like a nerdy visual distraction, the 2022 Google XR Glasses concept looks just as classy as your average hipster frames.
What this 2022 Google XR Glasses concept gets right, more so than the aesthetic, is the marriage of tech. Back in 2013, when Google debuted their first edition of the Glass, it wasn’t really even meant for public sale. Although it was intended to be a proof of concept, the Glass had an extremely small HUD crystal and a very insignificant camera. It also featured a limited app ecosystem. The audience was hesitant to respond to this sales pitch. Google could not make compelling claims to customers about why the Glass is necessary, and it joined the ever-growing list of Google products/services that were axed by the company because it ‘got bored’. (Fun Fact: Ever since its inception, Google’s killed more than 260 of its products/services)
So what did I mean when I said ‘marriage of tech’ in my earlier (slightly disparaging) paragraph? Well, for starters, Google has, in the past decade, really beefed up its hardware and software chops. Its Pixel Tensor chip’s received a fair bit of praise, the ARCore forms the bedrock of all of Android’s AR endeavors, and finally, Google’s Soli chip (which was briefly introduced in Pixel 4) proves to be the biggest ‘secret sauce’ when it comes to gesture-based tech… and all these find themselves in the 2022 Google XR Glasses concept.
The tech in the glasses is pretty much confined to the temple stems. The temple stems have cameras at the top (providing depth) and Soli sensors to detect gestures such as pinching, tapping, swiping and spinning. The projector is built into the temple stem’s inner, and the digital elements can be projected onto the Google XR Glasses lenses. The actual tech is still in development. However, the fact that these aren’t special lenses makes it possible for people to have prescription-powered lenses in their Google XR Glasses.
This honestly seems like the perfect storm for Google to re-enter a market they almost accidentally created. The Google Glasses pre-dated any AR headset, and were launched just a year after Oculus debuted their first-gen Rift headset in 2012. Google was a key contributor to the Metaverse’s first spark, yet it seems that now, despite Microsoft and Apple battling for supremacy in the field, Google is content to operate without the Metaverse. In this opportune moment, do you think Google should jump into the battlefield and flex its hardware and software capabilities? Should Google just let this opportunity pass, as it did with Waymo and Project Ara? Or can they continue to ride the storm like Waymo, Project Ara or the Nexus tablet. The Pixelbook, Chromecast and Chromecast are all great examples of Google’s hardware capabilities.
Lexon Speakerbuds and Mano Gel Dispenser showcased at the Maison et Object 2022
French design brand Lexon continues to develop timeless products that we know bring that ultimate wow factor and aesthetic pleasure. The brand offers daily products that combine innovative design with affordability. They are also beautiful and practical.
At the Maison et Objet 2022, Lexon just introduced two new products: the Speakerbuds LA127 and the Mano LH79 . With their added functions, the new pair of earbuds as well as the gel dispenser look innovative. However, they also look nothing like other the common earbuds and gel dispensers we have seen yet.
Designers : Alain Berteau and Andrea Quaglio
The Lexon Speakerbuds LA12 is a new pair under the Softpower Collection of earbuds from Lexon. Designed by Alain Berteau, the true wireless earbuds also come with a 3W speaker. It features a dual microphone, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and a rechargeable battery. The standard USB-C port is available for charging. The pair is IPX4 water-resistant, so you can wear this during a run or workout.
The pair can be used to make voice calls and use hands-free calling, just like most wireless headphones. It can last up to six hours of audio playtime. Charge it up with the charging case, and you can get extra 18 hours. ABS is the primary material, with synthetic leather on the case.
The Lexon 2-in-1 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds with Bluetooth speaker is available in different color options: Red, Blue, Black, and Camel. As a result, the design world is treated again to an innovative and beautiful design for the now familiar wireless earbuds ready for most occassions whether with a group or private listening. The price tag reads 99,90EUR.
The pair already works as a standard pair of earbuds, but the charging case adds a speaker function. Three watts may not be loud to fill the house during parties, but that’s good enough for personal use. Lexon is known for creativity and tapping the best designers in the world. Alain Berteau, the same designer who designed Speakerbuds, is responsible for creating the Nano Garden. Berteau is an architect, professor and has received recognition for his innovative work that combines simplicity with functional innovation.
Lexon has also introduced the Mano-LH79, which is an automatic hand gel dispenser. We finally see nicely designed dispensers from the usual, standard designs. We never imagined we would need dispensers to be beautiful, but the pandemic hit, and the creatives are dying to see and use something more attractive.
The Mano-LH79 is a design by Andrea Quaglio and Manuela Simonelli. You may recall that Quaglio Simonelli designed something similar for Lexon, the Lexon Oblio Wireless Charger. The new hand gel dispenser features automatic hand detection that helps kill 99. 9% of bacteria. The LED light features an adjustable pump flow and rechargeable batteries. The LED ring comes with adjustable brightness so you can set the mood.
The gel tank is refillable for up to 160ml or 5. 4oz of sanitizer gel. You can only use gel and not any other liquid or alcohol. You can adjust the flow of the pump to suit your preference. The LED indicator allows you to see the status of your charging. Color options are as follows: Gold, Dark Green, Black, Terracotta, and White.
Microsoft renames Your Phone to Phone Link, announces partnership with Honor
Microsoft has been offering an official link between Android phones and Windows 10 for several years, and now the service got updated as desktop devices move to Windows 11.
The Your Phone app now has a new name – Phone Link – and brings a brand-new interface that brings notifications upfront. Microsoft announced that the service would be made available in China through a partnership between Honor, which will support some of its now-independent smartphones brands.
Windows 11 is now allowing smartphones to connect easier by scanning a QR code, which automatically starts downloading the pairing app on the phone; up until now, you had to download it manually through the Microsoft store. It is now called Link to Windows instead of Your Phone Companion.
The new Microsoft operating system has many design enhancements, and Phone Link follows suit. There are more controls for the color palette, and the whole app looks and feels more Windows 11-esque.
Phone Link has always offered basic connectivity between Android and Windows unless the phone was a Samsung, or Surface Duo for obvious reasons. The partnership with Honor will add easier phone app launching and navigation on PC for the foldable Honor Magic V, the Magic4, Magic4 Pro, Magic4 Ultimate, and their predecessors Magic3, Magic3 Pro, Magic3 Pro+.
Dust Box lets you clean your house in an old-school design
Living in a relatively small apartment, I have no need for a full vacuum cleaner as it takes up space and is also not that easy to maneuver at times. It is why I am always looking for handheld or robotic vacuums to make cleaning my apartment easier. If it helps in cleaning, design isn’t always an important consideration. This product design for an old-school-looking handheld vacuum seems interesting, although I’m not sure if it does add extra value to how it will clean the room.
Designer: Fernando Maldonado
The Dust Box doesn’t exactly look like any of the current handheld vacuums in the market as it gives off a classic look with its boxy shape. It is intentional as they’re going for the old-school look of vacuum cleaners that we might have used in the 80s or 90s, except that this one is not attached to a bigger body. It looks at first like some sort of container, but it’s actually a container for all of the dirt, dust and other small particles in the home.
We don’t have much information about this product concept and we can base our “review” only on the photos provided. It seems to have all the basic parts you will need for a basic vacuum cleaner. It comes with a handle for carrying it, a trash picker, and a container to keep them all. It doesn’t appear to have a lot of flexibility so it’s not able to get under couches and into crevices that might need something longer or softer.
This design has more space to hold dirt and other trash than many modern vacuums. I constantly have to open, throw out, and start cleaning all over again several times, using my hand held vacuum. What I don’t know is if that box is just for storing trash or if the other mechanisms for the vacuum is there and then just a small space for the dirt. The Dust Box is simple to use. This is a necessity for many of those who aren’t able or willing to learn all that cleaning equipment has.
Top 10 kitchen appliances designed to help you satisfy your sweet tooth cravings
My favorite part of a meal is…dessert! I have a massive sweet tooth, and if you give me a piece of cake, I’ll be sitting in contentment for hours. As much as I love devouring desserts, I’m not the best at making them. This would reduce my stress and help me save some money. For all those dessert lovers who love gobbling up anything sweet in sight, but unfortunately struggle at preparing them – this collection of kitchen appliances has been curated specially for you. These kitchen appliances are perfect for home chefs who love to make waffles using LEGOs and icing tools to decorate cakes. These gadgets can be used for dessert and are approved by YD. Enjoy!
1. The CucinaPro Building Brick Electric Waffle Maker
The CucinaPro Building Brick Electric Waffle Maker gives the humble breakfast food a new twist, turning the large square waffle into a series of stackable bricks! The waffle maker’s heat plate is designed to resemble a LEGO-ish mold, and the resulting waffles come with studs on the upper surface, and hollow areas on the lower surface to allow the waffle bricks to lock into each other. The patent-pending design lets you make 14 bricks of different sizes with each serving, allowing you to explore quite literally a new dimension when it comes to food. Brick waffles are better than stacked pancakes.
Why is it noteworthy?
Each CucinaPro Building Brick Electric Waffle Maker also comes with 2 serving plates designed to provide the perfect stacking/eating experience. These plates have studs to provide the base for any build. Two small containers at the sides let you keep your condiments, such as maple syrup or butter cubes.
What we like
Gives the waffle an interesting makeover
Lets you make 14 bricks of different sizes with each serving
What we dislike
The redesign may not go well with those who love traditional style waffles
2. ScoopTHAT II
Imagine how good an ice-cream scooping spoon would have to be to win a Global Innovation Award. The ScoopTHAT II is able to cut through a block of ice cream without any fuss thanks to a heat-retaining liquid in its handle, and an internal thermally-conductive alloy construction that directs heat towards the scoop’s edge. ScoopTHAT II cuts through frozen cream using only heat transfer. It does not require electricity, batteries, or any other power source.
Why is it noteworthy?
The scoop features a concave scoop head and a metallic rim. This allows for effortless scooping, regardless of how hard your ice cream may be. Non-stick coating makes it easy to scoop ice cream from the spoon. This gives you the perfect looking spheres, worthy of a Global Innovation Award.
What we like
Gives you effortless and perfect scoops, no matter how frozen the ice cream is
What we dislike
Could be more economically priced
3. The Bruno
Arguably an iPhone moment for toasters, the Bruno isn’t three separate appliances, but rather a 3-in-1. The Bruno is a replacement for three separate appliances, but it looks nothing like an oven or toaster. It also adds color and vibrancy by being a [*******************************************************************************************************************************************************]. Bruno is a clamshell appliance that has a hinged lid. With heating coils on the base as well as the lid, you can use the Bruno just like an oven (except this opens differently) by even choosing which heating plate you want to activate.
Why is it noteworthy?
Open the lid and fire up the lower coil to create an impromptu barbecue that can be used with any type of food. Close the lid and activate both heating coils and you’ve got a toaster that toasts bread kept horizontally! The Bruno also comes with a removable crumb tray that makes it easy to keep your 3-in-1 appliance in tip-top shape.
What we like
It’s a 3-in-1 appliance
What we dislike
Bruno’s clamshell aesthetics may not appeal to everyone
4. Samsung Cusine
Samsung Cusine features the built-in inductive heating technology of Samsung that can go up to 300-degree F and it will heat up anything you put in the oven. Sullivan explains that this portable appliance is perfect for any trip – camping, hiking, or picnic!
Why is it noteworthy?
The portable oven is simple in design, with a flat surface and the iconic button that looks like a pill. It is divided into two sections: top and bottom. The top heating container is perfect to cook or keep your food warm, while the bottom container can be used to store fruits or desserts.
What we like
Portable design
Built-in inductive heating technology
What we dislike
It’s still a concept!
5. Nest Oven Tins
A specially designed lip on the front of this tray makes it easier to pull the tray out of the oven, and wide handles on the side let you hold the tray once it’s out of the oven… you know, so you don’t risk fumbling with your tray of food. And here’s the best part – like all of the products in the Joseph Joseph Nest(tm) line, the oven tins nest right within each other for easy storage.
Why is it noteworthy?
As someone who has dropped a lot of cookies and one lasagna, I find it counterintuitive to have oven trays and pans with larger gripping surfaces. Nest Oven Tins are simple innovations that address a common problem: hot dishes can be removed from the oven while wearing heavy and cumbersome oven gloves.
What we like
Wide handles on the side
No more fumbling with your tray of food
What we dislike
The aesthetics are pretty traditional and unassuming
6. The Morphy Richards multi-oven
Move over the conventional ovens that we all have got so bored of, as the Morphy Richards multi-oven has arrived on the scene breaking the monotony of the same old cooking methods. This unique design evolves the already similar ovens, while adding a classic touch to the best kitchen appliance on the planet. To put it lightly, even the most talented chefs over the years wouldn’t be able to express their creativity without an oven.
Why is it noteworthy?
The designer lets his imagination run wild with the Morphy Richards oven, while keeping practicality in mind. This oven is capable of making delicious, fresh cookies or crisp toasts. This Morphy Richards multi oven is good for any cooking regimen and fits into any kitchen countertop design – be it conventional or ultra-modern.
What we like
The nostalgic dials and slider buttons bring back the cherished memories of robust appliances of the golden era
What we dislike
Not suited for those who prefer modern + sleek appliances
7. Toco
Modeled on the shape and design of a toucan bird (remember Rafael from the movie Rio? Toco helps to core an apple and make it spiralize.
Why is it noteworthy?
Made from plastic (so it’s relatively safe around kids), Toco’s beak comes with a circular element at its tip that pierces into the fruit’s core, while the beak itself has a sharp-ish edge that cuts through the fruit’s flesh. Toco’s eye-hole serves as a finger-rest too, giving you the leverage you need to easily cut through the fruit. A few twists later, you’ve got yourself an apple that’s core-less and ready to eat, bake, or decorate your smoothie bowl with! Toco can be used with many types of apples, as well as pears!
What we like
Makes fruit fun!
What we dislike
No complaints!
8. The Ember
Called the Ember, this conceptual portable oven features a monolithic design and has a sleek and clever build to ensure it can be used on a stove’s flame – without electricity – to create that ideal condition for baking. This oven can be used on the counter or packed on a backpack for camping. But as the designer puts it, the oven is more specifically a solution designed to facilitate baking in small kitchens.
Why is it noteworthy?
Baking with Ember allows you to make healthier meals in smaller spaces than traditional methods. The unit is more convenient to use as well – simply place it on the stove flame, fill Ember with its container for baking cupcakes, and close the glass lid. Heat travels from the edges to the top, where it bounces off the lid and bakes the cupcakes beautifully. The heat can also be allowed to reach the Ember center. This allows the cake to bake evenly from the bottom.
What we like
Portable design
The heat is allowed to enter the Ember from the center, which bakes the cakes evenly from the bottom
What we dislike
No complaints!
9. The Cakewalk 3D
If there’s any food that can be extruded, the Cakewalk 3D can pretty much extrude it, thanks to a stainless-steel food tube, a helix that pushes the food out like an Archimedes screw, and a Nema 17 motor that runs the extrusions while the entire setup (which gets mounted on the X-Y axis arm of your printer) moves back and forth to create complex patterns that you feed into your printer program.
Why is it noteworthy?
Think of the Cakewalk 3D as an automated version of your hands and a piping bag. You can use the extruder to hold your piping materials, such as icing, honey, meringue or savory ingredients like ketchup and non-chunky guacamole. Designed to work with most standard 3D printers including the ones from brands like Creality, Anet, Anycubic, Alfawise, Prusa, or any FDM printer, the Cakewalk 3D operates using the software you’re already familiar with including the Gcode you need to set the printer paths. All you need to do is prepare your food to a slightly runny consistency (think honey or ketchup) and load it into the extrusion chamber.
What we like
‘Prints’ food
Made from food-safe non-toxic materials
What we dislike
Unsuitable for kitchens with space constraints
10. THE SEAL
Not only do ice pops act as a tasty refreshment on a summer’s day, but they can also be used to quickly cool us down in the sweltering heat. However, the ice pop-making process is anything but quick, which can lead to frustratingly long waits as our impatience levels increase. This is certainly not the case for THE SEAL, which reduces the processing time down to a mere 10 minutes!
Why is it noteworthy?
You may be asking how this has been achieved? It takes full advantage of the working principle of an ice-cream maker but reduces the volume significantly. This, paired with the metal molds that reduce the freezing time even further, allows for ice lollies to be made in just a matter of minutes… so you can enjoy the refreshing treat on a whim!
Samsung and iFixit announce Galaxy self-repair program
Samsung US is soon to offer a self-repair service for their Galaxy tablets and smartphones. Made in collaboration with iFixit, the Galaxy self-repair program will give owners of Samsung access to spare parts, repair tools and guides on fixing their devices. The program will launch this summer covering the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+ initially with plans to add more devices later on. The program’s expansion to other markets remains to be determined.
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The devices confirmed at launch will get access to displays, back glass, and charge ports components. Battery replacements are not mentioned in the press release though Samsung US CEO confirmed to The Verge that display assemblies come attached with batteries which should simplify the repair process. Samsung allows users to send in their parts, and also offers to recycle damaged components. When the program launches, more details will follow.
