DuckDuckGo reports a surge in installs after Google put more AI into Search
Search engine company DuckDuckGo says it experienced a 'sustained surge' of installs in the week that followed Google I/O.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra : Key Differences Explained
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P and Insta360 Luna Ultra are compact cameras designed for creators who need high-quality visuals in a portable format. According to TechAvid, the Pocket 4P focuses on a streamlined design, featuring a dual-camera gimbal system and 6K video recording at 60fps, which suits those prioritizing reliability and professional-grade output. In contrast, […]
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup Changes Everything We Know
Samsung is poised to make a significant impact on the foldable smartphone market with the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. Scheduled for launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, 2024, this series introduces two distinct models: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. This […]
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This Lamp Is Cast From Soda Can Trash But Looks Like Carved Stone
Upcycled materials have become a familiar part of sustainable design, but most of them still try to hide where they came from. The aluminum gets purified, the recycled plastic molded smooth, and the result looks clean and neutral but loses the story of its origins. Pairing genuine sustainability with aesthetic character turns out to be a harder problem than it looks, and most attempts quietly sidestep it.
Tokyo-based product designer Kenji Abe took a different approach with Aperire, a lighting fixture cast entirely from discarded aluminum cans. Rather than refining the material beyond recognition, he deliberately left in the impurities. The wrinkles, air bubbles, and traces of ink from the original cans were preserved as surface texture, turning what most casting processes would filter out into the fixture’s defining character.
Designer: Kenji Abe
Melting the cans down without removing too many impurities is what produces that surface. Each piece ends up slightly different, carrying unpredictable marks that no two castings will ever replicate. Traces of ink from labels and other irregularities seep through the metal, and the result reads less like manufactured aluminum and more like weathered stone or bone. The artificial origin becomes genuinely difficult to place.
The finish that results reads almost like a natural material. The same surface might show shallow depressions, irregular ridges, or fine lines that look nothing like machined metal. Paired with the organic, chambered form, it makes Aperire genuinely hard to identify on first glance. The cans are unmistakably present in the material’s history, but they aren’t visible in what the object has become.
The shape itself draws from an equally unexpected source: foraminifera, the microscopic marine organisms whose skeletons are riddled with tiny holes and chambers. Combined with the rough appearance of eroded rock, the form was built through the deliberate addition and subtraction of geometric shapes. Light reflects inside the hollow interior and finds its way out through the openings, seeping gently outward rather than projecting.
The name carries a few threads that converge on the same idea. Aperire is Latin for “to open,” connecting to aperture, the camera mechanism that controls how much light passes through. It also traces back to April, the season when flowers open. For a fixture that lets light slowly leak outward rather than announce itself, the name seems less like branding than an accurate description of what the object does.
The fixture doesn’t make a loud case for sustainability as a concept; it just happens to be made from something that would otherwise be discarded, and it shows it. That quiet honesty gives it a credibility that purpose-built eco-aesthetic objects rarely manage. The cans stop being waste, stop being raw material, and become something that earns its place on a table or shelf without the sustainability narrative doing the heavy lifting. The object handles that part itself.
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Valve’s Latest Shipping Records Hint at Immanent Hardware Launch
Valve’s recent shipping data and updates to SteamOS have sparked speculation about the imminent release of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Containers labeled as game consoles, arriving from Valve’s manufacturing partners, closely resemble past hardware shipments like the Steam Deck, suggesting a major launch could be near. Deck Ready explores how these developments, coupled […]
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What It Really Takes to Build a $100M AI Agency : Nate Herk Playbook
Building a $100M AI agency requires more than just technical expertise, it demands a clear strategy, scalable processes and a deep understanding of client needs. In a recent feature by Nate Herk, the discussion centers on how AI agencies can transition from small-scale operations to thriving enterprises by focusing on measurable outcomes and tailored solutions. […]
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Why Apple’s All-Screen iPhone 20 is a Massive Design Shift
The iPhone 20, set for release in 2027, represents a pivotal moment in Apple’s history, commemorating two decades since the original iPhone transformed the mobile technology landscape. This milestone device blends innovative design, advanced hardware and innovative features to deliver a smartphone experience that feels both futuristic and refined. With its seamless all-screen design and […]
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How NASA’s Mars Oxygen Tech Sparked a 100-Hour Battery Breakthrough
NASA’s Mars exploration efforts have inspired a breakthrough in energy storage, as highlighted by Undecided with Matt Ferrell. Noon Energy, a California-based startup, has developed a system capable of storing energy for over 100 hours, far surpassing the 2–10 hour range of conventional lithium-ion batteries. Drawing from the Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE), […]
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Forget Foldables: Why the Samsung Galaxy Z Roll 5G is the Real Future
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Roll 5G represents a bold step forward in mobile technology, combining innovative design with advanced functionality. With its rollable display, integrated health monitoring sensors, and potential for holographic interaction, this device is designed to transform how you experience and interact with smartphones. By merging innovative features with practical usability, the Galaxy Z […]
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Valve’s Steam Controller : Bold Hybrid with a Steep Learning Curve
Valve’s Steam Controller is a device designed to change how players engage with PC games by offering features not found in traditional controllers. One standout detail is its dual touchpads, which aim to replicate the precision of a mouse, making it particularly suited for strategy and simulation games. However, as Switch and Click explains, this […]
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