Struggling to make sense of your data? You’re not alone. Many data analysts face the challenge of turning raw data into meaningful insights. The good news is that a well-structured Excel workflow can make this task much more manageable. In this guide, we’ll explore a comprehensive Excel data analysis process tailored for the financial services […]
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Did you know that nearly 60% of data loss incidents are due to hardware failure? Your NAS system is no exception. Regular maintenance is key to preventing such disasters. In this guide created by the extremely experienced network attached storage specialist SpaceRex, who outlines a comprehensive approach to keeping your NAS, particularly Synology systems, running […]
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Claude 3 AI’s custom instructions or Projects feature allows users to create highly specific, task-oriented AI solutions. By tailoring the AI to your precise needs, you can maximize its effectiveness and achieve optimal results across a wide range of applications. Whether you’re working on complex data analysis, content generation, or customer support automation, custom instructions […]
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The leap from M2 to M4 was Apple’s way of completely future-proofing the iPad against any sort of competition. The iPad Pro 2024 edition is easily the world’s most powerful tablet (and the thinnest one in its category too)… and every powerful superhero definitely needs a sidekick or companion right? We’ve put together a list of accessories that empower your iPad Pro physically, allowing you to do more with it, and be more secure with it. From productivity gizmos to protective gear, here are our 5 favorite accessories to pair with your 2024 iPad Pro.
Pitaka’s MagEZ Case 2 coats your iPad in a protective layer like no other. The ultra-slim case comes made from aerospace-grade aramid fibers (like Kevlar) along with polyurethane, impact-proofing your iPad from all corners. The camera comes with a protective lip too, shielding the lenses from damage when you lay down your iPad Pro flat on a surface, or even if you drop your tablet. The beauty of the MagEZ Case 2 is how stunningly light it is, weighing a mere 78 grams or 2.5 ounces. The fibers on the back are put together using Pitaka’s Fusion Weaving technology, resulting in a gorgeous checkered design all along the back of your iPad Pro. Meanwhile, the exposed edge on the side lets you snap your Pencil Pro with ease… and here’s the kicker, the MagEZ Case 2 is compatible with Apple’s Magic Keyboard Folio, so you can snap the tablet onto the Magic Keyboard, case included.
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Sometimes just a multiport hub isn’t enough – the HyperDrive packs buttons too. With 6 ports and 3 playback control buttons, the HyperDrive expands your iPad Pro’s capabilities in a way that most hubs couldn’t. Sure, it helps to have HDMI, USB, SD Card, and 3.5mm Aux input for your iPad Pro… but imagine being able to remotely play/pause or skip tracks/episodes through a USB-C hub. Three playback buttons on the HyperDrive unlock this possibility, allowing you to control playback without switching apps, dragging down the control center, or even touching the screen. You could be working on an important document with YouTube or Spotify playing in the background and the HyperDrive lets you play or pause music or even skip tracks while you work, without letting you skip a beat. Meanwhile, those 6 extra ports are perfect for turning your iPad Pro into a pro-grade workstation.
Powerful enough to handle your iPad Pro’s (or even MacBook’s) charging requirements, the CUKTECH 10 is a 10,000mAh power bank that outputs a stunning 100W of power. A Xiaomi sub-brand, CUKTECH developed the CUKTECH 10 to be an all-in-one power bank small enough to fit in your laptop bag, but capable enough to juice even your tablet or laptop at fast-charging speeds. A USB-A and USB-C port let you charge up to 2 devices at the same time, while the 10,000mAh battery on the inside is enough to juice your iPad Pro to 100% at fast-charging speeds, doubling your tablet’s battery life while you’re working on a holiday, on a flight, or at a cafe. The CUKTECH 10’s sleek all-metal design stands shorter than your phone, and the entire power bank can literally fit in your pocket while traveling. Not to mention, a nifty TFT display on the power bank lets you know its battery percentage while also measuring the output of the power bank’s dual ports.
We’ve seen folio cases galore, but this particular one from Pitaka has a pretty clever design that allows you to prop up your iPad Pro in as many as 4 different angles. With a simple origami-inspired creased flap on the front, the MagEZ Folio 2 lets you quickly have your iPad standing at 62° in portrait mode, or 57°, 53°, or 34° in landscape mode. Like any good folio case, it protects your entire iPad Pro (screen included) from damage, while the flap on front has an auto-sleep/wake feature. Meanwhile, a separate magnetic flap on the side actually holds your Apple Pencil in place, preventing it from accidentally being knocked off the tablet. The MagEZ Folio 2 comes with a PU leather exterior, a microfiber interior (to safeguard your screen), and weighs a remarkable 240 grams or 8.4 ounces, making it lighter than 95% of folio case/stands on the market.
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Designed to work with iPads and even Kindles, the HoverBar Duo is a tablet stand on steroids. It holds the iPad Pro in infinite positions, heights, and angles thanks to its two-arm adjustable design. You can lift your iPad up to face level for better viewing, or attach it to your bedside for hands-free movie-watching while you’re in bed. The HoverBar Duo gets its name from the fact that it can be desk-mounted or shelf-clamped. A weighted base lets you stand your iPad Pro on a table without the fear of having it topple over, and friction hinges on the arms let you adjust your iPad to pretty much any angle you need, giving you a display that’s exactly where you want it to be.
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Acclaimed 3D-printed architecture firm Icon has developed its cutting-edge technology to a whole new level with its latest creation – a high-profile luxury housing development in Texas. They’ve transformed their technology into a mainstream construction method, from a niche proposition. At the start Icon only focused on low-budget dwellings, but now it is making a move to bigger and luxurious 3D-printed homes.
Designer: Icon
Called the Wimberly Springs Project, this luxurious development is located in a neighborhood of the same name. It is about 40 miles south of Austin, Texas. The project will include eight residences, and each home will contain four or five bedrooms, and will occupy almost 4,000 sq ft of floor space. The homes will be designed by Icon and Bjarke Ingels Group and will consist of four available floor plans that will be quite spacious and free-flowing.
The open homes will feature muted colors, and the renders showcase the ribbed walls that signify this is a 3D-printed project. The homes will also include floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and freestanding soaking tubs in the washroom.
“Located in the Wimberley Springs neighborhood, the innovative homes are three miles [4.8 km] from the Wimberley town center and minutes from hiking trails, swimming holes, wineries, golf courses, esteemed restaurants, retail, home decor, garden shops, and more,” said Icon. “The picturesque, quaint community of Wimberley is near the pecan tree-lined Cypress Creek. Whether homebuyers are seeking a serene retreat or a family-friendly community, Wimberley Springs is the ideal place to call home.”
We don’t know when the homes will be fully constructed, but the work is currently ongoing. The construction process for the project is the same as previous 3D-printed house projects we’ve seen. A massive 3D printer will print out the basic shall of each resident on-site, emitting a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in multiple players. Human builders will then complete the roof, windows, and any other features required. The homes will be durable to high winds, and have amazing thermal performance.
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In today’s world, finding sustainable solutions is more important than ever. Sometimes, the best innovations come from rethinking old ideas. Working together is key in this effort, combining knowledge and resources to create products that meet today’s challenges. This is exactly what Norwegian studio Snøhetta and lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan have done with their new office lamp, the Superdupertube, setting a new standard for sustainable lighting.
Designers: Snøhetta and Ateljé Lyktan
This partnership isn’t entirely new. It began with The 7th Room, a stunning cabin in the treetops of northern Sweden, where Snøhetta and Ateljé Lyktan first teamed up to create unique lighting solutions. The Superdupertube uses materials that reflect Snøhetta’s commitment to regenerative design. The project started years ago with a team of architects and designers working with Ateljé Lyktan to find locally sourced materials with a smaller environmental impact. Hemp was chosen for its strong fibers and low environmental impact, cutting CO2 emissions by over 50% compared to traditional aluminum.
Working with suppliers Bergman’s and Trifilon, Snøhetta and Ateljé Lyktan explored sustainable materials. After testing pine cones and coffee grounds, they discovered hemp fiber. Superdupertube is the first project to use hemp-based material in an extrusion process. Hemp provided the necessary strength, and when mixed with sugarcane starch, it met the functional needs while staying true to the commitment to sustainability. Hemp grows abundantly and doesn’t deplete the soil.
Designed as a versatile office lamp, Superdupertube comes in four lengths and features a diagonal louver to reduce glare.
Superdupertube is a modern take on Ateljé Lyktan’s Supertube, a 1970s office light made from extruded aluminum. The simple design of the original Supertube caught Snøhetta’s attention, sparking a mission to update it for today’s ecological needs. After experimenting with various materials, they chose a composite of Dutch hemp and sugarcane-derived PLA bioplastic. This new material, free from fossil fuels, is sustainable and strong, making it a perfect alternative to aluminum.
The suspended light is a blend of craftsmanship and environmental consciousness. Its main body is created through extrusion, with injection-molded louvers and side covers giving it an organic look. Even the electric cables are wrapped in linen fabric, creating a natural feel. The lamp can be composted or recycled into pellets for future lamps, minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.
The natural color of hemp means each lamp is unique, with variations in color and light temperature. The LED strips emit a warm tone through the material, available in two color temperatures: 4000K (adjusted to 3800K ambient light) and 3000K (adjusted to 2800K ambient light). Using PLA material from sugarcane and reinforced with hemp fibers, the lamp’s environmental footprint is significantly reduced.
Superdupertube uses various production techniques, including injection-molded louvers and side covers. Dimmable LED strips, encased within twisted louvers, offer visual appeal and practical lighting, making it ideal for modern offices. Available in four lengths, each lamp features an organic beige hue with natural patterns from the hemp composite, adding individuality to every piece.
Recognizing that most of a lamp’s environmental impact occurs during use, Snøhetta and Ateljé Lyktan focused on efficiency, incorporating smart lighting systems to reduce energy consumption and extend the lamp’s lifespan. The design allows for easy assembly and disassembly, with components sliding into place without glue and minimal screws, making it easy to replace parts and update lighting technology.
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Somehow in all these years, I’ve never gotten into visual novels, despite being a person who loves both reading and video games. The idea has always intrigued me in some way, but I’ve never really felt compelled to actually pick one up. That changed when I first saw the announcement for Echoes of the Emergent a few months ago. Described as “a personal journey through a shattered post-apocalyptic world,” all it took was a glimpse of Echoes of the Emergent’s gritty aesthetic and melancholic atmosphere to get me to preorder it. And now that I’ve finally gotten around to playing (reading? experiencing?) it, I’m kind of blown away.
Echoes of the Emergent is a Playdate-exclusive title from RNG Party Games, the same team that made Bloom. It opens with its main character, Ayumi, on a tense scavenging trip to find any food she can in a ruined city. She’s alone, afraid and increasingly concerned about her dwindling resources. As the story progresses, it bounces between Ayumi’s bleak new reality and flashbacks to a time when things were normal. Her panicked efforts to stay alive, to keep going, are interwoven with memories of her family and friends — some of them happy, some painful. And there’s a cat.
The narrative is illustrated with haunting backgrounds of Ayumi’s dilapidated surroundings, and these move ever so slightly to create a really unsettling effect. If you press the down arrow on the D-pad, you can collapse the text box to get a full view of the backgrounds. It takes a few hours to get through the entire story, but it’s definitely worth carving out some time for. You can save your place by pressing ‘B’ to pull up the menu.
Echoes of the Emergent is the kind of experience that will stick with you for a little while even after it’s over. It’s available on the Playdate Catalog for $8, but you can also get it — and its captivating soundtrack — on itch.io.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/echoes-of-the-emergent-a-hauntingly-beautiful-playdate-exclusive-sold-me-on-visual-novels-222033336.html?src=rss
When you hear the words ‘stainless steel’, chances are you’re never going to think of fashion. Your mind will probably conjure up hundreds of products before it thinks of a ‘stainless steel’ blazer, but here’s where the folks at Vollebak love pushing the limits of imagination and invention. To them, cotton, linen, polyester – these materials are a little too basic for fashion. Vollebak’s created garments out of carbon fiber, kevlar, ceramics, ballistic nylon, even copper (known for its anti-bacterial properties at the height of the pandemic). So, while most of us usually think of utensils when we hear the phrase ‘stainless steel’, Vollebak’s designers are already 10 steps ahead, figuring out how to make clothes out of it. To that end, meet the world’s first (and probably only) Steel Blazer. Made from 24% stainless steel, this isn’t your grandfather’s tailored jacket; it’s a fusion of fashion and function, incorporating aerospace-grade stainless steel into a surprisingly lightweight and versatile design.
Designer: Vollebak
The key to the Steel Blazer’s innovation lies in its unique material composition. Unlike traditional blazers crafted from wool or cotton, this garment utilizes a blend of 76% polyamide and 24% stainless steel. This might seem counterintuitive – why would someone make a metal jacket, wouldn’t it be uncomfortable and heavy? However, Vollebak’s clever engineering ensures the opposite. The stainless steel fibers are woven into the polyamide in a way that maintains a comfortable weight and a surprisingly soft feel. The resulting fabric looks undeniably unique. It has a grunge aesthetic, caused by how the fabric creases and folds. These creases eventually end up becoming your blazer’s identity, giving the blazer an incredibly cool distressed look. “You’ll also feel a subtle grain under your fingers when you touch it – and these are the steel fibers you’ll be feeling”, say the folks at Vollebak.
However, the inclusion of stainless steel goes far beyond aesthetics. This space-faring material boasts exceptional properties that translate into real-world benefits for the wearer. Stainless steel is renowned for its remarkable strength. Early lab tests by Vollebak indicate that the Steel Blazer surpasses their previous copper-infused garments in tensile strength by a significant margin. This translates to a jacket that’s highly resistant to tears and abrasions, perfect for those who lead active lives or simply appreciate built-to-last clothing.
The benefits extend beyond strength. Stainless steel is naturally resistant to corrosion, which means the Steel Blazer is unlikely to succumb to rust, a common concern with some metal-infused clothing. Additionally, the material offers surprising weatherproofing capabilities. The outer layer of the jacket boasts a water-repellent finish, making it ideal for light rain or unexpected downpours. This versatility ensures the Steel Blazer can seamlessly transition between various weather conditions.
With steel fabric on the exterior, the blazer also features a soft and breathable inner lining that wicks away moisture and keeps the wearer comfortable throughout the day. The minimalist design prioritizes clean lines and a sleek aesthetic. The convertible collar allows for customization – wear it folded down for a relaxed look or fasten it up for a more formal presentation. Hidden metal snaps ensure a secure closure, while four strategically placed pockets provide ample storage space for everyday essentials.
The story behind the Steel Blazer’s development adds another layer of intrigue. Vollebak spent four years meticulously researching and refining the process of integrating stainless steel into wearable garments. Their inspiration came from an unlikely source – the SpaceX Starship, a behemoth of a rocket designed to propel humans towards deep space exploration. The outer shell of the Starship is constructed from stainless steel due to its ability to withstand the extreme temperatures of outer space. Vollebak recognized the potential of this material and embarked on a journey to translate its properties into a revolutionary piece of clothing.
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It’s sort of reminiscent of how some homes stack washing machines and dryers one above another… but imagine that scaled down ever so slightly and dedicated to your coffee. Meet UOCO, a modular all-in-one coffee machine that does just more than brew you a stellar cup. Designed to even resemble the washing machine with its clean, boxy aesthetic, the UOCO is a stackable appliance that lets you add extra modules to your coffee maker. Sure, its central feature is the coffee machine itself, but the UOCO also features an ice-maker, and a cup-washer that attach to the coffee machine, giving you an all-in-one vertical station for making ice lattes, and then washing your glass/cup after!
Designer: Yui Jo
Designed by Yui Jo, a student at the Hongik University in Seoul, UOCO is much more than your tabletop coffee maker. In fact, it isn’t a tabletop appliance at all. Large enough to be a floor-standing gizmo, the UOCO is significantly larger than your Keurig or Nespresso maker… but it’s also thrice as efficient.
The UOCO features three distinct modules that stack one on top of the other, connecting through a central port that supplies power to all three gadgets. Right at the top is an ice-maker, which delivers perfect ice cubes to go into your iced coffee. At the center is a pod-based coffee extractor that works just like your Keurig and Nespresso machines. Place your cup inside, add a pod to the tray, and press a button to watch fresh coffee percolate and pour right into your drinking vessel… with or without ice. Once you’re done enjoying your beverage, the cup/mug goes into the third, lowermost vessel – the cup washer. Working like a scaled-down dishwasher, it rinses your cup with hot water, cleaning it inside out and drying it for your next round of caffeine.
Scaled-down design prototype
It seems odd that Yui Jo didn’t opt for more coffee-adjacent modules like a roaster or grinder… but that’s the beauty of UOCO’s open framework. You can add modules as you go, and the UOCO can easily feature a non-pod-based coffee machine option with roasting and grinding capabilities too. Ultimately, the aesthetic is really what matters here. It’s clean, industrial-looking, and adds quite a touch of modernity to your home. You can even opt for colored modules, creating a nice color-blocking totem that goes with your decor.
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Engineers from Boeing and NASA have spent much of the last month running ground tests on a Starliner Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster to get a better idea of what went wrong during the active Starliner’s flight in early June, and they finally wrapped up this past week. In its latest update, Boeing said the teams were able to replicate the thrust degradation Starliner experienced and are now reviewing all the data. But the date of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return is still uncertain — NASA and Boeing said only that they’ll be making the trip “in the coming weeks.”
In the tests at the White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, the teams simulated the conditions from Starliner’s recent flight, putting the control system thruster “through one of the most stressing launch-to-docking firing sequences with over 1,000 pulses to simulate CFT [Crew Flight Test] conditions,” according to Boeing. They also tested undocking and deorbit burn scenarios, which Starliner will experience on its way home. After collecting terabytes of data from those tests, the teams ran additional, more aggressive tests to “see if we could more closely simulate the higher thermal conditions the thrusters experienced in-flight,” said Dan Niedermaier, Boeing’s engineer for the thruster testing.
The engineers are in the process of doing “engine tear downs and inspections” NASA’s Commercial Crew Program manager, Steve Stich, said on Thursday. Following their analyses, NASA says there will be an Agency Flight Test Readiness Review to determine whether Starliner is in good shape to bring the astronauts back. NASA and Boeing said they will release more information in a conference in the coming days.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/boeing-and-nasa-engineers-have-wrapped-up-ground-tests-on-the-starliner-thruster-180027494.html?src=rss