Smart glasses have become increasingly accessible, offering a variety of features across different price ranges. In his detailed analysis, Steven Sullivan compares five models to the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1, highlighting their strengths and limitations. Among the options discussed, the $89 smart glasses stand out for their sleek design and superior sound quality, making them […]
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Apple is set to reshape the smartphone industry with the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra, its first-ever foldable device. This innovative addition to Apple’s flagship lineup combines a sleek foldable design, innovative technology and advanced connectivity features. By introducing the iPhone Ultra, Apple is not only entering the foldable smartphone market but also redefining what premium […]
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Hermes Agent, created by Nous Research, is an open source AI platform that utilizes persistent memory and iterative learning to retain knowledge across sessions and improve over time. Wes Roth outlines the setup process, highlighting its use of Docker containers to streamline configuration and maintain consistency. Deployment options include local installation for greater control or […]
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The ambient lighting market keeps growing, and yet most table lamps still work the same way they always have: they point light directly at you and call it a day. That’s fine if you’re reading, but it doesn’t do much for a room that needs to ease down in the evening. The growing appetite for softer, more atmospheric home lighting reflects a shift in how people want their spaces to feel, and it’s a gap that most conventional lamp designs haven’t quite caught up with.
Rachel Lamp is a considered answer to that problem: a compact table lamp that doesn’t aim its light outward at all. Instead, it bounces everything against a curved back panel to create a uniform, diffused glow across the room. What makes the design genuinely interesting is where that form came from, because the geometry behind it predates electricity by a few hundred years.
Designer: Hyunjae Noh
The inspiration is the Medici collar, a garment fashionable from the late 16th century to the early 17th century, known for a soft, curved silhouette that began at the back of the neck and swept forward along both shoulders. Noh adapted that same arc into the lamp’s reflector panel, which curves around the spherical bulb globe in a way that’s both functional and immediately recognizable. The form isn’t decorative for its own sake; it’s borrowed from history because it happens to describe the right shape.
The indirect lighting approach is the lamp’s central idea. Rather than hitting the space head-on, the G4 LED fires its light backward into the curved reflector, which then spreads it evenly outward. This removes the harsh contrast that direct lamps create, making the Rachel a natural fit for a bedroom nightstand, a living room shelf, or a desk where you’d rather not be squinting at harsh light after dark. It casts the kind of glow that a room can actually relax in.
The reflector panel isn’t just shaped to catch light; it’s also textured. A diamond pattern across its surface induces diffuse reflection, scattering the light further and keeping glare out of the equation entirely. It’s a detail that works on two levels: it gives the lamp visual texture when it isn’t on, and it does genuine optical work when it is.
The lamp ships with the main body, bulb, and lighting cover, and assembly is straightforward enough that it doesn’t need instructions to feel self-explanatory. The G4 LED is a standard format, so replacing it when the time comes isn’t a difficult or costly process. It comes in gray, white, and black, and all three colorways share the same clean, minimal silhouette that makes it easy to fit into almost any interior without having to rethink the rest of the room around it.
What’s notable about the Rachel is that the designer didn’t arrive at its form by trying to create something that looked unusual. He started with a fashion reference from the 1600s, one that happened to describe the exact geometry needed to redirect light softly and evenly, and worked outward from there. It’s a quiet kind of reasoning, and the lamp is better for it.
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Apple has finalized the development of its next-generation Apple TV, but its release has been postponed. The delay is closely tied to Apple’s ambitious overhaul of Siri, which will be powered by its proprietary Apple Intelligence technology. This enhanced Siri is expected to debut alongside iOS 27, likely in September 2026. Apple intends to synchronize […]
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Fresh off the box office success of Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM Studios has announced its theatrical release lineup for the next year. Most of the titles aren't likely to hit the highs of the Ryan Gosling starrer which has grossed $515 million in theaters. However, there are a number of promising releases like Spaceballs: The New One and Highlander starring Henry Cavill, both sequels to '80s films. Another is The Sheep Detectives with Hugh Jackman, the trailer for which has been a hit on YouTube.
Earlier this year, Amazon MGM promised to release up to 14 films in theaters over the next year and leave them to run for as long as 45 days — a far cry from its previous policy of releasing just a few films for several weeks at most. That strategy is paying off so far. "Four months. Four films. Over $670 million at the box office. And we have nine more on the way,” said Amazon MGM's head of domestic theatrical distribution, Kevin Wilson.
The company said that it's not about volume, but impact. "We are building films that give audiences a reason to leave the house. Films with scale. Ambition," Wilson said. Looking at the slate, though, some of those films are likely to be hits and some not so much.
First up is The Sheep Detectives set to arrive on May 8th. You may scoff at the title, but the trailer has racked up 20 million views and mainly positive comments. It looks like fun, family-friendly fare and stars a popular actor, so one could easily see this being a hit for Amazon MGM.
Masters of the Universe is next up on June 5, 2026. "Director Travis Knight brings the world of Eternia to life on a massive scale with stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, and Idris Elba," Amazon explains. The film is based on the Mattel toy franchise and animated series so again, it could be another magnet for kids and their nostalgic parents.
How to Rob a Bank is a heist comedy with a solid cast including Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson, and John C. Reilly, set to arrive on September 4. That's followed by Verity (October 2, 2026) based on the Colleen Hoover novel and Peter Farrelly's I Play Rocky Sylvester Stallone biopic about the production of the 1976 film Rocky.
2027 starts with the The Beekeeper 2 (January 15) starting Jason Statham, followed by The Thomas Crown Affair (March 5, 2027) directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan. Spaceballs: The New One, a sequel to the classic Mel Brooks movie arrives on April 23, 2027 with Rick Moranis, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and Mel Brooks.
Other films expected but without release dates yet include The Chosen: Crucifixion, A Colt is My Passport, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother and Highlander starring Henry Cavill based on the 1986 cult classic.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/amazon-mgms-2026-theatrical-slate-includes-highlander-and-spaceballs-the-new-one-094505690.html?src=rss
NotebookLM in Gemini offers features aimed at improving how users manage and interact with information. Paul Lipsky explains how the platform uses AI-driven personalization and contextual memory to create structured workspaces that retain relevant details across interactions. For example, users can consolidate discussions about event planning or project logistics into a single notebook, making sure […]
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Apple’s iPhone Air 2 is set to redefine the smartphone landscape, offering a blend of sleek design, robust performance, and practical enhancements. With a focus on usability and seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem, this device aims to deliver a balanced and refined experience for a wide range of users. Below is a detailed exploration […]
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GoPro’s Mission 1 series marks a bold step into the realm of professional-grade filmmaking, blending advanced features with the brand’s signature focus on compact design. As highlighted by TechAvid, the lineup includes three distinct models: the entry-level Mission 1, the versatile Mission 1 Pro and the Mission 1 Pro ILS, which introduces a Micro Four […]
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Apple and Amazon have embarked on a new collaboration to redefine satellite connectivity for iPhone and Apple Watch users. This partnership is driven by Amazon’s acquisition of Global Star, Apple’s satellite partner for the Emergency SOS feature. Together, they aim to enhance satellite services and introduce advanced features that could significantly reduce dependence on traditional […]
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