Netflix has announced that it's adding support for HDR10+ streaming, on top of the existing HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats that are already offered on the streaming service. HDR10+ should offer greater visual fidelity on a per-frame basis for Netflix's frequently dark original programming.The company is enabling HDR10+ with the AV1 codec, the specification originally released in 2018 that's gradually become the standard for streaming 4K video without gobbling data. Netflix first adopted AV1 as a way to help customers save data while watching on their phone, but the compression tech works just as well for streaming large HDR files. Netflix is enabling HDR10+ on select popular titles now, and hopes to eventually offer all HDR content in the new format. Anyone with a Netflix Premium subscription and a device that supports both HDR10+ and AV1 (which includes most modern mobile phones and tablets) should be able to watch compatible content in HDR10+.After 4K, high dynamic range (HDR) has come to define the look of modern TV and movies, particularly on streaming. HDR content makes clear the stark differences between the light and dark parts of an image. The under-exposed, muddy quality of modern streaming TV is frequently due to an expectation that audiences will be viewing on a device that supports HDR. Without it, you can't see anything. With it, you can pick up all the various shades of gray that have become the norm in prestige TV.Netflix first rolled out support for HDR in 2016 with the debut of Marco Polo, and in the years since, has made supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10, the most common HDR format, the norm on its service. If you've been watching Netflix on a display that already uses Dolby Vision, you likely won't notice a difference, but if you're TV only offers HDR10+, adding support for the format should make watching everything a little bit better.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/netflix-will-stream-shows-and-movies-in-hdr10-on-supported-devices-222134243.html?src=rss

Anker power banks and other charging gear have been discounted thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale. Noteworthy among the deals is this Anker 321 MagGo power bank that's going for only $20 for Prime members. The discount applies to all colorways, too, including white, black, pink, green and purple. Anker devices are some of our favorites and a few of them have made it onto our list of the best power banks and portable chargers. This particular model on sale is MagSafe-compatible, so it will magnetically attach to the back of your iPhone when you need a power-up. It's also compatible with MagSafe iPhone cases, too. Inside, theres a 5,000mAh battery that provides up to 19 hours of additional use for modern iPhones. Its equipped with heat sensors that continuously monitor temperatures to avoid accidental damage and it can juice up a phone while its being charged itself. This power bank is also on the smaller side, so it easily fits into pockets, bags and purses. The only downside is that this is only for Prime members. However, the Anker Nano 3-in-1 portable charger is on sale for everyone. This non-magnetic charger includes a large 10,000mAh battery and is currently $35.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-spring-sale-deals-include-this-anker-5k-magnetic-power-bank-for-only-20-152009106.html?src=rss

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Want more housing market stories from Lance LambertsResiClubin your inbox?Subscribeto theResiClubnewsletter.Lennarthe nations second-largest homebuildertold investors on Friday that their spring selling season is off to a soft start.We do not see the seasonal pickup typically associated with the beginning of the spring selling season. So we continue to lean into our machine focusing on converting leads and appointments and adjusting incentives as needed to maintain sales pace. These adjustments came in the form of mortgage rate buydowns, price reductions, and closing cost assistance, Jon Jaffe, co-CEO of Lennar, said on the Friday earnings call.In addition to Lennar acknowledging a soft start to the spring season, here are six other key takeaways from its Q1 2025 earnings report, covering the period from December 1 to February 28.1. Lennar continues to see weakness in Florida and TexasAs ResiClub as reported, many markets in those states, particularly San Antonio in Texas and Cape Coral and Punta Gorda in Southwest Florida, have seen active inventory rise well above pre-pandemic levels and home prices decline amid weakened housing demand.In general, homebuyers in Florida and Texas, our two highest volume states, needed more help than most other markets around the country, Jon Jaffe, co-CEO of Lennar, said on the Friday earnings call. We needed more incentives in Florida and Texas markets to assist buyers achieve mortgage payments they can afford as well as to offset both a slowing in migration environment and increased inventory. All markets around the country require incentives to assist buyers in the current home buying environment. 2. Lennar is deploying bigger sales incentivesespecially in Florida and TexasLennars average sales price, net of incentives, declined 1% from $413,000 in Q1 2024 to $408,000 in Q1 2025.Last quarter, Lennar spent the equivalent of 13% of the final sales price on sales incentives, such as mortgage rate buydowns. For a $400,000 home, that translates to $52,000 in incentives.According to John Burns Research and Consulting, thats the highest incentive level Lennar has offered since 2009and its significantly higher than Lennars cycle low in Q2 2022, when it spent 1.5% of the final sales price on sales incentives. (See historical chart here.)Lennar co-CEO Stuart Miller said on Friday that: These are outsized [incentives] for the moment and normalized incentives should be around 5% to 6%.In other words, where and when neededlike pockets of Florida and Texas where active housing inventory has bounced back and buyers have gained leverageLennar is cutting net effective prices through larger incentives to find the market and keep sales rolling.That said, a homebuilders average sales price can also be skewed by changes in home size. To at least some degree, this is the case for Lennar, which has introduced more smaller home offerings over the past few years.3. More margin compressionDuring the pandemic housing boom, publicly-traded homebuilders achieved record profit margins as home prices soared and buyer demand ran red hot. Once the national housing demand boom fizzled out in the summer of 2022, many large homebuilders made affordability adjustments where and when needed to maintain their sales pace. Despite some profit margin compression, almost every major homebuilder entered 2024 with gross margins still above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. However, in recent quarters, margin compression has returned.During Lennars December 2024 earnings call, CFO Diane Bessette stated that they anticipate further margin compression, with gross margins expected to range between 19% and 19.25% for Q1 2025. Lennars Q1 2025 gross margin ended up being 18.7%its lowest in over a decade.On the March 2025 earnings call, Lennar co-CEO Stuart Miller said he expects the companys Q2 2025 gross margin to be 18% and that they expect to continue to see margin pressure on deliveries that will be sold during the quarter.4. Lennar chooses volume over marginsLast year, when it became clear that Lennar would have to choose between offering greater incentives in 2025 (i.e., smaller margins) or lower volume, the builder made it clear it would choose the former.Were going to adjust to market. Were going to maintain [sales] volume, Lennar co-CEO Stuart Miller said in December.Thats exactly what it did. Its also why net new orders in Q1 2025 (18,355) were essentially flat compared to Q1 2024 (18,130) despite the choppier sales environment.5. No impact from tariffsyetGiven that Lennar is Americas second-largest homebuilder, it serves as a good proxy to figure out how Trump administration policy could be impacting homebuilders. On Friday, Lennar executives stated that tariff policy has not yet impacted their business. Weve been in discussions regarding the potential impacts of tariffs with our supply chain, Lennar co-CEO Jon Jaffe told investors on Friday. These discussions all start with a review of margin reductions Lennar has already taken. This leads to a constructive effort to identify alternative sourcing and material strategies. Additionally, we prepare our trade partners to absorb potential increases to their supply chain costs in the event of tariffs . . . To date, we have had no impact to our cost from tariffs and we will work closely with all our trade partners that further tariffs present themselves to mitigate offset cost impacts.6. No impact from immigration policyyetWhile its unclear how many undocumented immigrants work in construction, we know its a chunk. In 2016, Pew Research Center estimated that 13% of the U.S. construction workforce is undocumented. In 2021, the Center for American Progress estimated that 23% of construction laborers are undocumented (see the full breakdown above).While undocumented workers are more likely to be employed by subcontractors rather than the builder, business disruptions due to deportations, if they are to occur, would still be noticed by general contractors and homebuilders.So far, Lennar hasnt seen disruptions caused by changes in immigration policy.With respect to potential labor disruptions that could derive from immigration policy enforcement, our consistent high volume makes our construction a priority for our trade partners, Lennar co-CEO Jon Jaffe told investors on Friday. To date, there has been no shortage of labor or impact to cycle time. Again, our strategic trade partners appreciate the financial impact to our margins of maintaining our consistent high volume and we expect to be as well-positioned as possible should any disruptions present themselves.

3:52 a.m.: Wake up.3:54 a.m.: Pour out a cup of Saratoga Water.4:04 a.m.: Work out next to a bottle of Saratoga Water.5:49 a.m.: Dunk face in ice-cold bowl of Saratoga Water.These are just a few of the steps of fitness influencer Ashton Halls extremely specific morning routine, which grabbed the internets attention over the weekend for its oddly regimented timing and near-comical flaunting of wealth. One particular video of Halls schedule has amassed 98.4 million views on TikTok and 674.5 million views on X, spawning countless reactions and copycats, as well as shout-outs from Mr. Beast and Sweetgreen. And theres one brand thats clearly the winner amidst all of this publicity: Saratoga Spring Water.Viewers were quick to notice that Halls routinewhich also includes rubbing a banana peel on his face, doing dead sprints on a treadmill, and eating breakfast seemingly prepared by an in-home cheffeatured a disproportionate amount of product placement shots for Saratoga-branded water. In his most viral TikTok alone, the eye-catchingly blue bottle appears in around 25 different shots.Apparently as a result of this discourse, Saratoga Waters parent company, Primo Brands, saw its stock rise by as much as 16% in premarket trading this morning, according to MarketWatch, although it was essentially flat by midday. Meanwhile, according to Google Trends data, search queries for the brand have spiked more than 1,000% to an all-time high since Sunday.Saratogas big brand moment?Now, dozens of TikTok and X users are putting their own spin on Halls ultra-privileged routine. Several influencers have attempted to capitalize on the moment by mimicking Halls routine shot-for-shot, including by purchasing their own bottles of Saratoga. Brands including the Detroit Lions and Sweetgreen have both posted tweets referencing Halls video. Even Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), the most popular creator on YouTube, took to X with his own joke about participating in the trend.Some have been more overtly critical. Makeup artist Matt Bernstein said in an Instagram story that the Halls video had an extreme undercurrent of misogyny, noting the presence of a woman who appears out of frame to present him with food and water.Others are taking a more satirical route. One X user posted a photo of their grocery cart, filled with only bananas and Saratoga water, and asked, am I forgetting anything? Another user captioned a GIF of rapper Lil Baby counting stacks of money, Saratoga water CEO for the next three weeks. One tweet with 4.3 million views simply shows a man standing in front of a fridge full of Saratoga with the caption Locked in.Saratoga finally responded to the trend with an Instagram post on Sunday telling users, Plunge. If you must, and crediting Hall for his video. Still, the brand has yet to truly capitalize on this moment with its own contenta move that seems like the natural next step, given its sudden visibility in the cultural zeitgeist.While Halls original viral video doesnt specifically list Saratoga as a brand partner, it seems probable that the content is sponsored, given that the brand invariably appears in almost all of Halls TikToks.Weve reached out to Hall for comment.In a presentation for investors last month, Primo Brand executives shared that the brand has grown significantly since it was acquired in 2021, going from $13 million in sales that year to $71 million in 2024.Saratoga did not immediately respond to Fast Companys request for more information on how the recent trend has influenced sales.

The Vipp Tunnel is an impressive new structure designed as a sturdy concrete tunnel, embodying a luxurious brutalist aesthetic. It has been meticulously integrated into the surrounding landscape and operates entirely off-the-grid. The Vipp Tunnel was crafted by Australian studio Room11 and is situated on Bruny Island in Tasmania.Accessible by car and ferry, the building extends slightly over a hill on an expansive rural site. The tunnel-shaped home measures 30 meters (98.5 feet) in length and offers 160 square meters (1,722 square feet) of floor space all on a single level. A smaller building is located nearby, and is intended for use as an office, yoga studio, or similar purpose, and features its own bedroom.Designer: Room11The main home boasts expansive glazing, including impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for abundant natural light and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It is partially furnished with products from design firm Vipp, ensuring a cohesive and stylish interior. While the extensive use of concrete may not appeal to everyones taste, the decor is quite sophisticated and luxurious, featuring a spacious living room that perfectly frames the picturesque scenery outside.A thoughtfully designed central courtyard separates the living and kitchen areas from the bedroom and bathroom, providing both privacy and a sense of openness. The home also features a decorative light well at its far end, offering a unique focal point and enhancing the overall ambiance of this tunnel-like structure. Inspired by the areas natural phenomenon known as Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, when the night sky is transformed into a dreamscape of color, Room11 has added chromatic glazing to the buildings central skylights, said Vipp. Polished concrete floors and walls further enhance the effect, reflecting the ever-changing interplay of light that dances throughout the otherwise understated interior like an ever-changing artwork.To ensure a reliable power supply, the Vipp Tunnels west-facing facade is outfitted with solar panels, which are connected to an advanced battery array for energy storage. The home features heated flooring throughout and air conditioning, ensuring a consistently comfortable temperature year-round. Water needs are met through an efficient rainwater collection and filtration system, showcasing the homes commitment to sustainability. During the design process, Room11 conducted comprehensive surveys of every tree on the site, carefully planning roadworks and construction to minimize any impact on the natural landscape.The Vipp Tunnel is the latest addition to Vipps series of guest houses, following the success of its Bolder Star Lodges. For those interested in experiencing this unique vacation home, a stay will cost around US$610 per night, offering a luxurious and environmentally conscious retreat. It has a free-flowing and brutalist aesthetic that makes it a pleasure to spend time in, allowing you to gift yourself and your loved ones a one-of-a-kind experience.The post This Luxurious & Brutalist Dwelling Is The Unique Off-The-Grid Vacation Home Youve Been Searching For first appeared on Yanko Design.

Ever stare at a concrete bunker and think, I could totally vacation there? The Vipp Tunnel on Tasmanias Bruny Island might just change your mind about brutalist architecture as a holiday destination. This striking structure isnt just another pretty face in the design worldits a bold statement about how raw materials and untamed landscapes can create something genuinely spectacular.Designer: Room11 Architects, a Hobart-based architecture studio led by Thomas BaileyFloating above the bushlands like a concrete spacecraft that decided to make Tasmania its home, this architectural marvel represents Danish design brand Vipps first venture into the Southern Hemisphere. And boy, did they make an entrance.A Concrete Dream in the WildernessThe Vipp Tunnel stretches 30 meters across a sloping hillside, dramatically cantilevered to create the illusion of floating above the landscape. This isnt your typical holiday cottage with quaint shutters and a picket fence. Instead, imagine a 160-square-meter concrete tube that somehow manages to look both imposingly industrial and perfectly at home among the eucalyptus trees.Hobart-based Room11 Architects designed this brutalist beauty with a clear vision. They wanted to create what architect Thomas Bailey describes as a place where the cut of contemporary architectural thinking is starkly rendered against a raw natural context. In plain English, they wanted to show how human-made precision and wild nature could enhance rather than fight each other.The result is breathtaking. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the DEntrecasteaux Channel-like living artwork, offering guests a 280-degree panorama that shifts and changes with the light throughout the day. Its like having front-row seats to Tasmanias greatest natural show.Standing inside, you feel both sheltered by the concrete cocoon and connected to the landscape through massive glass panels that blur the line between inside and out. The tunnel culminates in a glass-framed terrace that appears to hover above the land, creating what the architects poetically describe as the sensation of being at the edge of the world.Is it dramatic? Absolutely. But thats exactly the point.Danish Design Meets Down UnderWhile the exterior is all about that brutalist wow factor, step inside, and youre transported into a world of refined Danish design sensibility. The centerpiece of the main living area is Vipps all-aluminum V3 kitchena gleaming monument to Scandinavian functionality with its stainless steel counter and fluted aluminum doors.The kitchen isnt just for show, though it certainly looks showstopping. Its a fully functional cooking space that anchors the living area and provides a metallic counterpoint to the raw concrete shell. Its like the design equivalent of pairing a structured blazer with distressed jeansunexpected but somehow perfect.Throughout the space, thoughtfully selected furniture creates moments of tactile comfort. Vipp Swivel chairs upholstered in Australian sheepskin offer a soft landing spot that contrasts beautifully with the harder architectural elements. In the sunken lounge area, a Vipp Sculpture lamp casts a warm glow over a Vipp coffee table, creating an intimate space within the larger concrete expanse.The bathroom continues this design narrative with a white Vipp bathroom module set against black tile flooring. Large windows provide views of towering gum trees, turning even your morning shower into a natural experience. For the more adventurous, theres an outdoor bathing pavilion with a round bath for soaking under the stars.What makes this interior approach so successful is its restraint. Rather than fighting against the concrete, the furnishings complement it, creating a space that feels both minimal and deeply comfortable.Sustainability Without CompromiseThe Vipp Tunnel isnt just a pretty faceits an environmental powerhouse disguised as a luxury retreat. The entire western faade is composed of solar panels, making an unambiguous statement about prioritizing green energy in contemporary design.This isnt token environmentalism; its the real deal. The structure achieves complete energy independence, running entirely off-grid. It collects rainwater for all its needs and generates its own power, all while maintaining the comfort level youd expect from a high-end accommodation.Room11 took extraordinary care during the design and construction process to minimize environmental impact. The building hovers above the ground to reduce soil disturbance, and the architects conducted detailed surveys of every tree on the site. Construction followed a narrow corridor approach to preserve endemic vegetation, with roadworks carefully planned around significant trees.Even the concrete panel design serves multiple purposesproviding natural insulation to maintain consistent interior temperatures throughout the year. This reduces reliance on heating and cooling systems, though the property does include heated flooring and air conditioning for those who want climate control at their fingertips.Its refreshing to see sustainability treated not as an afterthought but as a fundamental design principle. The Vipp Tunnel proves that eco-conscious architecture doesnt have to look like a hobbit house (though those are cool, too)it can be sleek, modern, and downright jaw-dropping.Art and Light: The Soul of the SpaceBeyond its architectural achievements, the Vipp Tunnel incorporates artistic elements that elevate it from merely impressive to truly special. Perhaps most striking is the chromatic glazing installed in the central skylights, inspired by Tasmanias natural phenomenon known as Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights.This installation creates a kaleidoscopic dance of yellow, pink, and orange hues that play across the polished concrete surfaces as the sun moves throughout the day. As entrepreneur Dane Taylor explains, The kaleidoscopic lightwell installation offers a dynamic interplay of colour and time. As the sun moves and seasons shift, vivid hues are cast across the concrete interior marking the changing light at 42 south.What this means for guests is that no two visits are ever the same. The space transforms constantly, responding to the time of day, weather conditions, and seasons. Its like having a built-in light show programmed by nature itself.Danish artist Lin Utzon has contributed her iconic Cosmic Dancers series to the property, adding another layer of artistic significance. These large-scale, black-and-white ceramic sculptures are placed among the red gum trees, creating a dialogue between contemporary art and the natural environment.This installation carries special meaning as Lin Utzon is the daughter of Jrn Utzon, the renowned architect who designed the Sydney Opera House. Its a beautiful connection between Danish design heritage and Australian architectural legacy that adds depth to the overall experience.The Guest Experience: Isolation in StyleThe Vipp Tunnel offers a unique hospitality concept thats more about immersion than traditional hotel service. Theres no reception desk, concierge, or daily housekeepingjust you, stunning design, and the Tasmanian wilderness.Getting there is part of the adventure. The journey involves a 30-minute drive from Hobart to Kettering Ferry, followed by a 20-minute ferry crossing to Bruny Island, and finally, a 10-minute drive to the property. This progression from urban to increasingly remote settings builds anticipation and reinforces the feeling of escaping to the edge of the world.Once you arrive, the island becomes your playground. Wildlife spotting (wallabies, sea eagles, and dolphins), hiking along untouched trails, exploring secluded beaches, and sampling local produce through the Bruny Picnic Trail of oysters, cheese, wine, and other artisanal goods are all on the menu.At night, minimal light pollution provides exceptional stargazing opportunities. On clear nights, you might even witness the Aurora Australisthe same natural phenomenon that inspired the indoor light installation.The property accommodates two adults and is priced at $640-650 USD per night. Its not cheap, but then again, architectural masterpieces rarely are. For design enthusiasts, nature lovers, or those simply seeking an extraordinary escape, the value proposition is clear: this isnt just accommodation; its an experience you wont find anywhere else.A Concrete ConclusionThe Vipp Tunnel represents a remarkable achievement in contemporary architecturea perfect storm of brutalist aesthetics, environmental sensitivity, technological innovation, artistic expression, and contextual awareness. It demonstrates how thoughtful design can enhance rather than detract from a natural setting, creating a unique experience that honors both human creativity and Tasmanias breathtaking landscape.As part of Vipps expanding portfolio of distinctive accommodations, this guesthouse fulfills CEO Kasper Egelunds vision of creating doorways into their design universe. By crafting this concrete tunnel rising from Tasmanias bushlands, Vipp and Room11 have created not merely a place to stay but a transformative environment that challenges perceptions and deepens appreciation for both design excellence and natural beauty.In a world of increasingly homogenized travel experiences, the Vipp Tunnel stands apart as something genuinely uniquea brutalist dream perched at the edge of the world, waiting for guests brave enough to embrace concrete luxury in the wilderness.The post Vipp Tunnel: Where Brutalist Beauty Meets Tasmanias Wild Heart first appeared on Yanko Design.

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