When Lise Vester was completing her design school application, it marked a turning point in her life. Exploring an open-ended theme of family, she visited a hospice center. It was there that Vester experienced the concept of healing architecture, and also realized that she could merge her intuitive instincts with her passion to create something meaningful. Learning how design influences comfort in a space felt profound, and continues to inspire my work today, she says.A native of Denmark, Vester studied furniture design and business as an undergraduate. She had the support of her family, and met two key individuals, a gallerist and a lighting company design manager. The pair soon became informal mentors who were always there to offer advice and listen. Their support and encouragement helped to build Vesters confidence as she set out on her path.Lise VesterVester eventually headed to the Royal College of Art in London, where she earned a masters degree, then accepted jobs as a freelance designer for a range of companies, including Louis Poulsen. In 2022 she founded her eponymous studio based in Copenhagen.When Vester experiments with glass and light, her philosophy of form follows feelings is at the forefront. Her pieces are often playful and sculptural, with elements that spark curiosity and invite engagement. Whether her objects are for everyday use or artistic installations, Vester aims to craft experiences on both sensory and emotional levels.Even with plenty of projects on tap today, Vester has a romantic vision of her later years. She would love to spend hours crafting rings, necklaces, and other baubles in a cozy workshop. Jewelry fascinates me the stories it carries about identity, memories, and connections, she adds. I see jewelry as another way to tell stories through design.Today, Lise Vester joins us for Friday Five!Photo: Lise Vester1. Your Brain on Art book by Susan Magsamen and Ivy RossThis book resonates with my interest in Neuroaesthetics and our mind-brain-body relation. It dives into how art and design affect our brains and emotions, which is a constant theme in my work. Just like physical exercise lowers cortisol levels in our bodies, neuroscience can help inform us, how art affects our mental and physical health too. It also reminds me of Googles Making Sense of Color installation at Milan Design Week 2024, and their 2019 collaboration with Muuto, where they explored how differently designed spaces can evoke emotional responses.Photo: Lise Vester2. Bottled Pondering by Aepenton, exhibited at Design Museum DenmarkThe message of this art piece is to prioritize our mental and relational well-being as much as our physical health. The medication bottle is a universal language of something that heals us, and the installation serves as a tool, helping us start a conversation and to break down stigma and taboo about mental health.Ai Weiweis The Human Comedy (2022), installed at the Basillica San Giorgio Maggiore \\\ Photo: Courtesy Francesco Allegretto3. Ai Weiweis Murano Glass Chandelier, The Human ComedyI am fascinated by glass for its fluidity, strength, and how it transforms light. Visiting Murano in 2023 sparked my dream of collaborating with Venetian glassblowers on a modern chandelier. Ai Weiweis piece, the largest Murano glass chandelier ever made, reimagines the romantic floral tradition into a haunting reflection on death. Its both stunning and unsettling, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship while challenging our relationship with mortality.Photo: Courtesy of Ben Richards4. Neon Signs in Japan / Bruce Naumans One Hundred Live and DieJapans neon signs are full of creativity and character, and are so much fun. They have the ability to transform ordinary streets into immersive experiences. Paired with Bruce Naumans iconic neon work, One Hundred Live and Die, these signs ignite my interest in the storytelling potential of light and signage something that would be interesting to explore further.Elevated Copenhagen Bench (Kbenhavner Bnken) by TV2, a campaign from a Danish TV channel TV2 \\\ Photo: Courtesy of Sren Solkr for TV25. Elevated Copenhagen Bench (Kbenhavner Bnken)In 2022, Danish TV channel TV2 made 15 altered versions of the iconic Copenhagen benches. The benches were elevated by 85 cm to symbolize rising sea levels A simple but effective way of making climate change feel tangible it literally forces you to look up and imagine the impact on our cities.Works by Lise Vester:Photo: Peter Vinther, at the Cabinetmakers Autumn Exhibition 2024Lighthouse 2024The chandelier Lighthouse is made in collaboration with Louis Poulsenfor the Cabinetmakers Autumn Exhibition 2024.The chandelier reinterprets the lighthouses light by combining the groundbreaking invention of the Fresnel lens with modern lens technology in an experimental piece. The lighthouse symbolizes hope, inspiration, and encouragement a marker that guides us safely through lifes challenges. The modern Fresnel lenses create a magical, playful light that sparks curiosity and reflection. As a symbolic beacon, the light provides guidance and wondrous experiences for those who encounter it on their journey.Photo: Luka Hesselberg for Design Museum DenmarkNeon Chandelier Idea Generator 2022The neon chandelier Idea Generator is made in collaboration with Louis Poulsen for the Cabinetmakers Autumn Exhibition 2024.The Chandelier is inspired by the incandescent bulb, symbolizing a bright idea, and pays homage to the creative ideas that are the fuel for innovation and production among designers. With the Idea Generator, Lise Vester challenges the typical neon sign aesthetic by creating a three-dimensional artwork, which, with its large scale, shape, and pleasant glow, becomes a sort of spatial experience of the blue and atmospheric light.Photo: Cecilie Jegsen at Stevns KlintReflections 2023Reflections is an experimental collection of mirrors crafted with mouth-blown free hand sculpted glass and silvering techniques. Collaborating with skilled glassblowers, this project reimagines concave and convex mirror design, elevating the experience through fine artistic craftsmanship. It aims to create fresh perspectives and reflective spaces, igniting self-awareness and expanding our perception of the world and the spaces we live in.Through playful exploration of light and form, Reflections uncovers the transformative and introspective powers held within reflections, stimulating new experiences and contemplative moments in our daily lives.Photo: Cecilie Jegsen at ObservatorietDream View Sphere 2021The Dream View Sphere offers a new way of seeing things and makes room for reflection. Stop and notice the beauty of the ordinary everyday life, and our ability to change perspective. The sphere is made in mouth blown glass, and is placed near the window where it projects and objectifies the view of the sky only by the use of daylight. Dream View Sphere is acquired by Designmuseum Danmark, and is exhibited at The Future is Present 2022-2024.Photo: Cecilie Jegsen at ObservatorietDream View Chair 2021The bench is made for people to look up and wonder. The brushed steel reflects the sky and the curvature offers us lean back in a restful position while inviting us to glaze and connect with the sky and our dreamworlds. The bench allows us to look at the clouds and stars in the company of each-other and the chair allows self introspection.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The old clich "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies perfectly to the first-generation Google Pixel Watch. Released in 2022, Google's first smart watch looks great, is designed to work with FitBit's infrastructure, and is one of the best deals for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. You can pick one up for $129.99, 61% cheaper than the regular list price of $329.99, and the lowest price this model has ever sold for. Google Pixel Watch $129.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Get Deal $129.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $200.00 Here's a chart so you can see how the price falls off a cliff a few days ago: Credit: Stephen Johnson If you compare features of the original Pixel Watch with the Pixel Watch 3 that came out in 2024, you can see how competitive the older watch is. Sure, the Pixel 3 has an extra sensor that measures skin temperature, fall detection, a faster processor and a bigger battery, but if you want a dependable watch to keep track of your workouts, play music, make calls, and control your household smart devices, both work great, and you could literally buy two Pixel Watch 1's for the $289.99 sale price of the newer model and still have $30 left to buy lunch. If you want to take a deeper look at all the smart watch and fitness tracker bargains on Amazon this week, Lifehacker's Senior Health Editor Beth Skwarecki has broken them all down here. Shopping for tech? Lifehacker can help you make the right decision. Browse our tech reviews and head-to-head comparisons for everything from laptops and smartwatches to e-bikes and home gyms. Subscribe to our deals newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox, or browse our best-of lists directly on Amazon, including:The Best Over-Ear HeadphonesThe Best Wireless EarbudsThe Best Adjustable Dumbbell SetsThe Best Projectors

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.One of the best markdowns during Amazon's Big Spring Sale this year is on the DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo, now $199, down from $289its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo $199.00 at Amazon $289.00 Save $90.00 Get Deal Get Deal $199.00 at Amazon $289.00 Save $90.00 This Essential Combo keeps it simple without skimping on the must-havesyou get the camera, an extreme battery, a horizontal-vertical frame for quick swaps, and all the basics to get started, out of the box. The camera itself shoots 4K video at 120fps, with a 1/1.3-inch sensor that handles low light better than most other action cams in this range. That means clearer shots at dusk or in shady spotsbasically, where cheaper cameras start to give up. The image stabilization is excellent and on par with GoPro, notes this PCMag review. You can run, bike, or strap it to your chest while snowboarding, and the footage'll be smooth. But theres no onboard storage, so youll need a microSD card. Not a dealbreaker, but something to know upfront.That said, this isnt the full Adventure Combo, so you dont get the extra batteries or the charging hub. For casual users, thats probably fine. But if youre looking to vlog or shoot for longer sessions, the add-ons might be worth budgeting for later. Its also waterproof to 59 feet, and the touchscreen works well even when wet. The DJI Osmo Action 4 camera pairs with your phone through DJIs app if you want to shoot remotely or transfer clips quickly. If youre already sitting on a GoPro setup, this wont do much to make you switch. But for first-time buyers or casual creators, this deal is about as low-risk as it gets.

This week, we learned that even government officials are addicted to their group chats except with the Trump administration those chats include war plans and potentially classified information. In this episode, we dive into the sheer recklessness and stupidity of Signalgate. And speaking of reckless, we also discuss 23andMe's bankruptcy and the privacy concerns around selling off customer DNA data.Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News!Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsTopicsSignalgate: What happened, who was involved, and how to safely add someone to a Signal group chat 0:4823andMe files for bankruptcy, customers are urged to delete their sensitive data 21:25Canons PowerShot V1 and R50 V cameras go all in on vlogging 27:21Apple announces WWDC dates, updates Airpods Max, and dodges fines in the EU 32:52How did Napster sell for $207 million in 2025? 45:32Around Engadget 48:44Working On 55:22Pop Culture picks 57:56CreditsHosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn LowProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O'BrienThis article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/engadget-podcast-signalgate-and-the-collapse-of-23andme-121504641.html?src=rss

Todays Nintendo Direct gave us our first real look at the forthcoming Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and it sure is easy on the eyes. It uses Square Enixs HD-2D engine, just like last years Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.We knew this JRPG was coming, but now we have some actual in-game footage. As the name suggests, this title will include remakes of the first two Dragon Quest titles that were originally released all the way back in the 1980s. This is a very good thing, as the first game is pretty short.Technically, Dragon Quest 3 is a prequel to the first two titles in the franchise, so this release schedule makes a certain sort of sense. Once this game comes out, the entire Erdrick trilogy will be available to modern players.Were glad to see so many of you enjoying #DragonQuest III HD-2D Remake! pic.twitter.com/zgDdEWSXPp DRAGON QUEST (@DragonQuest) December 6, 2024 We still dont have a release date, other than later this year. We do know that its coming out for the Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. These are the same platforms that Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake released for, which ended up being a surprise hit for the company. Square Enix said it sold over two million units globally, as of December. It was also the best-selling game in Japan throughout 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/a-gorgeous-remake-of-the-first-two-dragon-quest-games-hits-switch-this-year-165757991.html?src=rss

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The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs.Germany, Italy, Poland, and Sweden are among the nations the U.S. Department of Agriculture approached to address the shortage brought on by a bird flu outbreak, according to European industry groups.But supplying Americans with eggs would be complicated for foreign producersand not because of political tensions over the myriad import tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed or threatened to impose on his nations top trading partners.Even if they were eager to share, European countries dont have many surplus eggs because of their own avian flu outbreaks and the growing domestic demand ahead of Easter.One of the biggest obstacles, however, is the approach the United States takes to preventing salmonella contamination. U.S. food safety regulations require fresh eggs to be sanitized and refrigerated before they reach shoppers; in the European Union, safety standards call for Grade A eggs to be sold unwashed and without extended chilling.These are two systems that could not be more different, said Hans-Peter Goldnick, the president of the German Egg Association.Feathers on eggs at the supermarketIt is common in parts of Europe, for example, for consumers to buy eggs that still have feathers and chicken poop stuck to them.Farmer David Karlsch described the simple process that gets eggs from hens to customers of the family-owned Saballus poultry farm in Schoeneiche, a town just outside Germanys capital: The eggs are taken from nests, placed into cartons, and sold on the premises or from a refrigerated vending machine just outside the property.The demand at Easter time is of course very, very high, as many children naturally want to paint eggs, Karlsch said.Poland, a major egg exporter, fielded a U.S. query about the availability of eggs, according to Katarzyna Gawroska, director of the National Chamber of Poultry and Feed Producers. The issue of washed versus unwashed was a major factor as European officials considered such requests, she said.Eggs are not cleaned in most of the 27 EU member nations because of concerns that removing the natural protective coating from eggshells makes them more vulnerable to bacteria, Gawroska said.Polish veterinary officials are trying to determine if the country and its farmers can meet U.S. requirements, such as whether the exporting country has a comparable food safety inspection system or a significant bird flu outbreak.Powdered egg productsAlthough European Union regulations state that table eggs shall not be washed or cleaned, member countries have some leeway if they authorized egg baths at packing plants decades ago.Danish Egg Association CEO Jrgen Nyberg Larsen said national customs are part of it; washed eggs are the norm in Sweden, for example. But Sweden and Norway have informed the U.S. they dont have extra eggs to export, Larsen said.For now, any increased U.S. egg imports from Europe are more likely to arrive in powdered form or other products that can be shipped frozen or dried, Larsen said.Thats the response Polands trade association gave U.S. officials. If the U.S. certifies Poland as a source, the organizations members would have a limited number of shell eggs to sell but could supply very large volumes of egg processing products, Gawroska said.Processed eggs usually are pasteurized to prevent foodborne illnesses and then used in food manufacturing or by restaurants, hospitals, and nursing homes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Baked goods, pasta, and sauces like mayonnaise are some of the commercial products made with egg powder.Europes own production problemsU.S. officials also tried to sound out farmers in northern Italys Veneto region for emergency egg supplies, according to Coldiretti, the main Italian agricultural lobbying organization.But Italy only produces enough eggs to cover the national demand, so most of the regions producers said they could not help. Bird flu outbreaks since the start of last year also have taken a toll on the Italian poultry industry.Germany cannot contribute much either. Its domestic poultry industry generates about 73% of the eggs consumed in the country, and we ourselves essentially have to import eggs from Holland every day to keep everyone satisfied, the German Egg Associations Goldnick said.We have around 45 million eggs that we can collect from the chicken coops every day, and in America, theres a shortage of around 50 million eggs a day. That shows how difficult it is, he said.An improving U.S. market and Easter demandOther countries the U.S. government contacted include Austria, Norway, Spain, and Denmark. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it secured new egg commitments from Turkey and South Korea in recent months, although it did not specify the amount or type.Imports of liquid, frozen, and dried eggs may help free up some domestic shell eggs for consumers, but the U.S. made its appeal for foreign eggs amid a significant deficit; last month, the country produced 720 million fewer table eggs than in February 2024, a decline of nearly 10%.The U.S. also cut its own egg exports to boost supplies at home, the Agriculture Department said.While the informal trade talks continue, the U.S. market has shown signs of improvement. Its been nearly a month since a major bird flu outbreak impacted egg-laying hens, the department said. It reported the national wholesale price for large eggs dropped to $3.27 per dozen as of March 21, or less than half its peak of $8.15 per dozen on Feb. 21.U.S. consumers are just starting to see those falling wholesale prices translate to lower prices on grocery shelves, the department said. The big demand for eggs that usually accompanies Easter and Passover could cause prices to edge up again next month.Business is businessTrump hasnt exactly walked on eggshells with the people of Europe since starting his second term. The presidents repeated threats to seize Greenland, a Danish territory, infuriated many in Denmark. His posture toward Ukraine and disparaging remarks from top members of his administration have alarmed Americas European allies.The European Union, which is the third-largest trade partner of the U.S., was not exempted from the tariffs Trump ordered on steel, aluminum, and automobiles. Bracing for more, it has prepared counter-tariffs on American products.But many officials in Europe say none of that would rule out exporting eggs.Goldnick said an egg producer friend recently told him that if the price is right, then Ill deliver. Any deals made or not would come down to business decisions, he said.I have two souls in my chest. On the one hand, I would say, No, we cant support this system, but thats not the right answer, he said, referring to the new U.S. tariffs on European goods.The right answer is we have to help where we can. And it concerns the people. It doesnt concern the government. You wouldnt prop them up or anything, but its just peoples demand at Easter, for eggs, and thats just as important to satisfy in America as it is here.Gera reported from Warsaw, Poland. Pietro De Cristofaro in Schoeneiche, Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit, Giada Zampano in Rome and Josh Funk in Omaha, Nebraska, contributed to this report.Vanessa Gera and Kerstin Sopke, Associated Press

A new pair of studies from MIT Media Lab and OpenAI found that those who use the chatbot most heavily also experience the most loneliness. The catch-22: its unclear whether this is caused by the chatbot itself or if lonely individuals are simply more likely to seek out emotional bonds.Researchers analyzed millions of interactions and found that only a small number of users rely on ChatGPT for emotional supportbut those who do are among its heaviest users. The MIT study found that higher daily usage of ChatGPT correlated with higher loneliness, dependence, and problematic use, and lower socialization. Since loneliness is a tricky feeling to quantify, researchers said they measured both users subjective feelings of loneliness and their actual levels of socialization.The studies also found that heavy users were more likely to consider the chatbot a friend or attribute human-like emotions to it. Those engaging in personal conversations with the chatbot reported the highest levels of loneliness. If they set the chatbots voice mode to the opposite gender, those levels were even higher.Its been over two years since OpenAI released ChatGPT. While researchers emphasize that these studies are preliminary, they reinforce existing concerns about how AI chatbot tools are affecting peoples livesboth online and offline. ChatGPT attracts 400 million users weekly worldwide. Some use it to win arguments or even as a substitute for therapy, despite warnings from health professionals. Others call ChatGPT their best friend.Interactions with chatbots that cater to your preferences and are trained to be as polite and affirming as possible might help in the moment when you interact with them, but they also slowly chip away from your ability to deal with the messy real world and complex human interactions, says Sandra Matz, Columbia Business School professor and author of MINDMASTERS: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior.The problem is that wed need to understand this more causally by assigning people to use or not use chatbots and then studying the impact of these experiences on loneliness, she adds. Obviously, something that comes with ethical questions if were playing around with peoples experience of loneliness.Theres been increasing scrutiny of the negative effects of interacting with AI chatbotsand for good reason. Decades later, researchers are still trying to fully grasp the impact social media has had on mental health. When it comes to AI chatbotswell, I guess well check in again in a couple of years and see.