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NFL games are slow. Theyre 11 minutes of actual action, spread across a 3 hour and 12 minute broadcast. You can blame that pace of the game on penalties, injuries, and, of course, commercials. But now, the NFL is teaming up with Sony to fix one of the games biggest time sinks: measurements.Beginning in the 2025 NFL season, all 32 teams will switch from human measurements to computer automation. Each stadium will be equipped with six, 8K Sony Hawk-Eye cameras that track the position of the ball on the field. Its a significant upgrade to century-old technology.Chains have been used to measure the position of the football since they were first introduced in 1898, when rules mandated the ideal tool for measuring progress down the field was two light poles about six feet in length and connected at the lower ends by a stout cord or chain exactly five yards long. By 1906, the five-yard standard in football switched to its current ten-yard mandate, and the chain has gone relatively changed since.[Photo: Sony]Now, Sony cameras will replace the chain operatorswhat can frankly feel like an antiquated tool in the days of slow-motion replays and 3D recreations of the field. While the cameras are installed at stadiums locally, all of the footage will be sent to New York, where digital calls are coordinated by the NFLs Art McNally GameDay Central Officiating Center.Whereas it took as long as 70 seconds for chains to measure the position of the ball, Sonys cameras do the job in 30. When that 40 seconds of savings is multiplayed across the 153 average plays in a football game, thats a wild 102 minutes in savings. The game length appears to be cut in half.[Photo: Sony]Of course, all sorts of other things happen during those lengthy chain measurements. Every NFL broadcast is a masterclass in managing these logistics, juggling elements of the games narrative (wait, what penalty just happened?) and commercial cutaways (billionaire owners dont do this for charity). And so its unclear how much time these new automated measurements might actually save you on a Sunday afternoon this year.While weve reached out to the NFL to clarify this point, is it too soon to bring up another sore point of fandom? Because in the face of so much amazing automation technology, the MLB is facing its own reckoning with the home plate umpire. This evolution certainly makes sense: I can see those strikes and balls better from my couch than they can from behind the batter! But at the same time, professional sports imbued with automated visual processing will face a tricky balance. While automation may improve the flow and accuracy of calls on the field, robots offer little in terms of suspenseful drama.

Monday night, at 7 p.m. ET, Senator Cory Booker took to the Senate floor to speak out against the policies of the Trump administration. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, he had not stopped talking.Vowing to continue his speech for as long as Im physically able, Booker has captured national attention as he has railed against Trump on a number of topics, ranging from Social Security to healthcare to immigration.Theres no telling how long Booker will gohes already entered the record books for one of the longest speeches given on the floor. But hes capturing peoples attention as Congressional Democrats (and corporate America) have come under fire for not standing up to Trump.Heres what you need to know about the speechand why it doesnt qualify as a filibuster.Why is Cory Booker doing this?Monday evening, Booker posted on X that he had taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as Im physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis.Since beginning his floor speech, Booker has discussed Trumps plans for immigration, healthcare, Social Security, education, and more, accusing the White House (among other things) of planning to cut Medicaid and speaking out against a Trump-backed spending bill, which was passed in March.These are not normal times in America, and they should not be treated as such, Booker said.He also took Trump to task for some non-policy actions since taking over the Oval Office.When is it enough? Booker asked. When the president of the United States starts a memecoin on his first day, violating the emoluments clause immediately and enriching himself?Why doesnt Cory Bookers speech qualify as a filibuster?According to Congressional rules, a filibuster can only take place when the Senate is attempting to pass a bill or confirm a nominee. Thats not the case now, making this just an incredibly long speech. Its far from the longest the Senate has seen, however.Ive been hearing from people all over my state, and indeed all over the nation, calling upon folks in Congress to do more, to do things that recognize the urgency, the crisis of the moment, he said before beginning his speech. And so we all have a responsibility, I believe, to do something different, to cause, as John Lewis said, good troubleand that includes me.What are the longest filibusters in history?Strom Thurmond holds the single-person record for filibustering, speaking for 24 hours and 18 minutes to oppose the Civil Rights Act of 1957. (Thurmond had some help, too, as other Senators opposing that bill chained their filibusters, tying up the Senate floor for a grand total of 57 days.)Senator Alfonse DAmato of New York holds the silver medal for filibustering, after talking for 23 hours and 30 minutes in 1986 to hold up debate on a military spending bill. Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon talked for 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953. And Senator Ted Cruz of Texas held the floor for 21 hours and 19 minutes in 2013 as he spoke out against the Affordable Care Act.Bookers speech, were it a filibuster, would now hold the fifth-place spot, topping a 1908 filibuster by Wisconsin Senator Robert La Follette, who spoke out for 18 hours and 23 minutes against a bill allowing the Treasury Department to lend currency to banks during a fiscal crisis.Booker still has a ways to go before he matches the fictional filibuster length of Jefferson Smiths 25-hour speech in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.How can I watch Cory Bookers marathon speech?There are plenty of places to watch: CSPAN-2 is carrying the speech live on cable and satellite, as well as streaming it online. Booker is streaming the speech on his social media sites, including X and TikTok. The speech is also being streamed on YouTube by a number of news outlets, including USA Today, Fox, PBS, and CBS.How has Cory Booker filled that much time?Booker has spent a lot of time criticizing the Trump administration and Elon Musks role in it, but he has thrown in a bit of filler now and then, reading letters from citizens and quoting speeches and news articles.He has also gotten a fair bit of support from fellow Democrats, who ask him to yield for a question, without yielding the floor, giving Booker a bit of a rest. And before accepting those questions, Booker has been having some fun, sometimes joking or telling stories about the Senator whos asking the question.And, from time to time, Booker has reminded himself (and people just tuning in) about the reasons for his speech.Twelve hours now Im standing, and Im still going strong because this president is wrong, and hes violating principles we hold dear and principles in this document that are so clear and plain, he said.Has Cory Booker taken any bathroom breaks?No. Booker has also not been seen eating anything during his speech and has only had two small cups of water within reach, neither of which has been emptied.U.S. Senate rules dont set time limits on debate. A Senator who has been recognized by the chair can speak for as long as they want, providing special limits on debate are not in effect.Senators who hold the floor cannot be forced to stop talking (or even interrupted) without their consent. They do, however, have to remain standing and speaking consistently. (Booker had a Senate page remove his chair so he wouldnt be tempted to sit down at any point.)Senators can yield for a question without yielding control of the Senate floor, which Booker has been doing.What will Cory Bookers marathon speech accomplish?Bookers main goal in this long address seems primarily to energize the Democratic base and show that their complaints to party leadership arent being ignored. In terms of real-world impact on Senate business, there hasnt been a lot so far. Depending on how long he talks, though, it could delay the vote on Matthew Whitakers nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to NATO.And the speech does raise Bookers visibility in a big way, which could be useful should he decide to run for president again in 2028. (Booker ran briefly in 2020, but dropped out before the Iowa caucus.)

Beer, famously good for your hair, so why not for your face too? Well, Heinekens Smootheriser makes the case that beer for the belly is good enough for the hair, and can be great for the face too. Developed in-house and launching in Taiwan and Cambodia, the Smootheriser uses the same quality hops and barley as its alcoholic counterpart but instead of working your liver, it hydrates your skin.What first started as an April Fools Joke actually spun off into a full-fledged product development exercise. Im not kidding Heinekens own press release says This isnt an April Fools Joke. The Heineken Smootheriser will launch in Cambodia and Taiwan, coinciding with the beverage companys marketing of Heineken Silver its premium beer offering. I guess (facial) beauty really is in the eyes of the beer holder.Designer: HeinekenIts not entirely clear if the skin cream will be a limited-edition offering or something Heineken will develop continually for the near future but the cream is a way of drawing attention to Heineken Silver one of the companys most popular beers. Brewed at -1C for its signature crisp taste, Heineken Silver has a fairly large fan-base and if the company can also get the same people to keep their skin looking flawlessly moisturized, I guess thats a win for everyone. The launch in Asia hopes to tap into the massive skincare-enthusiast market in the region, providing a premium product made using the same high-quality ingredients as their beer.Heineken obviously gets the fact that announcing this on the first of April comes with its level of extra skepticism. I went through the press release multiple times too but I guess you have to take a company on its word when it does specify it in a press release. After all, sometimes jokes can have a pretty adverse impact on a companys valuation in the stock market remember Volkswagen teasing that they were rebranding to Voltswagen?The Smootheriser, arguably, feels much better-planned. Its sure to make people laugh, then become actually curious, and hopefully relent. Maybe Heineken should launch a beer-flavored Lip Gloss next?!The post Heinekens Smootheriser Face Cream Promises To Be As Smooth As Its Beer (Its not a joke) first appeared on Yanko Design.

Imagine plopping down in your favorite chair after a long day, ready to scroll through social media or catch up on emails, when that dreaded low battery notification pops up. Suddenly, your relaxation turns into a frantic search for the nearest power outlet, often requiring you to abandon your cozy spot altogether. Weve all been there, that frustrating moment when comfort and connectivity collide, forcing us to choose between staying seated or staying powered up. This common dilemma highlights a disconnect in furniture design that has persisted despite our increasingly device-dependent lifestyles.Enter the Smiley Chair: a brilliant fusion of comfort and connectivity thats transforming how we interact with our furniture and devices. Created through a collaboration between renowned designer India Mahdavi and 22 System (a brand co-founded by Boccis Omer Arbel), this playful armchair tackles the power problem head-on by incorporating multiple electrical outlets directly into its design. But what makes this chair truly special isnt just its functionality but how it transforms something as utilitarian as power outlets into delightful design elements that enhance rather than detract from the chairs aesthetic appeal.Designer: India Mahdavi (Photos by Thierry Depagne,Tom Dagnas)The chairs most striking feature is its clever use of the iconic smiley face motif, perhaps the worlds most universally recognized symbol of happiness. By noticing the uncanny resemblance between power outlets and simplified facial features, Mahdavi has turned what could have been an eyesore into a charming design statement. These yellow circular outlets scattered across the chairs plush pink upholstery create an immediate visual impact, drawing smiles from anyone who spots the clever connection between form and function.Not all the faces on the chair serve the same purpose, adding another layer of playfulness to the design. Some feature standard power outlets that look like wide-eyed expressions, while others incorporate USB ports that give the appearance of squinting or winking faces. This variety not only accommodates different charging needs but also creates a collection of distinct personalities across the chairs surface, making what could have been a monotonous technical feature into something genuinely fun and engaging for users of all ages.The lush pink upholstery provides the perfect backdrop for these cheerful yellow accents, creating a warm and inviting piece that stands out in any space. The contrast between the soft, tactile fabric and the functional hard plastic of the outlets creates an interesting textural juxtaposition that adds depth to the design. Rather than trying to hide or minimize the presence of technology, the Smiley Chair celebrates it, transforming what many designers would consider a necessary evil into the star feature of the piece.From coffee shops to airport lounges, weve seen various attempts at integrating power solutions into seating, but most take a utilitarian approach that prioritizes function over form. These solutions often feel like afterthoughts, awkwardly placed outlets that disrupt the furnitures aesthetic or require users to contort themselves to access hidden power sources. The Smiley Chair flips this paradigm by making the outlets a central design element, proving that practical features can enhance rather than compromise a pieces visual appeal.The post Charge Up Your Comfort With a Smiley Chair That Powers Your Day first appeared on Yanko Design.

The 29 winners of the 2025 American Society of Landscape Architects, New York Design Awards have been named by an invited jury from the ASLAs Florida chapter after receiving a record-setting number of submissions.The select group includes theField Operations-led comprehensive redevelopment of a former elevated highway into the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco as the only Award of Excellence winner. The jury said: "Rooted in a philosophy of renewal and resilience, Presidio Tunnel Tops exemplifies sustainability through its thoughtful use of reclaimed materials, water-conscious planting, and low-impact construction. Rather than imposing on the landscape, it regenerates itsetting a new standard for public space that is enduring, inclusive, and ecologically attuned to the future."You can see the full list of winners below in their respective categories. The 2025 Design Awards Ceremony will be held on April 24th at the Arsenal in Central Park before a special one-day exhibit o...

In this week'scurated employer highlightfromArchinect Jobs, we are featuring three architecture and design firms with current openings inLos Angeles, New York City, and London.For even more opportunities, visit theArchinect job boardand explore our active community ofjob seekers,firms, andschools.Foster + Partnersis in search of an Architect in Los Angeles and a Part 1 Architectural Assistant in London. The Architect should be proficient with Revit/BIM, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and MicroStation. This role also requires an understanding of thefinancial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget. The Part 1 Architectural Assistant must be able to use Revit, possesses a strong design portfolio, and is able to prioritize duties and work effectively under pressure. Both positions require strong organizational and communication skills.Bloomberg by Foster + Partners.International practiceGrimshawhas seven positions available: a Senio...

As Nintendo is getting ready to officially reveal more details about its upcoming console, the Switch 2, more rumours surrounding the console have been popping up. The Famiboards forums recently saw a post by user LiC indicating that Nintendo also has a pro controller for the Switch 2 in the works.A patent application spotted by LiC gives us more details on what seems to be a pro controller. Sporting the label BEE-008, the device seemingly has support for Bluetooth and NFC, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. This would indicate that the version of Bluetooth being used by the controller will be at least 5.2 in order to support LE Audio.The presence of the headphone jack would lend further credence to previous rumours indicating that Nintendo would be baking online voice chat directly into the Switch 2s operating system, rather than relying on a smartphone app for voice chat as the company currently does for the original Switch.Rumours about the voice chat on the Switch 2 came about thanks to a patent application spotted back in March. Part of the patent also indicated support for proximity-based voice chat. This would essentially mean that, in multiplayer, players that are closer would sound louder and clearer than those further away in the games world.While Nintendo will be giving us more details on the Switch 2 during a dedicated Direct slated for tomorrow, there have also been rumours about the companys plans for video game releases. One rumour from March indicated that Nintendo has a three-phase plan for games on the Switch 2.Where the original Switch saw a mix of third-party and first-party releases during launch, with the Switch 2, Nintendo reportedly wants to first focus on first-party releases during the launch window. A second and third phase, set for later in the year, will likely involve more third party releases.Lending more credence to this release plan, according to WCCFTech, developers part of studios under the Embracer Group have also not yet gotten their hands on a development kit for the Switch 2.As for when the console itself will launch, a more recent rumour indicates that the Switch 2 will start becoming available for pre-order starting on April 9. This comes from internal documents and emails from a US retailer.When it comes to how much the Switch 2 will cost, analysts believes that Nintendo doesnt want to alienate the fans it got from the original Switch. To hang on to the audience, SuperData Research co-founder Joost van Dreunen said that Nintendo will likely price the Switch 2 at $399. According to van Dreunen, this price point would allow Nintendo to also compete with handheld gaming systems like the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally.van Dreunen also believes that the decision to include backwards compatibility in the Switch 2 with games for the original Switch came about because Nintendo wanted to focus on platform longevity.For Nintendo, the Switchs eight-year tenure aligns with industry-wide trends toward digital monetization reducing dependency on hardware refresh cycles, notes van Dreunen. Nintendos strategic focus on backward compatibility for Switch 2 suggests the company views platform longevity as core to maintaining its efficient capital deployment model. Rather than cyclical hardware releases driving growth, the emphasis has shifted to maximizing software revenue and digital engagement across extended platform lifecycles.As we get closer to the official Switch 2 Direct, check out our thoughts on what would be the right pricing for the console.