Discussions about Nintendos long-awaited full reveal of the Switch 2 are currently being dominated by the topic that has come to define most other aspects of modern life: how expensive everything is.While Nintendo didnt reveal many price points during their Switch 2 Direct presentation, gamers soon discovered the hard numbers behind the hype. The Nintendo Switch 2 console (which is set to launch on June 5) will retail for $449.99. That price point came as quite a shock given that industry analysts previously predicted the Switch 2 likely wouldnt cost more than $399 at launch. While the Switch 2 still costs less than the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 did when they launched for $499 in 2020, the devil is in the details.Its no surprise that the Switch 2 will be less powerful than the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but some of the devices specs feel downright odd from a value standpoint. The Switch 2 will only ship with 256GB of internal storage. Thats far less than the 1TB of storage that is quickly becoming the industry standard and made worse by the fact that the Switch 2 will no longer support MicroSDXC expansion cards (youll instead need to use MicroSDXC Express). So while the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most Switch games (another instance of ambiguous messaging concerning the consoles functionality), you may not be able to use the cards where your Switch game data is currently stored.The Switch 2s built-in LCD screen is also an odd choice given that Nintendo released an upgraded OLED version of the Switch in 2021. Its undoubtedly a better LCD screen (and the Switch 2 will thankfully support 4K resolutions when its docked), but that LCD screen invites direct comparisons Nintendo would probably rather avoid. Notably, you can currently get a 256 GB Steam Deck device with an LCD screen for $399. For that price, you gain access to thousands of Steam titles, emulation/modification possibilities, and processing power and battery life that is at least comparable to the Switch 2 (based on what we know). While the Steam Deck was previously considered a premium product compared to the Switch, the Switch 2s clearest advantage over the base model of Valves handheld now seems to be its library of exclusive titles.But if the Switchs hardware pricing is raising eyebrows, then the consoles software pricing is simply raising ire. We recently learned that the Switch 2s biggest launch day exclusive (Mario Kart World) will retail for $79.99. You can buy a Switch 2 bundle that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99 (assuming scalpers dont snag them all, of course), but were still talking about an $80 launch game in the already controversial age of $70 new releases. While another upcoming Switch 2 exclusive (Donkey Kong Bananza) will retail for $69.99 when it launches on July 17 (which is still on the high end by Nintendo standards), Nintendo is undoubtedly preparing us for the age of $80 Mario and Zelda titles at the very least.Thats hardly the end of the Switch 2s pricing problems. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (an interactive exploration of the consoles features filled with minigames) looks like a free pack-in title similar to what Astros Playroom was for the PlayStation 5. However, Nintendo revealed it will actually be a paid downloadable launch title. The Switch 2 will offer enhanced versions of certain Nintendo Switch titles, but Nintendo has yet to reveal how much those upgrades will cost. Even the Switch 2s enhanced native voice chat functionality (a feature that the original Switch honestly should have launched with) will only be free until March 31, 2026. After that, it will become part of a premium Nintendo Switch Online membership program.Through all of this, Nintendo is preparing to launch the Switch 2 with one of the weakest lineups of true exclusives weve ever seen from a sheer quantity standpoint. Outside of the $80 Mario Kart World, the premium Welcome Tour, and the upgraded versions of Nintendo Switch titles, the only true exclusive the Switch 2 will receive at launch is Konamis survival title Survival Kids. Additional exciting exclusives are coming later in 2025 and throughout 2026, but if Nintendo is going to bring their console prices closer to their competitors standards without also offering comparable hardware upgrades, perhaps they should also offer more than one truly notable launch game at an inflated price point.While industry analysts and insiders have warned us that the age of the $70 game is inevitable, given the rising costs of development, Nintendo seems ready to blow right past all of that. Like 2K Games before them, Nintendo seems to be selling us on the idea that their premium price comes with a premium product. Its the same argument that has led many to predict that Grand Theft Auto 6 may cost as much as $100 when it launches later this year.Of course GTA 6 reportedly cost an absurd $1 billion+ to develop. Does anyone really believe that Mario Kart World was so much more expensive to develop than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that Nintendo simply had to raise its price by $20? For that matter, does Mario Kart World really look more premium than the $70 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which was released less than two years ago?The fact of the matter is that these Nintendo Switch 2 price points are about familiarity rather than premium products. Nintendo had enough sense not to reveal those prices during their Switch 2 presentation, but make no mistake that they are confident that most people who want a Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World will buy them at these price points. Right now the only standard price point in gaming seems to be what we can get away with.Perhaps this will all blow up in Nintendos face. As the Wii U showed, theyre not exactly above overestimating the desire for a follow-up to one of their most popular consoles. Maybe people will choose to buy two or three indie games instead of one Nintendo title. Maybe theyll consider the versatile Steam Deck as an alternative gift this upcoming holiday season. Maybe gamings biggest studios will have to go back to the drawing board and find a solution other than charge more until you cant at a time when disposable income simply isnt keeping up with rising costs.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!That probably wont happen though. The far more likely scenario is that people will simply choose to buy fewer games in a given year, and one of those games will likely be the $80 Mario Kart World, exclusive to the $450 Nintendo Switch 2.Truth be told, Im as excited to play that game on that console as much as anyone else. But at a time when gamings established, top-end studios are dictating premium prices without much rhyme or reason, you cant help but wonder what will happen to an unbalanced industry that has long been teetering at the tipping point of a collapse.

With the release of iOS 18.4, Apple Intelligence now supports eight additional languages besides English. However, a small number of users have been complaining that they dont see Apple Intelligence in the settings even after updating an eligible iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the latest software and this may be related to having a device purchased in China.Apple Intelligence not available on Chinese devicesWhen Apple released iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence was only available in US English. While most users could try out the new features just by changing the devices language and region settings, there were two regions where the AI features were unavailable: the EU and China.In these two regions, Apple has restricted the availability of Apple Intelligence due to local legislation. While iOS 18.4 enables Apple Intelligence for users in the EU with support for some of the local languages, the features remain unavailable in China.Why is this important? Because users who bought an iPhone, iPad, or Mac in China cant enable Apple Intelligence even if they change the settings or use their device in another country. One of our readers bought a new iPhone in China while visiting the country. The person is no longer in China, but theres still no sign of Apple Intelligence in the iOS settings.Apple Intelligence will not currently work for supported devices purchased in China mainland. For supported devices purchased outside China mainland, Apple Intelligence will not currently work if you are in China mainland and if yourApple Account Country/Regionis also in China mainland, Apple says on its website.Theres a way to check if you have a device bought in China. On iPhone and iPad, follow the steps below:Open the Settings app.Tap General.Tap About.Look for Model Number.On the Mac:Go to the Apple menu.Click About this Mac.Click More Info.Scroll down and open System Report.Look for Model Number in the Hardware tab.If the Model Number ends with CH/A, the device is a version made specifically for the Chinese market so Apple Intelligence wont be available.So what now?Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to enable Apple Intelligence for iPhone users in China. According to a Bloomberg report, the company has been working on a new system to ensure that its AI complies with local legislation.Presumably, users with Chinese devices will be allowed to enable Apple Intelligence around the world once Apple officially launches the feature there. But for now, theres nothing these customers can do.Report reveals details of how Apple Intelligence will work in ChinaGadgets I recommend:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

I started using OS X full-time when I was 18 and the Mac was 25. Booting up my first Apple computer, a 2009 MacBook Pro running OS X 10.5 Leopard, was like getting behind the wheel of a Porsche for the first time after being raised on pedestrian PCs.Now its the iPhone and its software that are 18. In Macintosh terms, the iPhone and iOS are in the iMac G4 iLamp running OS X 10.2 Jaguar era maturing products and platforms that still have room to grow up.For this reason, I am still one to welcome changes to the way things look with open arms. It looks different is a great feature if the way it looks is cool. Does it look cooler is a different question than does it look better. The former has more to do with trends while the latter is a matter of longevity.If a change can be both stylish and practical such that it can last for years, then thats a design change success. iOS 7 was too polarizing and required too many iterations before reaching stability to really hit that mark. iOS 19 has the potential to meet both metrics. It could also be a bigger deal than iOS 7 for three reasons.Apples iOS 7 design reset in 2013 was largely fueled by a personnel change. Steve Jobs had a larger-than-life presence that balanced differences between Scott Forstall and Jony Ive. After Jobs died, Tim Cook recognized an imbalance that caused the new CEO to fire Forstall, elevate Craig Federighi, and give software design to Jony.The staff change that led to an redesign played out in a matter of months. Before 9to5Mac revealed the breadth of change in iOS 7, people reasonably predicted that we wouldnt see much of a departure from iOS 6. Apple published its press release titled Apple Announces Changes to Increase Collaboration Across Hardware, Software & Services on October 29, 2012. In just 224 days, iOS 7 was unveiled.In the years since, Apple has gradually built upon the wireframe design foundation set by iOS 7. The original iPhone software through iOS 6 looks like a video game today while some parts of iOS 18 are virtually unchanged from iOS 7 icons included.First, the circumstances of the iOS 19 redesign are quite different. There is no major personnel change between polar personalities to expedite a new design. Instead, the principal designers of iOS 19 have been in place for years, considering the future direction of Apples software design. This should result in a more thoughtful look that doesnt need as much correction as early iOS 7 builds.Second, the redesign could go deeper than how things look. This Slate piece from Farhad Manjoo argued at the time that as different as iOS 7 looked, the iPhone software basically worked the same. That was a feature, not a bug. Four years later, the way things worked changed with the software running on the iPhone X. If iOS 19 is both a software design and interaction model change, it will arguably be bigger than iOS 7.Third, iOS 19 will run on upgraded hardware that also looks new. iOS 7 looked dramatically different, but it was tied to the iPhone 5s that looked nearly identical to the iPhone 5 (which was re-cased as the iPhone 5c). iOS 19 will be tied in part to the rumored iPhone 17 Air. The ultra thin design would look futuristic even if it ran iOS 18.iOS 19 is also a redesign that should make considerations for a new form factor: a foldable iPhone. The iOS 7 design was more adaptable and less pixel perfect, helping developers adapt apps for larger displays the following year. iOS is already resizable at this point, but iOS 19 and iOS 20 may need to prepare the way for a version of the OS that adapts to changing form factors.Whatever Apple has in store for us, well soon learn as WWDC is officially set for June 9, 2025.Best Apple accessoriesFollow Zac Hall on X, and listen to Runtime with co-host Sophia Tung on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

In 1970, a cryptid-obsessed biologist placed several cameras inside plastic trap boxes and sent them down to the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness in hopes of finally capturing compelling evidence of its storied monster and now, it appears that one of those cameras has been recovered by sheer accident.AsUSA Today and other outlets report, one of the cameras deployed by University of Chicago biologist Roy Mackal some 55 years ago was discovered during a test dive of an unmanned research submersible in the famed lake in the Scottish Highlands.Specifically, the camera trap's mooring system appeared to have gotten tangled up in the propellers for the submersible, which was named, much to the chagrin of the British government, "Boaty McBoatface" by the public in a viral poll in 2016.Full of sensitive oceanographic instruments meant to study Loch Ness' unique marine climate it sits atop the British Isles' most prominent tectonic fault, after all and the world beyond it, Boaty McBoatface's job description almost certainly doesn't include searching for monsters.All the same, the researchers who work with the submersible, known affectionately as Boaty, were pleased with their discovery."While this wasn't a find we expected to make," Sam Smith, a robotics engineer with the UK's National Oceanography Centre, said in a press statement, "we're happy that this piece of Nessie hunting history can be shared and perhaps at least the mystery of who left it in the loch can be solved."It seems that Smith and his team weren't quite aware of what they had their hands on when they pulled the aged but remarkably well-preserved Instamatic camera out of its thick plastic cylinder. With help from naturalist Adrian Shine a researcher who's been studying Loch Ness for more than half a century himself they were able to identify the famed UChicago cryptozoologist's camera."It was an ingenious camera trap consisting of a clockwork Instamatic camera with an inbuilt flash cube, enabling four pictures to be taken when a bait line was taken," Shine said in his own press statement. "It is remarkable that the housing has kept the camera dry for the past 55 years, lying more than [426 feet] deep in Loch Ness."When researchers developed the Instamatic's film, they unfortunately didn't find any photos of Nessie,though they did recover some beautiful, eerie photos of the deep, dark lake.The government researchers subsequently turned the camera and film over to the Loch Ness Centre in the loch-straddling village of Drumnadrochit (Mackal himself passed away in 2013, meaning the camera couldn't be returned.) According to Nagina Ishaq, the center's general manager, the find provides another piece of the puzzle in the history of the "elusive beast.""We are guardians of this unique story and, as well as investing in creating an unforgettable experience for visitors, we are committed to helping continue the search and unveil the mysteries that lie underneath the waters of the famous Loch," Ishaq said, perUSA Today.Indeed, it's lovely to hear of somethinggood happening with a submersible for a change and to know that there are people still out there searching for monsters in the deep.More on marine beasts: It Turns Out Sharks Make Noises, and Here's What They Sound LikeShare This Article

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April 2, 20255 min readAurora Scientists Enlist Private Astronauts on Unusual Space MissionThe commercial astronauts onboard SpaceXs Fram2 mission are flying closer to Earths poles than anyone has before, offering an intriguing opportunity for auroral scienceBy Meghan Bartels edited by Lee BillingsSTEVE (strong thermal emission velocity enhancement) is seen in the night sky over a house in southern Alberta, Canada. Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images/Alamy Stock PhotoFour passengers that launched onboard a SpaceX rocket on Monday are bound for a new orbital destinationlooping from pole to pole, perpendicular to Earths equatoron a mission dubbed Fram2 in a nod to a Norwegian polar ship.Prior to Fram2, crewed missions only reached orbits of up to 65 degrees inclination to the equator. This means no astronauts have ever flown in space over Antarctic terrain or much north of Iceland. But interesting things happen in the atmosphere at higher latitudesmost famously, auroras. Especially during periods of increased solar activity, these displays are typically visible at northern and southern latitudes of around 68 degrees during the night and 78 degrees during the day, painting a glowing oval around each pole. Other astronauts, particularly those on the International Space Station, have seen auroras from space, but Fram2 crew member Jannicke Mikkelsen is hoping to bring more science to the observations.While planning Fram2s activities, Mikkelsen teamed up with Katie Herlingshaw, a space physicist at Norways University Center in Svalbard, who works with an aurora-observing, crowdsourced science project to understand brilliant atmospheric phenomena. People are pretty much everywhere, and theyve all got phones, so theyre making, really, the densest observation network ever, Herlingshaw says.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Herlingshaw built on that community to develop a network of skywatchers to track the Fram2 flight and look for auroras along its path in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. She hopes that Mikkelsen will be able to use these observations to capture unique footage of the displays from the spacecrafts windows. Scientific American spoke with Herlingshaw about the project and its goals.[An edited transcript of the interview follows.]How will these observations be different from satellite data? Whats the value of having actual people up there?The satellite images that we do have are usually focused on photographing the whole auroral oval in one wavelength type, such as ultraviolet. But what were really interested in is small features, things that come and go quite quickly. We dont really have a good way to capture these features from polar-orbiting satellites.We now have a human up there who can change the camera settings, change the pointing direction and be aware of whats coming up on her orbit. [Mikkelsen] is taking these very high-resolution videos, and we have full-color images as well. Its quite a unique setup because these are the first people who have ever been there.What phenomena are you hoping to see? And how do they relate to auroras?A lot of people use the term aurora for anything thats caused by charged particles coming in from space along Earths magnetic field lines, impacting particles in the atmosphere and causing some kind of light emission. So the idea is that these particles should come from space. But there are some light emissions that are caused locallyinside our own atmosphereby very fast-moving plasma, for example. Its a bit of a debate about whether to call those aurora or just auroralike.So were calling them weird aurora as an umbrella term. These are all relatively newly published findings about features that we don't completely understand.For example, weve noticed these fragmented auroralike emissionsI just call them fragments. They dont look like the nearby regular aurora, which is kind of lined up vertically in the magnetic field line direction; the fragments, theyre coming off almost perpendicularly. That also points to the fact that these things are not coming in from spacesomething local is happening.Sometimes near these fragments, we have something called continuous emission. Were trial naming this as ghost aurora because its white. Auroras are usually not whitethey can appear that way because your eyes are surprisingly bad at picking up faint colors. So a lot of people see a gray kind of smudge in the sky or something, but if you look at it with scientific instruments that can pick out these colors, usually youll see, like, a green or a red or a blue. White is unusual for us because it means all the colors [of visible light] are present and combined together to make the white. Thats weird for the aurora, and it suggests some kind of heating effect going on in the atmosphere that's managing to excite all of these different colors, but we dont yet fully understand the mechanism behind it.Those are at high latitudes. For the people who are a bit farther south, they often see this other type of aurora called STEVE. STEVE also can be whitish in color, and we also sometimes see, nearby, these other things called streaks, which look and behave a lot like fragments. Were interested in: Why do these things look like this? Why do they act like this? And why do we see similar things at completely different places?What do you hope that youll accomplish during the mission?Well be really happy if we even get just one set of nice observations. All we really need is just one time where [Mikkelsen] sees some of these weird auroras paired with some observations from the ground. Best case, then were having more than one, as many as possible. But its kind of like trying to thread a needle with these things. You need the spacecraft going over somewhere that is dark, and then we have to check that its not cloudy there and that the aurora is active over there and that people are actually awake and photographing it from the ground.We would like to make some triangulations to pinpoint exactly what altitudes these are happening at. Were hoping to maybe look at their three-dimensional structure, and that can also perhaps help us figure out the associated mechanisms and light emissions. Weve also got radars in place to tell us information about how hot it is up there, how fast things are moving, what the density of the particles is. We would like to be able to say what these weird auroras are caused by, but it really depends on what kind of data we get.What do people need to know if they might want to take part?People need to have the correct time set on their camera. We cant use the observation if its the wrong time, and clocks recently switched around in some parts of the world. Its good to have the accuracy down to the second if possible. And then, when youre out there, also collect a location for your observation. We need those two things.For real-time notification to the astronaut, were asking people to post on various Facebook groups. The project websites photography instructions include a map of all of the different ones. People should join the nearest group to them or one of the more global groups in each hemisphere.But we cannot use these social media posts for science because as soon as you upload something to Facebook, the resolution and all of the information about the time and the exposure just disappear. So we also ask people to submit to a platform called Skywardenand in the observation story, put #SolarMaxMission. Observations that are submitted here can win some prizes that have been to space as well[Mikkelsen] is flying some Fram2 mission patches to give away.

Switch 2 looks to be streamlining screenshot and video capture sharing so it's less of a faffUsing revamped Switch app.Image credit: Eurogamer/Nintendo News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on April 2, 2025 Nintendo's post-Direct Switch 2 info-dump has been full of juicy little details, and the nuggets keep on coming. It now appears, for instance, that Nintendo's newest console will be making things a little easier for the avid screenshot sharers and gameplay clippers out there.Switch 2, just like the original Switch, features a dedicated button for capturing in-game screenshots and gameplay. It was a welcome addition on Switch 1, but a bit of a faff too; sharing captures either involved saving them to a memory card and plugging that into a secondary device for download, uploading them to a social media account (until the feature was removed) then downloading them onto your device, or scanning in QR codes to get them onto your device. Hardly backbreaking stuff, admittedly, but not exactly seamless either.Switch 2, however, looks to have streamlined the process if a little infographic tucked away on Nintendo's website is anything to go by. On a page introducing the revamped Nintendo Switch App (formerly known as the Nintendo Switch Online app) Nintendo draws attention to the process of sharing screenshots and video using Switch 2; by selecting the 'Upload to Smart Device' option from the console's album, it's possible to send captures from the console directly to the app - seemingly with no fiddly middle steps to slow things down.A convenient overview of Switch 2.Watch on YouTubeCaptures are stored in a new 'Uploaded Screenshots and Videos' gallery - accessible from the app's home screen - which can display 100 screenshots or videos from the last 30 days. From here, screenshots and videos can be saved to your smart device if you want to keep them indefinitely, or shared on social media. So if you're the kind of person to regularly go on a game-capturing frenzy, you could end up saving literal seconds - if not minutes - out of your day. Oh, and Nintendo notes the feature is available without a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.Alongside streamlined capture sharing, the revamped Nintendo Switch App will continue to offer game-specific services - including SplatNet 3, NookLink, and the newly announced Zelda Notes for the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Additionally, the app will still let users see which of their friends are online and register new friends using a QR code - although, notably, Switch 2's new GameChat system means the app's voice chat functionality won't be supported for games exclusive to the new console.So there you go - another bit of Switch 2 business to ponder. And there's plenty more information regarding Nintendo's new console over in Eurogamer's round-up of everything announced during (and after) today's Switch 2 Direct.

Your coffee ritual deserves more than a cluttered corner of the kitchen counter. Whether you're team espresso, a matcha devotee, or a pour-over purist, a dedicated setup turns the daily grind into an elevated ritual.The best coffee bar setups arent cobbled togethertheyre anchored by thoughtfully crafted furniture that blends storage, surface space, and high design.From sculptural hutches to marble-topped bar cabinets, we scoured the internet for the best pieces for your dream coffee stationones that seriously upgrade your day-to-day caffeine fix. Whether youre outfitting a light-filled breakfast nook or turning a hallway into a morning station, these pieces make your morning cuppa feel intentional.Article Adel CabinetThis cabinet's clean lines and natural wood finish give off a calming Scandinavian vibeexactly the energy we want before weve had our first java jolt for the day. Its compact enough to fit in a kitchen corner or breakfast nook yet offers generous storage behind those flat-front doors for mugs, beans, filters, and the rest of your ritual gear. We also love the statement-making circular door pulls and the airy legs.Ebern Designs Marelle CabinetIf you want a coffee station that feels curated, not cluttered, this is it. The wide top surface can easily accommodate a full espresso setup with room left over for a tray of syrups and a grinder. There are hooks for your favorite mugs, and the wavy wood doors open to reveal adjustable shelvingperfect for stashing filteres, boxes of tea, or that milk frother you only use on Sundays.Anthropologie Fern Marbletop CabinetThe Fern cabinet makes a luxe first impression, and that white Carrara marble top isnt just eye candyits durable, wipeable, heat-resistant, and the perfect landing spot for your espresso machine or pour-over setup. Brass pulls and turned, ice cream cone-like legs lend a vintage feel, while the overall silhouette is clean and modern. Its a statement piece that just so happens to organize your caffeine habit beautifully.Anthropologie Isla Fluted Wood Bar CabinetThe Isla cabinet makes a strong case for turning your coffee setup into a design moment. The fluted wood design adds texture and depth, while the dark brown finish adds warmth to your space. The cabinet provides ample storage for coffee-making essentials, with compartments and shelving designed to keep everything organized and within reach.Anthropologie Dominique Bar CartIf your dream coffee nook leans more boutique hotel than breakroom, the Dominique is your move. Its curved profile and midcentury-modern lines give it a furniture-as-art feel, while the pale ash finish keeps it light and airy. Bonus: Theres enough room inside to house everything from espresso accessories to half a dozen specialty syrups (no judgment).Four Hands Reza Solid Wood Bar CabinetIf you want your beverage station to feel more like a design destination than a countertop afterthought, the Reza cabinet delivers. With its smoked honey wood finish, it brings warmth without going full rustic, while the low, cradle-style base is both sturdy and visually interesting. Simply put: Its got presence without flash, making it a great pick for open-concept spaces where your coffee setup is always on display.Winslow Oak Wood Bar Cabinet by Jake ArnoldThis piece says, yes, you take your coffee seriously, but you also know good design when you see it. The push-to-open doors reveal an olive green interior equipped with two pivot drawers and seven shelves, thoughtfully shaped to follow the cabinet's sculptural contours. Better yet, the cabinet highlights the woods natural knots and varied grain, so each piece is truly unique.Bungalow Rose Azarius Boho CabinetWith its breezy rattan doors and warm gray-white wash, the Azarius cabinet brings major boho charm to your coffee corner. It feels casual but intentionallike it belongs in a sun-drenched studio or a plant-filled breakfast nook. We appreciate the mix of open and closed storage spaces that make the piece both tidy and versatile.Muuto Enfold SideboardThis sideboard brings a bit of an industrial edge, making it a distinctive choice for a coffee bar. Its design features a solid oak top and base enveloped by gently folded steel panels, creating a unique juxtaposition of warm wood and cool metal.Sundays Easy Edge SideboardTheres something incredibly calming about the Easy Edge sideboardmaybe its the soft curves, the pale white oak, or the way it tucks into a space like it was always meant to be there. Its compact without feeling skimpy, with sliding doors that reveal just enough storage to keep your coffee setup neatly tucked away.Claude Marble and Oak Wood Bar Cabinet by GoopTalk about quiet luxury. The solid marble top makes a striking stage for your brewing setup, while the oak body adds warmth and texture without overpowering the space. Inside, theres a thoughtful layout with space for mugs, gear, and even a few bottles (for those who like their lattes spiked). Brass accents and slender legs give it a polished finish.