Bitcoin could hit $250,000 as early as this year, Cardano blockchain founder Charles Hoskinson told CNBC's "Beyond The Valley" podcast.

In this heartfelt installment of Directing the Invisible Art, director Paul King opens up about his long-standing creative partnership with Framestore and the magic behind characters like Paddington, the Oompa Loompa, and the whimsical creatures of Wonka. From rough sketches to final animation, King walks us through the emotional and technical journey of bringing CGI characters to life.He emphasizes the art of subtlety—how a single look or gentle breeze through fur can carry more weight than dialogue. According to King, “The heart of the scene often comes after the shoot,” reminding us that VFX is not just spectacle, but soulful storytelling. The post Paul King – Directing the Invisible Art by Framestore appeared first on Vfxexpress.

On Wednesday, a week after imposing sweeping reciprocal tariffs, President Trump announced a 90-day pause for dozens of countries, and a raise to 125% on levies to China. Last week’s “Liberation Day” announcement revealed a 10% global base tariff on all countries, including uninhabited territories, in addition to reciprocal tariffs for countries such as China, India, and Vietnam. Stock markets across the globe plunged for several days, and Wall Street banks increased recession odds, including JPMorgan raising its estimate to a 60% chance. Trump’s decision to increase levies on China comes after the second-largest economy responded with an 84% tariff on U.S. goods. Citing that more than 75 countries are engaging in trade negotiations with the U.S., Trump announced via social media that in addition to the pause on tariffs, there will be a reduced reciprocal tariff of 10% during the pause period. At the time of publishing, U.S. markets reacted positively, with Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 increasing by 5.5%, 7.08%, and 5.7% respectively.

Have you ever wished to capture fleeting moments in a tangible form? The Book Mark Vase concept brings this desire to life through thoughtful design that merges functionality with sentiment. Inspired by the simple act of marking pages in a book, this innovative vase reimagines how we preserve memories associated with flowers and the special occasions they represent. The concept draws its charm from something we’ve all done: slipping a bookmark between pages to save our place in a story. Similarly, this vase allows you to place a single stem inside it, marking a moment in time. Each flower becomes a physical reminder of birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, or those ordinary days made extraordinary by someone’s thoughtfulness. Designer: Lim Seongmin (Focus Studio) Crafted from metal with a sophisticated hairline finish, the vase mimics the visual contrast between a book’s cover and its pages. This subtle design detail adds depth and character while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic that complements various interior styles. The metallic surface reflects light beautifully, creating different moods throughout the day as natural light shifts across your space. What truly sets this vase apart is its dual functionality as a memory board. The metal construction serves as a magnetic surface where photos, notes, or small mementos can be displayed alongside your flower. Imagine attaching a concert ticket next to a flower from that night, or a handwritten note beside a bloom given by a loved one – creating a complete sensory memory that engages both sight and smell. The Book Mark Vase transforms the ephemeral nature of flowers into lasting impressions. While blossoms eventually fade, the memories they represent remain preserved through the photos and notes magnetically attached to the vase. This creates a dynamic display that evolves over time, building a visual diary of meaningful moments that might otherwise slip away unnoticed in our busy lives. Perfect for those who appreciate mindful living, this vase encourages us to slow down and acknowledge the beauty in everyday experiences. It sits at the intersection of practical decor and emotional keepsake, offering a unique way to document life’s journey through both natural elements and personal artifacts. The Book Mark Vase reminds us that sometimes the simplest concepts make the most profound connections to our memories. The post Book Mark Vase Concept Let Flowers and Memories Bloom first appeared on Yanko Design.

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An executive order intended to give coal a boost ignores the reality not only of where energy markets are going, but where they are today.

Macworld You don’t need a crystal ball to predict that AI isn’t going away. The real issue is that it immediately became pretty expensive to access the best AI tools. Suddenly, you need a paid subscription to access good AI that can generate text, create images, or even edit a document. It’d be frustrating if there weren’t another option. AI Magicx is a full AI platform with models that can generate text and images, create full articles, write stories, and more. It’s also only $59.97 for a lifetime subscription, but it usually costs $972. What does AI Magicx do? AI Magicx gives you full creative power without the learning curve or monthly fees. Want a custom logo? AI Magicx can design one that actually feels original. Need a batch of visuals for a pitch or post? Just describe them, and the art generator will do the rest. You can even build your own smart chatbot or edit a document right inside the platform. It also includes powerful tools for writers and marketers. The AI Article Generator can create a polished draft in minutes, and the Story Generator turns quick ideas into engaging narratives. Whether you’re coding, designing, writing, or just exploring, AI Magicx has the tools to make it easier. April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT is the cutoff to get a lifetime subscription to AI Magicx for $59.97. No coupon needed. AI Magicx: Lifetime Subscription (Rune Plan)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

The iPhone Fold should arrive in 2026, an analyst insists, but they're probably wrong about the iPad Fold arriving in the same year.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsiderApple is rumored to be working on foldable versions of its mobile products, including the iPhone Fold and a similar concept for an iPad. The fruits of Apple's labors may finally arrive, with the earliest anticipated in 2026.In a research note from Jeff Pu, Apple has two foldable devices on the roster, including a 7.8-inch iPhone Fold and an 18.8-inch iPad Fold. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

With the success of Xbox’s initiative to bring its first-party exclusives to other platforms, PS5 players get even more big-name titles to enjoy (and help the wait for its own exclusives). Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is on the way, launching on April 17th, but for racing fans, there’s Forza Horizon 5 to look forward to on April 29th. Whether it’s the racing genre or open-world games as a whole, it’s widely considered one of the very best, reaching more than 10 million players in its first week of release. PS5 players can finally see what all the fuss is about but more importantly, they can benefit from many of the same features, tons of post-launch updates, and much more. Here are 15 things you should know about Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 before picking it up. Developed by Panic Button Panic Button is responsible for the PS5 port and though the name might not be immediately familiar, it’s worked on some pretty impressive ports through the years. These include DOOM Eternal on the Nintendo Switch, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, and even Forza Horizon 4 for the Xbox Series X/S. It’s still partnering with Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios for the PS5 release, so a top-notch port should be expected. Open World Setting and Size Unlike Forza Motorsport, the Forza Horizon series is open-world, which means going wherever you want and discovering content in the wild (like Speed Traps, Barn Finds, etc). With that in mind, Forza Horizon 5 offers the series’ biggest map to date and since it’s based on Mexico, there’s an extensive array of biomes and weather conditions to experience. Some of the latter are also new to the series, like massive dust storms that you can drive into. New Horizon Adventure While previous Forza Horizon titles started with a single Festival Site and saw you establishing others, Forza Horizon 5 takes a different approach. The big Horizon Adventure begins at the Main Stage but each Festival Site now focuses on a different activity like street racing, cross-country racing, and more. They each offer separate Chapters with unique characters, quests and rewards, so you can focus on a single activity for hours if you so desire. Accolades However, progressing through and unlocking subsequent Chapters requires completing Accolades. These are objectives which encompass pretty much everything in the game. Completing specific Accolades unlocks numerous additional cars while contributing to your ultimate goal – reaching the Hall of Fame. It’s a flexible path and feeds into the option to focus on specific activities, though if you’re a completionist, some will put you to the test. Expansions Whether you’re finished with the base game or need a break from its 130 hours of content (for completionists, of course), you can engage in two expansions. Rally Adventure and Hot Wheels. The former adds new cars and rally events while the latter offers the Horizon Hot Wheels Park with fantastical tracks (complete with loop-de-loops), the ability to design your own Hot Wheels tracks, and even more new cars. Post-Launch Updates and Changes Starting from November 2021, there are years of updates, hotfixes and free content additions for Forza Horizon 5. These include new Horizon Tour events, Horizon Stories (and co-op support), Accolades, Speed Zones, cars, body kit presets, Midnight Battle, the Horizon Mixtape Station, and tracks – it’s…a lot, and that doesn’t even cover all the changes and improvements made to existing systems like EventLab. Cross-Play (But No Cross-Save) Cross-play will be available at launch, allowing Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC (both the Microsoft Store and Steam), and Xbox One players to play together. Unfortunately, cross-save will not be available, though leaderboard scores are synchronized to the same Microsoft account. Horizon Realms Update Coinciding with the PS5 version is the release of Horizon Realms, an update which sees the return of 11 limited-time tracks. Players can dive into each through Skill Mode, where you’ll compete to earn the highest Skill Score and unlock new Badges, and Free Mode, which allows for casually unlocking new Accolades and playing with friends. There’s also the brand new Stadium Track and the Horizon Stadium Circuit, which acts as a permanent race route. New Accolades and Car Rewards with the new update With the hundreds of cars and Accolades available, what are a few more for free? Horizon Realms will now have its own Accolades tab with 60+ Accolades to earn, many of which are new. As you complete them, you can earn four new cars – the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto, the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430 and the 2022 Hennessey Mammoth 6×6. DualSense Support What would Forza Horizon 5 on the PS5 feel like without DualSense support? Thankfully, players can look forward to Adaptive Trigger support. This offers a “higher fidelity feel of wheel slip, threshold braking, and surface changes,” according to the port’s official FAQ. Leaderboards and Synchronized Festival Playlist Horizon Realms launching for PS5 on the same date as other versions isn’t the only example of content parity. The Forza Support Team also confirmed that the Festival Playlist is synchronized across all platforms. You can thus access the latest series at the same time as other platforms and, as seen with Horizon Realms, also play all the past content. And yes, leaderboards are also the same across all platforms. Access to All User-Generated Content It’s also worth noting that any user-generated content, regardless of platform, is universally accessible. Those on PS5 can access all content created and shared from EventLab 2.0 but anything they create is also playable by Xbox and PC players. So on top of all the past updates and expansions and the latest Horizon Realms update, PS5 players have a glut of player-created content to sort through. Performance and Quality Modes As with the Xbox Series X version, the PS5 will feature two graphics modes – Performance and Quality. Officially, the former runs in 60 frames per second while the latter is 30 FPS, but we know that the Series X version runs at dynamic 4K and 60 FPS on Performance and native 4K/30 FPS on Quality. PS5 Pro Support The same two graphics modes exist on PS5 Pro and here’s where things get interesting. Quality Mode includes ray-traced reflections during Free Roam and races while Performance offers “increased visual fidelity” at 60 frames per second. Finer details like the resolutions, improved graphics, use of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, and more have yet to be confirmed. Mandatory Microsoft Account As good as this all sounds, there is a slight caveat to playing Forza Horizon 5 on the PS5 – you need a Microsoft Account. Similar to Sea of Thieves, you must link your PlayStation Network account to the same. While you can always unlink it later, the game will remain tied to the same Microsoft account.