Remember the pure joy of homemade ice cream? That creamy, fresh-from-the-kitchen delight that store-bought versions can never quite match? For many of us, those memories are tinged with the reality of tedious hand-cranking, messy rock salt, or the frustration of pre-freezing bowls overnight only to end up with icy, inconsistent results. Traditional ice cream makers have long required either exhausting manual effort or extensive planning, turning what should be a simple pleasure into a complicated project that hardly seems worth the trouble. The iCreamlab smart compressor ice cream maker changes everything about homemade frozen treats, making professional-quality ice cream accessible to everyone regardless of culinary skill. This revolutionary appliance combines industrial-grade cooling technology with user-friendly design to deliver smooth, perfectly churned ice cream in just 30 minutes without any pre-freezing or complex preparation. Finally, homemade ice cream can be spontaneous again, ready whenever your cravings strike, rather than requiring hours of advance planning and preparation that traditional machines demand. Designer: iCreamlab Click Here to Buy Now: $199 $372 ($173 off). Hurry, 140/1800 left! Raised over $371,000. The secret behind iCreamlab’s exceptional performance lies in its powerful built-in compressor that rapidly cools your ingredients while the precision churning system constantly aerates the mixture. This dual-action approach prevents large ice crystals from forming while incorporating just the right amount of air, resulting in that smooth, creamy texture that distinguishes premium ice cream. The difference is immediately noticeable in both taste and mouthfeel, with none of the grainy texture or inconsistent freezing that plagues ice cream made in pre-freeze bowl machines. Health-conscious dessert lovers will particularly appreciate the complete control iCreamlab offers over every ingredient that goes into their frozen treats. Want to reduce sugar for dietary reasons? Substitute alternative sweeteners? Create dairy-free options for lactose intolerance or vegan lifestyles? With iCreamlab, you can customize every aspect of your ice cream, from sugar and fat content to flavors and mix-ins, without compromising on texture or taste. This level of customization makes it possible to enjoy delicious frozen desserts that align perfectly with specific dietary needs or fitness goals. The generous capacity allows you to make 6-10 servings in a single batch, making iCreamlab perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends. Even more impressive is the ability to make multiple batches consecutively without waiting, thanks to the continuous cooling capability of the compressor system. This feature proves invaluable during parties or when experimenting with different flavors, allowing you to create several varieties in quick succession without the long recovery time required by freezer-bowl machines that need to be refrozen between uses. Convenience extends to every aspect of the iCreamlab experience, from operation to cleanup. The fully automated settings mean you simply add your ingredients, press a button, select your preferred consistency, and walk away; no monitoring or manual intervention required. When you’re finished, the removable inner bowl lifts out for easy cleaning and is dishwasher safe, eliminating the tedious scrubbing often associated with ice cream makers. The double-layer stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps your freshly made ice cream at the perfect serving temperature for hours, maintaining that ideal creamy consistency without melting or over-hardening. Make your dessert well ahead of serving time without sacrificing quality, adding another layer of convenience for entertaining or simply preparing treats in advance for your family to enjoy whenever they’re ready. And with over 100 free recipes included, iCreamlab opens up a world of frozen possibilities that will not only delight your taste buds but also give you a healthy treat when you need a sweet pick-me-up. Click Here to Buy Now: $199 $372 ($173 off). Hurry, 140/1800 left! Raised over $371,000.The post The Most Affordable Ice Cream Maker That Puts Health in Your Hands first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Macworld Summer’s just around the corner—and that means road trips, backyard BBQs, long weekends, and, let’s be honest, a lot of snack runs. If there was ever a time to join Costco, it’s right now. For $65, you get a 1-year Gold Star Membership plus a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card* to use on anything from bulk burgers to sunscreen to that 84-pack of freezer pops you definitely deserve. From beach supplies and patio furniture to grills, coolers, and enough s’more ingredients to get you through summer, Gold Star Members can easily get summer-ready in the store or online. And with membership perks like travel packages, access to Costco Gas Stations (with members-only fuel pricing), and an additional Household Card that can be used by an adult in your household, you’ll stretch your summer budget further than ever. Plus, the food court still serves up that iconic $1.50 hot dog combo (a national treasure, really), and you’ll gain access to all Costco locations across the U.S. (over 500), meaning no matter where your summer takes you, you’ll be stocked and ready. Whether you’re planning a big party or just gearing up for summer survival with kids at home, this Costco membership promotion can be your golden ticket to smarter spending and seasonal fun. Get a 1-year Gold Star Membership plus a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card* for $65. Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $20 Digital Costco Shop Card*See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. *To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto renewal at the time of sign-up, incentives will not be emailed. Valid only for new members and those whose memberships (Primary and Household) have been expired at least 18 months or more. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for renewal or upgrade of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks after successful sign-up and enrollment in auto renewal. Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at U.S. or Canada Food Court Kiosks. Neither Costco Wholesale Corporation nor its affiliates are responsible for use of the card without your permission.Use the provided single-use promo code when entering your payment information. A Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully applied).

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have restricted data brokers from selling US citizens’ personal and financial information.   The decision, announced Wednesday in the Federal Register, marks a significant reversal in consumer privacy protection efforts and raises serious concerns about the security of sensitive personal data. 

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google.An Apple Store in JapanIt may now be consulting with the public, but Japan's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) expects to begin enforcing its Big Tech regulations from December 18, 2025. The consultation comes after the plans were passed by Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors in 2024.The country's FTC has issued what its announcement calls draft subordinate legislations. They are all part of Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act, and a summary document shows that the new law says Apple and Google must: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Following our previous look at an opening for an exhibition designer at C&G Partners, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an architectural model maker at Obata Noblin Office — one of several positions currently being hired by the firm. The role, based in San Francisco, calls for a “skilled and detail-oriented model maker to play an integral role in our design process through physical model-making.” Among the responsibilities for the role will be working with design teams to explore form, material, and spatial ideas from rough study models to detailed fine models. A degree in architecture or a related field is required, as well as experience with wood shop tools, CNC milling, and laser cutting. Related on Archinect: 10 architecture models we liked this week. Image: superNODE by Tyler Hopf; Additional Credits: Alex Dorn Why the role interests us The open role for a model maker at Obata Noblin Office offers us the ...

There was never much hope that a game as technically and graphically intensive as Red Dead Redemption 2 would ever be able to run well enough on the aged hardware of the Nintendo Switch for Rockstar to even consider trying to make that happen, but the upcoming Switch 2 definitely is powerful enough- and sure enough, Rockstar’s title might be headed its way. That’s as per a Gamereactor report, which cites anonymous sources familiar with Rockstar’s plans and claims that Red Dead Redemption 2 is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the Wild West epic allegedly also has native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions in the works. Exactly when these versions will be official announced or when they will release is unknown. The report does vaguely offer details on the supposed enhancements, claiming the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions will tout graphics and performance improvements. A recent leak claimed that Rockstar Games has also had a current-gen version of Grand Theft Auto 4 in the works, along with plans of a Max Payne 3 remaster to go along with Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake, which is in development at Remedy Entertainment. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is, of course, due out on May 26 next year for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Colorful Grid Painting by Piet Mondrian Fetches $47.6 Million at Auction While it went for well below the auction house’s estimate, “Composition With Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue” is now the Dutch artist’s third highest-selling work Lillian Ali - Staff Contributor May 16, 2025 2:23 p.m. Composition With Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue, Piet Mondrian, 1922 Christie's A 1922 painting by Piet Mondrian fetched $47.6 million at auction, becoming the Dutch artist’s third highest-selling work. Titled Composition With Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue, the artwork features Mondrian’s signature grid-like patterns and bright colors, including a large red square. Experts at Christie’s had expected it to sell for around $50 million. “Red always helps, simple as it is, because it’s a color people like,” Alex Rotter, Christie’s president, tells the Wall Street Journal’s Kelly Crow. If it had sparked a bidding war, it could have broken the artist’s auction record of $51 million, set by Composition No. II Composition No. II, Piet Mondrian, 1930 Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images However, the May 12 auction attracted only one bidder, who purchased the piece for $41 million (or $47.6 million with fees). “It’s a fantastic picture,” Hugo Nathan of the art advisory Beaumont Nathan tells Artnet’s Katya Kazakina. “But the market at those very high levels is quite tricky.” Born in the Netherlands in 1872, Mondrian began his artistic career by painting landscapes and Cubist works. However, he’s famous for the style he developed in the 1920s, when he was in his 40s and 50s. His best-known pieces feature clean lines, eye-popping colors and abstract canvases filled with geometric shapes. “While prevailing artistic trends in post-war Europe favored a return to figuration and classical ideals, Mondrian pursued his own unique form of pure abstraction—a groundbreaking and thoroughly modern approach to painting in service of the creation of a universal visual language,” Vanessa Fusco, head of Impressionist and modern art at Christie’s, says in a statement. Composition With Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue had belonged to Louise Riggio, the wife of Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio. Christie’s secured the collection by offering the Riggio estate an undisclosed guarantee, promising a minimum price regardless of the auction’s success. To offset its own risk, Christie’s arranged for outside buyers to place pre-sale bids on certain lots. For that reason, many lots didn’t have “a bounce,” or more bidding following a first bid, Rotter tells Artnet. “We had to manage our risk portfolio,” Rotter says. “This is the art market in the real world.” One of those one-bid lots was the Mondrian composition, which appears to have been purchased by its guarantor. In total, the Riggio collection made $272 million, including fees. Without fees, though, the sale fell short of Christie’s $252 million estimate, according to the New York Times’ Zachary Small and Tim F. Schneider. Many of the guarantees placed lots below their estimated values. For example, Pablo Picasso’s Mère et Enfant (1922) sold for $6 million, though it was expected to fetch at least $9 million. Speaking to Artnet, art adviser Ralph DeLuca describes these “low-margin” third-party guarantees as “blood sport.” However, some experts think the Mondrian’s price tag was inflated to begin with. “Overpricing at the start was a deterrent with many collectors, despite the quality and rarity of the work,” art dealer Brett Gorvy tells the Times. Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.