There are just two weeks left to enter our Start Something Powerful Competition, which calls for ideas that could have a powerful impact on how people live over the next 100 years. Enter before 21 August.The Start Something Powerful Competition is a global design contest that invites architects and designers to envisage innovative architecture or design concepts that could have a transformative effect on people's lives.Through the competition, Dezeen and Bentley seek to discover pioneering prototypes that could serve as a blueprint for future living, anticipating the needs, technologies and lifestyle trends for the next century.Contest challenges designers to envision how future generations liveProposals can be architectural or urban design concepts, product or material innovations, novel mobility or wellness solutions, or anything else that could have a transformative effect on people's lives.The competition, which is free to enter for anyone over the age of 18 of any profession and from any country around the world, is open for entries until 21 August 2024.See the full competition brief and rules for how to enter Entries will be assessed by judges from Dezeen and BentleyThe competition entries will be assessed by a panel of judges comprising designers and journalists from Bentley and Dezeen.The best proposals selected by the judges will be revealed in October 2024. A top prize of 15,000 will be awarded to first place, while the runner-up will receive 10,000 and the third-placed entrant will receive 5,000.Read: Bentley and Dezeen launch Start Something Powerful CompetitionJudges will be looking for bold, ambitious and forward-looking concepts that could reimagine the way future generations live, just like Bentley redefined the motor car in the 1920s and continues to do so today.Proposals must align with the Bentley brand, demonstrating the highest levels of innovation, beauty and craftsmanship.How to enterEntrants must submit a description of their idea explaining how it meets the brief, along with supporting imagery showcasing the concept.Entrants have the option to produce a video or animation of the design, which should be uploaded to an external hosting platform such as YouTube or Vimeo and submitted via a URL.Contestants are free to use generative AI tools for their submission but must disclose what tools they have used and how.The Start Something Powerful Competition closes for entries at midnight on 21 August 2024.For more information about how to enter, including the full brief and rules, visit www.dezeen.com/bentley-start-something-powerful-competition-brief-rules.Partnership contentThe Start Something Powerful Competition is a partnership between Dezeen and Bentley. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.The post Only two weeks left to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Start Something Powerful Competition appeared first on Dezeen.

The world of luxury watchmaking is evolving, and ID Genve is at the forefront with its Circular 1 Grenat Dial Nisiar Limited Edition watch. This timepiece tells a compelling storya story of sustainability, innovation, and exquisite design. Backed by Hollywood icon and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio, ID Genve has crafted a watch that uniquely combines elegance with eco-consciousness.Designer: ID GenveAt first glance, the Circular 1 Grenat Dial captivates with its vibrant red sunburst dial, inspired by the rich tones of fine wine. This striking dial is housed in a case crafted entirely from 100% recycled stainless steel, demonstrating that luxury and sustainability coexist beautifully. The 41mm case, polished to a high sheen, offers a substantial yet comfortable fit designed to suit any occasion, whether a casual outing or a formal event.What sets this watch apart is its aesthetics and commitment to sustainability. The strap, made from Nisiar vegan leather, is derived from grape marc, a byproduct of winemaking. This innovative material composition consists of 75% natural components, offering a luxurious feel without the environmental impact of traditional leather. The deep brown color of the strap comes from tannins extracted from various grape varieties, adding a unique story to the wrist.Underneath its sophisticated exterior, the Circular 1 Grenat Dial is powered by a refurbished ETA 2824 automatic movement. By choosing to use a movement sourced from unsold stock, ID Genve embraces a circular approach, reducing waste while maintaining precision and reliability. The movement features a 38-hour power reserve and includes hour, minute, second, and date functions, all elegantly displayed on the intricate dial.Each Circular 1 Grenat Dial element is designed with intention and care, from the 50-meter water-resistant case to the recycled sapphire crystal that protects the dial. These features, combined with local sourcing and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, highlight ID Genves pioneering efforts in sustainable watchmaking.The Circular 1 Grenat Dial watch is a symbol of change in an industry where fast fashion usually dominates. It defies conventional ideas of luxury by using more environmentally friendly materials and techniques. This watch isnt just an accessory; it represents certain values and reflects a world that is progressing toward a more sustainable future.For those seeking a timepiece that embodies style and substance, the ID Genve Circular 1 Grenat Dial Nisiar Limited Edition is an exceptional choice. It tells the time and the story of innovation, sustainability, and the future of luxury watchmaking.Leonardo DiCaprio wearing the ID Genve Circular S Sun DialLeonardo DiCaprios involvement in ID Genve spotlights the brands dedication to environmental responsibility. His investment signifies a growing interest in sustainable luxury, appealing to a new generation of watch enthusiasts who prioritize ethical consumption. With a limited production run of just 40 pieces, this watch is as exclusive as it is innovative, priced at USD 4,789 (CHF 4,210).The post The ID Genve Circular 1 is a stunning timepiece redefining sustainable luxury first appeared on Yanko Design.

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The EJCC Wireless Microphone is a little piece of tech that could up your audio game. Its not just for content creators; its for anyone wearing too many hats in our modern, work-from-home culture. It's not super high-tech, but if you're dealing with poor audio quality or the background symphony of family life while recording demos, creating content, or attending online meetings, this wireless mic could help.It's worth noting that the Amazon page says it's 91% off, bringing its price down to $26.99 from $299.99, but according to price tracking tools, it has never actually been sold for more than $34. In other words, it's possible that this product has never actually been sold at that $300 price point, and it's just listed as such to make the discount seem more appealing. Still, it seems like a decent product that's pretty affordable. EJCC Wireless Microphone $26.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $273.00 Get Deal Get Deal $26.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $273.00 This portable and rechargeable audio setup comes with two clip-on/lapel microphones, a receiver, and a USB charging cable. It's compatible with Apple devices, Androids, PCs, and cameras (for those of you who would use it for filming, for example). If you're one to constantly move around while recording, the built-in noise reduction chip claims to have a range of up to 65 feet, giving you the freedom to move without sacrificing audio quality. Plus, it can hold its own for up to seven hours of continuous use, which sounds decent enough for an average day's work.Of course, this product has its limitations. The microphone itself doesn't swivel, but its sensitive, 360-degree omnidirectional pickup will capture sound from all directions without having to constantly adjust or reposition. And, while many users praise its sound quality, some have mentioned that it can still pick up some background noise in chaotic environments.

An innovative scanner created by an NYU computer scientist is allowing scientists to digitize previously isolated fossils in remote South American regions. Claudio Silvas PaleoScan provides a portable and affordable way to preserve and share collections of ancient impressions that may have otherwise been lost or smuggled.Brazils Araripe Basin is lush with ancient fossils, some in unusually pristine condition. After a visit to the nearby Plcido Cidade Nuvens Museum of Paleontology (MPPCN), where many of them are stored, Silva saw a labyrinth of floor-to-ceiling metal shelving units that was stacked high with piles of the most beautiful fossils hed ever seen from the Cretaceous period, as described by Smithsonian Magazine. The problem was the collection of insects, fish, turtles and pterosaurs from a distant past hadnt been digitized. And, given the regions limited funding, staffing and remote location (getting there requires a flight on a four-seater puddle-jumper of a plane), there wasnt much hope for remedying that.Another problem the museum (and others like it) faced was illegal fossil trafficking. The Araripe Basin is a prime target for the ruthless exploitation of historical resources by smugglers and wealthier nations. Digitizing the fossils could help thwart that practice both by providing virtual scans, which help offset the risk-benefit ratio for smugglers, and by creating a global dataset paleontologists could use to trace stolen artifacts to their source.Empowering resource-poor museums and institutions to scan their own fossils and provide virtual versions of those fossils to the rest of the world, I think, would really help the scientific community, but also the institutions themselves, paleontologist Akinobu Watanabe with the New York Institute of Technology told Smithsonian Magazine.Claudio Silva / PaleoScanSilva, an expert in graphics visualization and geometry processing, saw an opportunity. He departed the MPPCN, promising to return in two years to help digitize their collection. Given the breadth of that task, it wouldnt have been surprising to hear some snickers or sarcastic jokes from staff after he took off on his flight back to the US.The solution Silva created is PaleoScan, a low-cost, high-throughput scanner that he packed into large wooden boxes on his journey back to MPPCN in the summer of 2023. Designed to fill in the gaps between hard-to-reach fossil collections and the global community of paleontologists, the device produces high-quality 3D fossil reconstructions through cheap and relatively portable scanning.Adaptable for different fossil sizes, PaleoScan uses a downward-facing camera on an automatic gantry. Its calibration board allows for batch scanning with simple correction for scale and offset camera positioning. The device costs less than commercial 3D fossil scanners, is more easily transportable than CT (computed tomography) scanners and is much easier to operate, even for the less technically inclined.PaleoScans camera is mounted to a frame moving on two axes. It takes thousands of individual raw photos of a fossil under controlled light conditions, as described by Smithsonian Magazine. Meanwhile, the person operating it only needs to navigate a touchscreen (which, in videos, appears to be a repurposed mobile device).Claudio Silva / PaleoScanOnce scanned, the photo batch is uploaded to the cloud for processing, where software stitches them together into highly detailed 3D models. The processed data can then be saved in a metadatabase and made available via an API for paleontologists around the world to study and share. (Think something like a GitHub for fossil enthusiasts.)The researchers say the resulting reconstructions are validated as highly accurate. Museum workers can receive tutorial videos with step-by-step instructions for operating the scanner.Over 200 unique fossils, using over a terabyte of high-quality data, have already been digitized at the MPPCN, and the response from the paleontology community has been receptive and enthusiastic. Researchers unrelated to the project were impressed with the scanner and hoped to get their hands on versions for other remote regions in Mexico and Chile. Some have requested an upgraded model with true 3D capabilities rather than the current two-axis version ideal for the Araripe Basins mostly flat fossils, something Silva says is already in the works.For more on PaleoScans innovation and future, you can check out the research paper and Smithsonian Magazines in-depth write-up.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/paleoscan-is-a-cheap-imaging-device-democratizing-fossil-research-190034334.html?src=rss

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating major U.S. banks for their handling of customer funds on the peer-to-peer payments platform Zelle Network, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.The probe focuses on JPMorgan, Bank of America and Wells Fargo among other large banks, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.JPMorgan last week had disclosed in a filing that it was responding to the CFPBs inquiries regarding Zelle and was considering whether to sue the U.S. consumer watchdog over the agencys inquiries.Wells Fargo also has previously disclosed in public filings that government authorities have been probing the handling of customer disputes via Zelle.The proliferation of fraud and scams on Zelle, which is owned by seven major banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America, has drawn attention from U.S. lawmakers including Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and regulators concerned about consumer protection.Banks have argued that covering the cost of scams will encourage more fraud and potentially cost billions of dollars.Spokespeople for JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, BofA and the CFPB declined to comment.In a statement, Early Warning Services, the operator of Zelle, said it has proactively taken steps to go above the law by leading the industry in scam reimbursement efforts, and noted that 99.95% of transactions are completed without any reports of fraud or scams.Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat who chairs a U.S. Senate subcommittee focused on investigations, called on the CFPB on Monday to investigate dispute resolution practices at Early Warning Services, as well as JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and BofA.That request followed a report from his committee which found reimbursements for unauthorized transactions on Zelle fell significantly over a five-year period.Zelle and the banks that own it have failed to fully safeguard consumers from a growing threat of scams and fraud, Blumenthal said in a statement. I look forward to the CFPB reviewing our findings and conducting a thorough investigation.Jaiveer Singh Shekhawat and Hannah Lang, Reuters