Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments are proud to present a new coffee and side table collection by Justine Kegels of JJ Studio, inspired by the unique possibilities of lighting integrations. This collection celebrates the 40th anniversary of Modulars iconic Modupoint lighting, as well as the launch of Silestones Le Chic Bohme collection for a luxurious yet low-maintenance option in the hospitality sector.This table collection exemplifies what the two brands do best. With sleek Modupoint lighting that still feels contemporary over 40 years later, and a richness to the sturdy slabs of Silestone balanced lovingly on top of one another, the juxtaposition feels natural. All details, from the low height to the gentle curves of various planes, seeming to be lightly suspended in air, despite their obvious weight.Material use here plays a key role, visual weight of high importance. The solidity of the collection is comforting, a seemingly eternal yet clearly modern take on the stone furniture we know from ages past. Lighting should be beautiful especially when not in use, a permanent and essential fixture in any living space. This is integral to the considerations of the hospitality industry, where style and substance matter equally. This collection exemplifies these notions, carefully blending the two for an elegant result.The polished stone reflects light, filling the space with a golden glow. I wanted to bring the stone and lighting together in harmony, creating a design that is not only functional but can also be seen as a work of art, says Kegels. The expert combination of the Blanc Elyse and Chteau Brown colors from the new Silestone collection merge seamlessly with the modernist lighting elements, creating a beautifully cohesive collection. The updated Modupoint collection, featuring a modular lighting system, is now enhanced by the introduction of the panel mount. This can be integrated into materials like wood and stone, creating an expanse of new material technology. This technology can now also be applied to furniture, opening new doors for innovations in interior design and the hospitality sector, said Astrid De Couvreur of Modular. Modular Lighting Instruments is a Belgian brand specializing in immersive lighting solutions, spanning residential, retail, and commercial industries. They work diligently to integrate the latest lighting technologies in their products, fully believing that is the future of lighting experiences. We cant help but agree, as more multifunctional furniture continues to become more popular within hospitality.Cosentino is a globally known, family-run company that brings high-end surfaces to the world of design and architecture. Silestone is one of their many stone products, working seamlessly with the form of the design to present the material elegantly. At Cosentino, we strongly believe in the power of partnerships with designers, both nationally and internationally. These collaborations help us push boundaries in material use, aesthetics, and functionality. explains Cosentinos marketing manager, Alicia Bremmers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.JJ Studio was founded by Justine Kegels, a multi-hyphenate ranging from photography, to design, and concept creation to styling. Graduating with a masters in architecture, proportion is deftly used within the collection to add visual interest to the layers as they float ever so slightly away from the body of the frame.For more on the capsule collection of coffee and side tables designed by Justine Kegels alongside Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments, visit cosentino.com.

When youre away from home, eager to reach your final destination, the last thing you need is added stress from juggling cumbersome luggage. Whether youre navigating solo or with your family in tow, playing Tetris with your luggage as you try to maneuver everything to baggage check-in is never fun. What if, instead of hunting for a cart, your luggage transformed into one? Thats the genius of Luggical, the latest Kickstarter project thats set to redefine the way we travel. This is no ordinary luggage its an ultra-modern, multifunctional travel companion that promises to simplify, streamline, and supercharge your journey.Luggicals creators have reimagined travel gear with thoughtful features for the modern jet-setter, prompting us to wonder why no one has addressed these pain points of travel before. At the heart of this innovation is an extendable platform that unfolds with a push-pull mechanism, turning your suitcase into a trolley. This gives you ample space to stack additional bags and carry-ons, all while staying mobile. Once you reach baggage check, a quiet retraction hides the platform, with two small covers concealing the wheels for a seamless look.Other features include TSA-approved locks to secure your belongings and a dual-sided zip flap designed to keep your items organized and easily accessible. No more digging through a disheveled suitcase to find that one essential item.Constructed from durable aluminum and polycarbonate, the 28-inch Luggical suitcase measures approximately 28 inches in height, 18 inches in width, and 11 inches in depth making it a reliable companion for extended trips.Traveling is a gateway to new experiences and with Luggical, youll do so with a peace of mind and the luxury of convenience. With hundreds of backers already on board and its Kickstarter goal surpassed, Luggical is on track to make stressful travel a thing of the past.To support the Kickstarter and grab your own Luggical, visit kickstarter.com.

I'm a big fan of mirroring my MacBook's screen to my Apple TV. It's how my partner and I researched and planned our wedding, and it's what we use any time we need to make a calculated shopping decision. I like the stability of mirroring to my Apple TV, but now with AirPlay 2 integrated in so many modern displays, mirroring a Mac display to any TV is accessible and convenient.For the longest time, the only real downside to AirPlay mirroring was that you had no control over which parts of your screen you could share: You couldeither mirror your whole display or nothing at all. But now in macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 3 (currently available in developer beta, and will roll out to the public at large sometime in December), there are plenty of options for mirroring your Mac's screen. You can choose to show a single window or app, or, my favorite, finally use your TV as an extended display, like a monitor that's docked next to your laptop. How to share a single app or window on MacJust as with a Zoom call, it's nice to only share one app or window when screen mirroring, instead of everything going on with your Mac. It can save you from displaying the wrong notification, photo, or message thread when you're in a big meeting, or even when sharing with friends and family. If you're only going to be sharing your browser, or perhaps a PowerPoint presentation, it's best to just share that with your viewers. To start, click on Control Center in the menu bar and choose Screen Mirroring. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Then, choose the TV or Apple TV you want to mirror to. If you're doing this for the first time, macOS will prompt you to ask if you wish to mirror your whole screen, just an app, or use the TV as an extended display. If you don't see the popup, click the Choose Content button from the Screen Mirroring menu. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now, you will see a popup with the aforementioned options. Here, choose Window or App and click Start Mirroring. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Next, switch to the app you want to mirror, and simply hover over it. macOS will add a blue tint over the window, to suggest this window will be mirrored. Here, you can choose if you want to mirror this particular window, or all windows from the appin question (so when you switch between all open windows from the app they will still be shown on the TV). Once you make the selection, the content will show up on the screen. Credit: Khamosh Pathak The window that's being mirrored will show a new Screen Mirroring icon in the top left-hand corner, in place of the usual window management buttons. You can use this button to manage and stop the screen mirroring. Alternatively, go to the Screen Mirroring menu bar drop-down and click Stop Mirroring.This feature isn't limited to a single app or window. You can keep adding apps you want to show on the TV, and as you switch between them, they will update accordingly on the TV. To add more apps or windows, go back to the Screen Mirroring menu and choose Add Windows. Credit: Khamosh Pathak The feature is currently in beta, and I've had mixed results with the stability of the app and window mirroring. Sometimes the screen goes blank when I shift to a different app, but most of the time it stays put. I hope that by the stable update this won't be an issue.How to use your TV as an external monitor for your MacIf you want to keep a particular window or multiple windows docked to your TV while you continue to work on other things on your Mac, you can use the Extend Display featurean option I've been waiting some time for. When you're using this mode, your TV essentially works as an external monitor while your MacBook's display stays in its native resolution. This way, both displays are independently usable.To use it, click Screen Mirroring, choose your TV, then click Replace. Finally, choose Extended Display. Once set, your TV will show an empty desktop view by default. You can move your mouse over to your TV to begin using it as a new display. To set that up, go to System Settings > Display Settings > Arrange Displays and drag the TV to a position that you like. I keep the TV on the top of my laptop, as it's more ergonomic. Hit Done to finalize your choice. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now, you can drag any window or app over to the TV using a drag and drop gesture, and it will stay there just like that.

You can get a BJs Wholesale Club+ membershipon sale for $65 right now(reg. $110). Club+ members earn up to 2% back on both in-store and online purchases, get five cents off per gallon at BJs Gas, and get up to 3x back in additional rewards during special events. BJ's offers savings of up to25% compared to grocery stores, and members can shop for groceries, household essentials, clothing, electronics, furniture, and outdoor supplies. You can also save at BJs Travel and BJs Optical Center. This offer is only available for new members.You can get a BJs Wholesale Club+ membershipon sale for $65 right now(reg. $110), though prices can change at any time. No coupon is needed.

Spotify is aiming to give YouTube some competition with its new partner program for video creators and content that goes viral. The music and podcast app announced a new Partner Program that monetizes audio and video beyond income from advertising starting on January 2, 2025.The new monetization program pays Spotify creators in two ways. Creators can earn a share of ad revenue from their content on all platforms through its Partner Program. They can also earn money through monthly podcast subscriptions that allow listeners to support creators directly in return for exclusive bonus content and perks.Both tiers also come with eligibility requirements. The Spotify Partner Program requires participants to host and upload their content through its Spotify for Creators platform, have streamed 10,000 hours and at least 2,000 unique views in a 30-day period and published at least 12 episodes. Subscriptions will be open to content creators who have at least two published episodes and at least 100 unique Spotify listeners in a 60-day period. The new programs will be available for subscribers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia next January.Spotify has taken other steps to make its video and music content more accessible and mainstream. The music and video streamer integrated with TikTok and Instagram so users can post tracks on the social media sites.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/spotify-unveils-a-new-payout-model-for-creators-with-popular-videos-221706698.html?src=rss

After a lengthy consideration, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Amazons captive-audience meetings are a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. These are mandatory meetings where an employer shares its stance on unionization.Ensuring that workers can make a truly free choice about whether they want union representation is one of the fundamental goals of the National Labor Relations Act. Captive audience meetingswhich give employers near-unfettered freedom to force their message about unionization on workers under threat of discipline or dischargeundermine this important goal, Chairman Lauren McFerran said of the ruling. Todays decision better protects workers freedom to make their own choices in exercising their rights under the Act, while ensuring that employers can convey their views about unionization in a noncoercive manner.The decision noted that employers may hold meetings about unionization as long as workers receive advanced notice about the topic, are told that attendance is voluntary and without consequences for opting not to participate, and that attendance records are not kept.Todays ruling centers on Amazon, which has a rocky history with its employees efforts to organize and with the NLRB. However, the decision could impact other big tech firms that have followed similar practices around unionization.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/amazon-cant-force-employees-into-anti-unionization-meetings-214438177.html?src=rss

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