Large windows create the feeling of sitting in a tree canopy at La Cime, a timber-clad holiday cabin that Canadian studio Naturehumaine has created in woodland in Lanaudire, Qubec.La Cime, or The Top, is described by Naturehumaine as a one-bedroom "micro chalet", with its sloping roof and wooden-plank cladding taking cues from traditional wooden huts.It also features large windows and a terrace to provide guests with a close relationship to its sloped forest site, within which it is elevated 3.6 metres (12 feet) above ground on steel stilts to allow the flow of rainwater beneath it.La Cime is a holiday cabin in Canada by Naturehumaine"Wishing to create a unique sensory experience for visitors, the design of the building was determined by the beauty of the views of the surroundings," explained Naturehumaine."The felt experience is also magnified by the floating effect provided by the location of the home, at the edge of the steep slope of the land," it added.A stepped stone patio and steel staircase lead up into La Cime's terrace areas - one of which is covered to provide shelter during bad weather, and the other open to the elements with a hot tub and sun loungers.It is elevated on stiltson a sloped woodland siteSlatted wooden screens at the front of the cabin provide a semi-outdoor route connecting these terraces to the more domestic spaces, offering a glimpse out to the trees.A smaller, more enclosed volume to the east contains La Cime's single bedroom on the lower level, with the bed itself positioned alongside a large window.Read: Naturehumaine splits Quebec ski cottage La Brche in twoThe living and kitchen area sits on the upper level of this smaller volume to create the feeling of being immersed in the tree canopies, while a rope-hammock seating area has been created above the staircase."Despite the plurality of places and spatial experiences confined in a small space, a climate of tranquility and simplicity emerges from the whole," said the studio. "It is this simplicity that leaves plenty of room for relaxation and the treetops," it added.Large windows create the feeling of sitting in a tree canopyFor the external cladding of La Cime, Naturehumaine used planks of pre-aged western pine to blend in with the surrounding tree trunks.Inside, white-pine panelling has been used to finish the walls and ceilings, while plywood built-in furniture is contrasted by polished concrete floors.It is described by Naturehumaine as a "micro chalet"Naturehumaine was founded in Montreal in 2004 by Stephane Rasselet and Marc-Andr Plasse.It has completed a variety of residential projects in Canada, including a 1930s-style brick housing block in Montreal and a timber-clad cottage near Quebec's Orford ski resort.The photography is by Raphal Thibodeau.The post Naturehumaine perches stilted "micro chalet" within Canadian woodland appeared first on Dezeen.

The options for premium true wireless earbuds have gotten more interesting since the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro debuted with the stem design. Now, users have more reasons to rejoice as Google Buds Pro 2 is just around the corner, according to reliable leaks. The new ANC earbuds for the Pixel ecosystem are slated to make an appearance at the Made by Google event on August 13. The Pixel 9 series smartphones will be released at this event, and we have our calendars marked already.According to numerous leaks and rumors, the buds will have wings for a secure grip, and unlike the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro that have adapted the stem design (very similar to the AirPods) this time, the Googles audio accessory will continue with the stemless aesthetic of the current generation. As it goes in the gadget rumor mill, the Buds Pro 2 display unit has been received at a Reddit users store.Designer: GoogleUser [nothighandmighty] has not been shy about sharing the picture of the display model of the upcoming earbuds. For the most part, the new buds will be a lowkey upgrade to the previous version with incremental improvements that help them stay at par with heavyweights like Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2. The Buds Pro 2 will be smaller than the current generation Pro model which makes them comfortable and compatible with small ears. Also, the wingtip is slightly larger for a more secure fit and will be color-matched with the chosen option. According to a leak by Dylan Roussel, the earbuds will come in peppy color options including Raspberry, Mojito, Porcelain and Haze.The case will be smaller as well which makes them easier to carry around in a pocket. [nothighandmighty] notes that there is a small speaker mesh at the bottom, most probably to beam sound for the Find My Device feature just in case you happen to lose them a lot.The post Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 make first appearance as a display unit ahead of official launch first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Ever since Disney announced plans to cut back on the number of Marvel shows heading to Disney+, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spin-off series, Ironheart, has been kind of on the backburner. But at D23, Marvel finally debuted some new footage of Dominique Thorne reprising her role as Riri Williams in her own show.Marvel hasn't dropped any of the Ironheart clips online yet, but we can tell you that Riri is back at MIT, and she no longer has the same resources that she had in Wakanda Forever. Community's Jim Rash reappears as the Dean of MIT from Captain America: Civil War, and it seems like Riri may be expelled from the school.More than anything else, Riri wants to rebuild her Ironheart armor. That's where Anthony Ramos' Parker Robbins comes in. Parker may not be The Hood yet, but he's leading Riri down a dark path as they steal what she needs for the suit. The early look at her new armor seems more handmade than the suit she built in Wakanda. Riri also seems to realize that what she's doing is wrong, but she still does it anyway.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Monster Hunter Wilds is making some exciting moves, but one decision could lead to some uncertainty for the Hunting Horn. Considering how many weapon types are going to be in Monster Hunter Wilds, it seems unlikely that one weapon in particular would be singled out above the others. However, one announcement from the developers threw a lot of attention to the Hunting Horn. As a result, it could end up being a top performer in Monster Hunter Wilds, or it could end up struggling. Players will have to wait until Monster Hunter Wilds' release to find out.

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You can get thousands of free e-books over the course of 2024 if you know whereand whento look. All year long, Amazon is offering up free Kindle e-books to readers, with new opportunities popping up every month.This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Stuff Your Kindle Day, the biggest free e-book event of the year, offering up over a thousand free e-booksbut that's later this year. In August, Prime members can get two free Kindle e-books from Amazon's First Reads program, including this month's short read. What is Amazon's First Reads?Amazon First Reads is a program aimed at Prime members that offers early access to new e-books across many genres, as curated by First Reads editors (one of your many Prime Member benefits). Prime members can choose to download one free e-book every month from a rotating listthough some months that number is bumped up to twoand non-members get them for a discounted price. These e-books can be read on any compatible Kindle device or via the free Kindle app. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns. $149.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $149.99 at Amazon How to get your free Amazon Kindle e-books in AugustGo to the First Reads landing page to see the full list of e-books available this month. Once you find a book that seems interesting, click the "Shop Now" button from the First Reads landing page. Make sure youre not being redirected to the Kindle or Amazon mobile application, because you won't see the free book option there; instead, use your internet browser on your phone or computer. Make sure youre not clicking the Pre-order for... button, as that will direct you to pay; instead, click the Read for Free or the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button under the "First Reads" banner on the book's Amazon page (don't worry, you won't be charged). This will send the e-book directly to the Kindle linked to your Amazon account. You can see what it should look like from the screenshot below. Credit: Daniel Oropeza Youll know you did it right when you see a Thanks, [your name]! order summary indicating the e-book is being auto-delivered to the Kindle Cloud Reader.Free Amazon Kindle e-books available in August 2024This month, you can choose one from seven Kindle e-books, plus get the "bonus short read" Natural Selection by Elin Hilderbrand.Amazon notes the genre for each of the books above the title, offering a quick way to narrow down your options. If you hover over the "See Editor Notes" under the "Shop Now" button, you'll be able to read a short description from the First Reads editor who picked the book. Here are your options for August 2024: Bonus Short Read by Elin Hilderbrand. Natural Selection: A Short Story $1.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $1.99 at Amazon A Police Procedural by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado. Fatal Intrusion $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon A Romantic Fantasy by E.B. Golden. Behind the Crimson Curtain $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Women's Fiction by Ann Garvin. Bummer Camp: A Novel $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Romance by Ellen Meister. Divorce Towers: A Novel $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Historical Fiction by Abigail Rose-Marie. The Moonflowers: A Novel $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon A Family Mystery by Anstey Harris. The House of Lost Secrets $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Contemporary Fiction by Bryan VanDyke. In Our Likeness: A Novel $5.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $5.99 at Amazon SEE 5 MORE

Venezuela's president Nicols Maduro has blocked X in the country for 10 days after claiming that the platform's owner Elon Musk had incited hatred and "violated" his own social network's rules. "Shame on Dictator Maduro," wrote Musk, who claimed that the incumbent president had committed "major election fraud."Maduro, who also argued that his rivals were using the platform to stoke political unrest, said he greenlit a proposal by the national telecoms authority to "remove the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, from circulation in Venezuela for 10 days." That's according to the Associated Press, which said its reporters in the country were unable to access X after the proclamation. X does not have a public relations department that can be reached for comment.While Musk has arguably fanned the flames of the situation in Venezuela, Maduro could be using him as a scapegoat so he has a pretext to temporarily block X and attempt to quash discussion of election results. The president claimed victory in July's presidential election, but the outcome has been disputed.Independent exit polls and reviews of voting machine data indicated that Maduro's opposition, Edmundo Gonzlez, may have received twice as many votes as the incumbent. The Maduro-controlled national electoral council however claimed that Maduro had a 52 percent share of the vote with Gonzlez taking 43 percent. The council has not yet produced voting tallies as is required by law.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/nicolas-maduro-bans-x-in-venezuela-for-10-days-amid-elon-musk-dispute-163049192.html?src=rss

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Anduril Industries, which builds autonomous military systems like drones and robots, has raised $1.5 billion and is now valued at $14 billion.