Artificial intelligence (AI) models have made substantial progress over the last few years, but they continue to face critical challenges, particularly in reasoning tasks. Large language models are proficient at generating coherent text, but when it comes to complex reasoning or problem-solving, they often fall short. This inadequacy is particularly evident in areas requiring structured, step-by-step logic, such as mathematical reasoning or code-breaking. Despite their impressive generative capabilities, models tend to lack transparency in their thought processes, which limits their reliability. Users are often left guessing how a conclusion was reached, leading to a trust gap between AI outputs and user expectations. To address these issues, there is a growing need for models that can provide comprehensive reasoning, clearly showing the steps that led to their conclusions.DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview: A New Approach to Transparent ReasoningDeepSeek has made progress in addressing these reasoning gaps by launching DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview, a model that not only improves performance but also introduces transparency in its decision-making process. The model matches OpenAIs o1 preview-level performance and is now available for testing through DeepSeeks chat interface, which is optimized for extended reasoning tasks. This release aims to tackle deficiencies in AI-driven problem-solving by offering complete reasoning outputs. DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview demonstrates its capabilities through benchmarks like AIME and MATH, positioning itself as a viable alternative to some of the most advanced models in the industry.https://x.com/deepseek_ai/status/1859200149844803724/photo/1Technical DetailsDeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview provides a significant improvement in reasoning by incorporating Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning capabilities. This feature allows the AI to present its thought process in real time, enabling users to follow the logical steps taken to reach a solution. Such transparency is crucial for users who require detailed insight into how an AI model arrives at its conclusions, whether they are students, professionals, or researchers. The models ability to tackle intricate prompts and display its thinking process helps clarify AI-driven results and instills confidence in its accuracy. With o1-preview-level performance on industry benchmarks like AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination) and MATH, DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview stands as a strong contender in the field of advanced AI models. Additionally, the model and its API are slated to be open-sourced, making these capabilities accessible to the broader community for experimentation and integration.https://x.com/deepseek_ai/status/1859200145037869485/photo/1Significance and ResultsDeepSeek-R1-Lite-Previews transparent reasoning outputs represent a significant advancement for AI applications in education, problem-solving, and research. One of the critical shortcomings of many advanced language models is their opacity; they arrive at conclusions without revealing their underlying processes. By providing a transparent, step-by-step chain of thought, DeepSeek ensures that users can see not only the final answer but also understand the reasoning that led to it. This is particularly beneficial for applications in educational technology, where understanding the why is often just as important as the what. In benchmark testing, the model displayed performance levels comparable to OpenAIs o1 preview, specifically on challenging tasks like those found in AIME and MATH. One test prompt involved deciphering the correct sequence of numbers based on cluestasks requiring multiple layers of reasoning to exclude incorrect options and arrive at the solution. DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview provided the correct answer (3841) while maintaining a transparent output that explained each step of the reasoning process.ConclusionDeepSeeks introduction of DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview marks a noteworthy advancement in AI reasoning capabilities, addressing some of the critical shortcomings seen in current models. By matching OpenAIs o1 in terms of benchmark performance and enhancing transparency in decision-making, DeepSeek has managed to push the boundaries of AI in meaningful ways. The real-time thought process and forthcoming open-source model and API release indicate DeepSeeks commitment to making advanced AI technologies more accessible. As the field continues to evolve, models like DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview could bring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility to complex reasoning tasks across various domains. Users now have the opportunity to experience a reasoning model that not only provides answers but also reveals the reasoning behind them, making AI both more understandable and trustworthy.Check out the Official Tweet and Try it here. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. If you like our work, you will love ournewsletter.. Dont Forget to join our55k+ ML SubReddit. 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Author(s): Barhoumi Mosbeh Originally published on Towards AI. On November 11, Alibaba announced its most advanced coding model to date: Qwen 2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct. But thats not all, its actually part of a whole family of coding models! In addition to the 32B model, there are versions with 0.5B, 1.5B, 3B, 7B, and 14B parameters. Before writing this article, I reviewed feedback from many of YouTubers, writers, and technical experts, and the consensus has been overwhelmingly positive. Today, well explore whether it really lives up to the hype.Ive been using ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for a while, and I can confidently say that Claude is the best at coding and understanding complex tasks. To be honest, Gemini is in a different league altogether. Fun fact: I once won a machine learning competition two years ago using Bard (now rebranded as Gemini) because everyone else was using ChatGPT. Bards performance gave me a competitive edge back then. Today, I believe Gemini might be the best vision model available, but overall, Im not a big fan.To evaluate the models performance in coding, we should cover the following three key aspects: Code Generation, Code Repair, and Code Reasoning. Additionally, we need to consider how many programming languages the model supports and its alignment with human preferences.OverviewBefore testing out Alibabas model, lets take a look at the performance results they have announced.Based on their internal benchmarks, it even outperforms GPT-4 and comes very close to Claude 3.5. However, I personally dont place too much weight on internal benchmarks alone, but the results seem very interesting according to those who have tried it.You can find more details about the performance here:Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct Qwen2Now it is the time, Nov. 11 10:24! The perfect time for our best coder model ever! Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct!qwen2.orgIm testing the model locally using Ollama:qwen2.5-coder:32bThe latest series of Code-Specific Qwen models, with significant improvements in code generation, code reasoning, andollama.comYou can also try out the model on the demo page of Hugging Face:Qwen2.5 Coder Demo a Hugging Face Space by QwenDiscover amazing ML apps made by the communityhuggingface.coCode GenerationMany people have already covered how well it performs in web and design:So, we will focus on testing it with some Python challenges. Lets start with a medium-level LeetCode problem:PromptThe problem description: Longest Substring Without Repeating CharactersAnswerclass Solution(object): def lengthOfLongestSubstring(self, s): """ :type s: str :rtype: int """ # Dictionary to store the last seen index of each character char_index_map = {} # Initialize the start of the current window and the maximum length start = 0 max_length = 0 for end in range(len(s)): # If the character is already in the map and its index is within the current window if s[end] in char_index_map and char_index_map[s[end]] >= start: # Move the start to the right of the last occurrence of the current character start = char_index_map[s[end]] + 1 # Update the last seen index of the current character char_index_map[s[end]] = end # Update the maximum length of the substring found so far max_length = max(max_length, end - start + 1) return max_lengthResultsImage from the authorNot the best, but it gets things done and passes all the tests. Can it solve a hard problem? (Note that the model could have been trained on these problems already, but its still impressive.)PromptProblem description: Regular Expression MatchingAnswerclass Solution(object): def isMatch(self, s, p): """ :type s: str :type p: str :rtype: bool """ m, n = len(s), len(p) # Create a 2D array to store the results of subproblems dp = [[False] * (n + 1) for _ in range(m + 1)] # Base case: empty string matches empty pattern dp[0][0] = True # Handle patterns like a*, a*b*, etc., which can match an empty string for j in range(1, n + 1): if p[j - 1] == '*': dp[0][j] = dp[0][j - 2] # Fill the dp table for i in range(1, m + 1): for j in range(1, n + 1): if p[j - 1] == '.' or p[j - 1] == s[i - 1]: dp[i][j] = dp[i - 1][j - 1] elif p[j - 1] == '*': dp[i][j] = dp[i][j - 2] # '*' matches zero occurrences if p[j - 2] == '.' or p[j - 2] == s[i - 1]: dp[i][j] = dp[i][j] or dp[i - 1][j] # '*' matches one or more occurrences # The result is in dp[m][n] return dp[m][n]ResultsImage from the authorAfter testing it on 1020 problems on LeetCode, I have the impression that it was trained on all problems, so its not the best way to evaluate it. However, its still worth sharing. Additionally, it always chooses to provide a Python solution, even when not specifically asked for one. But lets try something different. I asked the model to optimize the code to minimize resource consumption as much as possible.Image from the authorI didnt expect that, but when I asked the model to improve the performance, it even fails in the simplest cases.Lets now move to the next test, Code Repair. I will be providing the model with some code containing errors generated by Claude. I asked the model to generate some hard cases to fix, and lets see how it performs.Code RepairPromptThe following code contains several bugs. Please identify and fix them, and provide an explanation for each bug you find.class AsyncTaskQueue: def __init__(self): self.tasks = [] self.running = False self.lock = threading.Lock() self.workers = [] async def add_task(self, task): async with self.lock: self.tasks.append(task) if not self.running: self.start_processing() async def start_processing(self): self.running = True while self.tasks: task = self.tasks.pop(0) worker = asyncio.create_task(self.process_task(task)) self.workers.append(worker) if len(self.workers) >= 3: done, pending = await asyncio.wait(self.workers) self.workers = list(pending) self.running = False async def process_task(self, task): result = await task() return result AnswerCertainly! Let's go through the provided code and identify the issues, then correct them. Here are the main problems and their fixes:Issues IdentifiedThreading Lock Usage with Asyncio:The threading.Lock is not suitable for use with asyncio. Instead, you should use asyncio.Lock.Async Context Manager for Lock:The async with statement is used incorrectly with threading.Lock. It should be used with asyncio.Lock.Starting Processing:The start_processing method should be called in a non-blocking manner. Since start_processing is an async method, it should be awaited properly.Task Management:The start_processing method should handle task processing more efficiently. The current implementation might not handle task completion correctly.Worker Management:The workers list should be managed more carefully to ensure that tasks are completed before marking the queue as not running.Corrected CodeHere's the corrected version of the code:import asyncioimport threadingclass AsyncTaskQueue: def __init__(self): self.tasks = [] self.running = False self.lock = asyncio.Lock() self.workers = [] async def add_task(self, task): async with self.lock: self.tasks.append(task) if not self.running: self.running = True asyncio.create_task(self.start_processing()) async def start_processing(self): while True: async with self.lock: if not self.tasks: self.running = False break task = self.tasks.pop(0) worker = asyncio.create_task(self.process_task(task)) self.workers.append(worker) if len(self.workers) >= 3: done, pending = await asyncio.wait(self.workers, return_when=asyncio.FIRST_COMPLETED) self.workers = list(pending) async def process_task(self, task): result = await task() return result# Example usageasync def example_task(): await asyncio.sleep(1) print("Task completed") return "Result"async def main(): queue = AsyncTaskQueue() await queue.add_task(example_task) await queue.add_task(example_task) await queue.add_task(example_task) await queue.add_task(example_task) await queue.add_task(example_task) await queue.add_task(example_task)asyncio.run(main())Explanation of FixesAsyncio Lock:Replaced threading.Lock with asyncio.Lock to ensure compatibility with asynchronous operations.Async Context Manager for Lock:Used async with self.lock: to properly manage the lock in an asynchronous context.Starting Processing:Changed the logic to start processing in a non-blocking manner by using asyncio.create_task(self.start_processing()) inside add_task.Task Management:Modified start_processing to continuously check for tasks and process them until no tasks are left. It breaks out of the loop when there are no more tasks and sets self.running to False.Worker Management:Ensured that workers are managed correctly by using asyncio.wait with return_when=asyncio.FIRST_COMPLETED to handle task completion efficiently.Example UsageThe example usage demonstrates how to add tasks to the AsyncTaskQueue and run them asynchronously. The main function adds several tasks to the queue, and they are processed concurrently with a maximum of 3 workers at a time.This corrected and optimized code should perform better and be more reliable.Results and feedbackClaude evaluates the models response as 7.5/10. with this feedback:While the model provided a functionally correct solution, it delivered a tutorial-grade fix rather than a production-grade implementation. This indicates that for complex concurrent programming tasks, human expertise is still crucial for robust system design.After experimenting with the model, it gets the job done, but often requires follow-up prompts to improve the response. While it doesnt struggle with understanding the task at hand and can correct most critical bugs, it still lacks some of the strengths seen in models like ChatGPT and Claude, particularly in areas such as error handling, resource management, and optimization. I believe these may be the models key weaknesses.Specialized LLMs: A New Era in AIIts fascinating to witness the emergence of relatively small, domain-specific language models that can run locally. I believe were entering an exciting new era of specialized LLMs, and this is just the beginning. While the concept isnt new, were finally seeing models that truly excel in specific domains.The combination of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and specialist LLMs could define the AI landscape in the coming months/years. Were likely to see more powerful coding-focused models from industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic. Programming is perhaps one of the most natural domains for specialized AI, and we might soon see even more focused models, imagine LLMs specifically optimized for DevOps or front-end development!Dont feel overwhelmed by these rapid advances. Yes, it can be somewhat daunting to see LLMs mastering skills that traditionally took years to develop. Coding, which has challenged humanity for decades, is being transformed before our eyes. But rather than seeing this as an endpoint, we should view it as an opportunity for growth and innovation.Whether the current wave of LLM advances slows down in the coming years or this is merely the beginning of a longer journey, our response should remain the same: stay curious, keep learning, and never stop innovating. The future of technology is being written right now, and we all have a part to play in shaping it.Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming asponsor. Published via Towards AI

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off won't be getting a second season, creator Bryan Lee O'Malley has confirmed, ending any hope that it might return to pick up the last plot hooks left dangling at the end of its finale.O'Malley took to X/Twitter to confirm the news, writing to fans, "It's been one year since Scott Pilgrim Takes Off came out. It was an honor to work with all of the cast & staff around the world. It was like conducting a symphony orchestra every day. From the moment [BenDavid Grabinski] sparked the idea, the project felt like a one of a kind miracle."He continued, "Anyway, we were recently informed that the show will NOT return. As you know, we only intended one season, and called in a lot of favors to make it happen, so making more would have been nearly impossible. Still, I know some of you have been holding out hope."O'Malley went on to apologize to fans of the characters Matthew Patel and Gideon Graves, who he says will "suffer the most."Asked about a possible physical release, O'Malley said "we'll see" after Netflix's period of exclusively ends. As for what the apparent tease for Season 2 was ultimately all about, he said simply, "This is a happily ever after."O'Malley has been vocal about Scott Pilgrim Takes Off only being meant for one season. In an interview shortly after its release, he said, "Its self-contained for now. We loved what we did. We put it all in there. We dont have any ideas lying on the floor. We pretty much put them all in. I never say never, but right now, it seems like it would take about 50 different miracles simultaneously for another season to happen. So well see."PlayDespite his pessimism, fans continued to hold out hope that Netflix greenlight a second season, but that hope ended with today's post. Netflix's decision not to move forward with Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Season 2 appears to close the book on Scott Pilgrim, which began as an indie comic series in the 2000s before becoming a cult favorite movie directed by Edgar Wright. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was positioned as an animated remake of the original story but quickly went in some very different directions.We wrote in our review, "The sooner you watch Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the less time youll spend worrying about spoilers, and the sooner youll get to enjoy a breathtaking reimagining of Bryan Lee OMalleys graphic novels. Even with the core cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World along for the ride, its no mere exercise in nostalgia, but a fresh coat of paint on a versatile coming-of-age story, whose vibrant animation and expanded scope bring new dimensions to the garage rockers, video-store clerks, ninja-couriers, and evil exes who inhabit 'Toronto, Canada Not Too Long Ago.'"Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

Amazon is currently offering the Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W USB Power Bank for $9.59 after you apply coupon code "ANKER1688". This is an incredible deal that will sell out extremely quickly. The black and white colors are already gone, so there's only blue and pink left. The Zolo power bank is compact, can completely recharge a Switch console more than once, and has a couple of unique nifty features, like a built-in USB cable and a discrete digital displa. Plus, it's decked out in a rare pastel blue color scheme.Anker Zolo 10,000mAh USB Power Bank for $9.59Will sell out quickly!Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W USB Power BankThere are two reasons why this power bank is a great battery backup for your Nintendo Switch console: capacity and charging rate. A 10,000mAh (37Whr) power bank can charge a Nintendo Switch OLED from completely empty to full about 1.9 times. Provided you fully charge your Switch from the get-go, that nearly triples your total playtime. At the same time, a 10,000mAh power bank still maintains a pretty small footprint; for example, this particular model is about the size of an iPhone and weighs under 8oz. The Anker Zolo power bank also boasts a 30W charging output over USB Type-C. The Nintendo Switch console accepts a maximum charging rate of 18W. That means this power bank will be able to charge your Switch at the same rate as the official Nintendo charger.The Zolo has a built-in USB cable, however it's not retractable. Instead, you plug it into itself so that it forms a secure loop that's strong enough to be used like a lanyard (within reason). There's also a separate USB Type-C port that be used for either input or output. Finally, there's a simple digital display that shows you the remaining battery charge as a percentage.TSA-ApprovedNote that the TSA requires all power banks to be brought in carry-on bags; power banks are not allowed in check-in regardless of capacity. The Anker power bank's 10,000mAh capacity is well below TSA's 27,000mAh carry-on limit, so it can be brought onto planes. It's also low-profile enough that no one will take notice in the first place. If a TSA official actually does take the initiative to test the wattage on your power bank, you're well in the clear.For more options, check out our picks for the best power banks of 2024. If you're looking for more Nintendo Switch accessories that might be on sales check out the best Nintendo Switch deals today.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Warning: contains spoilers forShetlandseries nine episode three.Billy, get me everything you can on this new marine lab, requested DI Calder in episode three. Copy us in too, Billy, because that shady facility is shaping up to be the epicentre of this years investigation.Just what is pluripotency expert (thank you, freeze-frame) Dr Mohan doing in that remote laboratory? Genetically engineering a new species of cold-resistant detectives to replace our shivering duo? Splicing frog and dinosaur DNA to turn Shetland into a new Jurassic Park? Perfecting the recipe for the ultimate shortbread biscuit?Whatever Mohan is up to, its part of series nines heightened twist onShetlands usual investigations. Spies, secret experiments,X-Files-style cold opens in which Looney-Tunes locals have their brains turned into mashed potato after getting caught trespassing in the no-go zone its a long way from this crime dramas usual fare. Unless the lab turns out to be a red herring distracting us from a more domestic answer to the question of who killed Annie and Anton,Shetlandis venturing onto new ground.And so is DI Calder, whos formed an unexpected to her, at least attachment to little Noah Bett. Ruths awkward interactions with Noah are rather sweet to watch, like eavesdropping on a shy kid trying to make a new pal. Contrasted with Toshs calm, capable, adult approach to the boy, Ruth comes across more like his peer than an investigating officer. The bond shes slowly building with Noah may prove vital if he remains the only witness to the murders.That fact hasnt escaped Professor Rossi, the former Oxford spy apologies,analyst who appears to be running his own investigation into Annies murder. Rossi has repeatedly asked after Noah, and this week parked outside his aunts house to spy on his police visit. If the previous series hadnt revolved around a genealogy twist, we might assume that Rossi is Noahs biological father, butShetlandwouldnt repeat itself so soon. Rossis interest in the boy must be down to his status as a witness. Does Rossi suspect Noah, does he want to know what Noah saw, or does he want to ensure that he keeps quiet?Read more In short: is the professor to be trusted? At the halfway point of a six-part murder mystery, its traditional for everybody in the cast to look a bit sus, and Rossis sneaking around this episode and turning up unexpectedly at Ruths home (nice, the little nod to her continuing grief over Cal in that record collection chat), certainly fulfilled that requirement. He wasnt the only one dinging alarm bells. Debtor Patrick Harris and his creditor JJ Huang were clearly involved in some scheme that went awry on the night of the murders.There could be one more of those to add to the list, depending on whether Patricks younger brother Fergus pulls through after that cliffhanger argument on the boat. The Harris family are already a tragic bunch, and John accidentally killing his youngest only adds more pain. Poor Fergus was the sweetest of that already-sorry lot.Back to the suspects: Frank also looked decidedly green when Tosh mentioned having found Annies husband Ian at the seedy Mission during that awkward night out on fizzy water and dirty looks at the pub. Hes hiding something. As are the wealthy Jakobsons in their magazine-spread home and expensive knitwear. Astrid Jakobsons phone call to Anton on the night he died was almost certainlynotabout the finer points of the US high school movie genre.Clueless? Not quite. Tosh and Ruth have plenty to go on, but there are currently too many potential directions for a clear way forward to have emerged which, at the midway point, is exactly where things should be.Shetland series nine continues on Wednesday November 27 on BBC One and iPlayer.

Big Apple Comic Con is this weekend, so now is the perfect time to grab tickets to this exciting NYC event!Buy your tickets hereAnother trailer for A Minecraft Movie is here, confusing fans even more than the previous teaser.The latest LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series has been revealed, featuring kooky characters like a pirate, a longboarder, Cupid and more.USA-based authorised LEGO reseller Minifigures Plus has revealed series 27 minifigures, and also has a pre-order discount available for Brickset readers. Simply use the code brickset at checkout to purchase a set of 12 for $60.29, which is a 10% saving. Theyll be shipped when they are released on January 1st and Brickset will receive a small commission on sales using that coupon.Read more at BricksetLucasfilm announced another volume of Star Wars: Visions is coming, along with all the studios thatll get a shot to spin their own take on the galaxy far, far away.Is Blade even coming out? Thats the question thats been on Marvel fans minds as of late, and Kevin Feige has an update on the much-delayed film.Last week was big for Marvel. At its debut D23 event in Brazil, Kevin Feige showed up to speak of the future of Blade, the titular vampire slayer. Blade, the film, has seen a tumultuous year, with two directors exiting the production and causing delays. First, Bassam Tariq left the project and later Yann Demange did so as well due to scheduling conflicts that came to light before shooting. At the time, industry insider Jeff Sneider shared that star Mahershala Ali is said to be very frustrated with the process.'Read more at HypeBeast

Get ready for Magikrabs Gauntlet, where youll hop aboard one of the Mer-lines interdimensional trains and face off against old friends, foes, and bosses from your previous adventures. This thrilling challenge is unlocked after completing the main storyits the perfect test for those who believe theyve truly mastered their adventures in New Wirral! The gauntlet can be tackled alongside a friend in online co-op so grab your buddy and brace yourselves; this journey is going to be a wild ride!Enough yapping, lets explore the specifics of whats in store when you board the Midnight Train!The gauntlet train is a randomized series of challenging battle encounters, that increase in difficulty as you progress. Think youve mastered beast battle? Think again these are tough battles that are sure to make even the most seasoned adventurer break a sweat! The train also includes:Occasional carriages that contain chests instead of battles.A rest carriage that heals you and saves your progress. You can also spend some of your winnings at Magikrabs caf here!Boss carriages that will test your mettle including Archangel fights that you are still able to challenge with a buddy!The longer your winning streak, the more Fused Material youll rack up. But be warned, the Gauntlet is a double-edged sword the longer you go, the greater your reward, but you also risk losing it all if you fail a battle along the way. Tap out and claim your reward or push it one more encounter, the choice is yours.Youll be facing off against many familiar faces as you go (whether as a friend or foe), but all of them have had significant upgrades to their tapes and stickers. Some of the encounters are only present in your gauntlet if youve met certain conditions. Well let you discover how this affects your run while you play!This update also introduces the Sticker Fusion feature, newly added to the Harbourtown Town Hall. Sticker Fusion allows players with stickers that have rare and uncommon attributes to transfer those attributes onto other stickers, provided that the attributes are compatible. This gives you the chance to revamp your move stickers like never before using Fused Materials. Be sure to stockpile those Fused Materials, theyre a precious commodity!We also have a new cosmetic DLC launching today!The Fashion Pack is priced at $3.99 /3.99 EU/3.29 and will come with a ton of new looks for your character as they travel through New Wirral!The Fashion Pack adds the following cosmetic items to the players wardrobe: Baseball Cap Flat Cap Twin Tails Bow & Bangs Foxy Cut Windswept Spikes & Goggles Swept Mohawk Flower & Fringe Beret Round Specs Trenchcoat Crop Top Tall BootsShare your gauntlet progress with us by tagging us @ByttenStudio or, better yet, join our Discord where you can chat with other players, find groups to join, and share your biggest and best moments: https://discord.gg/byttenstudioSee you in New Wirral!Cassette BeastsRaw Fury250$19.99$15.99Get it nowPC Game PassXbox Game PassAdventure. Battle. Transform.Welcome to New Wirral, a remote island inhabited by strange creatures youve only dreamed of, nightmares you hopefully havent, and a cast of brave folks who use cassette tapes to transform for battle. To find a way home youll need to explore every inch of the island, and record monsters to your trusty cassette tapes to gain their abilities! Transform into monsters using retro cassette tapes? Faced with the constant threat of monster attacks, the residents of Harbourtown, New Wirral choose to fight fire with fire. Record a monster to tape, then play it back to take on its form for battle! Fuse monster forms. Getting close to your companion has benefitswhile transformed you can combine your strengths to gain the upper hand in battle! Any two monster forms can be fused to produce unique, fully-animated new fusion forms. Explore a rich open world. Certain monster abilities can be used in human form. Youll need these to help you get around, solve puzzles, and locate dungeons. Glide, fly, swim, climb, dash, go invisible, or turn magnetic! Travel alongside a diverse cast of human companions. Never fight alone! Form bonds, spend time together, and help your selected partner complete personal goals to become a better team. Master a deep battle system. Take advantage of elemental chemistry to apply extra buffs or debuffs alongside your attack, or even alter your opponents elemental type! Play with Friends!Team up in online multiplayer to trade Beasts, Challenge your friend to 1v1 duals, or take on a fearsome raid Beast with up to 8 friends to reap great rewards!

New worlds are calling! War Robots: Frontiers, a new entry in the smash-hit War Robots series, is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2025. To celebrate and welcome new Pilots on Xbox, a limited-time Console Playtest is available to Xbox Insiders from November 20 until December 4.Get ready to build your very own mech fleet, squad up with friends, and take the fight to the Wild Ten in this online mech shooter. If youre new to the War Robots universe, lets brush up before you jump in the cockpit.Battles Rage on New WorldsHuman advancement sees this future-set War Robots game rocket across the stars. The new setting known as the Wild Ten is a collective of planets that Dominions mega corporations from Earth are vying for control over, employing mercenary Pilots and their mechanical War Robots as enforcers.From your base of operations on Tortuga, you can accept jobs from Dominions, then go out and battle across these new worlds. Storm the fiery refineries of Catalyst, plunge into the towering industry of Fissure, and traverse the city-spanning Spectrum in six-versus-six online battles. Youll be beset by dynamic weather as well as enemy teams, so be sure to keep that metal in good shape.Battles can be waged in three modes. Capture points for your team in Warp Rush, go all-out on destruction in Team Deathmatch, and make quick work of the enemy team in Last Robot Standing.You Are the Pilot and the EngineerBuild a battle-ready War Robot, finetuned with a massive selection of Pilots, weapons, parts, and abilities. New unlockables can be found in a variety of ways to help you stay on top of new strategies and counters. Different War Robots and combinations can be used to experiment with different combat roles, and play to the strengths of your own personal playstyle.When youre in the midst of battle, youll have to manage the War Robots at your disposal. These mechs dont come cheap, so respawns are limited. Optimize your fleet and coordinate with friends to give yourself a fighting chance, and adapt to the task at hand and the state of play.Titanic PowerPilots of the Wild Ten have made a new discovery: the Titan, a hulking power-up build with maximum damage in mind. These Robots are much larger and more formidable than their more standard counterparts. Theyre powerful, but they also make for a large target. If you can build up enough power to unleash it, you might just turn the tide of battle or go down in flames. Worth a try either way!Titans come with their own quirks and abilities but have limited use per battle. Deploy wisely, and if you see the enemy team call their own Titan in, take it out with extreme prejudice.Ready to construct your first mech? War Robots: Frontiers is now available to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for Xbox Insiders, with the full game set to launch in 2025.How to Participate:Sign in on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console andlaunch the Xbox Insider Hub app.Navigate toPreviews > War Robots: Frontiers Beta.SelectJoin.Wait for the registration to complete, and you should be directed to the Store page to install it.Wishlist the full game today!War Robots: FrontiersMY.GAMESGet it nowBattle in the Wild Ten star system in War Robots: Frontiers! Build and customize your mechs, squad up, and unleash the destructive power of your machines in this online multiplayer mech shooter.MASSIVE MECHA MAYHEMShoot and smash your way to victory in 6v6 online battles. Whether youre an attacker, tank, support, or speed-loving gearhead, theres a playstyle for you.GALACTIC BATTLEFIELDSStorm the worlds of the Wild Ten in battles that rage across a vast, tactically rich map roster. Immerse yourself in this brave new galactic frontier with dynamic weather systems and satisfyingly stompable terrain.ENGINEERED VICTORYConstruct the perfect mech and customize it with the huge selection of Pilots, weapons, parts, and abilities at your disposal. Switch up your builds with new unlocks to keep up with the competition!TITANIC DESTRUCTIONBuild up enough power to unleash your ultimate secret weapon: the Titan. This hulking power-up is built with maximum damage in mind, and armed with unique specializations and abilities.

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE Decor editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.These days it takes a lot more than a simple CB2 haul to impress a guest. For your apartment to be dialed in by contemporary standards you need a mix of thingsmaterials, colors, scales, and most definitely, periods. But how to go about collecting antiques if you are new to the field, or new to design as a whole? Here at ELLE DECOR weve been obsessed with all things beautiful, antiques included, for eons, profiling up-and-coming antique dealers, and always highlighting how designers of today infuse their clients homes with personality via a clever dose of vintage. But just because something is old (take your grandmothers glass vase), doesnt mean its special. And just because its finely made, doesnt mean its of the moment. Paradoxically perhaps, antiques have their peaks and their troughs like any other fluctuation in the world of interior design. Below, weve gathered the top antique and vintage trends that will pick up speed in 2025, according to dealers and experts. 19th-Century American Quilts Courtesy of Ry Fillman and Marin KirkseyAmish Diamond-in-the-Square quilt, mid-20th century. During the social upheaval of 2020 all many antiques insiders were hearing about were Gees Bend quiltsthe narrative patchworks made by a society of Black women in Gees Bend, Alabama. Gees Bend quilts are very collectiblecolorful, bold, and graphic textiles made by African American women in Gees Bend, Alabama, says Marin Kirksey, one-half of the popular Instagram @catsonquilt. Like many movements, this rich and expressive body of work was flattened and funneled into a bid for diversity in the design world. But the beauty of the material is unarguable, and the popularity of these quilts has spawned a reinvestigation of American quilts from the early 1800s to the early 1900sand that trend shows no signs of slowing down in 2025.David MitchellAntique quilts used in a Nina Farmer project.While quilts are designed to serve a straightforward function, a good antique quilt can serve as unexpected abstract art. (Antique dealer Paula Rubenstein tells us she hangs her quilts backwardfavoring the interesting details that reflect how quilters worked.) Whats more, theyre a unique slice of American craft: Quilts are a strong part of American textile history throughout the 19th century with a renaissance in the 1930s as a result of post depression thriftiness, says Kirksey, adding that quilting is also a huge part of womens work and women's history. While authentic Gees Bend works will set you back well over several thousand dollars, there are also more affordablebut no less beautiful or historicalternatives. The geometric patterns seen on Amish and Mennonite quilts from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana are increasingly sought after, according to Kirksey, likely for their quality but also for their ability to blend in with more contemporary surroundings. Early 19th-century American quilts using chintz imported from England are also a consistent favorite among collectors, as well as Hawaiian quilts with their detailed appliqud surfaces. Amish quilts were much more expensive 20 to 30 years ago then they are now, though they have retained their popularity, according to Rubenstein. (For further reading, we recommend this Stella Rubin book for beginner quilt collectors.)Victorian Wicker Courtesy of Charlap Hyman and Herrero.Victorian wicker in Adam Charlap Hymans former apartment.Another word we never thought we would hear again is wickerspecifically the Victorian wicker chairs and tables exploding with curlicues and decorative elements that weve started to see spotted through our favorite interiors.ELLE DECOR A-List interior designer Adam Charlap Hyman, of the ELLE DECOR A-List firm Charlap Hyman Herrero, works wicker in wherever he can. Two brands in particular have a hold on Charlap Hyman: the American brand Heywood Wakefield and the French brand Perret and Vibert. For furniture that is over 100 years old, the wicker pieces by these brands look like something out of the future. What draws me to Heywood Wakefield is that the forms are very abstract and kind of odd, says Charlap Hyman. They almost connote sea creatures or aliens. Sometimes you see them in these 1920s and 1930s houses alongside surrealist art.Maura McEvoyA vintage Wakefield Brothers wicker chair in a Maine vacation home designed by Angie Hranowsky. The Victorians, in particular, stretched the material to its limits, bending wicker into rocking chairs, side chairs, chaises, tables, and lamps. There are varying levels of quality available, like any other antique, with prices ranging from the low hundreds to high thousands. 1stDibs is always well stocked with great examples, but many designers, including Charlap Hyman, have found their favorites at Paris flea markets. When you find the Victorian wicker thats right for you, remember context: There is something refreshing about having something made out of a grass in your New York City living room, says Charlap Hyman. The coolest thing is when it doesnt belong.Surrealist Paintings Frank FrancesAn Earl Swanigan painting in Sheila Bridgess Hudson Valley home.Weve already told you about the jolie laide, or pretty ugly, trend thats swept our social feeds in which designers are embracing objects and accessories that surprise or disgust. Fortunately, the antique world is way ahead of the curve here, with bizarre surrealist and nave artworks poised to pop up everywhere in the year ahead. And while most of us cant afford a Leonora Carrington, Max Ernst, or Salvador Dal painting, no one can deny the impact of a dreamscape in a home that is decidedly rooted in real life. For those of us with midmarket budgets, an entre into the dreamworld can come via a few lesser-known artists. Less expensive than the leaders of surrealism but still a reach for most are the works of Gertrude Abercrombie. The bohemian artist was an engaged member of Chicagos music scene in the 1920s but fell into obscurity during the middle of the 20th century. Her psychologically tense yet playful landscapes and interiors started selling like hotcakes after a wildly successful solo show at Karma Gallery in New York City in 2018. Her work is still available through the gallery and at auction, with newly available paintings listed frequently on Artsy, generally upward of $10,000. More recent, and more humbly priced, are the paintings of Earl Swanigana self-taught artist working in Hudson, New York, until 2019. His portraits embody the at once disturbing and playful energy of early 20th-century surrealists, usually picturing famous historical figures as cats, dogs, or birds. Before his death he became a favorite among Black contemporary artists and designers on the East Coast. ELLE DECOR A-List Titan Sheila Bridges often uses Swanigans paintings in projects and owns several, which she hung in her Hudson Valley home. Swanigan has been something of a secret, so getting your hands on a painting can take a little while. If you are lucky enough to visit downtown Hudson on a weekend, try White Whale Limited. If you arent a local, set up alerts for online auctions. The plus side to his relative obscurity is that his prices are still extremely accessible, with paintings almost always going for under $1,000.Winsdor Chairs Courtesy of Olde Hope Antiques.An 18th-century Windsor chair.In a Netflix era when seating is designed mostly for watching TV or working at your laptop, it follows that weve grown used to the upholstered, cushioned, and swiveling. But for those who like to look at their chairs as much as sit in them, the classic 18th-century Windsor chair holds as much interest as it did when it became a staple in American Colonial homes. To the contemporary eye the form of these chairs is graphic and simplea wooden seat carved out of one piece of hardwood, with spindles threaded into the seats back, held together by a softly rounded piece of wood at the top, and balanced on four simple feet, sometimes with a stretcher connecting them. These chairs can range vastly in price, depending on age, condition, maker, material, whether they are painted or not, and who might have owned them. The least expensive, still functional examples can be had for as little as a few hundred dollarsusually lucky finds at a coastal antique dealers shop. The best examples range from the low to very high thousands. Battle Brown in Hudson always has a few on offer, generally from the 18th or 19th century. Olde Hope Antiques always has several in stock, of the highest quality, usually in the mid-thousands. 1stDibs has a wide range of styles and sometimes even matching pairs (which generally hold their value more than single chairs). Courtesy of Historic New EnglandHenry Davis Sleepers seaside dining room at the Beauport-Sleeper McCann House with mismatched Windsor chairs. For decorators and collectors these chairs are a clean, simple way to communicate a sense of place and time. They are one of the purest 18th-century furniture forms that are still useful (and reproduced) today. Their simplicity can also lend themselves well to more eclectic interiors. We have all been sort of drawn to these kinds of pure and puritanical furniture forms lately, says Charlap Hyman. But my personal favorite example of these are the mismatched sets of Windsor chairs in Beauports dining room that are all painted uniformly in teal. Knole SofasCourtesy of Klismos GalleryWilliam IV Knole sofa, open.No one is unfamiliar with the fold-out couchthat scourge of 1990s hospitality. Few know of the earlier and altogether more stylish predecessorthe Knole sette (no, not that Knoll!), which functioned as the sleeper sofa of yesteryear. They originated in Kent, England, in the 1600s for monarchs to receive guests (sessions that could last for hours and hours) and are typified by a straight, long back, seating for at least two, and foldable arms that can be positioned to create something closer to a chaise longue. In a contemporary context, they are the perfect sofa for an overnight guest. Finding period or stylistically appropriate upholstered sofas is challenging. And finding ones that you can comfortably sink into for a long conversation or a drink or two is extremely rare, says antiques dealer Collier Calandruccio of Klismos Gallery. Knole sofas, at least by the 19th century, had achieved that level of comfort. They roamed scores of drawing rooms in historicist mansions of the Gilded Age and their simple geometry and versatility make them an easy fit for modern life. I see a clear through-line from Knole to the long sofas of Le Corbusier.Early examples are extremely hard to find, with many designers opting for reproductions over the real thing. On the accessible end of the price bucket are Victorian and Edwardian versions, ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 usually. Knole sofas can range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands. Really good examples, and pairs particularly, are scarce, but well worth the search and investment, says Calandruccio. The fun thing about this type of antique is that old and valuable though it may be, you still have a degree of control about how it looksreupholstery is a perfectly acceptable way to keep the old form fresh. And like everything weve listed above, these sofas offer a direct link to the past while remaining functional for contemporary life, a feature thatif handled wellcan launch you into a stylish future.

While a ceiling is a fundamental component of any building, most are modest and rather forgettable. However, an architecturally interesting ceiling design, like a vaulted ceiling, can significantly enhance a room's design, contributing to an airy and luxurious atmosphere. Vaulted ceilings are among the most debated design features: some interior designers celebrate their grand, lofty aesthetics, while critics call them outdated and inefficient, citing their potential for higher energy costs and difficulty in heating during colder months. Despite these criticisms, vaulted ceilings have endured throughout history, suggesting their continued relevance in architecture. If you've ever wondered, What is a vaulted ceiling? our guide is here to explain all. We tapped three interior designers to break down the essential details of these dramatic home features, including their pros and cons. Here's everything you need to know about vaulted ceilings.Related StoriesWhat Are Vaulted Ceilings?Zach DeSartIn architectural terms, a vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arch above walls and beneath a roof. Different styles of vaults include barrel, groin, rib, and fan.Some of the first vaulted ceilings can be traced back to a Neolithic village in Crete, built roughly seven thousand years ago. Since then, they've been found around the world across ages, perhaps most notably in Gothic cathedrals and domed spaces like the Pantheon in Rome. Today, vaulted ceilings are commonly found in contemporary homes. A vaulted ceiling extends upward from the walls to a center, creating a volume of space overhead, says Jade Joyner, cofounder and principal designer of studio Metal + Petal in Athens, Georgia. They extend a typical flat ceiling to take advantage of unused roof structure space. Not all vaulted ceilings are archedsome may follow the roofline in a more triangular form. This style of vaulted ceiling is known as a cathedral ceiling. Cathedral ceilings normally mirror the roof structure and have sides that slope and meet at a ridge in the center, says Maggie Cruz of Miami-based Maggie Cruz Design + Home. Today most people use the terms cathedral and vaulted interchangeably.Related StoryWhat Spaces Are Vaulted Ceilings Best For?Brian BiederVaults can be styled in a number of ways to match the look of your home, whether thats modern, rustic, or industrial. The softness of an arched ceiling can add the perfect touch for a modern structure, says Maggie Griffin, who runs her eponymous firm in Atlanta and Gainesville, Florida. A vaulted ceiling is a wonderful excuse to incorporate reclaimed beams or industrial cable supports to round out your look, too.As for specific rooms, they can really be used anywhere your home structurally allows, from bedrooms to bathroomsbut you'll most commonly find them in great rooms and in the living-dining rooms of open-concept homes.Related StoryPros of Vaulted CeilingsThey offer a sense of grandeur and spaciousness. Opening up a ceiling often creates a sense of airinessyou are, after all, providing a lot more overhead space in a room!They allow for bright, natural light. With all that extra height comes extra space for tall windows or skylights, both of which contribute to a rooms brightness.They occupy otherwise wasted attic space. If you have a ceiling that can be opened up, you can make practical design use of dead space through a vaulted ceiling. Theyre a dramatic design feature. Theyre certainly something to look at in a room, and they can be customized to fit your houses aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings are particularly popular in both rustic-style spaces as well as midcentury-modern ones.Related StoryCons of Vaulted Ceilings They waste a lot of energy. Homeowners should consider the fact that higher ceilings do lead to higher energy bills, as theres more space to heat or cool, says Ashley Moore, founder and principal designer at Moore House Interiors in Tomball, Texas.Theyre harder to maintain than normal ceilings. Need to change a lightbulb in your vaulted ceilings recessed lighting or dust an exposed beam? Better get an extra-tall ladder.Its difficult to retrofit a space to include them. From an engineering standpoint, youll need to make sure your roof structure supports a vault, says Cruz. Special trusses that come engineered for a vaulted space are required. If you dont have the right roof or ceiling structure, youll either have to pay up to install it, or youll have to forgo the vaulted ceiling entirely. Its much, much easier to install a vaulted ceiling in a new build when you can plan for it from the get-go.Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.