Essential for some, better for all. Accessibility has become as buzzworthy a term as sustainability, with many brands attempting to capitalize on the moral arc that bends toward a more egalitarian design scene and consumer market in its slow march forward. But few are as nuanced in the practice as Michael Graves Design. Born from the late architects eponymous firm, it is arguably the most accessible design brand available offering thoughtful solutions to overcome cognitive, financial, physical, and emotional barriers. The studio now adds to that storied history with a fresh collection of home furnishings produced in partnership with digital-first, design-led retailer Pottery Barn. Whats more, the Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn launch builds upon both parties commitment to subvert the often clunky or clinical aesthetic associated with accessible design objects for a more dignified existence.The term accessible is used in reference to the characteristic that facilities, products, and services can be independently used by people with a variety of abilities. Making with that in mind means adhering to a process within which the needs of differently abled persons are specifically considered not to be confused with the broader concept universal design.In a showcase of three bedroom collections and two complementary armchairs, the entire range prioritizes functionality and safety without sacrificing style. Innovative enhancements are elegantly fused with design details to facilitate near-effortless living that most take for granted. Of particular note and truer to the modernist approach that made Graves iconic is their Cayman Collection comprising the bed with a built-in storage bench, nightstand, six-drawer dresser, and upholstered dresser seat crafted from solid mango wood in a warm finish. Each piece boasts simple geometry, a lovely interplay of solid-void, and clear edge articulation that will delight users when they discover the ways in which form follows function.Seemingly inset surfaces create front grab rails and raised edges to prevent tabletop items from rolling off the dresser or the nightstand, which is also outfitted with an integrated power strip and drawer cutouts to conceal medical devices with flowing tubes and power cords out from inside the drawer. The sleep solution includes subtle armrests with pull and roll side grips for repositioning that not only aid in human balance, but also reconcile the visual weight of the headboard against the substantial built-in bench opposite it. Tubular inset feet on the bed frame reduce the risk of potential falls from tripping and the occasional stubbed toe. Equally as pragmatic is the dressers elevated base and raised bottom drawer to accommodate wheelchair clearance up to 9. And large voids within the furniture provide open storage at an arms length when positioned adjacent to them or seated atop.Caymans corresponding style addition is the Bradford Armchair, whose minimal, tubular legs, flat arms, and oversized cushions experiment with scale while adding touchpoints to the room. Moments of contrast are calls-to-action for mobility and balance when needed. The taller seat, adjustable foot heights, and rear hand rail also bolster support while navigating the chair.Given the context, going mainstream is nothing to balk at. This and other collaborations with big brand retailers proliferates aspirational, nay exemplary, design increasing its potential to inspire a fresh crop of designers who will continue to democratize beauty and design. Years ago, when reviewing student portfolios, everything was about sustainability. Today, we see a lot of focus on accessibility. We love it, says Ben Wintner, CEO of Michael Graves Design. This makes sense, because gaining empathy for the future users of your products is at the core of product design. The design community is ready for accessibility.To learn more about this and other collections available from the broader Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn launch, visit potterybarn.com.This post contains affiliate links, so if you make a purchase from an affiliate link, we earn a commission. Thanks for supporting Design Milk!

Back-to-school time is almost here, which means lots of homework and arguments about screen time. It's also the time of year when younger children can become frustrated as they begin or continue their reading journey. If your kids are struggling, there are plenty of apps out there to help them make the most of their screen time and give them the boost they need. Here are 10 you can try, many of which are no cost to use or come with a free trial.Hooked on PhonicsParents who grew up in the '90s will undoubtedly rememberthe commercialsfor the learn-at-home workbooks featuring kids who said the curriculum "worked" for them. Now, there is an app-based version of the program. Two packages are available for purchase: one for $6.99 for access to three learning apps (the other two enhance spelling and math skills) for up to three users, and another for $15.98, which includes activity packs mailed to your home, all with a 30-day guarantee that your child's reading will improve. Note that some users complain the apps can be a bit glitchy.iOS/AndroidKhan Academy KidsMany consider the free educational app Khan Academy Kids the gold standard, offering over 5,000 games and activities that teach reading and writing. The app also has a library of books about dinosaurs, vehicles, and other kid-friendly topics, all without ads or subscriptions.iOS/AndroidEpicI first heard of this app from my son's teacherit's more for kids with a basic grasp of reading. It features a seemingly endless supply of books and audiobooks from major publishers that kids can read or listen to on their mobile devices and tablets. Epic also boasts a stats page that tracks how many books users have read. Using the app at school is free, but accessing Epic's reading library at home will cost $13.99 a month or $84.99 a year after a week-long free trial.iOS/AndroidLearn to Read - Duolingo ABC From the people who help you learn languages comes an app that helps kids around pre-K age learn fundamental reading lessons, using over 700 games and activities, each built on what they learned from the last one. However, everyone must start at the beginning of the program, which can bore some users with a basic grasp of reading concepts.iOS/AndroidHomer: Fun Learning for KidsInstead of making users start at the beginning, as Duolingo ABC does, Homer offers more personalized and interactive lessons on phonics and reading, each building on the last. Various audio and read-aloud stories will also keep your child's attention. There are also math and social and emotional skill learning lessons. New users can try the app for 30 days for free; then, you purchase a $12.99 month-by-month membership or pay $79.99 for a year.iOS/AndroidTeach Your Monster to ReadThey say the best way to learn something new is to teach it, but your kid training a monster on basic reading concepts isn't exactly what happens here. After users design their creatures, they join them on a journey through the cosmos. When the monsters encounter trouble on their trip, users must play a mini-game that teaches them lessons on reading, including sounding out letters to understanding basic sentences. The games are designed for children of different skill levels; kids can play forfree on the web. To use the app version, there's a one-time fee of $8.99.iOS/AndroidReading EggsParents who homeschool their children have showered plenty of praise on this app. Users collect eggs for their avatars by completing reading-based activities. It also features books and other content for pre-K through middle school children. Many also comment that it is not as game-focused as its competitors, which can be good or bad, depending on how you feel about gamified learning. It has a 30-day free trial, and then subscriptions are $9.99 a month and $69.99 a year.iOS/AndroidStarfall Learn to ReadThis app's mascot is a rat, and its interface looks terribly outdated. Nevertheless, Starfall is another app that parents who homeschool their kids swear by. Why? For starters, it's free to use, as it was developed by a publicly supported non-profit. It also supports users with learning disabilities, as the non-profit's founder was inspired by his struggles with dyslexia when he created its comprehensive content, which includes letter recognition, phonics, and reading selections.iOS/AndroidEndless AlphabetThe name of this app is a bit misleading: It helps build vocabulary rather than teach letter recognition. Users work at their own pace to assemble large words using their phonetic sounds, and cleverly rendered animations help demonstrate the meaning behind each word when it's spelled correctly. The app has a one-time $8.99 fee to use it.iOS/AndroidABCMouse - Kids Learning GamesLike Hooked on Phonics, ABCMouse began selling its learning kits on cable. Now, it's moved to the electronic space with over 10,000 learning games on its ad-free apps, but users note that the quality of the games can be wildly uneven. Additionally, one of the more unusual aspects of the app is users earn points for "shopping," giving children an early introduction to capitalism they may not be ready for yet. There is a free trial, and use of the app is $12.99 a month or $45 a year.iOS/Android

On more occasions in the last few weeks than Id like to admit, I found myself doing jumping jacks in my kitchen an hour before going to bed. Thats not when Id usually prefer to do any exercise, but on those nights, I looked down at my watch only to see I was so close to hitting my Move Goal, yet still far enough away that shuffling around doing my nightly routines wouldnt get the job done. And theres no way Id finish the day without making the elongated blue cat on my watch face vomit up a bunch of ice cream and turn rainbow-colored. Or, in other words, close my movement ring and watch it play a celebratory animation. I guess you could say the Fitbit Ace LTE has been a great motivator. How the Fitbit Ace LTE works The Fitbit Ace LTE is Googles latest kid-focused activity tracker. It offers some smartwatch features, like location-tracking and the ability to call and text parent-approved contacts (who have downloaded the Fitbit Ace companion app). It looks a lot like the companys adult fitness smartwatches from the Sense and Versa lines compared to the original Fitbit Ace, but more fun. The digital clock face, for one, is trimmed with a faint ring thats gradually overtaken by a cartoonish Noodle design as the wearers activity points rack up throughout the day. That includes the cat I mentioned, a dog, a tentacle, a robot arm and a deeply unsettling anthropomorphic hotdog that surely only kids in a certain pre-tween age range will get a kick out of. By swapping out the Ace LTEs Cartridge band with one of the other styles (sold separately), you can add different Noodles and themes to the watch. There are built-in movement-based games as well, including quirky interpretations of a kart racer, golf and fishing. Meet the eejie Then theres the eejie: a customizable humanoid creature that lives in the device, whose happiness is dependent on the completion of daily health goals. Photo by Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget Ill be honest, I wasnt that drawn to the eejie at first glance. When it comes to virtual companions, Im typically more interested in weird little critters that in no way look human. But after designing my own eejie, I couldnt help but get attached. It turns out there are a bunch of skin colors, eye shapes, hair types and mouths to choose from, so you can make your eejie as human or nonhuman as you want. Creating a character is always fun, and I could see kids getting really into crafting their virtual friends and switching up their outfits as they unlock more clothing and accessories. My eejie is a freaky-cute Nosferatu-like child with purple skin, sporting a huge pink bow. The watchs Daily Quests and Arcade are really the main stars, as theyre what actually entice you to move. Every day, there are four new quests to complete, which feels like a comfortable amount of tasks to be achievable without taking over a kids life. These include playing a game the quests will always pick up from the last game you played and hitting the daily Move Goal, which kids can set in the app. The other two items have less to do with activity. You might be instructed to visit Bit Valley, where the eejies live, and shown a brief tap-to-open fact to learn more about the watchs health features. These more random tasks also sometimes included small mindfulness exercises, which is a thoughtful touch that Im sure parents would appreciate. Called Community Notes, these challenges asked me to do things like write down the sights and smells around me, or turn off the lights in a room that isnt being used. The watch will sometimes show fun facts to complement your movement goals, like walk 5,000 steps, the length of 33,333 hot dogs. Itll also deliver gentle reminders to complete your quests in the notification section. (Parents have the option to silence these and other notifications during designated School time so they dont become a distraction). Games on the Fitbit Ace LTE Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget As I would imagine will also be the case for kids, completing my game quest for the day has been easy. The games are a lot of fun, more so than I was expecting. So far, the Fitbit Ace LTE offers six: Kaiju Golf, Pollo 13, Jelly Jam, Smokey Lake, Galaxy Rangers and Otals Secret. And Google said that new games will periodically be added to keep things fresh. Two more Spirit Garden and a virtual pet game, Sproutlings are already on the way. Games require a bit of patience on startup, though, with slow loading times and a few too many dialogue boxes to tap through before you can actually play, especially the first time. Even I was antsy trying to get through this, so I can only imagine how a kid might be squirming. But once youre in, its smooth sailing. Theres a good amount of variety in the small catalog, too, with options for both relaxed and more active play. Pollo 13, in which you play as a chicken racing through space in an inflatable tub, had me out of my seat, moving around and shouting. On the other hand, Otals Secret had me solving puzzles, which I did from the comfort of my couch. At first, I was unsure how such seemingly involved games would work on the watchs small screen, but everything was well-sized and laid out nicely. You can only play for limited amounts of time before the game will stop and prompt you to get moving in order to proceed. Only after hitting certain activity milestones will the game be unlocked again. Most of the time, this meant Id just play in short bursts and return later after Id naturally racked up more move points over the course of the day. But there were a few moments where I had nothing better to do, so Id set out to hit those goals right away, taking a brisk walk in the vicinity of my house or, again, launching into some jumping jacks (Im not very creative). Pollo 13 on the Fitbit Ace LTE. Photo by Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget After months of using a Fitbit Charge 6 prior to this, I found that the Ace LTE was turning me into a much more active participant in my fitness. I exercise a fair amount in general, and my Charge 6 has basically become a way to passively keep track of my habits. But the visual rewards that came with achieving my goals on the Fitbit Ace LTE felt more like a gratifying pat on the back than the boring notifications on the standard trackers, so I worked to keep earning them. In addition to the silly Noodle animations, Id be surprised here and there with the appearance of a bouncing pug piata that I could tap to break open, revealing presents like arcade tickets to buy things for my eejie. Fitbit also slyly uses a dash of guilt as a motivator by tying the eejies emotional state to the fulfillment of quests. After the first time I saw how dejected she looked when I accidentally neglected my goals for a few days, I never wanted to let her down again. The Fitbit Ace LTE versus Tamagotchi and Digimon All of these things make it a really great health-focused device for kids. Hell, if a software update could bring some of these features to Fitbits regular fitness trackers, Id download it in a heartbeat. The Fitbit Ace LTE is essentially a fully realized version of something toymakers have dipped their toes into with wearable virtual pets like recent Tamagotchi and Digimon devices. It straps a little companion to your kids wrist in hopes that itll encourage them to get moving, and uses games to make it all go down easier. Bandais Digimon Vital Bracelet which was released in Japan in 2021 before coming to the US the following year with the Vital Hero model took a direct approach to fitness, using metrics like daily steps and heart rate activity to influence the outcome of the monsters evolution paths. With a companion app, you can also participate in battles, and more monsters can be unlocked by buying and swapping in what are known as DIM cards. The Tamagotchi Uni, the first version of which came out in 2021, expanded on the basic step-counters of earlier models to include a full-fledged walking activity. Rather than simply logging steps, initiating a Tama Walk will send your pet on a 20-minute stroll, during which it can pick up supplies that can later be used to craft special items. How fruitful these outings are depends on how much you moved in real life to fill up the red activity bar. Plus, going on Tama Walks is a good way to boost your pets happiness. Photo by Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget As a sophisticated fitness device rather than a toy, Fitbit Ace LTE is able to go so much further. Its game Jelly Jam, for example, almost exactly mirrors a movement-based dancing game found on the Tamagotchi Uni and the Japan-exclusive Tamagotchi Smart. But while the Tamagotchi version is something I stopped playing pretty quickly after the novelty wore off its boring and the toys sensors dont correctly log the motions half the time Fitbit Ace LTEs spin on an arm-tracking dance game is pretty fun, if only because it actually works as its meant to. Best of all, it could come with me anywhere. I swam with it, went horseback riding and even put it through a few dance classes. Its lightweight and never felt cumbersome in any of those situations. Still, a part of me wishes there were more ways to get involved with the eejies care beyond simply dressing it up and keeping it happy, like feeding or playing with it directly. Right now, it doesnt have much depth and mostly feels like a mascot. I wouldnt mind seeing future eejie options that include more animal-like creatures, either. My only real gripe with the watch is its battery life. Itll need to be charged every night, which might be tricky for kids to remember. I woke up to find it dead several times after taking it off and forgetting to pop it on the charger. And it doesnt track sleep. Nonetheless, the watch is also a good peace-of-mind option for parents just as much as it is a solid wellness device. The call/messaging features are as basic as they come, but they work just fine for the intended purpose giving parents and trusted individuals an easy way to get in touch with their kids, and vice versa. Screenshot by Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget Calls with the watch sounded decent on both ends, and the location-sharing feature accurately reflected the devices position when I checked it in the app. The Fitbit Ace app itself is easy to set up and navigate, with a simple interface that shouldnt be hard to work with, even for someone who isnt very tech savvy. Its not a full-featured smartwatch with an app library or even a way to communicate outside of the Fitbit Ace app, but its limitations are designed to keep risks to an absolute minimum. Given its made for kids starting at age 7, I think this is worth the trade-off. At $230 plus the $10/month Fitbit Ace Pass (which allows you to use the LTE connectivity without adding a new line to your existing phone plan), it is pricey. But it should be able to grow with a kid for at least a few years into the early double-digits without coming off as age-inappropriate. Pop off that bright green protective bumper, and it looks like any other smartwatch.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/fitbit-ace-lte-review-a-kids-activity-tracker-that-was-fun-for-me-an-adult-140043586.html?src=rss

OpenAI's Sam Altman posted a picture of strawberries on social media, and everyone thinks its a ChatGPT update teaser.

Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump on X moments after the attempted assassination of the former president at his Pennsylvania rally on July 13.

One of the ironies of the burst of volatility that just blindsided financial markets is its inevitability.Trades that are only feasible and only highly profitable in a world of low volatility are suddenly exposed when vol spikes. While traders can maintain these positions for a long time, they are inherently unstable, and getting the time right consistently is next to impossible.These wagers include FX carry trades considered by many to be central to the gyrations that have recently rocked world markets and the so-called basis trade in U.S. Treasuries, where hedge funds arbitrage the tiny price difference between futures and bonds.Importantly, the leverage needed to juice the profits of many of these arbitrage trades amplifies the risk and the pain when the inevitable turning point arrives.In theory, none of these opportunities should last long if you believe in the efficiency of the free market, and its self-correcting ability to iron out arbitrage wrinkles once they appear.The reality is rather different, of course.Leveraged, speculative bets exploiting interest rate or price differentials can last for a remarkably long time. Witness the yen carry trade. It lasted for years, aided by a decade of Abenomics during which Japan deliberately weakened its currency with ultra-loose monetary policy.Theres nothing wrong with this, of course. Financial markets draw in participants of all guises with widely varying agendas, time horizons and risk tolerance profiles.But, as we saw recently, high-risk gambles can sour in the blink of an eye as selling to cover losses and meet margin calls begets more selling.Interest rate differentialFrom a theoretical and fundamental perspective, such trades are often counterintuitive.Look at the FX carry trade. In its simplest form, this involves borrowing cheaply in a low-yielding currency and investing in a higher-yielding currency or asset. The trader pockets the interest rate differential and, in theory, the price divergence as the borrowed currency depreciates.But currencies that offer low returns are relatively low-risk assets backed by solid fundamentals like a big current account surplus. Interest rates are low because inflation is low.Currencies offering higher rates of return are fundamentally less appealing. Yields are high to compensate for higher or more volatile inflation, increased credit risk, or greater political instability. In some cases, all of the above.Successful carry trades thus rely on two things: low volatility or, more precisely, long periods of below-average vol and timing. The investor needs to exit the trade before the inevitable spike in volatility sparks a wave of short covering that blows up the trade.Timing is hardGetting the timing right on these types of trades is more luck than expertise, but even sophisticated investors often seem to forget this, especially when volatility remains low for a long time.The nature of the carry trade is very skewed you make money slowly but lose it very quickly, says Brent Donnelly, president of Spectra Markets.It seems too good to be true but its very difficult to risk manage. Youre hoping for a benign world with low economic and financial market volatility but when volatility spikes you are forced to get out quickly.Investors can be lulled into complacency because dramatic spikes in vol, though inevitable, are rare. According to analysts at HSBC, the dollars 10% fall against the yen in the past month is in the bottom 0.4th percentile of its history of 20-day changes dating back to 1974. The last time there was a similarly large decline was in October 2008.The two-year Treasury yields near 50 basis point plunge in only two days is similarly infrequent. This has happened only a few times in the past 40 years, notably on Black Monday, after 9/11, and during the global financial crisis in 2008 and the U.S. regional banking shock last year.The fallout when these trades go bust can be severe. A Value at Risk shock of this magnitude, essentially a jump in the maximum loss an investment can sustain over a period of time, can destroy portfolios and bring down funds.In extremis, it can risk sparking global financial instability, as was seen when Long Term Capital Management crashed in 1998.Part of the problem may be how VaR models are constructed. Many use basic vol gauges like the S&P 500 VIX index as a core input. But such metrics are often artificially depressed by the speculative frenzy that inflates these leveraged trades in the first place. Then they pop.While we dont yet know how the current episode will play out, its safe to say there will be casualties. Consider that positions in the U.S. Treasury basis trade that regulators have warned about are now worth over $1 trillion.Jonathan Ruffer, chairman of the eponymous UK-based fund Ruffer, wrote on July 11 that performance had been sub-par partly because the yen had not rebounded as he hoped. He lamented the difficulty in timing the turn, but he noted that when it goes, it will move explosively and appreciate far, far above reasonable value.The yen turned on July 11. It remains to be seen what will turn next.(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.)Jamie McGeever, Reuters

A multipurpose space by Tuominen Patel that encourages democratic engagement has won Dezeen and Forbo Flooring'sMarmoleum Design Challenge, as revealed in this video produced by Dezeen.Pastel-toned break space Breathe named as the winner project of the competitionDezeen teamed up with the flooring brand to host a competition asking designers and architects to create an interior space that promotes wellbeing using the brand's Marmoleum material. Competition entries came in from over 61 different countries.Finnish design studio Tuominen Patel was named as the winner of the competition, with a pastel-toned break space named Breathe.Breathe uses multi-toned pastel surfaces to create a calming spaceThe project uses configurable partitions which can be arranged to create a variety of setups. Users can rearrange the space to host meetings, social gatherings and even yoga sessions.The radial orientation of a clock was used as a reference point for the circular design of the space.According to Tuominen Patel, the circular configuration promotes a democratic use of the space, in which inhabitants would be in an equal position when facing others.The furniture and partitions can be rearranged for different usesA low table at the centre of the space acts as a focus point for engagement, and is intended to reference the experience of sitting round a campfire.Breathe features a selection of furniture made from Forbo's Furniture Linoleum, including stackable lounge chairs and benches that double as shelving.The space's multi-toned flooring was created using Forbo's Marmoleum material, a durable linoleum made from up to 98 per cent natural raw materials.Read: Six calming wellness spaces shortlisted in Dezeen and Forbo Flooring's Marmoleum Design ChallengeTuominen Patel's Breathe is currently on show at the Forbo Flooring showroom in The Netherlands.Partnership contentThis video was produced by Dezeen as part of a partnership with Forbo Flooring. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.The post Winner of Dezeen and Forbo Flooring's Marmoleum Design Challenge revealed appeared first on Dezeen.

Robin Luginbhl, an Industrial Design student at ECAL, started his diploma project with inspiration from the following quote:"One day, laws are going to change, and brands will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products from beginning to end."- Chris Wawrousek, New Balance's Innovation Studio Lead DesignerLuginbhl's resultant project is called Disassembly Lab, and it's about exploring ways that footwear can be designed for disassembly."Prototyping evolution, from final mockups to the initial tests of the first shoe model of the D-Lab project. This encompasses both formal and functional research, ranging from the TPU-injected sole to the knitted upper section. Using a basic rubber thread, the upper is effectively secured through tension against the sole." "Research on knitted eyelets, demonstration of shoe disassembly by hand, final sole rendering, and a 2D cutting pattern for a prototype:" "In my opinion, Disassembly is going to become a new legislative norm for the footwear industry. Products can't live on their own anymore; they have to be conditioned to a new system if they want to become more responsible. Essentially, Disassembly extends the life of a shoe, making it repairable, restorable, replaceable, and recyclable." "The Disassembly lab is a conceptual and formal study aimed at creating shoes integrated into a sustainable commercial system. The aim is to rethink and redefine the way we build and assemble sneakers without glue. This research is inspired by various references and explores several distinct concepts. Each concept evolves over the course of the research, culminating in three shoes, offering a variety of functional and aesthetic solutions.""These shoes, with their TPU soles and 3D knitted upper, are reduced to the essentials, enabling simple, rapid production and assembly by hand, and easy recyclability."

Gaming PCs have a notoriety for being big, hulking, and kaleidoscopic machines, though that seems to be only true for desktops these days. Gaming laptops are becoming slimmer, gaming mini PCs have started popping up, and lets not forget the growing number of handheld PCs designed specifically for gaming purposes. Suffice it to say, the design of gaming PCs is undergoing a shift, transforming from cyberpunk monstrosities to sleek art objects. Of course, design tastes differ, and even the current PlayStation 5s smooth curves and trophy-like appearance didnt sit well with everyone. This new MINISFORUM mini gaming desktop PC follows in those footsteps and looks like something that is a cross between a very straight and tall PS5 and a gaming laptop that had its screen removed.Designer: MINISFORUMIts hard to call the AtomMan G7 Ti a mini PC the way it stands over 15 inches tall, but it wont take up too much desk space compared to a regular tower thanks to its super-slim 1.3-inch profile. The gaming computer is what youd get if you took a gaming laptop and stood it on its side, which is practically what this gaming rig really is, except that it needs to be plugged into a monitor and power source, cementing not only its feet but also its image as a desktop computer.Inside, its powered by a Core i9 14900HX, not the AI-toting Ultra variant, thats paired with an NVIDIA RTX 4070 of the mobile laptop kind. If that doesnt scream laptop computer, then may the two thin fans situated on only one side of the chassis will. There might be some arguments that a gaming desktop will need more cooling than that, but gaming laptops have definitely survived with just as much. This demonstrates the sort of cognitive confusion on whether this computer is really a desktop or a laptop in disguise.It definitely offers many things youd only find in desktop computers, like support for up to 96GB of RAM and a plethora of ports for connecting almost anything imaginable. The latter is important since you cant really use it on its own and will need to connect peripherals like, well, a monitor. On the other hand, some gamers might be on the fence about its actual performance, considering the constrained hardware and cooling.The MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Ti is definitely going to be an acquired taste, especially with a design that looks more like a classy desktop than a gaming rig. It does have some RGB lighting, but only on the front and limited to a string of LED arrows. Pricing and availability details remain undisclosed, but its definitely an interesting take on your typical gaming desktop computer, one that prioritizes appearances and space efficiency over raw power.The post MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Ti is a gaming laptop without a screen standing like a PS5 first appeared on Yanko Design.