It wasn't all that long ago that light bulbs looked like this: Now, this is the state-of-the-art: That's the Star Bulb, by Chinese lighting technology company Moonside Design. The linear, illuminated elements you see are the chip-on-board (CoB) LEDs, whereas the square thingies, of which there are 96, are adjustable full-color LEDs. The idea being that this bulb can put out multiple colors at the same time. The lights can even be animated. For my tastes, it's a bit extreme for a domestic environment, but would probably be desirable for event spaces and bars. Here's how you adjust the thing:The pricing is also more in line with a commercial environment: These start out at $37 a pop, with slight discounts available if you purchase in bulk.

Tucked away in Yangpo Village on top of the Gaoligong Mountains is a lovely bookstore called the Nujiang Grand Canyon Bookstore. The store beautifully merges contemporary architecture with the surrounding landscape both natural and cultural. The bookstore is blessed with stunning views of the Nujiang River and the nearby peaks. This brilliant structure combines modern design with local heritage gracefully and respectfully.Designer: TAO (Trace Architecture Office)The bookstore is constructed on a mountainous site, and it extends outwards like a sharp arrow. This represents the Lisu peoples connection to crossbows. The structure seamlessly adapts to the slope, it beautifully integrates with the landscape, while forming a subtle sense of elevation. Reinforced concrete and locally sourced materials were used to build the bookstore, improving its durability, and reducing any adverse effects on the environment. The walls include openings that provide framed views of the canyon, allowing the interior and exterior to co-exist harmoniously.The inside of the bookstore contains three levels. Each floor has a purpose and goal. The top story includes a caf with a sloped roof, creating a free-flowing and open ambiance. The middle floor serves as the bookstore, equipped with concrete walls, while the lower level accommodates an amphitheater featuring skylights. The theater is equipped with camphor-wood doors which are opened once the day, allowing the surrounding landscape to connect with the theater.The impressive bookstore functions as a communal space, where residents and visitors are welcomed warmly. It is a cultural hub where visitors can visit the terraces and different communal areas. Various elements of traditional Lisu architecture were incorporated into the bookstore, such as the sloped roofline, which pays respect to the Lisu culture. The terraces form open and panoramic spaces that allow the building to merge with the natural landscape. This marks a seamless transition from constructed spaces to the natural landscape of the Nujiang Canyon.The main terrace is aligned with Yangpo Villages road, which further instates the building as a communal extension. It allows the bookstore to serve as an architectural landmark and an important cultural hub. This thoughtful design allows public spaces to beautifully incorporate the local cultural heritage of a region.The post Visually Unique Bookstore Is Perched On A Mountaintop, Merging Old Architecture With New first appeared on Yanko Design.

One of the things that most people probably hate is being hospitalized. Aside from of course all the health reasons why this is a hassle, theres also the added inconvenience of having your vitals regularly monitored. Although of course we know that its needed, it still is annoying to be woken up at different times and to be poked and prodded.Designer: Adaption for SkylabsApollon is an award-winning wearable device that will hopefully lessen some of that inconvenience for hospitalized patients. It has both a wrist-worn module and also a ring-type sensor that is able to measure some of the more important health indicators. It is able to take automatic and periodic measurements of your oxygen level, irregular pulse, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and skin temperature. It is also able to take body temperature measurements when you need it.The design of the device makes it not so intrusive and uncomfortable for the patient even as it is taking their vitals. It looks just like a regular wearable device although it is of course larger than a smartwatch. The wristband is made from silicone so that its hygienic and can easily be attached and removed to the control module. The single-sized silicone ring is placed around the sensor module and can be used by people of various finger sizes.Apollon was actually an honoree in the Artificial Intelligence category at the CES 2025 Innovation Awards. It seems to be a comfortable and non-invasive device for patients in the hospital who are already pretty stressed already because of their health condition.The post Apollon health device measures vitals in comfortable and non-invasive manner first appeared on Yanko Design.

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MacworldBlack Friday is here and its a fantastic time to pick up a deal on an iPad. While technically just 24 hours (the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. or November 29, 2024, also known as today) Black Friday has gradually expanded to encompass the whole weekend and Cyber Monday (December 2), as well as the weeks and days leading up and beyond to the big weekend.This means you need to keep your eyes peeled all month long for killer iPad savings. Or, better still, let us keep our eyes peeled for you. This article is where we round up the best-value deals on the various iPad models available in both the U.S. and the U.K., as well as provide automated price comparison tables that will pull in the lowest prices across all the major retailers. Bookmark this page and check back for the best Black Friday bargains as well be updating this page as more discounts come in.Want a list of all the best Apple deals? Check out our round up of the best Black Friday deals on Apple products weve seen so far and see how much you can save.Best iPad deals for Black Friday 2024This Black Friday, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere are already slashing prices to all-time lows. Here are the best prices weve found so far:10th-gen iPad dealsThe 10th-gen iPad is the only iPad that wasnt updated in 2024. However, Apple cut the price by $100 to $349, making it a far more attractive purchase. Its the only iPad that cant run Apple Intelligence, but it still gets our full recommendation for anyone on a budget.U.S.Amazon, 10th gen iPad (64GB): $279 ($70 off, MRSP $349)Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (256GB): $410 ($89 off, MSRP $499)Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (256GB): $280 ($200 off, MSRP was $479 Clearance)U.K.Amazon,10th-gen iPad (64GB): 289 (40 off, RRP 329)Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (256GB): 437.69 (61.31 off, RRP 499)John Lewis, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): 259 (110 off, RRP was 369 Clearance)iPad mini dealsThe iPad mini was updated in October with an A17 Pro processor and 8GB of RAM so its able to run Apple Intelligence, as well as double the storage, from 64GB to 128GB. Otherwise, the display and design are the same. If you dont care about Apple Intelligence, you can still find a great price on an older A15 model, but remember that you get more storage in the newer one. U.S.Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $459 ($40 off, MSRP $499)Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 512GB): $764 ($35 off, MSRP $799)Amazon, iPad mini (A15, 256GB): $500 ($149 off, MSRP $649 Clearance)U.K.Amazon, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 128GB): 467.97 (31.03 off, RRP 499)Amazon, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 256GB) 559.97 (39.03 off, RRP 599)KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 512GB): 783.02 (15.98 off, RRP 799)iPad Air dealsThe newest iPad Air now comes in two sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches like the iPad Pro. It has an M2 processor and a repositioned front camera. Otherwise, its the same as the M1 model, which we loved.U.S.Amazon,11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599)Amazon, 11-inch M2 iPad Air (1TB): $949 ($150 off, MSRP $1,099)Amazon,13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $699 ($100 off, MSRP $799)Amazon, 13-inch M2 iPad Air (1TB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299)U.K.Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): 559.97 (39.03 off, RRP 599)Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): 843.97 (55.03 off, RRP 899)Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): 749 (50 off, RRP 799)Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): 1,054.97 (44.03 off, RRP 1,099)iPad Pro dealsThe iPad Pro was updated this spring with a new thinner design built around an M4 processor and OLED display. Its the absolute best tablet Apple (or anyone else) makes, but its also very expensive and probably more than most people need.U.S.Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB, 8GB RAM): $850 ($149 off with coupon, MSRP $999)Amazon,11-inch M4 iPad Pro (2TB, 16GB RAM): $1,799 ($200 off, MSRP $1,999)Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB, 8G RAM): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299)Amazon,13-inch M4 iPad Pro (2TB, 16GB RAM): $2,099 ($200 off, MSRP $2,299)U.K.Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): 934.97 (64.03 off, RRP 999)Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): 1,124.97 (75 off, RRP 1,199)John Lewis, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): 1,217.97 (81.03 off, RRP 1,299)Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): 1,404.97 (94 off, RRP 1,499)iPad Accessory Black Friday dealsU.S.Amazon, Apple Pencil 1st gen: $59 ($40 off, RRP $99)Amazon, Apple Pencil (2nd gen): $80 ($49 off, MSRP $129)Best Buy, Apple Pencil (USB-C): $69 ($10 off, MSRP $79)Best Buy, Apple Pencil Pro: $99 ($30 off, MSRP $129)Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro M4: $250 ($49 off, MSRP $299)Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for 10th gen iPad: $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air M2: $225 ($74 off, MSRP $299)U.K.Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: 109 (20 off, RRP 129)Amazon, Apple Pencil (USB-C): 69 (10 off, RRP 79)Amazon, Apple Pencil (1st gen): 79 (20 off, RRP 99)Amazon, Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 284 (15 off, RRP 299)Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (10th generation): 199 (50 off, RRP 249)For a more comprehensive guide to the available dealsas well as any deals that have popped up since we last updated this articlesee our automated tables below for the lowest prices currently available on each iPad model. If youre not sure which model is right for you, read our in-depth iPad buying guide. To check if the Apple Pencil works with your iPad read: Apple Pencils compared: Which Apple Pencil works with your iPad?Does Apple discount iPads for Black Friday?Every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday (November 29) to Cyber Monday (December 2). However, since Apple rarely discounts its products, the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings.Apples Black Friday shopping event for 2024 includes a $100/80 Apple Gift Card with purchases of the iPad Pro; $75/60 Apple Gift Card with the iPad Air, and $50/40 Apple Gift Card with the iPad 10th gen. Youll notice that the iPad mini isnt includedthats because it is too new and Apple always leaves the newest products out of the deal. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.)Its not a bad saving if you want to buy more than one Apple product, as you can use your voucher to make a second purchase, or credit it to your account and pay for all your subscriptions for a few months. If you are looking for bigger deals though you will need to look elsewhere.Heres how the amounts compare to previous years.202420232022iPad Pro$100$50n/aiPad Air$75$75$50iPad mini$50$50iPad (10th gen.)$50$50n/aBelow you can find up to date takes showing the best deals right now. Latest 10th-gen iPad deals ($449/499)RetailerPrice339View Deal399View Deal333,00 View Deal333,00 View Deal333,00 View Deal349,00 View Deal368,73 View Deal368,73 View Deal370,00 View Deal370,00 View Deal370,00 View Deal376,32 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketLatest 9th-gen iPad deals ($329/369)NewRefurbishedRetailerPrice15.9View Deal25.9View Deal359View Deal15.99View Deal355,51 View Deal356,98 View Deal362,98 View Deal363,65 View Deal376,21 View Deal376,21 View Deal417,39 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPriceiPad 10.2 (2021) 9. Generation 64 GB WLAN Space Grau263View DealPrice comparison from BackmarketLatest iPad mini deals ($499/569)RetailerPrice579View Deal599View Deal599View Deal599View Deal555,97 View Deal556,67 View Deal564,54 View Deal569,99 View Deal569,99 View Deal590,21 View Deal590,21 View Deal599,00 View Deal599,00 View Deal599,00 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketLatest 11-inch M2 iPad Air deals ($599/599)RetailerPrice599View Deal659View Deal679View Deal699View Deal599,00 View Deal599,00 View Deal599,00 View Deal599,00 View Deal650,41 View Deal653,99 View Deal658,64 View Deal692,09 View Deal699,00 View Deal699,00 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketLatest 13-inch M2 iPad Air deals ($799/799)NewRefurbishedRetailerPrice879View Deal899View Deal899View Deal949View Deal854,94 View Deal879,00 View Deal879,00 View Deal881,50 View Deal893,94 View Deal899,99 View Deal899,99 View Deal927,17 View Deal927,17 View Deal929,00 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPriceiPad Air M2 11 (2024) 6. Generation 128 GB WLAN Space Grau680View DealPrice comparison from BackmarketLatest 11-inch M4 iPad Pro deals ($999/999)NewRefurbishedRetailerPrice1299View Deal1329View Deal1359View Deal1.299,00 View Deal1.299,00 View Deal1.326,48 View Deal1.349,00 View Deal1.364,48 View Deal1.443,24 View Deal1.449,00 View Deal1.449,00 View Deal1.556,53 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPriceiPad Pro 11 M4 (2024) 5. Generation 256 GB WLAN + 5G Space Schwarz1098.97View DealPrice comparison from BackmarketLatest 13-inch M4 iPad Pro deals (MSRP $1,299/1,299)NewRefurbishedRetailerPrice1,45 View Deal1.389,00 View Deal1.436,00 View Deal1.449,00 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPriceiPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 6. Generation 128 GB WLAN Space Grau779.26View DealPrice comparison from BackmarketBlack Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple productsCheck out these roundups for the best Apple deals:Apple Black Friday 2024 saleBest Black Friday 2024 Apple dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac DealsBest Black Friday 2024 MacBook dealsBest Black Friday 2024 AirPods dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPad dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPhone dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor dealsBest Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory dealsBest Black Friday deals on Mac Thunderbolt and USB-C docks and hubsBest Black Friday deals on iPhone and MacBook chargersBest Black Friday deals on MagSafe wireless chargers and power banks