Whether you picked up a new PS5 console on sale or not, you can also save on console accessories for Black Friday. One of the best deals for Sony fans is on the PS5 DualSense wireless controller, which you can give for $55 a pop at various retailers including Amazon, Target and Best Buy. The discount applies to a bunch of colorways, too, so youre not limited to just the standard black or white versions. Just be aware that some color options are a tad more expensive at $60 each. A brand-new PS5 ships with one of these controllers, but you need two to enjoy some sweet couch co-op. We called out the gamepad in our official review of the PS5, saying it had some of the most advanced haptic controls weve ever experienced. The analog triggers can be manipulated to emulate various sensations, like pulling an arrow back or running out of ammo with a gun. Its a gimmick, sure, but a fun one. The built-in haptics also allow for more realistic rumble, which is heads and shoulders above what the DualShock 4 offered. Theres a built-in microphone, a headphone jack, a tried-and-true button layout and a pair of joysticks. Its a really well-designed controller. Its a DualSense. It is not, however, a DualSense Edge. Thats Sonys ultra-premium controller that costs nearly $200. That one offers extra features like easy button remapping, multiple joystick nubs, customizable rear paddles and more. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-ps5-deals-discount-the-dualsense-wireless-controller-to-55-081313630.html?src=rss

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The kids are back in school, the year is winding down, and maybejust maybeyoure finding yourself with a teeny, tiny bit of extra time on your hands.Instead of plopping down in front of the TV or running your phones battery dry on social media, why not expand your educational horizons?Whether youre looking to learn a new skill, advance your career, or simply satisfy your curiosity, these four platforms offer some of the best free online courses available.CourseraWith north of 5,000 free courses to choose from, Coursera offers one of the largest collections of learning content online.The site partners more than 300 universities and companies to offer educational content across a broad range of disciplines.While certificates require payment, the majority of course content remains freely accessible via the sites audit option.edXFounded by Harvard and MIT, edX hosts more than 4,000 courses, with around 1,000 available to audit for free.The catalog includes everything from introductory courses to advanced professional certificates, though like Coursera, certificates and graded assignments require payment.The course selection covers the full academic spectrum, but skews toward the sciences and engineering.FutureLearnFutureLearn offers limited access to around 1,400 of its courses.The catch? Lessons covered by the freebie plan are doled out on a weekly basis instead of being available all at oncewhich might actually be a nice cadence if youre looking to learn at a more leisurely pace.The course catalog spans an impressive range of subjects, but with particular strength in humanities, healthcare, and technology.Khan AcademyNon-profit Khan Academys commitment to completely free education makes it unique among the major learning platforms.The sites strong focus on STEM subjects covers a wide variety of material for school-aged learners, although theres still plenty here for those whove graduated from backpacks to briefcases.More than 10,000 video lessons are available here, and theyve got a reputation for clarity and concise explanations, making complex topics accessible to learners of all levels.

Almost two years ago, the Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen made the headlines after winning the prestigious Sony World Photography Award with an AI-generated image, then rejecting the award. AI is not photography. Therefore I will not accept the award, he wrote on his website. In a separate statement made a week later, he added an important question:But what is it?When AI image-generation programs like Midjourney and DALL-E went mainstream, people making images using AI jumped to the closest associations they had: AI photography or AI-generated art. But making an image using AI is a different process that deserves a different word. Eldagsens suggestion? Promptography.Over the past few years, the word promptography has been slowly gaining traction. The hashtag #promptography has been used more than 80,000 times on Instagram. An increasing number of artists are now using it to tag images they make using AI. Some, like Montreal-based artist Stefanie Lefebvre or the Swedish artist Annika Nordenskild are even calling themselves promptographers on their Instagram bios. Here, we unpack the growing trend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annika Nordenskild (@annikanordenskiold)Whats in a name?Peruvian photographer Christian Vince first coined the word promptography in a Facebook post following Eldagsens resignation from the Sony Award. As Vince recalls it, Eldagsen then reached out and asked him for permission to borrow the term. I think its an appropriate term to define photorealistic images created with prompts, says Vince.Eldagsen, who studied philosophy on top of visual arts, told me that some objects and processes need proper terminology in order to enable discussion, so he was thrilled when Vince put forward promptography. Some artists have been using syntography to describe images generated with AI, but Eldagsen says the word is too redolent of the synthetic clothes he wore in the 70s for it to resonate. Promptography is clear, because everything that is generated needs to start with a prompt because AI has no intentionality, AI has no will, he says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber and Rose (@amber.and.rose_ai)The reason promptography works so well, in his opinion, is because it so clearly describes the process. While photography involves a person venturing out into the world, pointing a camera, and capturing a real moment in time, an AI image involves a person sitting in front of a computer, shaping words into images. The act of pointing, once described by John Szarkowski, a former director of photography at New Yorks Museum of Modern Art, has become the act of prompting. And by describing AI-generated images as promptographs, we are telling people the difference. You wouldnt call a photorealistic painting photography, he says. Apples are not potatoes.An image from Secret Cars: 300 Promptographs by Mr. Franois [Image: Franois Mercier/courtesy Luster]According to Belgian film director Francois Mercier, who goes by the nickname Mr. Francois, the dissonance goes all the way back to the etymology of the word. If we break it down, the word photography comes from the Greek words phts (meaning light) and graph (meaning drawing or writing). The word literally translates to drawing with light, and as Mercier points out: That doesnt quite fit AI-generated images, does it?[Cover Image: courtesy Luster]Mercier recently published a book of 300 promptographsthats the word he used. In the book, titled Secret Cars, he used Midjourney to imagine alternate realities in which Lamborghini makes a school bus, or Ferrari makes a motor home. He says the word promptography reflects the way people make images using AI: not with light, but with a prompt. Prompting is the craft, he says.A misunderstood process in need of a rebrand?The problem is, many people dont consider generating images using AI as craft, and a word like AI-generated photography doesnt sound very alluring. Aside from being inaccurate, it is clunky, undignified, and it completely removes the human from the equation. Could a new label help elevate the craft?According to artist Marcus Wallinder, whose once peppy, now dark and surreal style has been profoundly reshaped by AI, the word promptography gives the process a sense of intentionality and artistry, which helps to differentiate it from the idea that AI-generated images are effortless. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcus Wallinder (@meanwhileinnowhere)On top of the knowledge required to describe styles or art movements, artists working with AI often spend hours crafting, iterating, and fine-tuning their prompts, and sometimes hours more editing and polishing the final image. Eldagsen likens the process to that of a mixologist creating an advanced cocktail. Pentagram partner and author of Artificial Typography, Andrea Trabucco-Campos, likened it to that of an art director or a curator.For Wallinder, the process is akin to being the set designer, lighting technician, costume designer, makeup artist, props master, and stylistall rolled into one, he says. While AI brings unpredictability, its my responsibility to shape that unpredictability into a cohesive and compelling vision. Only time will tell whether the word will actually stick or if the majority of artists will continue using other catch-all terms. For those who remain opposed to AI, the word might not matter. As one artist put it on Instagram: A Promptographer is someone that pretends to be a photographer, while knowing nothing about photography or its principles, but instead uses AI to do all of the work and takes all of the credit.Maybe the word promptographer is too close to the word photographer and the proximity, too insulting. But the rise of promptographer does seem to reflect a growing acceptance of AI as a legitimate artistic tool, as Wallinder puts it. The ultimate test, I suppose, will be if the word ever makes it into theOxford English Dictionary.

Ukrainian architecture practice Makhno Studio has developed a range of textured clay panels for use as insulation and interior decoration that naturally regulate humidity.The Breathable Walls projectwas inspired by traditional Ukrainian mazanka houses, plastered using clay mixed with manure or other organic materials.Makhno Studio has developed clay wall panelsContemporary trends for wellness and sustainability prompted architect Sergey Makhno and his team to explore potential applications of this building method in contemporary contexts."This is what our ancestors did for dozens of generations to make the house 'breathe' and the walls 'heal'," Makhno pointed out.The panels are made from Ukrainian white clay mixed with plant materials"This is the most natural and recreational solution I know," he added. "And these are specifically Ukrainian traditions that we have rethought, adapted to modern times and brought a new interpretation."The products are based on two decades of experimentation with clay in the studio's architecture projects, including an apartment in Kyiv that Makhno designed for his own family.Read: Makhno Studio celebrates Ukrainian craft in all-beige home near KyivMakhno Studio uses Ukrainian white clay, which used to be mined in the city of Slovyansk until it was occupied by Russian troops. The material is now sourced from elsewhere in Ukraine.The clay is mixed with natural additives and fillers including flax, barley, nettle, lemon balm and wood shavings before being shaped into panels and bricks that are air-dried to retain the material's natural properties.According to Makhno, the products respond to a demand for living spaces with more natural qualities, offering respite from what he calls the "environmental, electromagnetic, informational and psycho-emotional pollution" that many city dwellers are exposed to.The material can also be formed into bricksThe wall panels have hygroscopic qualities, meaning they can naturally regulate air humidity and temperature by acting as insulation. Makhno claims they can even improve the microclimate of a space by absorbing harmful substances such as dust and microorganisms.He also claims the plant-based elements in the clay mixture could enhance wellbeing by releasing restorative aromas and natural oils into the air.The products are currently made to order in Makhno Studio's workshop and can be customised in various shapes and sizes, as well as offering different options for additives.Makhno Studio says its Breathable Walls can regulate indoor air qualityThe project is influenced by Makhno's fascination with the architecture and culture of Japan, where similar clay wall decoration has been used for centuries.The architect's main residence in Kozin, south of Kyiv, is also informed by his travels to Japan and features a Japanese-style garden filled with sculptures as well as shelves covered with a large collection of Ukrainian ceramics.The Breathable Walls project features on the shortlist for Dezeen Awards 2024 in the surface design category. Also on the shortlist is a pair of archways constructed by architecture practice Studio RAP using 3,000 unique 3D-printed tiles.The post Makhno Studio creates breathable clay panels to improve indoor air quality appeared first on Dezeen.

Swedish architecture studio Elding Oscarson has created a cube-shaped church and community centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, which is clad in diagonal aluminium bars to create a moir effect.Frihamnskyrkan, or Freeport Church, was designed for a Pentecostal congregation called Smyrnakyrkan that launched an architectural competition with the city after outgrowing its former home.Elding Oscarson was selected for the project ahead of studios including BIG and Kengo Kuma & Associates for its deliberately simple cubic design, which is adorned with an abstracted interpretation of Smyrnakyrkan's logo an awn of wheat.Elding Oscarson has created a cube-shaped church in Gothenburg"We wanted to have a powerful volume for the church, to contextually fit with the harbour area's magnificent old industrial buildings," founding partners Jonas Elding and Johan Oscarson told Dezeen."With a reduced footprint, we get a tall volume that also has the benefit of not obstructing the views on ground of the surrounding buildings," they conintued."The abstract upper facade, with its diagonals, creates a moir effect from a distance, particularly seen from the corners. It's an abstract interpretation of the church's biblical symbol the wheat awn."Frihamnskyrkan is clad in diagonal aluminium bars to create a moir effectDiagonal aluminium bars that screen the upper windows and are intended to evoke this symbol sit above a lower level clad in wood. The wooden cladding is punctured a small cruciform opening, which is the only indication of the building's purpose.The main spaces of the church sit elevated above a glazed ground floor that the studio calls the "church square", designed to be easily accessible from all sides and containing communal areas and a cafe.It contains a double-height, 1,100-seat hallAbove, the first and second floors have been given over entirely to a double-height, 1,100-seat hall, accessed via a curved staircase and anteroom that enhance its sense of openness."By elevating this largest programmatic element, the church hall, the ground floor can be open, free, transparent and approached from all sides," explained Elding and Oscarson."The ground floor's smaller sacred space is seamlessly connected to the exterior square; an extrovert hall apt for social purposes, from coffee to flea markets," they added.Read: Rrbk og Mller Arkitekter unveils curved concrete church in RoskildeFacing a stage in Frihamnskyrkan's main hall is both an open expanse of floor and fixed areas of stepped seating, defined by curved wooden dividers that mirror the curved line across the exterior facades.Natural wood and white walls form the primary palette throughout the building, with the hall's seating finished in earthy brown and green tones.The hall features fixed areas of stepped seatingAcross the three upper levels of Frihamnskyrkan are the educational facilities and a large multipurpose hall, all organised around a triple-height, skylit atrium featuring a spiral staircase.A large truss structure was created in order to support these upper levels while allowing the church hall below to be completely column-free.There is a community centre on the upper three levelsElsewhere in Sweden, Elding Oscarson has extended the National Swedish Museum of Technology with a timber building that is topped by a bulging roof.Other churches recently featured on Dezeen include a "physical and metaphorical beacon" in Merseyside by ShedKM and a sculptural concrete building in Roskilde by Rrbk og Mller Arkitekter.The photography is by Johan Dehlin.The post Elding Oscarson completes "open and free" Frihamnskyrkan church in Gothenburg appeared first on Dezeen.

The debate between classic and modern Christmas lighting styles captivates holiday enthusiasts, offering unique benefits that make the choice both exciting and challenging. Lighting plays a crucial role in creating festive atmospheres, transforming spaces into winter wonderlands. Whether you prefer the nostalgic glow of white lights or the kaleidoscopic display of colors, your choice sets the tone for the seasons celebrations, impacting the overall holiday experience.Christmas lights are more than mere decorations; they symbolize warmth, joy, and the spirit of the season. They have the power to evoke emotions and create lasting memories. As technology advances, the options for holiday lighting have expanded, providing a range of choices to suit different tastes and preferences. Fortunately, Govee has a wide range of products to help you design your ideal festive atmosphere, even going beyond the holiday season.Designer: GoveeClick Here for Black Friday DealsClassic Christmas Lights: Fairies Dancing for JoyClassic Christmas lights, on the other hand, are all about the color and vibrancy typically associated with the season. These dynamic lights are what most people envision when thinking of Christmas displays wrapped around trees or hanging from rooftops. Their lively hues bring an energetic and festive atmosphere that truly captures the spirit of the holidays.Multi-color lights are able to instantly create a joyful and spirited environment. Theyre not limited to the traditional reds and greens of the season and can come in a burst of colors, allowing for creative expression and thematic designs. Whether youre aiming for a whimsical look or a sophisticated motif, colorful lights offer endless possibilities.Practically speaking, these Christmas lights can stand alone in decorating a tree without the need for additional ornaments they are the embellishments themselves. Their versatility also extends beyond Christmas, making them suitable for other holidays or even everyday decor. With their ability to transform any space, these lights bring a sense of celebration all year round.Modern Christmas Lights: A Gentle Blanket of SnowModern Christmas lights, often seen in cold or warm white tones, evoke the concept of a white Christmas thats en vogue lately. These lights bring to mind snowy landscapes and the serene beauty of a winter wonderland. Their simplicity and elegance make them a favorite for those who appreciate a traditional holiday aesthetic.The aesthetic appeal of these modern lights lies in their ability to create a serene and calming atmosphere. They serve as a neutral backdrop that highlights other colorful decorations, allowing your holiday ornaments and greenery to take center stage. The subtle glow of white lights enhances the beauty of your home, both indoors and out.In terms of practical benefits, white lights are incredibly versatile. They coordinate seamlessly with any color scheme, making them an ideal choice for those who like to change their holiday decor each year. Additionally, white lights blend effortlessly with their surroundings, making them perfect for highlighting greenery like Christmas trees and wreaths.Govee Smart LED Lights: Bringing the Holiday Cheer All Year RoundChoosing between classic or modern lights has been a recurring debate every year, but that is fortunately a thing of the past. Enter Govee Holiday Lights, a versatile lighting solution that combines the best of both worlds. These innovative lights can support both classic colors and modern white setups, allowing you to customize your holiday decor to suit your mood and style. Want a snowy white Christmas this year but a rainbow of colors next day or your family have wants a different style? Govee has got you covered.Of course, the benefits of Govee holiday lights go beyond just the versatility of color. One of the standout features of Govee Smart LEDs is their energy efficiency. These lights consume less power, reducing your energy bills and offering a lower total cost of ownership. Moreover, they are programmable and customizable, enabling you to create personalized lighting displays with ease.You dont have to break a sweat either when setting up your dream Christmas decoration. With a one-tap light show setup feature, you can instantly activate holiday scenes that sync with other Govee lights. The brands RGBIC Color technology and over a hundred preset effects make it easy to create the mood and style that you want without wasting money on expensive decorations. And the wide variety of lighting products let you create your ideal lighting effects both inside and outside the house with high impact and minimal effort.With Govees smart lighting, you can transform your space with just a few key pieces, bringing holiday cheer with minimal effort. From rich lighting effects to convenient app control, Govee lights make holiday decorating simple and impactful. You can choose whatever holiday style you want, from modern style to classic style, with prices that are even juicier with Black Friday discounts. Here are five Govee Smart LED products that are a perfect fit for your holiday decorations, both indoors and outdoors.Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2Incandescent Christmas lights might be great for wrapping around Christmas trees, but theyre an unwise choice to hang outdoors. As its name suggests, the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 are designed to withstand the elements, lighting up your facade or porch, no matter the weather. And they look great as well, with a unique lighting pattern that will make Santa will never miss your house.With 16 million accurate color options, the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 can create any mood or aesthetic for any holiday. Bathe your house with white light to give the semblance of gentle snow. Or create a psychedelic light show at Christmas for that traditional festive look. You can even summon spooky spirits on Halloween or cheer for your favorite sports team with their colors. And when the festivities are over, plain white light can provide the safety and security you need at night.Why Its NoteworthyElaborate RGBIC Lighting shows smooth and uniform lighting effects chosen from 16 million colors, including 40lm white.AI-generated Lighting Effects as well as 100 preset scene modes and DIY lighting controls.IP67 waterproof with an IP65-rated Control Box & Adapter and can operate in temperatures ranging from -4F to 140F (-20C-60C).Control the Christmas outdoor lights from anywhere with the Govee Home App or use Alexa & Google Assistant for smart voice control.Click Here to Buy Now: $199.99 $299.99 ($100 off) | Amazon Link Here.Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights ProIf you really want to give your house a festive upgrade, then the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro is what you need. With a wider range of color temperatures, including both warm and cold white lights, these weather-resistant LEDs will really make your house shine, literally and figuratively. 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Or aim for that White Christmas vibe with the warm white glow that will give you a fuzzy feeling inside.Forget simple blinking and running Christmas lights. Govees smart lighting includes dozens of presets to amaze and entertain your visitors. Enjoy a snowy atmosphere indoors or have twinkling stars running across your roof. Have a cozy and warm white facade or get the party going with an explosion of hues. Thanks to its wide range of colors, smart controls, and flexible installation methods, the Govee Christmas String Lights 2 can continue creating any indoor atmosphere you want, any time of the year.Why Its NoteworthyUpgraded RGBW Lamp bead with Built-In IC Chip (RGBWIC) adds an extra white LED bead for more natural pure, warm white, combined with greater color accuracy.AI-generated lighting effects instantly by chatting with the Govee AI Lighting Bot or uploading images.Choose from over 130 lighting effects during the holidays and throughout the year or create your magical space with programmable string lights.Manage your string lights with app & voice control via Alexa, Google Assistant, or Matter-compatible devices.Click Here to Buy Now: $79.99 $129.99 ($50 off) | Amazon Link Here.Govee Floor Lamp 2 with MatterSmart floor lamps are relatively new entries in the lighting market, and theyre not exactly what youd expect to use for holiday decorations. Make no mistake, however, these tall sticks of light can dramatically elevate the mood in the room, whether its for a Christmas party or a cozy movie night. Whether you leave it in a corner or set it against a wall, the Govee Floor Lamp 2 will deliver the ambiance you want for any occasion.Of course, the floor lamp also offers a bit more flexibility where and when you can use it, but with DreamView syncing, you can connect it to other Govee lights to have a more unified atmosphere. With Matter support, you can easily control the lamp remotely using your voice or an app, making you look like some lighting wizard that will bring the party to life. Bathe the walls in white to match your White Christmas theme or dazzle your guests with a colorful lights that dance to the music like magic. No matter the motif or occasion, the Govee Floor Lamp 2 with Matter support is ready to enhance the rooms ambiance to match your vision.Why Its Noteworthy60-inch floor lamp with an LED lamp base that can be controlled independently.RBGWWIC technology delivers multi-color displays and adjustable 2200k-6500k warm/cool whites.80+ preset scene modes and user-customizable DIY modes, Govee Music DreamView Syncing for captivating audiovisual effects.Matter-supported smart control, smart home timings, and syncing with other Govee lighting products.Click Here to Buy Now: $99.99 $149.99 ($50 off) | Amazon Link Here.Govee Curtain Lights 2Who said Christmas lights are limited to hanging from ceilings or wrapping around trees? With Govees innovative Curtain Lights 2, any wall or window can become a canvas for light displays and animated light shows. Whether youre simply displaying a static logo or showing Santa coming to town, these lights can bring out the festive cheer in more ways than one.With 1040 lamp beads in a 40 26 pixel arrangement, the Govee Curtain Lights 2 offers unparalleled flexibility in displaying retro-style images that fit your mood, occasion, or idea. Want to paint a snow-capped mountain vista on your window? How about colorful pixies dancing on your wall? Of course, you can also invite flying bats or witches for next years Halloween. The possibilities are nearly endless, limited only by your imagination and AI prompts.Why Its NoteworthySupports AI-generated visualized lighting effects based on prompts given by the user.Directly upload photos and GIFs to generate new curtain lighting effects.Over 207 scene modes and 8 music modes that sync to your music.Sit back and relax with responsive voice control via Govee Home App, Alexa, Matter, or Google Assistant.IP65 waterproof rating makes it ideal for outdoor use as well.Click Here to Buy Now: $99.99 $149.99 ($50 off) | Amazon Link Here.Avoid the Holiday Rush: Govees Black Friday DealsA survey by This Old House in 2024 found that 51% of households planned to have their lights up by November 27, while 7% of respondents intended to decorate by the end of October, indicating an early start to festivities. These findings highlight the importance of lighting in holiday preparations and the growing trend of extended holiday celebrations. With Govees Black Friday discounts, there has never been a better time to invest in smart lighting solutions that can be used all year round, not just during the holidays.As you prepare for the holiday season, consider your personal style and the ambiance you wish to create. Thankfully, Govees range of products caters to both classic and modern lighting enthusiasts, while also providing energy-efficient and cost-effective long-term benefits. Whether you lean towards the simple charms of white lights or the jubilant vibes of multiple colors, Govee lights provide options for seamless integration and enhanced customization, allowing for personalized holiday decor that reflects individual tastes and preferences.The post Classic vs. Modern Christmas Lights: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Glow first appeared on Yanko Design.