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The Blossi Lamp by Sofie Refer Captures the Magic of Nordic Lightdesign-milk.comLight has a magical quality fleeting, elusive, and often difficult to replicate. Whether its a stunning sunset or the soft patterns of dappled light on the ground, these moments are captivating in person but are hard to truly capture in words or even photos. Danish lighting designer Sofie Refer is deeply moved by these natural phenomena, particularly the ethereal Nordic light. I was inspired by the Nordic autumn light when the light is reflected in the golden falling leaves and brings beautiful, warm nuances, she explains. At the same time, this season is melancholy as the dark winter season is approaching. I was working to see if I could create a light that has the same indirect golden light, a way to maintain the autumn colors throughout the winter season. Refer brings this vision to life with the Blossi Table Mini, a portable lamp from Nuura. A fresh take on the original Blossi Table Lamp, this reimagined version goes beyond simple functionality to cultivate cozy, hygge-filled ambiances that transform indoor and outdoor spaces into little havens of comfort and warmth. It is perfect for intimate gatherings, peaceful moments of solitude, or simply adding a touch of elegance to everyday settings.Elegance defines the Blossi Table Mini, as its minimalist design focuses on simplicity without distractions. Refer shares that Blossi has indirect light that is reflected in a special golden finish developed for the design to resemble golden leaves. The design shapes are rounded, simplistic shapes to empathize with the softness of the light. Equipped with LED technology and a rechargeable battery power source, the lamp is energy efficient and sustainable. The LED disc, which reflects light within the shade, is easily replaceable, ensuring longevity.While Blossi works well as an outdoor table lamp, Refer uses hers frequently indoors: I find that it is important to have sufficient and harmonious light for the various situations you have throughout the day. At my own place, I bring the Blossi Portable from the window to the dining table on a daily basis.Blossi is available in two timeless finishes: powder-coated black with an opal acrylic shade and a luxurious golden finish with a clear acrylic shade. The bold black color adds a touch of drama to any space, while the gold exudes elegance and sophistication. Both finishes effortlessly complement a variety of interior styles, enhancing the atmosphere with a warm, inviting glow that elevates the ambiance of any room.To learn more and illuminate your surroundings with the Blossi Table Mini by Sofie Refer for Nuura, visit nuura.com.0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·116 Visualizações
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How might we design cities to support both human and animal needs?uxdesign.ccUsing life-centred design to redesign human spaces that also nurture the needs of urban wildlifeContinue reading on UX Collective0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·108 Visualizações
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She, her, he, and him arent the only ones buying clothesuxdesign.ccDesigning fashion and apparel e-retail experiences that challenge binary norms and embrace gender-inclusive UXInclusivity shouldnt be an afterthought | Designed by author onCanvaAlthough were designers, we learn a lot to incorporate in a design that we pick up in our experiences as consumers. Somewhere around that, we put ourselves in different shoes of the users, the consumers, the people. Its where empathy begins. So let me start with a scenario where you and I will step into newshoes.Where Empathy Begins | Designed by Author onCanvaPicture yourself on a solo shopping date. You step into your favourite clothing storeZara, Zudio, Westside, The Souled Store, or any other. You take your pick. You walk in, the salesperson greets you, and you ask them for a shirt for yourself. What happensnext?They probably ask you what style, colour, fabric, or size youre looking for and whether it is for work or casual wear. What happensnext?If I were you, I would most likely be led to the womens section, where they would show me whats available.Lets pause for a moment here. What was inadvertently assumed in this interaction? Probably that Im a woman, an assumption based on their perception of my gender presentation, which means- how one perceives my gender based on how I express myself, what I wear, my behaviour, hair, body characteristics, or even voice, and how these align with socially accepted understandings of a givengender.CategorisationSuch commonly made assumptions often also translate into digital experiences. We see them on e-retail platforms for fashion and apparel when platforms use binary gender options in sign-up forms and feedback surveys, use gendered language, and offer gender-specific product recommendations. Lets look at some ofthese.Here, I have a few screengrabs of commonly known clothing websites. Look at the categories put up by these clothing brands on their e-commerce platforms Screenshots of hero sections of clothing websites showing gender-based categories | Visual byAuthorThink of itbefore a user, a potential customer, has even scrolled any further than the hero section of the website or app, which is the first thing, the first banner you see, it is already assumed that they will fit into either pronoun; options such as For him and For her are associated with or rather assumed for men and women, respectively.In doing so, not only is the pronoun presumed for the user browsing, but it is also arguably an unintentional misgendering that can taint the experience of non-binary and gender-diverse customers from theget-go.The idea that there are only two genders is called gender binary because binary means having two parts (in this context, male and female). Therefore, non-binary is a term used to describe genders that dont fall into one of these two categories neatly (transequality.org, n.d). In this piece, I will use the terms non-binary and gender diverse as umbrellaterms.Uninclusive Language andOptionsBefore you get to browsing, shopping, orwindow shopping on a clothing website, think of the onboarding forms you go over; like login, sign up, and sign in forms. Have you noticed the use of uninclusive language and options in them? The information you fill in the forms is also shown in your profiledetails.Gender options in the profile section |MyntraGender options in the profile section |MyntraFor instance, in the profile details above, we see the term gender has been used. Not only does it stand limited to two optionsmale and female, they are also sex characteristics and not gender identities.Given these options, I came to some questions-How inclusive arethey?Why do we needthem?And do we really needthem?The first question is rhetorical, so Ill skip to thesecond.While there are cases, such as medical forms, where its necessary to ask for sensitive demographic data, there are many cases where such questions are frivolous. In the fashion industry, asking for gender identity may be needed for a couple ofthings:Personalization: Understanding gender identity can help tailor product recommendations and create a more customized/personalised shopping experience. For example, knowing a users preferred gender identity can help suggest styles, fits, and sizes that align with their preferences.Inclusive Marketing: It can also aid in inclusive marketing- allowing brands to communicate more effectively and respectfully with their customers by using appropriate language and imagery in marketing materials.Product Development: Besides, it can also be helpful in product development; brands can get insights into the diverse identities of their customer base guiding them to develop more inclusive product lines, such as gender-neutral clothing or designs that cater to a wider range of body types andsizes.So yes, collecting this info may be put to good use, but how much of this data goes towards any of these is often not specified. If were going to go about asking for sensitive and personal information, lets ensure that collecting such data is handled with sensitivity and transparency, clearly explaining why the data is needed and how it will be used to enhance the user experience. Moreover, it is good practice to offer the option to skip or opt out of providing this information to respect user privacy and individual comfortlevels.And do we really needthem?If you answered yes to this, lets look at the next few examples that could help challenge that notion. (In the interest of challenging ideas over changingminds).First things first, if it isnt needed, lets simply avoidasking.Inclusive form | MxApparelHeres an example of a clothing brand- Mx Apparel. Above is the form I saw when I first visited the website. The form doesnt ask for any info on my gender. This is a good example to show that if you dont need it, sometimes, simply eliminating an ask for unnecessary information can be, in a way, an inclusive practice; especially if personalisation is not a priority. Heres more on designing gender-inclusive forms (WTTJ Tech,2022).Product-based categories | MxApparelI also liked how their navbar exhibits product-based categories, instead of gender-based ones. Like in some examples earlier we saw options that read Shop Men and Shop Women, For Him and For Her. But product-based categorisation as such is an approach that aids in inclusive practices.These are some other fashion brands that go with product-based categories.Product-based categories |LovaeijProduct-based categories | Aware WolfApparelAnd heres an Indian brand that shows size and gender-inclusive representation along with product-based categories.Product-based categories | NorBlackNorWhiteI like how theres no assumption of pronouns or limited gender options. Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar, Co-founders of this brand- NorBlack NorWhite, believe that people rarely fall into prescriptive boxes. They exist within the grey, and this notion of the spectrum and a rejection of the binary has led them to create their vivid line and the conceptual thinking behind it (Apparel resources, nd).As said by former editor at LBB- Sunaina PatnaikThe best kind of fashion is the one that defies all labels. Fashion is no longer about asking yourself Is this made for my gender? or Can I even wear this?in fact, fashion is becoming inclusive, and some Indian labels are spearheading this awesome and revolutionary movement.As UX designers, we know that were not designing something solely for aesthetic appeal but to prioritise better functionality, usability, and experience. Were not adding a button here randomly or rounding corners because why not? Nope. The bottom line is that we understand that we dont do something just because; every design decision is made consciously to fulfil apurpose.What do UXers do? | Designed by Author onCanvaThats where we learn to question; the WHYs. Why do we need to know their gender? Is it to personalise? Can it be eliminated? Can we maybe do an AB test to see which is really working to provide the potential user with a better experience?The WHYs | Designed by Author on Figma andCanvaIf any of this got you thinking, hold that thought- Ive got more things to add. Lets look atAlgorithmic Gender-BiasAlgorithmic gender bias in e-retail platforms occurs when the algorithms that drive product recommendations to you, that target advertisements and search results, reflect and perpetuate gender biases present in the data that they were trained on (economictimes.indiatimes.com, May2024).A 2021 study by USWITCH, revealed that automated suggestions on predicted text are often gender biased. Uswitch, a comparison and switching service, tested a series of adjectives on smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S21 and iPhone 12, using this phrase to determine results:Youre a/an *insertword*.Of the 236 adjectives tested, 72% suggested a gender-biased response overall. On iOS, almost two-thirds of words generated a male-biased response (Maddyness, July2021).Another example is that Princeton University researchers used off-the-shelf machine learning AI software to analyse and link 2.2 million words. They found that the words woman and girl were more likely to be associated with the arts instead of science and math, which were most likely connected to males*, (*By which I think they meant men) (brookings.edu, May2019).Lets observe a similar bias in word associations, but on clothing platforms.Heres a screenshot of a search on a popular Indian e-commerce platform for fashion and lifestyle products.Search for unisex products | Screenshot byauthorOut of curiosity, I searched for unisexitems.Search resultsfor unisex products | Screenshot byauthorOf the 15,418 items tagged Unisex- about 4000 are Caps, 20-something are Baby Shower Caps, 8 are Shower Caps and Headbands, but 0 are clothes to put on thebody.This was out of curiosity. But Unisex is probably not a common search, so I went with some commonly searched products; not to see what shows up in the search results, but in the auto-complete predictions.I searched for trousers, dresses, and T-shirts. It was interesting to see how gendered the auto-complete predictions are:Autocomplete predictions | Screenshot byauthorNote how normalised it is to gender trousers, T-shirts and dresses. How we have Trousers For Women and Trousers for Men, and that its not typically what we would expect to find under anything tagged gender-neutral and/or unisex. How we have 6,844 Photo Frames tagged Unisex, before 4,057 Capsbut still 0clothes.Limiting choice, representation, and inclusivity, such categorisation of commonly used popular online shopping platforms reinforces the gender binary. This often leaves those who identify beyond the binary feeling invisible.This not only impacts user satisfaction but also limits the potential customer base for businesses; because people buying from Myntra, Amazon, Zara, Ajio, and several other fashion and apparel platforms online arent just men and women, or girls and boys, or those who go with he/him and she/her pronouns.Socio-cultural, Indian and globalcontext:Its important to understand the socio-cultural context of where these inherent biases comefrom.According to a 2018 report on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion in the UK by Stonewall, about 31 per cent of non-binary people and 18 per cent of trans people didnt feel able to wear work attire representing their gender expression (Stonewall, 2018).From an Indian e-commerce context, (that doesnt exclusively target a young millennial and GenZ audience), most product marketing advertently or inadvertently reinforces the gender binary. Undoubtedly, a lot of it stems from accepted social norms, and cultural norms; where a binary understanding of gender is prevalent.Men-women, girls-boysthats how weve been conditioned to think, and anything beyond that seems out of the norm, making it harder to comprehend, especially for those who identify within the binary- and/ or probably didnt see mainstream media representing gender diversity enough. It also makes many of us who identify out of the binary question our feelings.This, fortunately, is changing. When looking at the Gen-Z age bracket specifically, around 50% of online shoppers globally have purchased fashion outside of their gender identity, and around 70% of consumers say they are interested in buying gender-fluid fashion in the future (Klarna and Dynata, Statista, 22)Changing norms | Designed by author onCanvaWhile I could gather some global stats on gender-neutral clothing consumption, you must have noticed the lack of relevant data in the Indian context. This is due to the binary format used in official surveys, unfortunately making it difficult to obtain accurate statistics on gender-neutral fashion consumption in India. I do hope thatchanges.Speaking of change, and on a brighter note, despite the current data gap, change is underway. I believe that the digital age can be revolutionary in pushing for inclusive design practices. With every passing day, we learn more about our shared experiences with people from the world over; people with diverse backgrounds and cultural environments.I think its a great time to become a designer, to be in the design space, where you and I have a powerful voice, the power to influence, and to do so for the better. I think today, more than ever, we live in a world that is kinder to, more understanding of and more respectful of the experiences of those we find different from ourselves. Having that empathy is what makes us realise that users arent merely users of your product, they are people using it. It is that empathy that makes us good designers.It really is in the little things, you know, that we apply these sensibilities, we acknowledge and accommodate for the new and the previously less talked ofthings.Something as small as seeing the they/them option feels validating. Seeing Instagram say- theyve replied, feels good. Im sitting, scrolling through my feed, thinking that- hey, somebody on their design team has tried to put themselves in my shoes while designing this. Theyve been considerate of and have accounted for my experiences and my preferences. Seeing the pronouns I go with while filling out application forms for jobs feelsgood.The use of gender-neutral pronouns | Designed by author on Figma andCanvaMaking one feel seen and feel heard, can be so validating.And I think this comes from me being a designer as well as a consumer- that I feel that- that validation shouldnt be something that feels extraordinary to experience. It should be normal. Inclusivity shouldnt be an afterthought. Or something that brands suddenly market themselves practising during pridemonth.Inclusivity shouldnt be an afterthought | Designed by author onCanvaMy intention isnt to call out any of these brands that I took examples from today. They were probably designed by and for a different world they account for. I intend to discuss what weve left out while designing these experiencesor rather, WHO weve left out, and how we can do bettertoday.These words by Sr. Product Owner at Adidas, Alexandra Popova, sum up my talk so far beautifully-Today, the majority of millennials and Gen Z see gender as a spectrum, rather than binary, something that would have been hard to imagine a decade ago. Now, our responsibility as a workplace, business, and part of a community is to reimagine our lives with this new understanding (Contentsquare, 2022).UN SDGsPractising an inclusive approach in design supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities. By creating inclusive digital environments, we can promote social and economic inclusion, drive sustainable growth, building a more inclusive e-retail experience for everyone.We design on the principle of familiarity in UX, right? The Principle ofPrinciple of Familiarity in UX | Designed by author onCanvaWhile seeing binary options may feel familiar because were so used to it, we must question what that familiarity rests on. Negligence, perhaps? Overlooking the experience of a significant part of consumers? Must we keep on with it?Why?One may think- why complicate things? Its fine the way it is. Its fine for some, but not quite for some alike. And if it feels complicated, simplifying it is our job, isntit?Id like to leave you with these words by writer Luke Christou:People want to be seen, heard, and most of all, represented. An authentic understanding of what representation truly means, and how it relates to the struggle for inclusion and diversity, is most likely what fashion can do to be more inclusive (3dlook.ai, 2024).As a fresh design graduate, right out of the oven, I took to writing thought pieces on sustainable design, diversity, and inclusivity, among other things I enjoy. Im glad to have had the UXIndia24 platform to advocate for gender-inclusive design practices with this talk on Gender Inclusive UX in E-retail and engage with gems in the design community.References:Understanding nonbinary people how to be respectful and supportiveA gradual UX approach to design gender-inclusive formsApparelresources.comAlgorithms help people see and correct their biases, studyshowsStudy reveals gender bias in predictive text algorithmsAlgorithmic bias detection and mitigation: Best practices and policies to reduce consumerharmslgbt britain work report-2018U.S. Leads the Way With Gender-Neutral FashionGender-Inclusivity and Retail: 4 Ways To Build a More Gender-Neutral BrandUN_Sustainable Development GoalsInclusivity inFashionFurther Reading:A Guide To Gender Identity TermsSOCIAL MEDIA AS A CATALYST IN MAKING INCLUSIVE FASHIONINDUSTRYGender: Why Are You Asking AboutIt?Algorithms propagate gender bias in the marketplacewith consumers cooperationShe, her, he, and him arent the only ones buying clothes was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·104 Visualizações
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These Are My Favorite Still Active Cyber Monday Deals for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC Gamerslifehacker.comWe may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Consoles, games, and accessories are among the millions of products still on sale after Cyber Monday this year. If you're interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Cyber Monday tech deals page for a broader view of all the best discounts you can get right now. Prices are accurate as of the time of writing, but you can expect them to fluctuate and inventory to sell out, so you may not want to hesitate if you see a sale that grabs you.The days after Cyber Monday are still a great time to shop for video games, whether as gifts or for yourself. Right now, there are sales on all sorts of games, consoles, and gaming-related accessories, whether you prefer to play on Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, PC, or even a smartphone. The best Cyber Monday console sales that are still active PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle $374.00 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $374.00 at Amazon Here are the best still-running Cyber Monday deals on PS5, Switch, and Xbox consoles and bundles:PS5 Slim Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle: $375 at Amazon (was $450). This digital edition of Sony's PlayStation 5 console has a slimmer build than launch models and eschews a disc drive, but comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a few Fortnite cosmetics.PS5 Slim Disc Edition Fortnite Bundle: $424 at Amazon (was $500). This slim version of Sony's PlayStation 5 console has a disc drive for playing physical games and comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a handful of Fortnite cosmetics.Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB: $400 at Best Buy (was $450). Microsoft's top-of-the-line Xbox, the Xbox Series X can play the console's entire library at maximum fidelity. Comes with an Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller.Meta Quest 3S (256GB): $399 at Amazon with free $30 digital credit. While Meta's freshly released budget revamp of the Meta Quest 3 isn't exactly on sale at the moment, you can snag its higher capacity model in a bundle with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a $30 Amazon gift card (with code QUEST30 at checkout) if you act fast.PlayStation VR2: $350 at Amazon (was $550). Right now, you can get Sony's second VR headset for $250 off its launch price, complete with a copy of Horizon Call of the Mountain. PC owners can also use the PSVR 2 to play their SteamVR games. This isn't exactly a console in the traditional sense, as it's not standalone you'll need either a PS5 or a PC to use it. Amazon Fire TV 4K Max with Xbox Core Wireless Controller and 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $80 at Amazon (was $142). This bundle will snag you Amazon's best streaming stick plus an Xbox controller and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, turning it into a full-on cloud gaming device. It's not exactly a console in the traditional sense, but it'll get the job done, and is much more affordable (at least until the subscription fees start adding up)The best Cyber Monday game controller sales you can still get Sony - PlayStation 5 - DualSense Wireless Controller - White $54.00 at Amazon $74.99 Save $20.99 Get Deal Get Deal $54.00 at Amazon $74.99 Save $20.99 Even if you've already got a console, you always need more controllers:PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: $54 at Amazon (was $75). PS5 controllers can be a bit more finicky to connect to other devices than Xbox controllers, but have improved greatly in this regard over the years, and come with plenty of extra haptics that might justify their higher price tag to some gamers.Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch: $39 at Best Buy (was $50). The Hori Split Pad Pro sometimes feels like a downright necessary upgrade for playing the Switch in portable mode, making it far more comfortable to hold over extended periods.CRKD Nitro Deck+ for Nintendo Switch: $60 at Amazon (was $70). This alternate Joy-Con replacement acts as a full external shell for the Nintendo Switch, essentially giving it a much more Steam Deck style look and feel. Click the $10 off coupon to apply the deal.8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: $50 at Amazon (was $70). This is a reliable third-party alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, with both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, plus motion controls, back paddles, macro compatibility, and durable Hall Effect sticks.Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller: $45 at Amazon (was $60). Almost no video game accessory is as versatile as the basic Xbox controller, which can work across a slew of devices and has a standard layout that most games recognize immediately.Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller: $60 at Amazon (was $100). These days, mobiles phones are practically gaming consoles in their own right, but controlling one with a touchscreen can be a pain. The Razer Kishi V2 is a great option for mobile gaming enthusiasts.The best Cyber Monday gaming laptop sales that are still running GIGABYTE AORUS 17: 17.3" Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 240Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6, Intel Core i7-13700H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Win11 Home (AORUS 17 BSF-73US654SH),Black $1,542.24 at Amazon $1,749.00 Save $206.76 Get Deal Get Deal $1,542.24 at Amazon $1,749.00 Save $206.76 Consoles aren't the only way to game, and there's still a lot of great deals on gaming laptops for those would would rather play on PC.Dell Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 chip: $1,450 at Dell (was $1,700). This 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell packs a lot for the price, with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 64GB of memory, up to 2TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.Gigabyte AORUS 17 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,546 at Amazon (was $1,749). This is a good, if a little old, premium gaming laptop option, with an Intel Core i9-13700H chip, 16GB of memory, 1TB of storage, and a 17-inch QHD@240Hz display.Lenovo LOQ 15-inch Gaming Laptop with Ryzen 5 chip: $760 at Lenovo (was $909). This is one for gamers on a budget. It packs a modest AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS chip, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of memory, 512GB of storage, and a 15-inch FHD@144Hz display.Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop with Ryzen 9 chip: $1,200 at Best Buy (was $1,600). This 14-inch model is a bit smaller, but manages to pack an AMD Ryzen 8 8945HS CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and 2,880 x 1,800 display with a 120Hz refresh rate.The best Cyber Monday handheld gaming PC sales that are still active Lenovo Legion Go Ryzen 1 Extreme 512GB 8.8" 144Hz Gaming Handheld $549.99 at Best Buy $699.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal Get Deal $549.99 at Best Buy $699.99 Save $150.00 Since the release of the Steam Deck, handheld gaming PCs have gotten a lot more mainstream. While Valve's handheld rarely goes on sale, other companies have stepped in with their own alternatives.Lenovo Legion Go: $550 at Best Buy (was $700). This handheld gaming PC is unique in that it comes with detachable, Switch-style controllers, which allow it to be used as a tablet. The controllers can also be configured to mimic a mouse-style setup using "FPS mode". It features a resolution of 2560 x 1600, a 144Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and up to a 1TB SSD.MSI Claw with Intel Core Ultra 7: $500 at Amazon (was $749). This upgrade to the MSI Claw features the same 1080p @ 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, but comes with a slightly more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 chip.The best Cyber Monday gaming accessory sales you can still buy SAMSUNG EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Speeds Up to 160 MB/s, UHS-I, C10, U3, V10, A2, Upgrade Storage for Phones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch, MB-ME512SA/AM $32.99 at Amazon $39.00 Save $6.01 Get Deal Get Deal $32.99 at Amazon $39.00 Save $6.01 Getting the right gaming accessory, whether it be a mouse or an SD card, can make your life a lot easier.Razer DeathAdder Essential: $21 at Amazon (was $30). This wired gaming mouse comes with a 6,400 DPI sensor, five programmable buttons, and mechanical switches.Razer Basilisk V3 X Hyperspeed: $49 at Amazon (was $70). This wireless gaming mouse from Razer has an 18,000 DPI sensor, 9 programmable controls, a Chroma RGB mouse wheel, and optical-mechanical switches.Logitech G502 X Lightspeed: $95 at Amazon (was $140). This deal takes Logitech's beloved G502 mouse wireless, complete with a 25,000 DPI sensor, 13 programmable controls, and optical-mechanical switches.Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSD Card: $33 at Amazon (was $39). This fast MicroSD card from Samsung has more than enough storage space for dozens of games, making it perfect for the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck.SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Gaming Headset: $100 at Amazon (was $130). This gaming headset from Steelseries has 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, promises a 60 hour battery life, comes with on-ear controls, and has versions for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset: $270 at Amazon (was $350). This upgrade to the Arctis Nova headset adds active noise cancellation, swappable batteries, and an OLED base station.The best Cyber Monday sales on video games you can still shop The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch [Digital] $69.00 at Walmart Get Deal Get Deal $69.00 at Walmart Finally, here are some sales on the best games of the season.Sonic x Shadow Generations for Xbox/PlayStation/Switch: $30 at Amazon (was $50). Sonics latest release, this remaster of Sonic Generations also comes with a highly regarded, brand-new campaign featuring his edgy counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog.Persona 3 Reload for PlayStation 4: $45 at Amazon (was $70). This remake of the first game to really set the modern Persona gameplay loop includes a bunch of quality of life updates and graphical overhauls, although it does miss the female protagonist route from the game's earlier remake for PSP. At time of writing, only the PS4 version has a discount.Dragon's Dogma 2 for Xbox/PlayStation: $46 at Amazon (was $70). One of my personal favorite games of this year, this sequel to the cult classic from the Xbox 360-era sees players navigating a brutal fantasy world that doesn't pull any punches.Elden Ring for Xbox/PlayStation 4: $44 at Amazon (was $60). Another dark fantasy epic, this spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series features a narrative penned by George R.R. Martin. Stock is going fast, with the PlayStation 5 version sold out at time of writing.Metaphor ReFantazio for PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $70). This brand-new series from the Persona team keeps many of the same element fans of those games have become accustomed to, while also introducing light real-time combat and a fantasy world dealing with political turmoil. At time of writing, only the PS5 version has a discount.The Last of Us Part 1 for PlayStation: $30 at Sony (was $70). This PS5 remaster of the PS3 "zombie" game that became an HBO TV show is currently more than half off through Sony direct.The Last of Us Part 2 for PlayStation: $40 at Sony (was $50). This PS5 remaster of the sequel to The Last of Us continues Ellie's story, pushing far beyond what's been shown in the HBO show as of yet. The Best Cyber Monday Deals You Can Still Shop Now Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset + $30 Digital Credit (List Price $399 With Code "QUEST30") Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet $149.00 (List Price $219.99) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.00 (List Price $349.00) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) $329.99 (List Price $399.00) iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Q0120 Robot Vacuum Cleaner $149.00 (List Price $249.99) Samsung Odyssey G93SC 49" Dual QHD OLED Curved Monitor $949.99 (List Price $1,599.99) Deals are selected by our commerce team0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·94 Visualizações
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The Best Extended Cyber Monday Tech Deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Morelifehacker.comWe may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Cyber Monday is long gone, but great deals on tech products are sticking around. If youve been patiently holding off on your holiday shopping, there are still deals for you to get. Across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and more, some of my favorite tech gadgets are seeing price cuts. Granted, some of these are designed to fool you with fake markups, which is why its important to track an items price history before going in on something that looks too good to be true. Fortunately, Ive already done all of the work for you. For the next couple of days, keep checking in here for the best deals on laptops, TVs, Apple devices, tablets, video games, and more. Prices are accurate as of the time of writing, but you can expect them to fluctuate and inventory to sell out, so you may not want to hesitate if you see a sale that grabs you. Scroll to the bottom of the post for live updates.The Best Cyber Monday laptop deals that are still active Apple 2022 M2 MacBook Air $949.99 at Amazon $999.00 Save $49.01 Get Deal Get Deal $949.99 at Amazon $999.00 Save $49.01 If youre like my in-laws, theres a good chance youre reading this list on a laptop that needs replacing. Its a good thing that laptops are no stranger to post-Cyber Monday deals, across PC and Mac alike.Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M3 Chip: $1,199 at Amazon (was $1,299). This is Apples most recent MacBook Air, complete with the M3 chip. At time of writing, stock is currently limited to the 512GB models, which come with a base 16GB of RAM and can be upgraded to 24GB of RAM.Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M2 Chip: $949 at Amazon (was $999). If youre OK going with a slightly older model, the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is just a little cheaper than the M3 model right now, even if the discount isn't as large.Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch with M4 Pro Chip: $2,299 at Amazon (was $2,499). This is a great middleground for the MacBook Pro, with the M4 Pro chip, up to 48GB of memory, 512GB of storage, and a 16-inch screen.Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M1 Chip: $599 at Walmart (was $699). Apples oldest M-series MacBook Air is still a strong workhorse, with an M1 chip, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of storage, although the smaller discount here might not make the compromise worth it.Dell Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 chip: $1,450 at Dell (was $1,700). Here's one for the gamers. This 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell packs a lot for the price, with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 64GB of memory, up to 2TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+ display.Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop with Ryzen 9 chip: $1,200 at Best Buy (was $1,600). Another gaming laptop, this 14-inch model is a bit smaller, but manages to pack an AMD Ryzen 8 8945HS CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and 2,880 x 1,800 display with a 120Hz refresh rate.Acer Aspire Go 14 Laptop: $280 at Acer (was $350). This ultra-budget laptop is a good cheap pick, and should be good for people whose work depends mostly on the cloud. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U CPU, 128GB of storage, 8GB of memory, a 14-inch screen, and Windows 11 in S Mode. Note that S Mode laptops can only use apps from the Microsoft Store by default, although this can be changed later.The Best Cyber Monday tablet deals that you can still get Apple iPad Air, 11" With M2 Chip $824.00 at Amazon $899.00 Save $75.00 Get Deal Get Deal $824.00 at Amazon $899.00 Save $75.00 Not everyone needs a whole laptop. Tablets are just as valuable to plenty of techies out there, if not more so. Here are my favorite post-Cyber Monday tablet deals that are currently live.Apple 11-Inch iPad Air with M2 Chip: $824 at Amazon (was $899). If you're OK going for an older model of Apple Silicon, you can still get an M-series iPad on sale thanks to this deal from Amazon, which cuts a bit off an M2 iPad Air. At time of writing, the deal applies to the 512GB model. RAM is 8GB.Apple 10.2-Inch 9th Generation iPad: $200 at Best Buy (was $330). If youre just looking for a cheap, basic tablet, you cant do much better than the 9th Generation iPad, which is still going strong with the respectable A13 Bionic chip three years later. It wont support Apple Intelligence, but if youre still not sold on AI, you'll still get 3GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+: $800 at Best Buy (was $1,000). A premium Android tablet from Samsung, this rectangle boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 12GB of memory, 256GB of storage, a 12-inch 2,800 x 1,752 AMOLED screen, and comes with a stylus.Microsoft Surface Pro 13-Inch: $900 at Best Buy (was $1,200). This pick blurs the line between a tablet and a laptop, coming equipped with Windows 11, which gives it a full desktop ecosystem of apps to explore. Plus, this particular model also has a few Copilot+ goodies thrown in. Storage is 512GB and RAM is 16GB.The Best Cyber Monday deals on phones you can still snag Google Pixel 8 Pro $718.00 at Amazon $999.00 Save $281.00 Get Deal Get Deal $718.00 at Amazon $999.00 Save $281.00 If you're still using an old phone, it could still be a great time to upgrade. Bigger deals are often limited to contracts with various mobile carriers, but there are still options to get a new phone outright.Google Pixel 8a 128GB (Unlocked): $490 at Amazon (was $499). The Google Pixel 8a is almost as good as the Pixel 8, with a 6.1-inch display, up to 256GB of storage, and a 64 megapixel camera (which is arguably still weaker than the 8's despite its higher number, due to other factors like light sensing).Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB (Unlocked): $718 at Amazon (was $999). Amazon's Pixel 8 Pro deal is one of the few pro phone deals still running, although it only applies to the 128GB and 512GB models.The Best Cyber Monday Earbud Deals that are still running Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $169.99 at Amazon $249.00 Save $79.01 Get Deal Get Deal $169.99 at Amazon $249.00 Save $79.01 Let's say you just got a new phone for Cyber Monday. Good for you! But you're probably going to want some earbuds to go with it, right?Apple AirPods Pro 2: $170 at Amazon (was $249). Apple's best earbuds are on sale for Cyber Monday, coming with noise cancellation, USB-C charging, conversation awareness, and a speaker in the case so you can find it more easily.Apple AirPods 4: $119 at Amazon (was $129). Apple's best non-pro AirPods are also on sale, with USB-C charging, spatial audio, a promised 30 hours of battery life (with the charging case), and voice isolation.Beats Studio Buds: $80 at Amazon (was $150). Beats is technically an Apple brand now, and these buds offer a cheaper way to get noise cancelling than the AirPods. They also have a different shape that some may prefer. This deal applies to the black, red, and white versions of the product.Google Pixel Buds A-Series: $72 at Amazon (was $99). This deal on white Pixel Buds A-Series is a good way to get reliable earbuds from a major brand, with a promised 24 hours of listening with the charging case.Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: $219 at Amazon (was $279). Bose's redesigned earbuds feature include noise cancellation, a touch-based interface, and a Bose "fit kit."Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: $129 at Bose (was $179). Bose's older QuietComfort earbuds feature a design built for comfort, multipoint connectivity, and active noise cancelling.Sony WF10000XM5 Earbuds: $230 at Best Buy (was $300). Sony's WF1000XM5 earbuds aim to bring the same noise cancelling excellence and audio quality of the famed headphones by the same name to a smaller, in-ear form factor.The Best Cyber Monday headphone deals you can still get New Apple AirPods Max - Sky Blue $459.00 at Amazon $549.00 Save $90.00 Get Deal Get Deal $459.00 at Amazon $549.00 Save $90.00 If you're not an earbuds person, you can still get a great deal on more traditional headphones, too.Apple AirPods Max: $459 at Amazon (was $549). Apple's full over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, offer many of the same benefits of AirPods in a more traditional form factor, including active noise cancelling and personalized spatial audio.Beats Studio Pro: $199 at Amazon (was $350). The most affordable Apple headphones, the Beats Studio Pro have personalized spatial audio and active noise cancellation, plus come in a number of fashionable colors.Sony WH-1000XM4: $198 at Amazon (was $348). These are Sony's last-generation noise cancelling headphones, but they are still a fan favorite, with conversation detection, a mic for onboard calls, Alexa control, and three color options.Sony WH-1000XM5: $298 at Amazon (was $400). Sony's current generation of noise cancelling headphones upgrades to four beam-forming microphones for better calling, plus promise an up to 30-hour battery life.Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones: $199 at Amazon (was $349). Bose's over-ear headphones offer the company's well-known noise cancelling in a more traditional form factor, promise a 24-hour battery life, and come in a number of colors.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones: $349 at Amazon (was $429). Bose's premium over-ear headphones add on spatial audio to the max, plus update the Bluetooth codec and improve the onboard processor.The Best Cyber Monday TV deals that are still active LG - 77" Class B3 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2023) $1,496.95 at Amazon $2,296.99 Save $800.04 Get Deal Get Deal $1,496.95 at Amazon $2,296.99 Save $800.04 I almost never buy a TV outside of a sales event, and you shouldn't either. Keep an eye on these TV deals.LG 77-inch B3 OLED TV: $1,497 at Amazon (was $2,297). OLED is still my favorite display tech out there, and if I can get on my soapbox for a moment, it's the only one that really compares to CRTs. LG makes some of the best OLED TVs around, and this big-screen model has a 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There are four HDMI 2.1 inputs.Hisense 100-inch U7 QLED Google TV: $1,798 at Walmart (was $2,998). This massive, 100-inch TV from Hisense won't have quite the contrast levels as an OLED, but wow, that's a lot of screen space. It can display in up to 4K and has HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting a 144Hz refresh rate, making it decent for gaming, too.Amazon 65-inch Fire TV Omni Series: $370 at Amazon (was $450). Amazon's Fire TVs are a great way to get a lot of screen on a budget. This 4K QLED smart display has a 60Hz refresh rate, supports hands-free Alexa control, comes in up to 75-inches, and has various HDR options (starting at HDR10 and HLG).Roku 55-inch Plus Series QLED 4K Smart TV: $430 at Best Buy (was $500). Roku is one of Amazon's biggest rivals in the budget TV category. Available in up to 75 inches, this TV is 4K, supports Dolby Vision at a lower price point than Amazon's option, has a 60Hz refresh rate, and comes with Roku's snappy operating system built in.TCL 55-inch Class Q6-Series 4K Smart Google TV: $300 at Best Buy (was $450). If you're not big on Amazon's or Roku's operating systems, then a TCL TV is a good bet. This model comes in up to 98 inches, has a 4K QLED panel, support Dolby Vision, and a 60Hz native refresh rate.The Best Cyber Monday Video Game Deals you can still get PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle $374.00 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $374.00 at Amazon Cyber Monday and beyond is a classic season for buying the latest video games (and video game accessories). Here are some of the best deals I've found so far.PlayStation VR2: $349 at Amazon (was $550). Right now, you can get Sony's second VR headset for $250 off its launch price, complete with a copy of Horizon Call of the Mountain. PC owners can also use this headset to play their SteamVR games.PS5 Slim Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle: $375 at Amazon (was $450). This digital edition of Sony's PlayStation 5 console has a slimmer build than launch models and eschews a disc drive, but comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a few Fortnite cosmetics.Amazon Fire TV 4K Max with Xbox Core Wireless Controller and 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $80 at Amazon (was $142). This bundle will snag you Amazon's best streaming stick plus an Xbox controller and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, turning it into a full-on cloud gaming console.Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller: $45 at Amazon (was $65). Almost no video game accessory is as versatile as the basic Xbox controller, which can work across a slew of devices and has a standard layout that most games recognize immediately.PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: $54 at Amazon (was $75). PS5 controllers can be a bit more finicky to connect to other devices than Xbox controllers, but have improved greatly in this regard over the years, and come with plenty of extra haptics that might justify their higher price tag to some gamers.8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: $50 at Amazon (was $69). This is a reliable third-party alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, with both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, plus motion controls, back paddles, macro compatibility, and durable Hall Effect sticks.Sonic x Shadow Generations for Xbox/PlayStation/Switch: $30 at Best Buy (was $50). Sonics latest release, this remaster of Sonic Generations also comes with a highly regarded, brand-new campaign featuring his edgy counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog.Dragon's Dogma 2 for Xbox/PlayStation: $46 at Amazon (was $70). One of my personal favorite games of this year, this sequel to the cult classic from the Xbox 360-era sees players navigating a brutal fantasy world that doesn't pull any punches.Elden Ring for Xbox/PlayStation 4: $44 at Amazon (was $60). Another dark fantasy epic, this spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series features a narrative penned by George R.R. Martin. Stock is going fast, with the PlayStation version sold out at time of writing.Metaphor ReFantazio for PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $70). This brand-new series from the Persona team keeps many of the same element fans of those games have become accustomed to, while also introducing light real-time combat and a fantasy world dealing with political turmoil. At time of writing, only the PS5 version has a discount.Live Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech dealsKeep checking this section for live updates on the best and newest deals throughout the shopping holiday. The Best Cyber Monday Deals You Can Still Shop Now Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset + $30 Digital Credit (List Price $399 With Code "QUEST30") Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet $149.00 (List Price $219.99) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.00 (List Price $349.00) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) $329.99 (List Price $399.00) iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Q0120 Robot Vacuum Cleaner $149.00 (List Price $249.99) Samsung Odyssey G93SC 49" Dual QHD OLED Curved Monitor $949.99 (List Price $1,599.99) Deals are selected by our commerce team0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·87 Visualizações
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Peloton is introducing a new audio-focused strength training appwww.engadget.comPeloton is continuing to expand into products other than stationary bikes and treadmills with a new strength training app called Peloton Strength+. The iOS-only app will give current and future Peloton subscribers access to audio-guided strength workouts that can be performed at the gym.The fitness company initially started testing a beta version of the app in September, which Peloton says informed features like bookmarking custom workouts and the ability to swap and reorder movements. The final version also includes a tool for generating new workouts based on how much time you have, your experience level, or available equipment, instructional how-to videos and in-ear coaching to keep you on track while youre working out. Like many other fitness apps, Strength+ can also connect to an Apple Watch to display metrics like your heart rate and calories burned and let you log weights and reps from your wrist. None of these features are radically different from what you can get from other popular apps like Fitbod or SmartGym, save for Pelotons focus on audio and the companys roster of popular fitness instructors.In the years following the pandemic, Peloton has struggled to adjust to the changing demand for its subscription hardware. Not everyone wanted a Peloton Tread or Bike in their living room when the option to pay less to use one in public became available. Peloton has tried various strategies to recapture its popularity since then, making it possible to access Peloton workouts without expensive hardware, launching a fitness-tracking camera called Guide with a strength workout focus similar to Strength and even selling a rowing machine. Nothing has matched the sales highs the company experienced during the pandemic. Selling subscriptions to the Peloton app and Strength+ seems like a viable way to grow in the inevitable future where most people dont care about Peloton hardware.Peloton Strength+ will be available for a limited time at $1 per month for the first six months. Afterward, a subscription to Strength+ will cost $9.99 per month. Current Peloton All Access, Guide, and App+ subscribers can use Strength+ at no additional cost.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/peloton-is-introducing-a-new-audio-focused-strength-training-app-222145376.html?src=rss0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·95 Visualizações
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OpenAI signs deal with Palmer Luckeys Anduril to develop military AIwww.engadget.comOpenAI has partnered with defense startup Anduril Industries to develop AI for the Pentagon. The companies said on Wednesday that theyll combine OpenAIs models, including GPT-4o and OpenAI o1, with Andurils systems and software to improve the US militarys defenses against unpiloted aerial attacks.The deal comes less than a year after OpenAI softened its stance on using its models for military purposes. Although the ChatGPT makers policies still prohibit its models from developing or using weapons, it deleted a line in January that explicitly banned integrating its tech into military and warfare use. The company said at the time it was already working with DARPA on cybersecurity tools. In October, the company hired a former Palantir security officer and was reportedly pitching its products to the US military and national security establishment.An OpenAI spokesperson told The Washington Post that the deal complies with the companys rules because it focuses on systems that defend against pilotless aerial threats. The company said the partnership doesnt cover other uses.According to The Washington Post, the OpenAI-Anduril partnership will aim to improve the latters tech for detecting and shooting down drones threatening the US military and its allies. The Pentagon already buys Andurils Roadrunner drone interceptor (pictured above) to help counter the rise of smaller drones on the worlds battlefields. The startup sells sentry towers, comms jammers, military drones and an autonomous submarine, among other projects.The companies framed the partnership as a way to defend US military personnel and counter Chinas advancing AI. Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defense capability gaps across the world, Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf wrote in a statement. Together, we are committed to developing responsible solutions that enable military and intelligence operators to make faster, more accurate decisions in high-pressure situations.Anduril was co-founded by Oculus Rift inventor (and Oculus VR co-founder) Palmer Luckey. That headset laid the foundation for the Meta Quest lineup, which today holds the lions share of the VR and AR market. Luckey left Meta (then Facebook) in 2017, months after news broke that he donated $10,000 to a group aiming to post 4chan-style anti-Hillary Clinton memes on roadside billboards.OpenAI builds AI to benefit as many people as possible, and supports U.S.-led efforts to ensure the technology upholds democratic values, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote in a statement. Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects U.S. military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-signs-deal-with-palmer-luckeys-anduril-to-develop-military-ai-213356951.html?src=rss0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·94 Visualizações
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241204_ZBrushForIpad20252_tw.mp4www.facebook.comMaxon has released ZBrush for iPad 2025.2. Check out the new features in the iPad edition of the digital sculpting software, including GoZ support for Cinema 4D.https://www.cgchannel.com/2024/12/maxon-releases-zbrush-for-ipad-2025-2/#latestupdate0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·125 Visualizações
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Substance 3D Modeler 1.17 is outwww.facebook.comSubstance 3D Modeler 1.17 is out. Check out the new features in the virtual reality modeling software: primarily updates to the new Primitives workflow, for rapidly blocking out complex hard-surface models.https://www.cgchannel.com/2024/12/adobe-releases-substance-3d-modeler-1-15/#latestupdate0 Comentários ·0 Compartilhamentos ·135 Visualizações