Verdant Havena concept by Nastia Perchykis where modern design meets natures charm. We see soft earthy tones and warm woods, making it a retreat for the senses. This haven is minimal yet luxurious; cozy yet sophisticated. This project transforms interiors into a tranquil escapeand a tour through it will show how.The living room features an earthy color palette with rich brown tones and green accents. The oversized, modular seating means plenty of room to sitor lie down. The rug, with its earthy green hues, sets just the right rustic base for the living room design.A special mention for the sleek, linear bioethanol fireplace seamlessly integrating into the wooden console unit. The seat beside it gives you just the right cozy corner.The dining table seamlessly transitions into the living space; this emphasizes functional, open-plan living. We especially love how the organic-inspired stool mimics moss. The olive green pendant light creates a statement!The kitchen features striking green veining on the backsplash. The appliances are integrated into the cabinetry, which uses a sleek wood finish to add natural textures to the space.The bedroom may be compactbut we like to call it natures nook. The headboard is textured green and placed against warm wood paneling. Right next to the huge window (offering natural vistas, again) is a sleek workstation. We love how the homeowners choose to use a projector for enjoying their nights spent in. The cabinetry may be functional, but it also creates a statement with its sleek green color.We see this design style subtly continued into the nursery, where wooden tones set a welcoming base. The light green rug ties the space together, while the white furniture adds a sleek touch.Both bathrooms in the Verdant Haven use hues of green. The first one features a sleek green-and-wooden vanity, while the second one uses veined marble tiles for a unique ambiance. Both bathrooms do, however, make room for plenty of white. This keeps the space modern and grounded.

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MacworldThe next Apple Watch Ultra will offer a new feature for Apples wearable: the ability to send and receive texts through a satellite connection, according to a report by Bloomberg. The new features follow Apples introduction of limited satellite connectivity (emergency use only) with the iPhone 14 in 2022. With the release of iOS 18 this past fall, Apple expanded its satellite connectivity to include iMessages.The Apple Watch Ultra comes with cellular connectivity. Presumably, the satellite connection work would in a similar fashion as it does on the iPhone: if a cellular network is unavailable, a satellite connection can be used for text messages. Theres no need to sign up for a satellite provider and the connectivity is currently provided at no charge. Since the Apple Watch Ultra is targeted at users who are active in remote outdoor activities, the satellite connectivity could be helpful. Its not clear if Apple will expand its satellite support or introduce a service plan that users will need to pay for.Satellite provider Globalstar announced in November that Apple had made a $1.5 billion investment into the company and that Apple has a 20 percent equity stake. Apple promised a year of free satellite connectivity when the feature launched on the iPhone 14, then extended it for another year in 2023. However, once that free period ended this past November, Apple hasnt mentioned an extension or a monthly fee for the service.The Bloomberg report also states that Apple is working on a blood pressure monitor that could debut in 2025. This is a feature thats long been rumored; Apple was reportedly working on a blood pressure monitor for the Apple Watch Series 10 that wouldnt provide systolic and diastolic measurements but would state if your pressure was elevated, but the wasnt ready in time for the release.Additionally Gurman says Apple is still working on non-invasive glucose monitoring, but it remains an incredibly difficult challenge.

Macworld2024 has been jam-packed for Apple. During this year, the company released new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, nearly updated its entire iPad line, refreshed most of its Macs, and launched a brand new device in an entirely new category. While some of these releases were naturally underwhelming, many of its newest devices offer incredible value at reasonable prices. Thats not to mention the technological advancements made across the line. With the year drawing to a close and Apple done with new hardware, were going to look back and highlight the six most notable releases over the past 12 months.Apple Vision ProApples vision for the future began to materialize almost immediately. Despite revealing its Vision Pro headset during 2023s WWDC, the company started selling its first spatial computer in early February with a ton of hype and a lot of hope. The cutting-edge headset marked the beginning of a new chapter at Apple thats only just getting started.While the masses havent adopted this $2,499 device yet, one simply cant ignore the mind-blowing technology it packs. These include over a dozen sensors and cameras that map the physical world in real-timewith the help of the R1 and M2 chipsets. Thats in addition to its high-resolution displays that maximize user immersion when viewing supported content. Expectedly, the Vision Pro also offers tight Apple ecosystem ties, allowing you to seamlessly mirror your Macs display, enjoy lossless audio playback with the AirPods Pro 2, and more.So, while this headset isnt a best seller yet, Apple could address its shortcomings by dropping its price and weight with future iterations. Regardless of how this products timeline unfolds, it arguably remains Cupertinos most exciting 2024 release and a solid foundation for a potential spatial era ahead.iPad Pro M4The next notable release followed in May, when Apple launched its thinnest consumer device yet (disregarding the Polishing Cloth). The M4 iPad Pro manages to offer one of the sleekest tablet designs on the market while continuing to provide users with a desktop processor and potentially the fastest experience in this category. Along with the all-new tandem OLED panel, support for Apple Pencil Pro, and Nano texture display option, the iPad Pro has never been as light, slim, or powerful.The M4 iPad Pro hides a ton of power in its ultra-thin frame.FoundryAirPods 4 with ANCFast forward to September: Apple brings active noise cancelation (ANC) to its entry-level AirPods for the first time as an optional add-on that costs extra. Despite costing just $179, the AirPods 4 with ANC offer multiple perks that had been exclusive to the $249 AirPods Pro 2 variant. These include a Find My-enabled charging case, support for wireless charging through Qi and the Apple Watch puck, the Adaptive Audio feature, and more. So, customers who dislike the silicone ear tips or dont want to spend a premium on a pair of true wireless earbuds can finally enjoy ANC and other Pro-level benefits through the entry-level AirPods 4.iPhone 16 and 16 PlusAlso in September, Apple then revealed the iPhone 16 series. While the Pro and Pro Max editions are undoubtedly the highest-end models, the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus variants are arguably more prominent this time around. For starters, they offer 2024s most interesting highlightthe Camera Control buttonwhich couldve easily been a Pro exclusive. Theyve similarly dropped the mute switch in favor of the Action button. So, beyond the thinner bezels, 120Hz refresh rate, always-on display, and telephoto rear lens (and despite their more affordable pricing), the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are pretty Pro for most users. Thats not to mention that they offer vibrant color optionsas Pro iPhone users remain limited to dull, muted ones.The iPhone 16 Plus feels more like a Pro Max than ever.Connor Jewiss / FoundryiOS 18While Apple released a ton of innovative hardware this year, we cant ignore the developments made in the software department, too. In late September, the firm launched the stable version of iOS 18, which packs a wide array of highly requested and long-overdue features. Some of our favorites include a truly customizable Home Screen and Control Center, RCS support, T9 dialing, phone call recording, Math Notes, device and notification mirroring with macOS Sequoia, a standalone Passwords app, and more.But the centerpiece is Apple Intelligence, Apples first entry into the world of AI and a marriage of hardware and software like weve never seen before. Its rolling out slowly over several months, but iPhone 16 and 15 Pro users already have access to an incredible suite of AI features, including Genmoji, native ChatGPT integration, Writing Tools, and notification summaries. Apple Intelligence turns iOS 18 from a great release into a groundbreaking oneMac mini M4Last but certainly not least, Apple closest out 2024 with its biggest littlest Mac ever: the M4 Mac mini. Released on October 29 with an upgraded chip and all-new design, Apple was able to significantly shrink the size of its smallest Mac for the first time in 14. So, not only does the Mac mini M4 pack some of Apples fastest consumer chipsets to date, but it now has an area of just 25 square inches. With the same starting price of $599 (or $499 for education), customers can now own an affordable Mac without sacrificing aesthetics or performance.The new Mac mini is almost as small as an Apple TV.FoundryA year of shiftsApples most prominent theme for 2024 was making the same premium devices but at a lower price of admission. The AirPods 4 with ANC, iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, and Mac mini M4 all deliver Pro-esque performance without leaving a hole in customers wallets. Theyre all products we can confidently recommend to undecided buyers, as they no longer miss out on core or enticing featuresfor the most part, at least. Nevertheless, the company also continues to deliver high-end devices for those interested, such as the Pro iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Vision headset.Apple also shifted its software philosophy this year by opening up the iPhone. iOS is now the closest it has ever been to Android OS in terms of personalization, making it more alluring to those considering a platform switch. While the first batches of Apple Intelligence perks have been generally underwhelming, iOS 18 packs plenty of other features that elevate the releaseregardless of AI.With 2024 out of the way, we can now anticipate next years releases, which are rumored to include more M4 Macs, the iPhone 17 series with an all-new Air, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, fresh Apple Intelligence features, and more.

A newstudy by a PhD student at MIT indicates that AI tools can help scientists make more discoveries, according toNature. In the study by Aidan Toner-Rodgers, an unspecified laboratory in the US with 1,018 researchers used an unspecified custom machine-learning tool. The work teams that were randomly assigned to use the AI tool then discovered 44% more materials and created 39% more patent applications than those that did not use the tool.At the same time, the technology had different effects on how productivity was distributed. The bottom third of researchers saw little benefit, while output doubled for top researchers.AI automated 57% of the idea generation tasks and reassigned scientists to the new task of evaluating model-produced material candidates. Top-performing researchers then used their expertise to prioritize promising AI proposals, while other researchers wound up wasting significant resources testing false positives.The survey also showed that progress has a price: 82% of researchers reported decreased satisfaction with their work due to decreased creativity and underutilization of their skills. The study has not yet been peer-reviewed by other researchers.