Brigette Romanek and LAY LO Pets are proud to present their new line of Liveable Luxe pet beds and blankets the Brigette Romanek x LAY LO Pet Collection featuring LUXEKnit fabric a special blend of recycled material that is knit into a plush, super soft fabric that will stand the test of time. These subtle textured patterns come in a range of muted hues designed to heighten, not overwhelm, your interiors.With this collection, I wanted each piece to feel soothing, blending seamlessly into any space. The subtle geometric patterns and flowing textures create visual interest and a sense of calm without overpowering. The versatile colors like cream and taupe add warmth. They complement, rather than clash with, any dcor style. It was important to me that each bed and blanket felt luxe and inviting for your home and your pets alike, explains Romanek. This is clear throughout the collection, warm neutrals and delicate texture adding interest to the beds and linens for an overall clean aesthetic.With this collection, LAY LO is expanding into dog blankets as well, offering a cohesive line to keep your furry friend comfy and warm at all times. Both the blanket and bed come in two organic shades, Cream and Beige. Both colors are more pink toned than blue, adding a nice warmth that goes hand in hand with how soft and plush the collection is.Brigette Romanek is a AD100 and ELLE Decor Titan designer, with a penchant for the finer things in life. She has always had a passion for design, traveling, curating, and reading through the beauty and mystery of the everyday. Founded in 2018, Romanek Design Studio brings a sense of joy and luxury to life, having the opportunity to work with A-list clients, including Demi Moore, Christian Bale, and Beyonc. In 2023, she wrote her first book, with a foreword from Gwyneth Paltrow, Liveable Luxe, to much acclaim.Brigette RomanekBrigette RomanekTo shop the new Brigette Romanek x LAY LO Pet Collection, visit laylopets.com.This post contains affiliate links, so if you make a purchase from an affiliate link, we earn a commission. Thanks for supporting Design Milk!

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Im an expert at whiling away the hours on a plane. I can distract myself, even in a confined spacereading, watching movies, or thinking thoughts. I can even find pleasure in the tiny bland meal served on an airplane. What Ive never been good at, though, is in-flight sleep. It doesnt seem fair that only the folks in lay-flat seats get to enjoy their circadian rhythm uninterrupted, but I was beginning to be resigned to this literal class division, until after hundreds of hours of flying, Im happy to report that there is finally something that works for me. I tried the Trtl travel pillow, and I wont do long flights without it again. Trtl Pillow Scientifically Proven Super Soft Neck Support Travel Pillow $45.49 at Amazon $64.99 Save $19.50 Shop Now Shop Now $45.49 at Amazon $64.99 Save $19.50 Dozing is decidedly not as rejuvenating as actual sleep. My flight naps were often short and half-hearted. Usually 20 minutes would pass before I woke myself up because I open-mouth snored again. Bad sleep is a nuisance even if you occasionally travel, but if you fly internationally often, it can really throw off your travel days. After trying several disappointing inflatable U-shaped travel pillows and countless balled-up jackets and scarves, I was skeptical of the Trtl travel neck pillow. But it was the unusual design that caused me to reconsider.My flight with the TrtlI got my gray Trtl pillow before taking an eight-hour flight to Copenhagen. It wasnt bulky and barely weighed a thing; it's just a bit awkwardly shaped. I wondered where Id store it because it doesnt fold or collapse. I could have wrapped it around the handle of my backpack but Im not much for dangling bits and bobs, so I ended up fitting the curved edge over my packing cube inside my backpack. It was a squeeze, but the backpack zipped up. Done. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann After getting situated in my economy window seat, and marveling at how the airline managed to make a Mexican-inspired dish taste like absolutely nothing, I got ready to rack up some Zs. I took out the Trtl neck support, positioned it off to the side, wrapped the soft, stretchy fleece scarf-part around my neck, and secured the end to the Velcro. It felt pretty good. Though I think the fleece will feel a little hot in the summer, in the current winter chill, it was rather cozy. I tested out the strength of it and decided to tighten up the fleece scarf before closing my eyes. I fake-sleep selfied so you could better imagine your future. It is legitimately comfortable. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Not only did I get hours (in a row!) of real sleep, but the fleece wrapped securely under my chin, solving my open-mouth snoring dilemma. I did wake up one time because my noise-cancelling earbuds made me claustrophobic, so I left those out on my return flight where I slept for all five of the hours between meals. The Trtl was comfortable and effective. Plus, as you can see in my fake-sleep selfie, I looked extremely cool (I have a reputation to maintain). Even if you dont achieve this level of glamour, its okay; sleeping isnt about looks anyway.Why the Trtl worksThe Trtl travel pillow has a different approach than everything else Ive tried. Instead of something bulky and puffed to rest your head on, this is less a pillow and more a supportive holder for your noggin. Its basically a thin fleece scarf with a rigid but padded, curved support on one end. You place the bend of the support against your heador in front, whatever side youd like to lean towardwrap the fleece around once like a scarf, and use the Velcro strip to secure the hold. You can see the Velcro is lime green on mine and the Trtl logo has the partner Velco on the back. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The stretchy fleece plays an important role in the support structure. I find the biggest culprit of crappy sleep while sitting up is the head-bob. Anyone who has slept on a bus, subway, or train knows the dreaded head-bob. You start to doze and gravity takes control of your ten-pound head for a split second. You feel the drop and wake up in time to catch your head, just before dozing off again to repeat this drowsy dance. This head drop happens with inflatable travel pillows too; your head can slip off the side and wake you up. The Trtl, however, straps you in, securing your head to the plastic support framework and eliminating any sleep bobbing.The Trtl travel pillow is on sale right now, and comes in several colors. Even if you dont fly, this cozy head support can be used on trains, bus rides, or long drives. By the way, there is a Trtl pillow junior (also on sale). Can you imagine if your kids could actually sleep in the backseat on the car ride to your parents house next week? I highly recommend grabbing this deal for yourself or anyone on your gift list who travels. The Trtl will change how you holiday.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.As someone who tests smart-home technology, I have a house full of robots and sensors. In fact, theres always a stack of boxes of things waiting to be tested In my home. Despite my access to all of this fun tech, there are still some items that Id love to add to my daily routine. If youre still trying to figure out what to get the tech lover in your life, here are my suggestions. A scrolling ringIf you have a Kindle or TikTok habit, you know all too well the hand cramping that comes from having to hold and flip through with your thumb. There is a solutionthe scrolling ring. Worn on your finger, you can press the forward, backward or select button on your ring and control your phone or tablet remotely. I have been eyeing one for my late-night TikTok habit; given the way healthcare is going, this $30 solution for future thumb joint issues seems like a wise investment. Scrolling Ring $24.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $24.99 at Amazon A mini thermal printer Thermal printers have gotten smaller and smaller, and now they can fit in your pocket. Why a thermal printer? They can quickly produce stickers, notes, even temporary tattoos. I like the Notebuddy for its compact shape and easy to replace sticker paper. You connect via Bluetooth from your phone or laptop. Notebuddy Mini Sticker Printer $33.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $33.99 at Amazon A heated neck massager Theres this neck massager that looks like a scarf you stretch around you, and put your arms through. I want one. I can see how the pressure from your arms would help the massager get right up against your neck to really dig in and work out your bound-up muscles. MagicMakers Neck Massager With Heat $39.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $39.99 at Amazon Super Mario Bros. brick lamp Ive been obsessed with this Super Mario Bros. question mark light up brick. It attaches to the wall or wherever else youd like to stick it, and yes, you can actually punch it, and yes, it will make that deeply satisfying sound effect from the classic game. "Super Bros" Question Block Lamp $14.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $14.99 at Amazon Desk vacuum cleanerMy desk is where everything goesmail, projects, books, gloves and my purseand so it often needs a cleaning. I love this cordless vacuum cleaner that I can keep nearby and grab as needed to vacuum my keyboard and mousepad if I need to, without needing to clear away pens and cords. Handheld Desk Vacuum Cleaner $39.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $70.00 Shop Now Shop Now $39.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $70.00

We've written quite a bit about why AirTags are useful tools for keeping track of your stuff, from your keys and backpack to your pets and luggage (the location of which you can even share with your airline in the event your bags get lost). These tiny devices use Bluetooth, UWB (ultra-wideband), and NFC to connect with other devices on Apple's Find My network to show you the location of your misplaced item. Precision Finding, which works when your AirTag is within the vicinity of your iPhone, uses the Find Nearby feature to direct you to the exact location of your AirTag, which will vibrate and beep as you get closer.The AirTag 2, which is expected to be released sometime in mid-2025, is reportedly getting an upgrade that will make it even easier to find things you've attached to it. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is reporting that the updated tracker will have triple the rangecurrently anywhere from to 10 to 30 metersthanks to the addition of a UWB chip similar to the one Apple added to the iPhone 15 and later. That means you could potentially get the precise location of your belongings from nearly a football field away, directly to your iPhone. While this makes AirTags more useful in general, it is especially great news for those who tend to misplace items across larger areas (of your home or property, for example) and longer distances, as walls and other environmental factors can impair the performance of Find Nearby.

A new hard drive based on the long-promised heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology is almost here. Toms Hardware reported that a new sales page popped up on the Seagate website announcing a new Exos M 30TM and 32TB hard disk drive (HDD) featuring 3TB per platter with three times the power efficiency per terabyte compared to other hard drives.The new hard drive is based on Seagates new Mozaic 3+ platform and is its first HDD to use HAMR. HAMR refers to a magnetic storage process in which localized heat is applied to the disk material during writing, which allows for smaller regions and more space per platter. These and other breakthroughs could someday pave the way to a 50TB HDD. Heres a video from our Upscaled series that breaks down the entire process and what it means for the future of HDD storage.Theres no official release date yet for the Exos M. You can stay up to date by email of its pending release on Seagates product page.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/seagate-teases-its-first-hamr-based-hard-drive-001519503.html?src=rss

Wizards of the Coast is shutting down the online servers for Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance early next year. According to the updated store listings, the game will no longer be available for purchase and its servers will go down for good on February 24, 2025. "The base game and all DLC are still available to play in offline single player by anyone who currently owns it," the notice from the company adds.Dark Alliance launched in 2021 with a single-player mode and an option for up to four-player co-op. It marked the first time WotC had published a video game from the hugely popular D&D universe. The project was meant to follow in the lineage of the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games that were released in the 2000s, but the title made by Tuque Games didn't receive the same high praise as those predecessors. For some context, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance has an 87 score on Metacritic and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 has a 78. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance sits down at a decidedly middling 53.At least Larian Studios' excellent Baldur's Gate 3 is still thriving and getting new patches for your D&D-inspired video game needs.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/dungeons--dragons-dark-alliance-servers-will-shut-down-in-february-233454799.html?src=rss

Grubhub has agreed to pay $25 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois Attorney General. The company was accused of a laundry list of sketchy behavior, including misleading customers about delivery charges, deceiving delivery drivers about income and listing restaurants on the platform without consent. Last month, the food delivery startup Wonder bought Grubhub for one-tenth of what it was worth during the pandemic.Under the proposed settlement, Grubhub has to make changes to remedy the problems. The requirements read like a stop doing that list, one per charge. This includes notifying customers of full delivery costs, being honest with drivers about pay and listing restaurants only with their consent.The FTC says Grubhub, to appear more robust than it was, added as many as 325,000 unaffiliated restaurants to the platform without permission since at least 2019. Customers ordering from those businesses discovered added fees and numerous ordering problems. Meanwhile, the agency says the restaurants bore the brunt of diners ire, leading to damaged reputations and lost money.The company also allegedly added junk fees after advertising to customers that theyd pay a low-cost, flat rate for deliveries. The FTC says Grubhub labeled them service fees or small order fees, but they were simply delivery fees under another name. The agency quotes a former Grubhub executive as calling it a pricing shell game.The FTC also accused the company of blocking customers accounts with large gift card balances, leaving them no way to regain access. The agency said diners who complained to the company either werent told their accounts were blocked or werent given any meaningful way to contest the ban.The false pay allegations include advertising that Grubhub drivers could make up to $40 hourly in the New York area. In reality, the median driver pay in that area was around $10 hourly and only 0.1 percent of drivers are said to have made the advertised rate. And in Chicago, an ad promised earnings of up to $26 hourly when the median was $11.Grubhub denies the allegations but says it settled to put the matter behind it. At Grubhub, were committed to transparency so that every single day diners, restaurants and drivers can make well-informed choices to do business with us, the company wrote in a statement. While we categorically deny the allegations made by the FTC, many of which are wrong, misleading or no longer applicable to our business, we believe settling this matter is in the best interest of Grubhub and allows us to move forward.Our investigation found that Grubhub tricked its customers, deceived its drivers, and unfairly damaged the reputation and revenues of restaurants that did not partner with Grubhub all in order to drive scale and accelerate growth, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan wrote in a statement. Todays action holds Grubhub to account, putting an end to these illegal practices and securing nearly $25 million for the people cheated by Grubhubs tactics. There is no gig platform exemption to the laws on the books.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/grubhub-settles-with-the-ftc-over-adding-restaurants-without-their-consent-221006330.html?src=rss

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