The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a forest spa in China by Vector Architects.Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.Vector Architects designed the Wulingshan Eye Stone Spring spa in Aranya, China, incorporating a stack of eight chimney-style lightwells.Commenters shared mixed opinions on the structure, with one describing it as "stunningly powerful," while another referred to it as a "sublime and bonkers resolution of the brief".High Court rules Zaha Hadid Architects must continue paying to use founder's nameOther stories in this week's newsletter that fired up the comments section included aHigh Court ruling requiring Zaha Hadid Architects to keep paying to use the founder's name, a Corten steel extension in South London and a red brick cinema in Hainan by One Plus Partnership.Dezeen DebateDezeen Debate is sent every Tuesday and features a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about stories. Read the latest edition of Dezeen Debate or subscribe here.You can also subscribe to our other newsletters; Dezeen Agenda is sent every Tuesday containing a selection of the most important news highlights from the week, Dezeen Daily is our daily bulletin that contains every story published in the preceding 24 hours and Dezeen In Depth is sent on the last Friday of every month and delves deeper into the major stories shaping architecture and design.The post Dezeen Debate features a "wonderful and powerful execution of space" appeared first on Dezeen.

PROS: Elegant and sustainable micro-fiber vegan leather material Innovative Triprism lens helps keep the phone thin and light Clean and fast OxygenOS 15 Android experience Large 6,000mAh battery with fast wired and wireless chargingCONS: New vegan leather material available only on one colorway Off-center camera position can cause wobbling on desksRATINGS:AESTHETICSERGONOMICSPERFORMANCESUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITYVALUE FOR MONEYEDITOR'S QUOTE:With a distinctive elegance and uncompromising performance, the OnePlus 13 reaffirms the brand's philosophy of pushing the boundaries of what smartphone flagships are truly capable of.Most people put out New Years resolutions at the start of the year to make sure they put their best foot forward from the get-go. For OnePlus, that means starting the year with a BANG! by unleashing its newest flagship to the whole world. Already in its 12th incarnation (skipping the nefarious 4 and skipping the T models), the brand has gone through just as many redesigns and direction changes, all while still trying to stay true to the revolutionary spirit that quickly catapulted it into fame.The OnePlus 13 is poised to be the culmination of that colorful history, at least up to this point, leveraging all the lessons that it learned in over 10 years while also boldly venturing into new territory. Can its latest flagship live up to its pedigree or has the brand lost its way? We take the OnePlus 13 for a spin to find out if the former upstarts spirit lives on.Designer: OnePlusAestheticsOnePlus has always been quite revolutionary when it comes to the materials it uses for its smartphones, from wood to sandstone to faux leather. For the OnePlus 13, it opted to revisit materials associated with luxury products, in this case, leather. But in typical OnePlus fashion, it wasnt content to just slap on that luxurious but unsustainable material and it created its own eco-friendly variant.With the worlds first microfiber vegan leather applied to a smartphone, the OnePlus 13 immediately exudes a sophisticated appearance that doesnt just look good but also feels great. Its soft and warm to touch, adding a new tactile dimension to the smartphone experience. It also puts an extra level of durability into play, protecting the phone from high-temperature, salt spray, and even chemical exposure.Its undoubtedly a nice touch (pun intended), but its sadly not standard across the different colorways. Black Eclipse instead uses a unique process that gives its glass back a texture reminiscent of rosewood grain, a material near and dear to OnePluss heart. Compared to these two, unfortunately, the white Arctic Dawn looks and feels almost too mundane.The OnePlus 13 also tries to combine the best of modern designs. On the one hand, you have the predominant flat aesthetic clearly seen on the phones edges. On the other hand, OnePlus also applied a quad-curved glass for the front, making the surface blend gracefully into the mid-frame. The back has a similar subtle curve around the edges, not enough to make it feel like youre holding a phone from the 2010s.If theres one detail about the design that might not sit well with everyone, it would be the cameras. Large circles are in fashion today, but many now try to put that raised disc in the middle rather than off to the side like the OnePlus 13. While aesthetic tastes may vary, the design does have some practical implications on the weight distribution of the product. Suffice it to say, expect it to wobble when you tap on it on a flat surface like a table.ErgonomicsAs well get to later, the OnePlus 13 is packed with quite a number of powerful hardware, including a very large battery pack. It needs at least that much to have a competitive edge, but thankfully that doesnt come at the expense of the phones usability and ergonomics. In fact, despite all that, the OnePlus 13 is only 210g light and 8.5mm thin, a remarkable feat indeed.What these figures mean in practice is that the phone remains comfortable to hold, giving confidence whenever you hold the phone in your hand. The texture of the microfiber vegan leather material also improves your grip, ensuring that the OnePlus 13 wont easily escape your grasp.PerformanceAs an early 2025 flagship, its no surprise that the OnePlus 13 would have the best of the best hardware available in the smartphone market at this point. That means, of course, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage. Youll hardly see the OnePlus 13 choke on anything you throw at it, from gaming to AI-powered photo touch-ups, and a massive cooling vapor chamber ensures its running at peak performance longer.On the software side, the OnePlus 13 runs OxygenOS 15, which is based on Android 15. Unlike most skins, the latest iteration of the brands custom Android experience is pleasantly clean and light. Its no accident, of course, as the company intentionally fine-tuned the user experience to feel fast and smooth to give it the feeling of responsiveness. Of course, theres no shortage of AI features, both OnePlus as well as Googles Gemini, and it can handle those functions quite gracefully.Just as interesting as its back is the OnePlus 13s front, where a flat 6.8-inch QHD+ (31681440) screen lies. Its bright, colorful, and fast, making your content pop whether theyre static photos or fast-moving games. The experience, however, goes beyond just looking good, with a new Glove Mode that lets you operate the display even while wearing woolen or sheepskin gloves up to 0.5cm in thickness. And considering how much time we spend on our phone screens, the 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming promises to put less strain on the eyes.Part of the reason for the OnePlus 13s large size is the 6,000mAh battery inside. Thats immediately larger than what most flagship smartphones carry, and yet the OnePlus 13 manages to still remain thin and lightweight. More than just the oversized capacity and battery life, the battery also impresses with its fast 80W wired and 50W wireless charging speeds, making sure youre up and running again in a little over 30 minutes. That is, of course, if youre using compatible proprietary OnePlus chargers.With mobile photography as one of the top reasons people buy smartphones today, its no surprise that OnePlus invested quite a lot on its new flagships camera system. Its becoming quite trendy to finally have nearly co-equal camera sensors, in this case three 50MP cameras that deliver clear, detailed, and beautiful images, regardless of the angle or focal length.A large 1/1.4-inch Sony LYT-808 leads the pack with an equally large f/1.6 aperture, making short work of most shots under any lighting condition. The 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor on the ultra-wide camera delivers a breath-taking panorama with every shot, and it doesnt sacrifice any quality to get there. Having the same megapixel count removes that jarring jump when switching cameras, making it feel like youre using a single camera with different lenses instead.Admittedly, the most interesting of the three is the telephoto camera, and not just because of its 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT-600 sensor. It uses an innovative Triprism lens design that, despite having more prisms than your typical periscope-style telephoto lens, actually takes up less space inside. Thats how the OnePlus 13 manages to be thinner than the competition and still deliver a 3x optical zoom with a 73mm equivalent focal length.Suffice it to say, the OnePlus 13 doesnt disappoint when it comes to camera output, both in still photos and in videos. Even on an overcast day, you still get plenty of details and sharpness, even when zoomed in. And with its partnership with Hasselblad, portraits come out perfectly as if they were taken by professional Hasselblad cameras.SustainabilitySmartphones remain one of the most numerous mass-produced electronics in the world today, and theres no slowing down that market. This means millions of units are still produced annually, and just as many are replaced or simply discarded frequently. Any small change that reduces a phones negative impact on the environment adds up in the long run, like going with a more sustainable material such as the OnePlus 13s microfiber vegan leather.It definitely helps if a smartphone doesnt have to be replaced any time soon, whether because of damages or obsolescence. The OnePlus 13 boasts IP68 as well as IP69 ratings, so some water accidents need not cause a panic. OnePlus also promises four years of software updates and an additional six years of security updates, ensuring that your phone is running smoothly for years to come.ValueWith quite a number of players in this already crowded market, OnePlus is definitely smart in getting a head start this year with the global launch of the OnePlus 13. It is making a competitive and well-rounded product available early before some of its rivals even announce their next big thing. And the OnePlus 13 is definitely worth checking out with all the features it has to offer.More than just the powerful high-end hardware, impressive triple 50MP cameras, and long-lasting battery, what the OnePlus 13 offers is a holistic experience that checks all the right boxes. An elegant and sustainable design, a clean and fast user interface, and the right balance of AI-driven features, all contribute into making the OnePlus 13 a good choice for an early 2025 purchase.VerdictOnePlus began as a challenge to the status quo of the smartphone market and delivered products that made the same premium features more accessible to people. It was never just about the price, however, and the focus was always on providing a design and user experience that could keep up with users needs and preferences, facets of their lives that change and grow over time.The OnePlus 13 aims to be that kind of companion on peoples life journeys. Not just a technological tool but a part and extension of themselves. Its future-proof features, stylish aesthetics, and environment-conscious design allow it to keep up with users from all walks of life, whether theyre content creators, mobile gamers, knowledge workers, or anyone in between. In that sense, the OnePlus 13 definitely carries the torch of the brands Never Settle philosophy, delivering an uncompromising experience that empowers you to stay ahead.The post OnePlus 13 Review: Redefining What It Means to Never Settle first appeared on Yanko Design.

It seems that smart rings might soon be creating waves that will displace fitness trackers and even some smartwatches. After all, theyre small and discreet, let you still wear your favorite timepiece, and should last you almost a week of battery life. You still get all the tracking benefits of a larger wearable, though some might cast doubts on the accuracy of heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring.On the flip side, a smart rings simpler and smaller design means that it loses out on a few smart features, notably the ability to see information or be alerted to notifications. Some might actually consider this a benefit but others definitely wont. As if to say its possible to have the best of both worlds, this ultra-thin smart ring boasts to be the first to bear its own tiny display, which sounds fascinating until you really think about it.Designer: RogbidUnlike, say, the eccentric Casio ring watch that looks like a miniaturized wristwatch, the Rogbird SR08 Ultras display sits entirely within the confines of the rings body. That means it has an extremely tiny space for information, so text and numbers scroll in a pager-style tickler format, but youll still have to squint and patiently wait for the full information to pass by before you can get all the details.That defeats the reason why even the most basic smart tracker has a display, letting wearers see important information at a quick glance. The small pixel density also makes it uncomfortable to read, straining your eyes more than necessary. The irony is that you will most likely always have your phone with you anyway, so it might be faster and easier to check the app on a larger screen.Having a display also affects battery life, especially if theres no clear mechanism for automatically turning it off and on with gestures. It makes one of a smart rings biggest benefits, which is longer battery life, pointless. In fact, with a distracting display that breaks the illusion of wearing an elegant piece of jewelry, you pretty much throw away everything that makes a smart ring appealing.Fortunately, the Rogbid SR08 Ultra seems more like an outlier than a trailblazer, flaunting technical prowess rather than pushing the young market to maturity. It does look like it misses out on some important features, though the discounted $90 price tag looks almost too good to be true, and maybe it actually is.The post Smart ring with a built-in display is convenient but misses the point first appeared on Yanko Design.

Meta rolled out a number of changes to its Hateful Conduct policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.

Misconfigured license-plate-recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes by them.

Fact-checkers claim they had no idea the company was going to end their partnerships and are scrambling to figure out the financial implications of the move.

MacworldApple best test of iOS 18.3 began less than a week after the release of iOS 18.2. Its not yet clear when we can expect this release to into wide release or what features to expect in it, but it will surely be the first major iOS update of 2025.Apple Intelligence has been the focus of most iOS 18 updates so far, and were still waiting on the big Siri overhaul that adds personal context using the data on your phone and scores of new app intents that allow Siri to perform actions in apps. Those features are generally expected to come in iOS 18.4, which most believe will be released in March or April. If true, then iOS 18.3 would focus mainly on tweaks and improvements to existing features and will pause the gradual rollout of Apple Intelligence features.Update January 7: Apple has released the second beta of iOS 18.3 to developers.iOS 18.3: New featuresRobot Vacuum support: The Home app gains support for robot vacuums (Roomba et al.). The vacuum has to support HomeKit or Matter, of course.Calculator repeating operations: The calculator app once again allows for repeating operations when you keep pressing the equals button.iOS 18.3: How to install the developer betaYoull need to be registered as an Apple developer. You dont need to be in the $99 per year developer program to access the developer beta. A free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Heres how to do it via the Apple Developer app:Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store.Open the app.Tap on Account.Sign in using your usual Apple ID.Registered developers can choose to get the Public Beta instead by selecting iOS Public Beta in the Software Update screen. It may take a little time after registering as a developer for the option to appear in Software Updates.iOS 18.3: How to install the public betaThe public beta isnt out yet, but we expect it will arrive in a few short days. If you want to be among the first to test iOS 18.3, you can sign up for the public beta test. The process for installing a beta has changed in iOS 16.4. Heres how the new process works now:Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.Log in to the Beta Software Program.Click Enroll your iOS device.Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update.In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta.It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update.

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsOffers a wide variety of editing and annotation toolsHas a modern user interface and is intuitive to operateIncludes a free trial and multiple subscription packagesConsMonthly plan is relatively costly, and theres no lifetime optionDoesnt offer iOS or iPadOS clients for mobile editingAccount deletion requires contacting customer supportOur Verdict If you have short-term PDF editing needs its not ideal, due to its high monthly price, and theres no iPhone client, but it supports editing, adding and removing images, inserting links, watermarking, deleting or reorganizing pages, and includes a optical character recognition (OCR) engine. Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayBest Prices Today: PDNob PDF Editor for MacRetailerPriceTenorshare$15.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketIn an increasingly digital world, PDF editors have become essential for numerous Mac users. While macOS offers an Apple Preview app for viewing and annotating PDFs by default, thoroughly editing these documents requires third-party software. Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor for Mac is one of the options you may come across when hunting for a compatible application. Is it worth the recurring fees, though?Pricing and availabilityTenorshares PDNob PDF Editor (we can hear the Brits sniggering at the name) is only available on macOS 10.15, Windows 10, and newer versions of the two operating systems. So, unlike many similar apps, the company doesnt offer an iPhone or iPad client for editing on the go.To help you evaluate the service, Tenorshare offers a 14-day free trial that unlocks PDNob PDF Editors toolsalbeit with typical limitations, like watermarks and whatnot. Once the period elapses, you can pick between 1-month, 1-year, and 3-year licenses that renew automatically. At the time of writing, these subscriptions cost $15 (approx 11.99), $36 (28.87), and $46 (36.78), respectively. Notably, theres no lifetime tier for those who prefer to pay once for unlimited access. At the time of this review Tenorshare has an offer that indicates the 1 month licence is free, this appears to just be to access the 14-day trial though. Find out how PDNob PDF Editor compares to the other Mac PDF editors in our round up. We also look at the best free PDF editors for Mac. First impressionsFoundryPDNob PDF Editor has a sleek user interface, featuring modern buttons that easily convey their associated actions. When you first load the app, you get to open files via Finder or create a new PDF document from scratch. The service also offers 20GB of cloud storage, and you can similarly pick from files youve previously uploaded.To activate your paid perks, however, youre required to create an account. If you change your mind later on, there appears to be no way to delete your account and its associated data from Tenorshare servers. Instead, the privacy policy suggests you contact support to request deletion. Contacting support, however, has been unfruitful, as the company continues to send generic, irrelevant emails instead of actually terminating the account. Different users have different standards when it comes to data and privacy, but I personally stay away from services that dont offer a direct account deletion buttonespecially when customer support isnt helpful and there are plenty of other alternatives out there.FeaturesFoundryWhen it comes to its actual functionality, PDNob PDF Editor offers a decent set of tools that help users manipulate PDF file content. For annotation, Tenorshare lets users insert shapes, highlight text, leave comments, doodle, strike through, add stamps, and more.Similarly, the app supports most of the PDF editing utilities youd find elsewhere. These include fully editing the text, adding and removing images, inserting links, watermarking, deleting or reorganizing pages, etc.PDNob PDF Editor packs other neat features, such as an optical character recognition (OCR) engine for converting photographed documents to text, password protection, compression, conversion between popular file formats, merging, automatic indexing, and more.FoundryBeyond that, PDNob PDF Editor also packs an AI assistant, but it failed miserably when I attempted to use it. After uploading the file to the cloud, it automatically stated what the document was about but then failed to answer any of my follow-up questions. It didnt hallucinate or provide false informationit simply couldnt comprehend what my (very) basic questions meant and continued asking for further clarification.Is PDNob PDF Editor for Mac worth it?FoundryIn theory, Tenorshares PDNob PDF Editor is excellent for those with basic to intermediate needs. While it doesnt necessarily cater to advanced PDF editing workflows, the tools it offers shouldfor the most partwork reliably during casual sessions. However, there are certain downsides you may want to consider before paying for the software.For example, if you have short-term PDF editing needs, Id advise you to look elsewhere. You can easily find better solutions that cost less than $15 per month. The 1-year and 3-year plans are more fairly priced than the monthly one. Similarly, if youre seeking a PDF editor with a mobile client, a functional AI chatbot, or better data practices, then Tenorshares app is not it.Ultimately, if youre still unsure about this software, you can try it for free and see for yourself.

Satechi's new OntheGo system provides portable ways to recharge an iPhone and AirPods, with power banks and wireless chargers you can keep stowed away in a bag.Satechi OntheGo Power Bank with Stand 10K - Image credit: SatechiThe new collection of Satechi OntheGo power banks consist of the 10K and 5K, with capacities of 10,000mAh and 5,000mAh respectively. Each power bank can output up to 15W of fast charging to an iPhone or AirPods, as well as other connected devices.They are capable of simultaneously charging up to two devices using magnetic wireless charging, using Qi, Qi2, or MagSafe, or over USB-C. They include heat dissipation to keep the chargers cool while providing a high-speed charge. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Prolific computer storage maker LaCie has released its latest portable drive during CES 2025, debuting the Rugged SSD Pro5 with support for Thunderbolt 5.The new Thunderbolt 5-equipped LaCie SSDThe new drive, arriving in their flagship orange alongside a striking blue and black, has a familiar design by Neil Poulton. It has a rugged silicone exterior with the LaCie logo right in the center. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums