In the aftermath of George Floyds killing in 2020, investor Mellody Hobson recalls frequent calls from directors at Fortune 500 companies for references to diverse candidates for boards. Now, she says, its very sporadic.During the George Floyd days there were dozens and dozens of them, said Hobson, the co-CEO of Ariel Investments who also serves on the boards of JPMorgan and Starbucks. Those requests have dramatically dropped.Over the past year, Reuters and other media have reported that a backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies by some conservative activists has sapped corporate enthusiasm for them.Interviews with corporate directors and advisers as well as a recent study on corporate boards paint a stark picture of how pronounced the fallout of that backlash has been.Among Russell 3000 companies, the number of new Black directors fell to 12% in 2024 from 26% two years ago, according to the study by business research group the Conference Board and data firm ESGAUGE. At the same time, the number of new white directors bounced back to 69%, up from historic lows of 52% in 2022.Directors and board advisers said conservative backlash through litigation and other means had pushed DEI policies down the priority list for companies, often in subtle waysa trend that some experts said could accelerate under the incoming administration of Donald Trump.It is not a non-issue, its just not THE issue, Hobson said, referring to how companies were now thinking about diversity on their boards. Over the long term, we will continue to move in the right direction, she said.One recruiter, for example, said many companies no longer made diverse candidate slates a top requirement in director searches.A couple of years ago more searches had diversity as number one or two criterion than have it there now, said Richard Fields, head of the board effectiveness practice at search firm Russell Reynolds.DEI policies got a boost after Floyds murder by a white police officer sparked national outcry and energized the Black Lives Matter movement.Investors and their advisory firms used their shareholder power to push companies to include people of different backgrounds in senior roles, and companies hired more diverse board members.The efforts led to more gender and racial diversity among directors of large U.S. companies than ever before. Some 12% of directors on S&P 500 boards are now Black.Diverse board equals better businessThe distribution still lags societal makeup. U.S. Census Bureau data show 14% of working age adults are Black.The gap widens for a broader set of companies. Only 8% of the directors at Russell 3000 companies are Black, according to the Conference Board.DEI proponents worry the pushback could hurt efforts to address longstanding inequities and underrepresentation of diverse communities to the detriment of business interests.It has been repeatedly shown that building a diverse board will ultimately ladder up to better business, said Lisa Davis, a managing director at advisory firm Teneo.The decrease in diverse new hires to corporate boards has a significant correlation with the cultural shift, said Andrew Jones, head of ESG (environmental, social issues, and corporate governance) at the Conference Board.In 2020 there was initial momentum when the death of George Floyd was followed by social unrest and corporate DEI was at its height. Then there was a lot of legal and political scrutiny following the Supreme Court decision last year, Jones said.That decision effectively prohibited policies long used to increase the number of under-represented minorities at American universities.I dont think its overt racism, although it does exist, but perhaps people feeling less of a need, maybe less pressure on this issue, Hobson said.Reflecting on fewer requests for references to diverse board candidates, Hobson said: I think they were responding to the marketplace with the outreach, and the marketplace is not as demanding on these issues right now.Isla Binnie, Reuters

China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, while the Chinese cybersecurity agency complained Monday of attacks on Chinese networks.Asked about the sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the country has cracked down on cyberattacks and that Washington was using the issue to defame and smear China.For some time now, the U.S. side has been playing up so-called Chinese cyberattacks and has even initiated illegal unilateral sanctions against China, Guo said. China firmly opposes this and will take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.Integrity Technology Group said the move by Washington had no factual basis.The company firmly opposes the U.S. Treasury Departments unwarranted accusations and Illegal unilateral sanctions on the company, the company, also known as Yongxin Zhicheng Technology Group, said in a statement Monday to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.The China National Cyber Security Information Center said it had discovered attacks from various malicious websites and foreign IP addresses, including some in California and Florida. It also reported attacks from the Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, and Vietnam using Trojan programs, botnets, phishing, theft of intellectual property, and violations of privacy.They pose a major threat to Chinas domestic networked units and internet users and some activities have been suspected of criminal offenses, the center said in a notice on its WeChat social media site.On Friday, the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control hit Integrity Technology with sanctions that block access to U.S. property and bank accounts and prevent the targeted people and companies from doing business with Americans. It cited alleged multiple hacks against U.S. victims, including incidents attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored campaign that targets U.S. critical infrastructure.The sanctions did not appear to be related to an incident in which the Treasury Department reported that Chinese hackers had remotely accessed several of its workstations and unclassified documents in a major breach of cybersecurity.The Treasury Department said it learned of that problem on Dec. 8, when a third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust, flagged that hackers had stolen a key used by the vendor to secure a cloud-based service used to remotely provide technical support to workers.U.S. officials are grappling with the fallout from a massive Chinese cyber-espionage blitz known as Salt Typhoon that they say gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.Late last month, officials said at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by Salt Typhoon.Integrity Technology said the sanctions would not adversely affect its business since it does not operate in the U.S. and has no assets there. It added that it abides by all laws and regulations and that it has always adhered to the corporate vision and mission of bringing a sense of security to the world.Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer

American firms Dig Studio and Lake Flato have restored and expanded Scottsdale Civic Plaza in Arizona, adding a series of pavilions and responding directly to existing buildings flanking the outdoor space. Dig Studio carried out a careful evaluation and repositioning of landscape elements in the nine-acre plaza, which connects two blocks in the city's Old Town neighbourhood.Studio Dig and Lake Flato have redesigned Scottsdale Civic PlazaPartly sitting on an overpass that allows pedestrians to bypass a busy street, the plaza provides public space for multiple public and arts institutions, including a public library and the Scottsdale Civic Center both designed by renowned Arizona architect Bennie Gonzales.The landscape elements were designed to be in conversation both with the existing civic structures as well as the architectural pavilions installed by Texas-based Lake Flato, whose founders earned the AIA gold medal in 2024.Shade and water retention were priorities in the designAccording to the studios, they took a "preservation first" approach to see the plaza change into a "multifunctional urban oasis that meets a variety of community needs and serves as a nucleus for social, cultural, and recreational activities".Summer temperatures in Scottsdale have an average high of 107 degrees Fahrenheit (41 Celsius).Dig Studio wanted to preserve the existing trees and features to maintain shade for cooling on the site while taking into account water needs in the arid environment.The plaza connects a variety of cultural buildings in Old Town ScottsdaleDig Studio resized some of the "outdated" water features, limited the lawn space, placed new stormwater systems, and added a fog plaza that drains saving a total of 5.8 million gallons (22,000 cubic metres) of water annually for the plaza."In dense urban areas such as this, environments like Scottsdale Civic Center Park are often the only green spaces available, crucial for mitigating urban heat islands and supporting public health," said the team."Therefore, the goal became not only creating a comfortable refuge in the desert for residents but making sure the landscape would be set up to thrive in an increasingly warming world."The undulating metal pavilions were informed by dancingFor its part, Lake Flato wanted to increase shade, maintain connections to the existing Gonzales buildings, and create usable public spaces for year-round programming.Using a "low-maintenance material palette" Lake Flato created a stage and circular events pavilion on opposing ends of the park, giving both undulating metal roofs supported by thin columns.Read: "Now's the time to shelter all species" say 2024 AIA Gold Medal winnersThe roof of the pavilion was perforated in parts in a pattern informed by the "veining of a turquoise gemstone" and it wraps a grove of trees by 360 degrees, acting as a theatre in the round.According to the team, the undulating roofs of the two performance structures reference the fluid movement of dance.Lake Flato prioritised respect for existing architecture when designing the performance pavilions on the ends of the siteLake Flato also installed several smaller pavilions in the centre of the plaza to provide shade near the water features, as well as a public restroom feature to accommodate the over one million visitors to the plaza annually.Lake Flato has designed a number of similar pavilions in parks for hot climates, including a pavilion in San Antonio with massive concrete "petals" and an education complex in Decatur, Texas.Scottsdale is a city east of Arizona's capital city, Phoenix, and is home to Taliesin West, the winter home and studio of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.The photography is by Alan Karchmer.Project credits:Architectural design: Lake Flato ArchitectsLandscape architect: Dig StudioCivil engineer: ArdurraStructural engineer: Architectural Engineers CollaborativeMechanical engineer: Affiliated Engineers, Inc.Theater /lighting: Schuler ShookAudio visual: McKay Conant Hoover (MCH)Contractor: Willmeng ConstructionThe post Dig Studio and Lake Flato revamp Scottsdale Civic Plaza for "increasingly warming world" appeared first on Dezeen.

Here's an impressive demonstration of investigating a material, the kind of thing ID students ought be doing in the studio. The unknown craftsperson behind this Bamboo Art YouTube channel has perfectly exploited the properties of bamboo to create this projectile weapon:You can see a lot more of their creations here, though the other designs are not monomaterial, featuring rubber bands, springs and the like. (And yes, for some reason they are all weapons.)

Hisense is pushing big-screen boundaries again at CES 2025, building on the momentum from its impressive showings in prior years. In 2024, the manufacturer highlighted its NBA Championship Edition TV with groundbreaking brightness and numerous dimming zones, setting a high bar for this years lineup. That much is clear from its focus on Mini LED, Micro LED, AI-driven advancements, and updated audio systems. The brand has poured years into expanding its presence in the ultra-large screen category, and its moving forward with a level of determination that continues to intensify its position among the top premium TV makers. The new series spans from an RGB Local Dimming behemoth measuring 116 inchesknown officially as the 116UXto a massive Micro LED at 136 inches called the 136MX to an upgraded ultra-short-throw laser projector that can stretch from 100 inches up to 150 inches. Alongside these, Hisense is rolling out a new wireless home theater system designed to match bright visuals and bold contrast with equally immersive audio. Each device is built on deeper chipset integration and AI-driven enhancements, a stance that places the brand in a prime spot to challenge well-established rivals.Designer: HisenseHisenses 2024 growth numbers underscore why it steps into 2025 with such confidence. People inside the organization point to expanded color accuracy and AI upscaling as core factors in its recent jump to the number two global share position for premium TV. That progression came after surpassing brands like Samsung and LG; its presence in the US market for screens 87 inches and larger soared as well. That focus on big sizes has been a constant for Hisense, with a 150% year-over-year increase in unit share for 75-inch sets. While countless companies stick with the typical 55- or 65-inch range, Hisense has made an aggressive leap toward screens that let a home theater dominate the entire room. Its argument is that it can offer more accessible routes to advanced display technologies, unlike competitors that reserve such innovations for their most exclusive products.Beyond pushing size boundaries, Hisense is heightening brightness across its new displays. With a peak luminance of 10,000 nits, the flagship models show the brands commitment to HDR performance. Reaching those brightness levels, even if briefly for highlights, requires advanced backlighting. Thats where the company insists its differentiating itself. In 2024, Hisense released a 110-inch NBA Championship Edition that achieved 10,000 nits and 40,000 dimming zones. Now, in 2025, the brand is taking Mini LED another step forward with an RGB backlight containing tens of thousands of miniaturized LEDs. Rather than stick with the usual white or blue LED approach, each module packs red, green, and blue chips inside an optical lens. Hisense says this approach increases color control and reduces harmful blue light output.The 116-inch ULED with TriChroma LED TechnologyThe 116UX, which is the manufacturers official name for its 116-inch TriChroma LED TV, stands as a bold achievement in RGB Local Dimming Technology. Its the only consumer TV on the market with this approach, and Hisense claims it covers about 97% of the BT.2020 color space. Unlike traditional Mini LED systems that rely on filtered white or blue backlights, RGB Local Dimming units use separate red, green, and blue diodes to generate color directly. This results in richer reds, deeper greens, and vibrant blues without the brightness loss that conventional filters can introduce.Tens of thousands of these RGB optical lenses operate as independently controlled clusters, handling multi-level dimming at both the LED and cluster levels. This design supports brightness accuracy and color reproduction while reducing blooming. By generating color directly, the television avoids the efficiency issues often tied to filtered systems, delivering a peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits. It also reduces harmful blue light by nearly 40%, making longer viewing sessions more comfortable.Driving these feats is the Hi-View AI Engine X, which analyzes each frame through AI-driven features like AI Peak Brightness, AI RGB Local Dimming, and AI Banding Smoother. This platform makes real-time adjustments to contrast, brightness, and color, bringing lifelike depth to every scene. Audio gets a boost from a 6.2.2 channel surround system that includes Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X. AI Sound Optimization tailors the audio on the fly, so dialogue stands out and effects fill the room.The 116UX also includes an ultra-low glare panel and low-reflection engineering, giving a sharp image even when ambient light creeps in. The wide viewing angle keeps color and detail consistent from every seat. At under 40 mm thick, it remains relatively sleek despite its huge footprint. This model ships with Google TV, so streaming apps and voice-activated controls are built right in. Owners can use Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit for further smart home integration. The set also supports IMAX Enhanced modes, giving home cinema buffs extra flexibility for specialized content.A major theme for Hisense is mini LED excellence. Over the last year, the brand has rolled out Mini LED across its flagship models and plans to keep expanding. Company figures show that this approach has already helped it grab a huge share of the large-screen market. While many manufacturers treat Mini LED as a pricey add-on, Hisense believes it can push it at broader price levels. The 116UX is a prime example of that direction.The 136-inch Micro LEDSide by side with the 116UX, Hisense is unveiling a 136MX Micro LED that takes self-emissive technology even bigger. Micro LEDs core idea is that each pixel is made of microscopic red, green, and blue clusters. The 136MX uses over 24.88 million sub-LEDs in total to create 4K resolution with perfect black levels and minimal halo effects. This approach avoids the burn-in risk seen in OLED, and it can reach 10,000 nits, just like top LCD-based HDR sets.Hisense also specifies that the 136MX achieves a contrast ratio near a million to one, partly due to a special nano-crystal black coating on each panel segment. Reflectivity is much lower than what standard LCD or glass-based displays encounter, so the picture stays clear even in bright conditions. According to the manufacturer, color coverage is around 95% of BT.2020. This set relies on the same Hi-View AI Engine X platform for pixel-level adjustments, analyzing each scene to enhance clarity and color transitions. Because the 136MX is self-emissive and inorganic, the brand sees it as a durable alternative to OLED. While cost has long been an obstacle, Hisense is investing in manufacturing and vertical integration to find ways of narrowing that gap. Unlike the 116UX, the 136-inch model runs on the VIDAA OS platform, which is the companys in-house interface.The L9 Cube TriChroma Laser TVNot everyone wants a 100-plus-inch panel, so Hisense is covering another angle with the L9 Cube TriChroma Laser TV that can go from 100 inches up to 150 inches. This new model adds flexible focus, making it easier to match the displayed size to your space. The brand provides ALR screens at multiple diagonals, giving the owner a range of options. The L9 Cubes brightness can reach 4,000 lumens, around 33% higher than last years version, and contrast is up to about 3,000:1. The triple-laser engine covers 110% of BT 2020, and it uses an automatic alignment process once the screen is mounted, taking much of the hassle out of calibration.The audio has been upgraded to a 6.2.2 channel system that puts out more than 116 watts, tuned by Harman Kardon for a broader theater-like experience. Because of its ultra-short-throw design, the projector can sit close to the wall, producing a massive image without swallowing your living room. Like many of Hisenses premium releases, this model comes with Google TV. People who want a projector but dont want typical clutter or fuss might find it appealing.The HT Saturn Wireless Home Theater Audio SystemIf the integrated audio in the L9 Cube or in the giant TVs isnt enough, Hisense has a new wireless speaker system named HT Saturn. It consists of four speakers and a subwoofer that all connect wirelessly to the TV via a small central hub. Each speaker only needs power, so you dont need to run wires under carpets or through walls. Once theyre in place, the system emits tones and calibrates for your seating arrangement. Dolby Atmos and DTS-X support places sounds above or behind you, and the brand includes a feature called Hi-Concerto to merge the TVs built-in drivers with the HT Saturn. This approach can widen the overall soundstage, especially if the television includes additional speakers.Hisense sees a strong market for an easy-to-set-up, multi-channel audio solution that doesnt require extensive home installation. The HT Saturn system seems like a logical partner for either the 116UX, 136MX, or even the L9 Cube. Its a way to move beyond soundbars without resorting to old-school wiring or external receivers.Vertical Integration and the Hi-View AI EngineHisenses drive toward deeper vertical integration continues in 2025. The company now offers three tiers of its chipset technologyHi-View AI Engine, Hi-View AI Engine Pro, and Hi-View AI Engine Xand the top-tier version powers its premium sets. This integration fuels faster, more capable processing for local dimming, motion smoothing, upscaling, and AI-driven color enhancements. The brand points out small performance gains of around 1.4% to 2.2% in CPU, GPU, and neural processing this year. Even if that sounds minor, the company says those improvements help with minute on-the-fly adjustments that keep fast-paced scenes looking sharp. AI features under the Hi-View umbrella handle picture, sound, scenario detection, and energy management.Face recognition algorithms keep skin tones from looking unnatural while banding smoother eliminates streaks in gradients. Noise reduction is handled separately to minimize streaming artifacts while retaining detail. On the audio side, AI Sound lifts voices above the background noise and adjusts EQ for a more balanced output. Game modes reduce latency and tweak brightness or shadow detail to help players spot whats lurking in dark corners. AI Energy reads ambient lighting and dims the backlight where possible, saving power and easing eye fatigue.Hisense sees this AI integration as a big step because it simplifies operations. Instead of burying menus, the sets adapt automatically. Another new feature is Customized Picture Mode, which shows you a series of images and asks which you prefer. The TV then determines your color and brightness preferences and applies them. Less fussing with manual settings might appeal to mainstream viewers.Design, Setup, and Audio EcosystemHisense is mindful that a 116-inch or 136-inch display can dominate a space. The 116UX has been slimmed to under 40 mm thick. The Micro LED panels skip extra glass layers, which cuts reflection. The L9 Cube appeals to those who prefer a projector in a low console instead of a massive black rectangle on the wall. Every set includes some version of a built-in streaming platform, but the 116UX and L9 run on Google TV, while the 136MX relies on VIDAA OS. Either way, Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+ come preloaded.The manufacturer hasnt forgotten about sound. The big 116-inch TriChroma includes a robust 6.2.2 channel setup, while the L9 Cubes internal system has expanded power output. The new HT Saturn system goes further for those who want a bigger soundstage without permanent wiring. It wirelessly coordinates four satellites and a sub, then integrates them with the TV. Each speaker is measured with a calibration tone so the system can adjust levels and timing automatically.A Deeper Look at AI UpgradesHisense insists its doing more than tossing in marketing buzzwords. AI-based backlight control, local dimming, and color smoothing rely on real-time machine learning, scanning each scene and each cluster of LEDs or pixels. Faces get an extra pass for skin tone accuracy and detail. Color banding in skies or water scenes is smoothed out, and compression artifacts common on streaming platforms are minimized, though not entirely erased. Motion smoothing blends with black frame insertion for those who want an extra-fluid look, and the television can dial that down if you switch to Filmmaker Mode.The same approach applies to AI audio, scanning the audio feed to pick out dialogue and separate it from background noise or intense music. The brands gaming features make adjustments for latency, brightness, and color profiles. AI Energy tracks ambient light so the set can keep HDR brightness when necessary but conserve power when scenes or rooms go darker.Implications for the TV MarketHisense doesnt hide its premium ambitions. Its jump from 14% to 24% of the global premium TV market over the past year shows the payoff of its broad-based Mini LED strategy. By covering Mini LED, Micro LED, and laser projection, the brand aims to attract a broad range of big-screen enthusiasts. Now it adds a multi-channel wireless audio system, tying together the whole home cinema picture. If it can keep costs below rivals, the new lineup might reshape consumer expectations for large-format TVs.Still, distributing displays 100 inches or larger isnt simple. Hisense must handle advanced manufacturing and complex shipping logistics. Competition with established high-end names will be intense, and image critics may question motion, black levels, color uniformity, and build quality. The company, though, hopes its vertical integrationespecially in chip design and backlight engineeringgives it an edge. Its gambling that simpler user experiences and AI-driven refinements will satisfy even demanding buyers.Looking Past CESCES 2025 is the grand stage for these show-stopping introductions, but the real challenge comes once the final prices hit the market. The 116UX might disrupt the segment if it matches or beats the cost of smaller OLED sets. The 136MX could raise the bar for self-emissive displays, assuming Hisense reins in the typical Micro LED price premium. The L9 Cube depends on how well the auto-calibration features adjust to average living rooms and whether viewers embrace a short-throw system over a traditional TV. If the HT Saturn setup truly delivers easy, immersive audio without cable clutter, it might attract those whove been stuck with soundbars.Hisenses unified Hi-View AI Engine and expanded wireless features shape a more interconnected 2025 product line. Tighter integration should enable better reliability and smoother updates across different models. With a solid year behind it, the brand seems positioned to continue its rise. Whether that path leads to more aggressive pricing or alternative sizing options remains to be seen. For now, at CES, Hisense is betting on bigger screens, deeper color accuracy, and user-friendly extras. If the prototypes live up to the hype in the real world, it could mark a turning point for how many people view premium home entertainment.The post Hisense Showcases 136-inch Micro LED Breakthrough, Advanced Sound System, AI, and Chipset Innovations at CES 2025 first appeared on Yanko Design.

A mindset of preparedness and proactive action is crucial for maintaining our health effectively. By taking appropriate precautions and staying ready, we can manage medical emergencies to the best of our abilities. The medical industry continues to introduce groundbreaking innovations that are revolutionizing healthcare.Designers are developing new and improved life-saving medical devices that not only enhance patient care but also alleviate some of the burden on our dedicated healthcare professionals. And, we have curated a collection of the top 5 medical innovations and designs that you need to know about. Dive in!1. Transcutaneous Oxygen SensorSay hello to the Transcutaneous Oxygen Sensor a cutting-edge wearable medical device that seamlessly combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. This innovative gadget is designed to provide precise and reliable detection of blood oxygen levels, focusing on both the skin tissue and the underlying vessels and capillaries. Developed by ASON Co. Ltd., the Transcutaneous Oxygen Sensor is poised to revolutionize personal health monitoring as it targets the mass consumer market, with an anticipated release in the coming years.The device employs advanced luminescent gas sensing technology, which allows it to measure oxygen levels with remarkable accuracy. This is teamed up with soft electronics, ensuring that the sensor is not only highly effective but also comfortable to wear for extended periods. The incorporation of these technologies makes the Transcutaneous Oxygen Sensor a versatile tool for individuals seeking to monitor their health in real time.2. Cast21 CastChicago-based startup Cast21 has developed an innovative sleeve designed to fit any hand comfortably. This unique cast takes the perfect shape around your hand by using a patented gel that hardens once applied. The process begins by selecting a sleeve size appropriate for the patient, whether a child or an adult.The sleeve is then slipped onto the hand and filled with a proprietary resin mixture that transforms into a malleable gel over time. This allows the doctor to adjust the gel for a precise fit, ensuring optimal comfort and support for the limb. Additionally, patients have the option to choose from a variety of gel colors, adding a touch of personalization and making the cast appear less clinical.3. ApollonCalled Apollon, this award-winning wearable reduces some of the inconvenience experienced by hospitalized patients. It features a wrist-worn module and a ring-type sensor that measures some important health indicators. It can take automatic and periodic measurements of your oxygen level.It can also track irregular pulse, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and skin temperature and, if needed, take body temperature measurements. It is designed to be comfortable and not too intrusive. It resembles a regular wearable device, but it is larger than a smartwatch.4. S1This compact device, resembling an eyepatch (though its not meant for your face), may not immediately appear as a high-tech marvel. Shanmu, a micro-medical robot company based in Shenzhen, has infused the S1 with enough innovation to make your smartwatch jealous.It is equipped with a digital microfluidic chipset and AI, it analyzes just one microliter of urine to provide insights into ten crucial health indicators, all within approximately ten minutes. Its like having a personal lab technician stationed in your bathroom. It features an IPX7 waterproof rating and a medical-grade anti-fouling coating and is designed to handle the unique challenges of its environment while remaining clean and fully operational.5. MediScan ProCalled the MediScan Pro this pocket-sized conceptual device revolutionizes personal health monitoring with its futuristic design. This innovative gadget combines specialized functionality with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, featuring a boxy and angular aluminum body that captures attention.The MediScan Pro ensures easy control and operation. It is equipped with a large fingerprint scanner, a compact display, and intuitive buttons and wheels. Its portable design allows users to track their health conveniently without relying on bulky equipment. It offers immediate access to healthcare, which is great for people who travel a lot or are on the move always.The post Top 5 Cutting-Edge Medical Innovations That Are Enhancing Patient Care & Health Solutions first appeared on Yanko Design.

We take a first look inside the Flow electric travel trailer, which the company says will ship in the first half of 2025. And yes, you can tow it with your Cybertruck.

This years crop of robot vacuums can climb stairs and pick up dirty socks that are in their way. Soon they will be able to play with your cat. Good luck to us all.

MacworldThe Apple Magic Trackpad is one of the must-have Mac accessories and has been available for nearly 15 years without any real competition. However, thats about to change as Hyper is at the Consumer Electronic Show demonstrating its HyperSpace Trackpad Pro.Hyper is showing the device with PCs, as it plans to ship with Windows compatibility at the end of the second quarter of 2025. On Windows, the device will have software that can assign sections of the trackpad for tasks (like gestures) as well as how the click feels. According to The Verge, Hyper will provide basic compatibility with macOS later this yearwe dont know what basic compatibility means, but it sounds like it will stop short of offering Magic Trackpad features like those you find in the More Gestures section of the Trackpad settings.Macworlds sister publication, PCWorld spent some time with the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro and called the experience less than auspicious. During their demo, the Hyper rep showing the device was practically leaning on the trackpad to enable clicks and repeatedly clicking to perform basic actions, like moving icons around on a screen. PCWorld points out that the product is in its beta period, so hopefully Hyper will work out the kinks before it ships.The HyperSpace TrackPad Pro measures 6.29 by 3.85 inches (160 by 98 mm) and about half an inch thick.That makes it about as wide as the Magic Trackpad but not as deep; Apples device measures 6.3 by 4.52 inches (160 by 115 mm). The HyperSpace TrackPad Pro is priced at $130, which is about $20 cheaper than the Magic Trackpad. So if you want a trackpad thats a little smaller and less expensive than Apples, the HyperSpace TrackPad Pro could be what youre looking for, if you can deal with its compromises.HyperSpace TrackPad Pro

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsCompact dimensionsFast connectionsVery good performanceConsStill few applicationsNo synchronization software for the MacStill small bugs in the softwareNot all possible functions fully integrated yetOur Verdict The NASync DXP480T Plus is a network-attached storge device that is quiet, offers many connections and acts as a DLNA server. What it lacks is a selection of applications, though that could change with updates.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed999,99 EuroBest Prices Today: Ugreen NASync DX480TRetailerPrice0.01View Deal999.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketThe compact Ugreen NASync DXP480T Plus network-attached storage device is built practically. This starts with the fast 10-gigabit ethernet port, which is particularly useful for large amounts of data such as videos and images. The processor is a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with 10 cores and 12 threads. The 8GB or RAM can be expanded to a maximum of 64GB with DDR5 modules. 128GB of storage is standard, and it has four M.2 NVMe slots so you can upgrade it with your own NVMe cards to a maximum storage capacity of 32TB.The small NAS also has a lot to offer in terms of interfaces, which is rarely found in a network storage device. For example, it has two Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast drives. This allows the storage of the DXP480T Plus to be expanded very easily. There is also a 3.5 mm headset port and a USB3 port (10Gbps) on the back. Theres also a HDMI port with support for 8K video, though its not in use at the moment.Easy assembly and setupAssembly is easy and is clearly explained in the instructions. The four NVMe SSDs can be accessed under a flap and Ugreen supplies thermal paste, which is also recommended for NVMe SSDs.Before integrating the DXP480T Plus into your own network, you should think about your ethernet switch. Inexpensive 10Gb switches are in short supply, so we used the tried-and-tested Zyxel XGS1250-12 for our practical test. When we tested the DXP480T, we measured an impressive 596MBps for writing and 741MBps for reading on an M1 Max Mac Studio.The look of the Ugo Pro operating system is familiar from other competitors, so its easy to find your way around. Important applications such as a storage manager for managing and setting up drives are also available, as are user management and folders with individual authorizations.If you use the DXP480T Plus as a media server, it comes with basic features: a DLNA server and special apps for managing photos, videos, and music. However, this is exactly where the inconsistencies of an early software version begin. For example, the media apps have access to the DLNA servers folders, but the DLNA server does not have access to the media apps personal folders. Other problems are the Mac-specific .X files that are displayed as files in the media apps, or that you cannot manually assign a folder to the photo app. However, these are problems of an early software version. The corresponding menu items are already visible, but not yet fully implemented. As Ugreen is working diligently on improvements, this should be fixed soon.What is still missing is an app for synchronizing data with the Mac. However, the DXP480T Plus can be set up as a Time Machine backup server.For specialists, Ugreen integrates Docker to integrate Unix applications without porting. However, the whole thing is not self-explanatory and requires intensive work. Applications from other providers, such as the Plex media server or the Minim Server 2 music server, are also missing.The Ugreen NAS appThe Ugreen NAS app for iOS and iPadOS is important for operation. Instead of individual applications for specific functions, the Ugreen NAS app integrates all features. For example, you get access to the storage manager, files, photos, and music. The interface is pleasantly clear and, above all, the start page can be customized. For example, you can place the hardware temperature display or music application here.There are still some issues with the Ugreen NAS app. For example, music artists are not sorted alphabetically and the album/artist section is missing. We are also missing an output via DLNA to a streaming client. But here, too, we have seen significant progress in recent months with many updates.Should you buy the Ugreen NASync DXP480T Plus?The NASync DXP480T Plus fulfills basic tasks such as providing media and data servers. It lacks specialized media servers such as Minim Server or Plex, but the simple DLNA server supplied is a start. Unix specialists will be pleased to have Docker so that they can install applications. As a Mac user, you would wish for easy-to-use synchronization softwareperhaps Ugreen will provide such in a future update. The Time Machine backup works fine.The hardware is fully convincing, from the proper cooling to the connections and processor performance. It looks stylish and is also quiet. These are all important points for a network storage system that should provide many years of unobtrusive and reliable service. Its $1,000 price doesnt make it look like a bargain, but it does have its technical features such as the 10Gbit LAN and Thunderbolt 4 for expansion.