The best designs are usually subversive in a simple manner, utilizing different materials or processes in novel ways that spark and delight the imagination. The Salto Collection by Maria Adele Savioli of MAS Design hides the structure of the piece just enough to obscure its bones. Yet once you get closer, further inspection will reveal a glint of metal peeking out underneath what looks to be a measured, albeit heavy terrazzo. A brushed aluminum frame keeps this solid shape light, and upends our notion of the possible weight of the piece. Available in multiple colors, the materiality used here speaks to the sustainability and versatility that is shown strongly throughout the table collection.Terrazzo is a beautiful, ancient material, stemming from one of our earliest forms of expression: pottery. An elegant way to recycle damaged clay goods, quartz chips, or various other minerals, terrazzo has a one pot approach that builders and makers have been using for centuries. This composite structure makes it incredibly strong, held together with a cement or other binder for a hardy material, meant to stand the test of time. It does take on the qualities of stone, making it quite heavy, and perfect for flooring or countertops. The Salto Collection looks at this differently, with a terrazzo layer, almost a second skin, applied to the aluminum frame. Aluminum is incredibly light, and can be endlessly recycled into new creations.The careful ingenuity in how the side pieces reflect the way terrazzo would be cut for an authentic feel, and the precision in which the aluminum is allowed to sneak through is exquisite. These details take the Salto Collection to the next level, offering a level of wit. The distinctive texture of the tabletop, uninhibited by the visual busyness of the substrate inside, is reflective more of the binding material, and is much more texturally smooth.What is structure becomes finish or a detail of style becomes a supporting element, it depends on the point of view. Everything is fluid, like the nodes that connect the planes to the legs. But everything is rigid, explains the designer. The form contradicts the substance in these trampolines that are not elastic.Maria Adele Savioli started her studio, MAS Design, in 2012 after gaining experience within the industry. Upending our traditional notions of common and rare materials, she twists the meaning of what we might find a naturally heavy, dark, or ancient substance into a lighter, contemporary work. Light is integral to her work, the effects of translucency adding depth, and almost a feeling of being underwater.For more on the Salto Collection, visit mas-design-it.Photography by Eller Studio.

I've seen plenty of weird and wonderful devices at the annual CES expo, alongside more serious and heavyweight hardware launches, but the Nkojita FuFu might be my favorite quirky gadget of the 2025 show yet: The tiny cat-like robot sits on the side of your mugs and blows on your drinks and food to cool them down. It's functional, and also rather adorable.According to Yukai Engineering, the Japanese manufacturer behind the robot, it's "designed to recreate the joy of encountering and interacting with a human baby"presumably because it's small and playful, not because it blows on your beverages. You can put it on the side of any drink or dish of food with a raised edge that's thin enough for the little bot to perch on top of. Credit: Jake Peterson In Japanese, "neko-jita" means "cat tongue," a description used for an intolerance of hot food and drink (a 2018 poll quoted by Yukai Engineering suggests it's something that bothers nearly half the population in Japan). The "fufu" part of the name is intended as an onomatopoeic expression imitating steady breathing.There are actually more smarts here than you might think, in addition to the stylish and cutesy design. The internal fan inside the Nkojita FuFu robot uses a special algorithm that will support up to eight different blowing modes, each with their own custom name: From a gradual ramping up in strength ("Look at That!") to a long, non-stop blow ("'Til You Drop").Apparently not all of these modes are guaranteed to make it to the final product, and it seems the bot will switch between them at randomthe idea being that the cooling gadget will then feel a little less robotic or like a standard fan. It works via an internal battery, which you can recharge via a USB-C port.The development team says their creation will cool hot water down from 190F (88C) to 160F (71C) in three minutes and 151F (66C) in five minutes. Without any additional cooling, the comparison temperatures are 176F (80C) after three minutes and 171F (77C) after five minutes, so you can see how much it speeds up the process. The bot can just sit to the side of a dish. Credit: Yukai Engineering "We created Nkojita FuFu as a little personal meal partner, so you can solve your nko-jita problem anywhere, anytime," says Tsubasa Tominaga, the chief marketing officer at Yukai Engineering. "The robot doesnt just help you enjoy hot coffee. It can make it easier for seniors to down hot soup and reduce parents chores by helping kids eat with less help."The bad news is, the "mascot robot" is unlikely to be available outside of Japan, so if you live anywhere else you might have to get creative when it comes to ordering one. A crowdfunding campaign is scheduled for the middle of 2025, and the final retail price is expected to be 3,800 Japanese yen (roughly $25).

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If youve been holding off on upgrading your vacuum setup, nows the time. Woot is slashing prices on these refurbished Dyson vacuums, with discounts of over 50% on models like the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, Dyson Outsize Plus, and Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. This sale ends on January 8, 2025, at 1 a.m. ET, or sooner if they sell out. Refurbished Dyson vacuums at Woot Learn More Learn More at Woot These vacuums are refurbished, meaning they might have some visible signs of use, including minor scratches or surface imperfections, but theyve been meticulously inspected and serviced to ensure they perform like new. Plus, each one comes with a 180-day Dyson warranty, giving you extra peace of mind. Woot ships only to the 48 contiguous U.S. states, and if youre an Amazon Prime member, youll get free shipping. Without Prime, shipping will cost you $6.On Dysons site, these models retail for anywhere between $499.99 (discounted from $649.99) for the V12 Detect Slim and $599.99 for the V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. With Woots discounts, you can snag one for as little as $269.99, with prices topping out at $349.99, saving you hundreds on a high-end vacuum. For context, according to price trackers, the refurbished Outsize Plus is $289.99 on Woot, compared to $678.88 on Amazonand a whopping $888.88 if bought new.The V12 Detect Slim is ideal for spotting hidden dust with its laser-guided cleaning. Its lightweight and powerful, perfect for quick, efficient cleanups. The Outsize Plus, on the other hand, is built for larger spaces, featuring a wider cleaning head and larger bin to tackle whole-house cleaning easily. Then theres the V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, which is all about versatility. Its dynamic power management adjusts suction based on the surface, and its surprisingly handy LCD screen keeps you updated with real-time performance stats. All to say, whether youve got pets, kids, or just a general disdain for dust, these vacuums can handle almost anything you throw at them.

The HDMI Forum is at it again. At CES 2025, the organization announced a brand new HDMI standard: HDMI 2.2. This new specification is a huge leap from HDMI 2.1, with some impressive on-paper specs. But do you really need to plan on upgrading your HDMI setup? Spoiler: definitely not. What's new with HDMI 2.2HDMI 2.1, which the HDMI Forum released seven years ago, has a bandwidth of 48Gbps, and supports outputs of 4K at 120Hz and 10K at 60Hz. This latest HDMI standard doubles that bandwidth to 96Gbps, and supports 4K at 480Hz, 8K at 240Hz, and 10K at 120Hz (as seen in an official photo below). Those higher resolutions and refresh rates are especially useful for cutting-edge augmented reality, mixed reality, spatial reality, and light field displays, but probably won't be necesarry on most consumer products as of yet. HDMI 2.2 also supports Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which can help improve audio and video synchronization with setups that involve a multitude of connected devices. Credit: HDMI Forum The new HDMI 2.2 cables will come with Ultra96 badging (because HDMI cables weren't confusing enough yet). With this update, the physical connector still stays the same shape and size: users will be able to confirm that they are indeed using the high throughput cable using a QR code on the Ultra96 branded cables.Do you need HDMI 2.2?All this considered, there is really no need for you to rush to get an HDMI 2.2 cable. The spec won't be available to manufacturers until mid-2025, and even then, we might not see devices that support HDMI 2.2 connections until next year. Sure, HDMI 2.2 is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.1, so you can use these cables with your existing devices, but unless you have a 10K TV (you probably don't), you might as well stick to the cables you already use.So no, you don't need to rush out to buy an HDMI 2.2 cable when they start shipping later this year. Knowing how these things go, we are looking at a couple of years of waiting before all that extra bandwidth turns into something useful.

Sony had a lot of entertainment news to share during its CES 2025 press conference, especially when it came to movies and shows based on PlayStation properties. The company is also expanding its anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, with a new manga app.The standalone Crunchyroll Manga app is coming to iOS and Android later this year. It'll debut in the US and Canada. It will only be available in English at first and support for more languages will arrive down the line. You'll need to pay extra to use the app, however, as it's slated to be a premium add-on for Crunchyroll. The service hasn't divulged which titles you'll be able to read in the app it will announce details about that and publisher involvement at a later date. Web browser support is coming at some point as well.Word of the Crunchyroll Manga app comes soon after Sony was in talks to buy Kadokawa, the parent company of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware and (more pertinently in this case) a major publisher of anime and manga. The companies instead agreed for Sony to take a larger stake in Kadokawa and become its biggest shareholder. As such, it would be quite a surprise if Kadokawa's library of manga was somehow not featured in the upcoming app.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/a-new-crunchyroll-manga-mobile-app-arrives-later-this-year-155234860.html?src=rss

Sony has announcedthe latest additions to its Midnight Black Collection for the PS5. The new accessories join existing Midnight Black Collection products, such as the Midnight Black PS5 console cover and DualSense wireless controller.The most important accessories for the PS5 are the controllers, and there are three in this collection. They include the PlayStation Portal Midnight Black remote player and DualSense Edge Midnight Black. Both controllers cost $200.Next, we have audio peripherals. The Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset will now come in Midnight Black. They cost $200 and $150, respectively. Both will come with a felt grey carrying case and necessary accessories.These products are expected to be available on February 20, but pre-order access begins on January 16 at 10AM ET. Participating retailers will also begin pre-orders on that day, but the exact time depends on the region.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/sonys-latest-ps5-midnight-black-accessories-arrive-next-month-155005798.html?src=rss

How are you ever going to improve your Elo if you cant stop shivering or sweating in your gaming seat? Razers latest innovation is Project Arielle, a gaming chair that sports integrated temperature controls, plus the companys signature pretty lighting of course. Evolved from the Fujin Pro, Razers breathable mesh chair, Project Arielle uses a bladeless fan system to either warm up or cool down the entire frame. The side of the seat features a touchscreen control panel where you can change the three-speed fan settings and swap between warm and cool airflow. The edges of the seat and backrest have RGD lights that change dynamically from blue to red as the temperature changes, too. The bladeless fan is housed in a cylinder dangling off the base of the backrest like a little stubby tail, and a cable runs from this same area, connected to a sizable power brick. Razer says Project Arielle can reduce the perceived temperature by 2 to 5 degrees C in dry environments, and its self-regulating, energy-efficient heater delivers warm air of up to 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Razer In action, Project Arielle is surprisingly effective and quiet. I had a chance to experience not just sit in the chair at CES 2025, and it functioned even better than expected. With the warm setting engaged, I felt a breeze of heated air swirl around my head, neck and upper back, and the temperature change was tangible even in a hot room. The cool setting provided instant relief, with the airflow particularly noticeable along my back, neck and under my arms. The fan was noiseless in the demo room, which contained about a dozen people and a handful of laptops and PCs. I strained to hear the fan running in this environment, and even then, it was barely noticeable as a soft hum. As someone whos always chilly, especially in sedentary situations, Project Arielle is an incredibly attractive chair. Instead of piling on sweatshirts and blankets to warm up my frozen bones, Id be happy to just switch on the heating function and bask in the warm air. The cute lights certainly dont hurt, either. Project Arielle is just a concept for now, but Razer has a pretty good track record when it comes to turning its experiments into actual products. Just look at the Project Esther haptic gaming cushion, which debuted at CES 2024 and then went on sale nine months later as the Razer Freyja. Will Project Arielle help boost your rank or shave seconds off your speedrun? Maybe, maybe not. But itll definitely keep you cozy while you try. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/razer-reveals-project-arielle-at-ces-2025-its-first-temperature-controlled-gaming-chair-140053028.html?src=rss

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