If you saw Robert EggersNosferatu and thought Huh, this story isa lot like Dracula but whos Count Orlok? youre not out of your mind. The newNosferatuis based on a1922 silent film of the same title and that movie was an unauthorized copy of Bram StokersDracula.(Its creators were later sued by Stokers estate!)Nosferatu was so scary, which such incredible production and character design, that it has endured as one of the all-time classics in horror cinema history. Hence 2024s new remake.If youre not familiar withNosferatu, or you just want to know more about Eggers version of the story, our new video is here to help. In it, well run down the history ofNosferatu, and give you some background on German Expressionism, the film movement that helped inspire the originalNosferatus dynamic visual style. Well also break down the new films themes and its differences from the original film and well dive into that shocking ending as well.Watch our fullNosferatu breakdown below:If you liked that video about the new version of Nosferatu and its shocking ending, check out more of our videos below, including our complete recap of the Scream franchise, our top five ranking of the best horror sequels, and a whole bunch of stuff you might not know about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Plus, theres tons more over at ScreenCrushs YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to catch all our future episodes. Robert Eggers Nosferatu is now playing in theaters.10 TV Show Flops That Turned Out to Be Huge HitsUniversally beloved TV shows aren't always universally beloved from episode one.Gallery Credit: Emma Stefansky

From smartphones to laptops to tablets, our trusty electrical outlets and various USB ports can quickly get crowded whenever the need to charge multiple devices arises. If you've been looking for a way to keep your devices powered up while reducing cable clutter, then a docking station might be a great investment. Right now, this 14-port Anker Prime docking station is on sale for only $170, down from its usual price of $250. This is a savings of $80 and matches the Anker Prime's all-time low price. For this reason, we predict this deal might go fast.See at AmazonThe Anker Prime docking station features 14 ports, including a mix of USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, ethernet and audio ports. Its GaN chip regulates temperature so you can safely charge your trusty devices without worrying about it overheating. The vertical design saves precious desktop space and can support clear 4K displays. Not only can you charge up to four devices at a time, you can also use this docking station to transfer data quickly.Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. There are a few key details to consider before purchasing this device. Per Anker, this docking station doesn't charge Lenovo Legion series laptops, and it doesn't support dual monitors on MacOS with different displays (it does support identical displays on MacOS). This charging dock also can't be used with Linux. However, the Anker Prime docking station is a great choice for anyone who has devices that support DP Alt Mode, such as Chrome OS and Windows 10 and 11. With data transfer speeds as fast as 10 Gbps, this is still a fantastic docking station for those with compatible devices or those willing to make a few adjustments to their charging setup. Need a docking station but not sure if this product is the right one for you? Check out our list of the best USB hubs, docks, chargers and accessories so you can find just what you need. Top deals available today, according to CNET's shopping experts Curated discounts worth shopping while they last Apple AirTag, 4-pack: $70 (save $29)Costco 1-year Gold Star membership + $20 gift card: $65 (save $20)Anker 20-watt USB-C charger, 2-pack: $12 (save $7)Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum: $160 (save $40)Peloton Bike: $1,145 (save $300) Why this deal mattersThis 14-port Anker Prime docking hub connects and charges most devices. It's equipped with a GaN chip that prevents overheating even in demanding conditions, and it reduces clutter for a better workspace setup. More importantly, at $170 it's back to its all-time lowest price, which is great news for shoppers looking for ways to improve their gaming or office desk space without spending a ton. CNET is always covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more. Start with the hottest sales and discounts on theCNET Deals page, and sign up for theCNET Deals Textto get daily deals sent straight to your phone. Add the freeCNET Shopping extensionto your browser for real-time price comparisons and cash-back offers. And peruse ourgift guide, which includes a full range of ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and more. See at CNET

Marvel Rivals is the new hero shooter that launched in December and has been a big hit among gamers during its abbreviated season 0 with a lot of initial heroes and modes. As the game gets ready for Marvel Rivals Season 1starting on Jan. 10, one of Marvel's iconic superhero teams is set to join the fray.A trailer to show off the Fantastic Four premiered on Monday. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, The Invisible Woman, and The Thing were shown in the trailer as well as the villain for the first season of Marvel Rivals, Dracula. Eternal Night Falls is the name of the first full season of the hero shooter and will add New York City as a new map to play on.We don't know a lot about the four heroes yet, including their specific abilities, but Marvel Rivalsdata miners who are combing through the game have already found a few details. The Human Torch and Mr. Fantastic will be part of the Duelist class, which means the two of them will use their abilities to deal some heavy damage. The Thing will likely be a Vanguard, also known as a tank, that will take up all the damage. It's likely the Invisible Woman will be a Strategist, making use of her powers to support teammates and get the jump on competitors.The Fantastic Four will be the first new characters on the already packed Marvel Rivals roster, which includes legendary figures like Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America, along with lesser-known ones such as Luna Snow, Peni Parker and a new fan favorite, Jeff the Land Shark. This release will likely set up the standard procedure for how developer NetEase Games introduces new characters.With the addition of Dracula as the new bad guy for the first season, there's a strong possibility that Blade could also make an appearance soon. Data miners already leaked details about the vampire hunter last month. Marvel Rivals is free to play on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. Watch this: Everything We Expect in Gaming in 2025 05:01

Everything Announced by LG at CES 2025 in 11 Minutes Jan 6, 2025 Tech At CES 2025, consumer electronics giant LG reveals an AI-enabled glimpse of the future home. Watch our recap in 11 minutes. At LG we are seamlessly integrating AI into physical living species around us. By transcending the boundaries of the online environment, it gives us an enormous opportunity to reshape the concept of space. Let's take a look. Good morning guys. Power usage managed and monitored the family's sleep behavior overnight. All systems checked. Temperature was raised 5 degrees last night. Hi Q9, make sure the clothes in the dryer stay wrinkle free. Got it. Wash tower, did you get that? Leave it to me. I'll make sure the clothes stay untangled until 5 p.m. before they return home. Hydro tower, you're up. It got drier during the night, so I raised the humidity to the family's comfort level. Everything is A OK. Good morning, Thomas. Oh, morning. Hi Q9. You seem to be in a good mood. That beige colored sweater looks great on you. Oh, thanks. Electricity use was reduced 60% last night through appliance power control. Oh, OK. Any news during the night? I heard Ethan coughing a few times while he was sleeping. Maybe it was the cooler weather last night, but I went ahead and raised the temperature in his room 5 degrees during the night. He had no trouble sleeping afterwards. Oh, thanks. Good job looking out for him. Ready for today's schedule? Yeah, sure. Thank you on. Lay it on me. Your first appointment is at the office beginning in 45 minutes. Your neighbor, Brandt is carpooling with you to the office today and should be here in a few minutes. You have another meeting at 10 p.m. and Ethan's finals game starts at 4 p.m. Thomas, there'll be some scattered showers in the afternoon. You might want to grab an umbrella just in case. Thanks. All right, I'm off for real this time. Oh, hi Q9. Since it's going to rain later, could you turn off the hydro tower for me? Sure thing. Have a great day. Some parts of that morning routine you just saw probably look pretty similar to your own current morning routines. Some parts probably look drastically different, and it's those parts that are driven by LGAI. LG's affectionate intelligence space starts right at home. Millions of LG home devices collect data in real time, enabling contextual understanding and orchestrated actions. As the LGAI home proactively handles everyday task and provides tailored services, we can focus on more meaningful values that guide us toward a better life. Our vision for a seamless zero labor home will be actualized through LG Home OS and LG's AI driven quartech where appliances will take out all of the guesswork. Adapting to our lifestyles to offer the most convenient, hassle-free home experience. For starters, LG's home appliance OS's deeply personalized experience tailors to your life stages. Offering dynamic services that evolve with the customer's environment. Thomas, you don't seem to have your coffee tumbler with you today. Would you like to grab some coffee? It's only a 2 minute detour to your favorite cafe. Good catch, let's do that. Re-routing to include your favorite cafe. This works out because there's some black ice being reported on our usual route. Oh yeah, we had a rare snowfall last night in Vegas, huh? Life's Good Cafe has a buy one get one New Year's promo for house blends. Awesome. I'll pick it up at the drive-thru. Just ordered it. Your coffee will be ready by the time we arrive. By the way, I detect a change in your vitals. Your heart rate increased a bit. Are you sure about the coffee? Yeah, it's probably because I'm nervous about the meeting this afternoon. It's got to be flawless. Understood. I'll play your focus and relax playlist to help calm your nerves. I've detected an accident 3 miles ahead.s Severe congestion is expected. Would you like to take an alternate route? Um, for sure, thanks. Re-routing It seems you won't make it to the office in time for your appointment. Should I patch you through via video conference from here instead? Sure, let's do that. Connecting to video conference. Good morning. Shall we start the meeting? LGAI redefines mobility as a highly personalized spatial experience. As we have seen in the various in-cabin AI solutions demonstrated here this morning. LGAI integrated vehicles go beyond mere transportation to provide personalized convenience, productivity, and safety combined with multi-modal AI detects changes and adapts to your regular routines. By doing so, LGAI suggests real-time alternatives on the road. LGAI transforms your vehicles into mobile offices on wheels. Equipped with true 5G connectivity, premium audio and video quality, and our library of web conferencing apps, your vehicle becomes a dynamic workspace that maximizes productivity during transportation. Good evening, Thomas. Here are some recommendations to get you going today. Well, yes, it is a good evening. Thank you very much. Uh, cooking show. OK, I will go to cooking show. These are the results. Which one of these would you like to view? Um, let's see. I'm definitely gonna make this a cooking up there, huh architecture designs with a wedgy muffal style. I cannot hear the chef's voice very well. Try applying a voice tone you prefer through AI sound recommendation. AI recommendation. I'm happy. Yeah, much better. I learned a lot from the show me the new animated movie with the emotions. Here's the content you requested. Oh right. Without began Hey, Ethan, you seen this one yet? Dad, I haven't seen that yet. You better not start without me. Got it. LGAI enabled TVs recommend content that suit your interests by anticipating your needs and preferences. Through this human centered approach and web OS driven connectivity, LGAITs now present enhanced experiences. By combining LG's natural language processing, which understands human language and large language models, which can analyze vast amounts of information, we don't need to guess the best prompts to get accurate responses. This is further enhanced with Microsoft co-pilot to provide additional results or setting solutions. Voice ID is a biometric feature that distinguishes each user and switches accounts presenting individual preferences and settings through simple voice commands, we saw how easy it was to tailor the viewing experience. We're also excited to announce that Xbox Game Pass ultimate. Members can now play their hundreds of cloud-based games directly on supported LGTVs through the Xbox app via Xbox cloud gaming. Since introducing Korea's first radio in 1959, LG has strived continuously in enhancing the customers' auditory experiences. And this year, we are introducing a new LGX boom series, bringing new life to our lifestyle audio brand by infusing it with unparalleled creativity and expertise through our collaboration with the audio industry's leading entrepreneur, Will IM. So today we present to you a brand new upgraded LG Gram AI. With LG Gram AI, managing your workload becomes easier than ever before. As a trusted mobile assistant, Gram AI combines both on device and web-based cloud services to boost your productivity through hybrid AI solutions. For longer events like the LG World Premiere, the Gram chat on device time travel function searches for specific words within a recorded video file to find the scenes where those words are mentioned. This helps you check the sections you might have missed or verify uncertain content. All of your data is of course kept encrypted during the entire process. Irrespective of how AI transformed our lives, one thing will never change. That's our promise of Life's good. With this unwavering commitment, we will continue to strive for industry leading experiences for our customers. 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January 6, 20252 min readBiden Awards Three Climate Experts Nations Highest Science HonorRichard Alley, Lawrence Edwards and David Tilman were among the two dozen honorees who received the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology and Innovation last weekBy Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Rhne Glacier, the source of the river of the same name, is located in the Swiss Alps. Like many other alpine glaciers around the world, it has retreated significantly in the last 150 years as global temperatures rise. GmbH & Co. KG/Alamy Stock PhotoCLIMATEWIRE | The White House recognized more than two dozen scientists and innovators Friday with what will likely be the Biden administration's last National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation.The awards honored researchers ranging from astrophysicists and oncologists, as well as the pharmaceutical companies that developed the mRNA vaccines for Covid-19. Three climate and environmental scientists were included in the bunch.Richard Alley, a geoscientist at Pennsylvania State University, received a National Medal of Science for his decades of research on melting glaciers and ice sheets, sea-level rise and other climate impacts.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Spending long tours in the most remote and extreme environments on Earth, Richard Alley has catapulted climate predictions to great heights and raised new urgency to address the climate crisis, moving the world toward a sustainable future, said Kei Koizumi, principal deputy director for science, society and policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, who announced the awards.Also recognized was R. Lawrence Edwards, a climate scientist at the University of Minnesota. Edwards was awarded a National Medal of Science for his work on reconstructing the planets climate history dating back to the prehistoric ages.Lawrence Edwards innovative research methods shed light on the rate, scale and drivers of climate change and the impact on human civilization, defining him as one of the most celebrated earth scientists of our time, Koizumi said.G. David Tilman, an ecologist at the University of Minnesota, also received a National Medal of Science for his research on biodiversity and conservation, including the ways that the planets diversity of life helps bolster ecosystems against environmental disturbances like climate change.David Tilmans work proves the extraordinary variety of life that exists on Earth is essential to productive ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and more, helping to feed and power the world while making conservation both a strategic and moral calling, Koizumi said.Altogether, the White House awarded 14 National Medals of Science and 11 National Medals of Technology and Innovation.This years honorees represent a simple truth as Ive always believed. America can be defined by a single word: possibilities, Biden said at the ceremony on Friday. Thats who we are: a nation of possibilities.Reprinted from E&E News with permission from POLITICO, LLC. Copyright 2025. E&E News provides essential news for energy and environment professionals.

AMD at CES 2025: RDNA 4 GPUs with FSR4, new X3D CPUs for desktops and laptopsEverything you need to know about 9950X3D, 9955HX3D and RX 9070-series.Image credit: AMD/Digital Foundry Blog by Will Judd Deputy Editor, Digital Foundry Published on Jan. 6, 2025 AMD has already announced its new Ryzen Z2 chips for handheld PCs, but its CES 2025 keynote also included a whole new generation of graphics cards and new X3D processors for both desktops and laptops. We'll start with the graphics news, as the American firm detailed two models on the new RDNA 4 architecture - the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 - as well as a long-awaited upgrade to their FSR upscaling tech, FSR4. The RX 9070 XT and 9070 are positioned to counter Nvidia's mid-tier 40-series and 50-series graphics cards, with the RDNA 4 architecture promising improved ray-tracing performance, better AI capabilities and even an improved media encoder - all areas of relative weakness for AMD versus competitors like Nvidia and Intel. The cards are produced on a 4nm process and ship this quarter, with models coming from the likes of Acer, Asus, Sapphire, XFX, ASRock, Gigabyte and PowerColor. 1 of 6 Caption Attribution Here are the relevant RDNA 4 slides. FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 is the first time AMD is using AI for its upscaling, something long embraced by Nvidia to good effect. The feature is exclusive to RDNA 4 graphics cards, and hopefully will offer a step change beyond previous AMD efforts in what is now quite a competitive space with the likes of Sony, Intel and Nvidia all producing reasonable solutions. As before, frame generation and anti-lag tech is included. AMD is also leveraging its cards improved AI capabilities to let users generate images, summarise locally-stored documents and ask a chat-bot AMD-related questions - so I'm sure it won't be long after the cards are released that humorous screenshots of inappropriate bot behaviour are posted. The company's CPU announcements are perhaps a little more straightforward. First, we got what we all expected was coming: two new desktop 9000 X3D CPUs, the 9950X3D and 9900X3D, both to come in the first half of 2025. 1 of 9 Caption Attribution And here's the CPU side of the equation. If you're familiar with the 7950X3D and 7900X3D, this is familiar territory, with both being two-CCD parts but the higher number corresponding to a fully-activated part and the lower a cut-back version. That means 16 cores for the 9950X3D and 12 for the 9900X3D, with the flagship part offering a 5.7GHz max boost and 144MB of vertically-stacked v-cache. It doesn't look the cache features on both cores, which is a bit of a disappointment. The 9950X3D performance numbers look good too, with AMD's figures indicating an eight percent advantage over the 7950X3D across 40 titles. There are some fairly significant gains here as well in certain games, with a 1.58x turn-out in Counter-Strike 2, 1.28x in Far Cry 6 and 1.16x in Starfield. Versus the significantly less threatening Core Ultra 9 285K, AMD's labs found a 20 percent performance advantage on average, with 1.3x or higher results in the likes of Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, Space Marine 2, Final Fantasy 16, Far Cry 6 and Watch Dogs: Legion. As well as the desktop chips, AMD also announced its first X3D chip for laptops, the 9955HX3D. The top of a lineup codenamed Fire Range that also includes two non-X3D chips, the 9955HX and 9850HX, the flagship X3D chip includes 144MB of cache, a 5.4GHz max turbo and a 16-core, 32-thread design. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. That sounds like a formula for an extremely powerful CPU that ought to outclass even laptops with full desktop chips, but we'll have to wait until nearer launch in the first half of this year to get some performance figures, it seems. Overall, it's quite an impressive series of announcements from AMD, though I'm sure there will be some disappointment that the larger Ryzen 9000 X3D chips aren't going to go on sale immediately. Stay tuned for more news as it comes in - with Nvidia being the next to fire its keynote salvo in the early morning UK time.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to LG TVsStarting "later this year".Image credit: Xbox/Microsoft News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Jan. 6, 2025 Microsoft's push to deliver Xbox gaming without requiring users to purchase Xbox hardware is set to continue in 2025, with Xbox Cloud Gaming support officially coming to LG TVs.Starting "later this year", LG TV owners can download the Xbox app and play "hundreds" of titles from the Game Pass Ultimate catalogue via cloud streaming, including Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming Avowed (which launches in February) and Eurogamer's Game of the Year 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Microsoft notes the Xbox app on LG TVs will also support the recently introduced ability for users to stream "select" Xbox games they already own - from the current list of "over 50" titles - even if they're not presently available as part of Game Pass.Microsoft is heavily promoting the ability to play Xbox games without a console.Watch on YouTubeIn all cases, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is required (starting at 14.99 a month), as is a "supported" LG Smart TV. Microsoft's initial announcement doesn't detail which TVs will be compatible with the service, but it says more details will be shared in the "coming months".Xbox Cloud Gaming's arrival on LG TVs follows its launch on Amazon Fire TV devices last year and on Samsung TVs in 2022. Xbox boss Phil Spencer previously confirmed the Xbox app was Microsoft's new approach to bringing cloud gaming to the masses after it pulled the plug on its own Xbox cloud gaming device, codenamed Keystone, back in 2022.

AMD announces next-gen Ryzen Z2 APUs for gaming handheldsThree architectures in one family - but no 'Steam Deck 2' hint.Image credit: AMD/Digital Foundry Blog by Will Judd Deputy Editor, Digital Foundry Published on Jan. 6, 2025 AMD has announced a trio of next-gen Ryzen Z-series APUs intended for use in gaming handhelds at their CES 2025 keynote. As we reported in December, the family includes three different architectures stretching back to 2022, but the release still includes some interesting new information about where these chips might end up.The flagship Z2 Extreme is an eight-core, 16-thread design with a TDP of up to 35W, built on the Strix Point architecture - which recently impressed us in the Beelink SER9 mini PC. The APU also includes 16 RDNA 3.5 CUs. Of the eight CPU cores, three are full-fat Zen 5 cores and five are smaller Zen 5C cores with less on-board cache but otherwise the same microarchitecture. This hetrogeneous design is intended to provide a better mix of single-core speed and die area / power usage versus a homogeneous alternative, so it'll be fascinating to see how it performs in new high-end gaming handhelds - think a next-gen Asus ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion Go, for example. 1 of 3 Caption Attribution Here are the three relevant AMD slides. The next spot down is the vanilla Z2, which is also eight cores and 16 threads but using the Hawk Point architecture - so these are Zen 4 cores. The APU also includes 12 RDNA 3 CUs. It's rated up to 30W, and should be found in more affordable handhelds - eg the cheapest variant of the ROG Ally.Finally and perhaps most interestingly, the Z2 Go is a Lenovo exclusive design reportedly intended for the leaked Legion Go S, their smaller and cheaper handheld. This is a four-core Zen 3+ (Rembrandt) design with 12 RDNA 2 CUs, with the 2022-era architecture promising less performance and fewer features at a lower price. That could be a good fit for the Go S, which ought to be aggressively priced versus the titanic original Legion Go - and presumably a $300-$400 handheld would do well if performance was in Steam Deck territory!We discuss the Legion Go S - and indeed, AMD's Ryzen Z2-series chips - at 58:35 in the DF Direct show embedded here. Watch on YouTubePre-embargo reporting suggested that AMD's announcement promised that Z2-series chips would be available on systems made by the likes of Valve, Asus and Lenovo, hinting towards a mid-gen refresh for the Steam Deck, but there doesn't appear to be any solid footing for that claim in the slides. Instead, devices by these manufacturers seem to be name-checked only in terms of the category's explosive growth. In fact, Valve employee Pierre-Loup Griffais, whose Bluesky profile lists him as working as a programmer on the Steam Deck, categorically denies the proposition, saying "There is and will be no Z2 Steam Deck." We may still see SteamOS support for the new chips for the benefit of other companies working on third-party SteamOS devices, of course.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. I expect we'll hear more about these new devices as CES continues to unfold, so stay tuned for all the latest announcements - including what are expected to be relatively meaty releases from the likes of Intel and Nvidia.

With its just-launched Custom Sized Rugs program, Stark is extending its made-to-order offering to consumers. Choose from more than 70 style-spanning floor coverings onlinefrom Ziggys intricate geometry to Wildcat, a statement animal printthen decide on the color and type in the desired length and width. Perhaps even more impressive is the programs lead time: Starks fabrication studio will have the custom rug, complete with edges trimmed in complementary yarn, shipped in less than three weeks.AD PRO HearsWilliam Hannigan, founder of photography agencies Otto and August, has launched Atta, an online source for limited-edition fine photography. Each piece of work, which comes signed and numbered, is available in a premium Italian hardwood frame or the option for a custom setting.ExhibitionsGoons planar styles set the tone at St VincentsSt. Vincents in downtown Antwerp is a boutique gallery for contemporary collectibles, like the Brace Chair and Five Points Table.Photo: Eline WillaertParis-based studio Goons, led by life-and-work partners architect Paul Trussler and fashion designer and creative director Mia Kim, presents Evolving Forms (through March 1) at St Vincents in Antwerp. An expansion of their previous works, the planar range features a console and two dining tables crafted from Scandinavian birch plywood, as well as a stool, bench, and chairs embellished with pure Italian wool cushions. Inspired by Le Corbusiers five points of modern architecture, the versatile pieces transform into a workspace or childrens play area.AD PRO HearsOn through January 11, Candida Hfer: Europa / America bisects Sean Kelly Gallery with photos from each side of the Atlantic. Curated by Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee, of LA-based architecture firm Johnston Marklee, the photography exhibit presents a haunting exploration of built spaces and cultural history.Salon 94 Design is starting the year off with a bang. This January 9, three shows are set to open: Backstage from Rick Owens Furniture, Miles Greenbergs Desire Path, and master ceramicist Takuro Kawatas largest exhibit to date in New York.Project SpotlightBoNDs LA take on Le Pre is a neon dreamWhen BoND conceived the New York flagship for cult menswear labelLe Pre in the Lower East Side, the local AD PRO Directory firm opted for a homey gallery feel. For Le Pres new LA outpostand BoNDs Golden State debuta 1,100-square-foot space on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, the atmosphere is decidedly more Californian. Eager for the clothes to take center stage, BoND founders Noam Dvir and Daniel Rauchwerger took a restrained approach, embracing large swaths of oak that nod to skate parks and theaters in the form of seating, storage, and displays. Splashes of concrete and stark white offset Le Pres signature bright yellow hue, while crisp white floor-to-ceiling curtains add an airy yet enigmatic touch to the storefront windows.The Elder Statesman brings West Coast whimsy to SoHoThe world of the Elder Statesman is ingrained in lavish yet laidback materials, authentic craftsmanship, and a stroke of imagination. So too is the LA labels debut New York flagship, now open on Crosby Street in SoHo. A collaborative effort by architectural designer Isaac Brest and interior designer Michael Bargo, the transportive space is wrapped floor to ceiling in cedarwood paneling. The brands coastal warmth is further conveyed with curved plaster archways, cream-colored terra-cotta-tiled flooring, and artisan focal points, like the galactic resin sconce by Brooklyn-based lighting designer Moch Hahn. Meanwhile, eye-catching patchwork curtains and a stacked cashmere bed (both available made-to-order) express the Elder Statesmans textile prowess alongside throws, pillows, clothing, and more.

By Todd Feathers Published January 6, 2025 | Comments (7) | ByteDance,, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, could be forced to sell the platform. Greg Baker/Getty Images As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments later this week on whether the federal government can ban TikTok, a team of social media researchers is re-upping its argument that the social media platform acts as a propaganda machine for the Chinese government.Their paper, due to be published in the journal Frontiers in Social Psychology, argues that TikTok surfaces content critical of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) talking points less often than competing platforms despite that content generating high user engagement and that Americans who were frequent TikTok users expressed more favorable opinions toward China than those who frequented other social media sites. The research was produced by the Network Contagion Research Institute at Rutgers University, whose previous studies examining pro-Chinese moderation on TikTok have been criticized by ByteDance, the social media platforms parent company, in part because the researchers conducted their studies by creating dummy accounts to simulate user experiences rather than examining actual TikTok users feeds.This flawed experiment was clearly engineered to reach a false, predetermined conclusion, TikTok spokesperson Michael Hughes wrote in a statement. Previous research by NCRI has been debunkedby outside analysts and this latest paper is equally flawed. Creating fake accounts that interact with the app in a prescribed manner does not reflect real users experience, just as this so-called study does not reflect facts or reality. The new peer-reviewed paper, which was first reported by The Free Press, begins by examining whether content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube related to the keywords Tiananmen, Tibet, Uyghur, and Xinjiang tends to display pro- or anti-CCP sentiment. The researchers found that TikToks algorithm didnt necessarily surface more pro-CCP content in response to searches for those terms, but it delivered fewer anti-CCP posts than did Instagram or YouTube and significantly more posts that were irrelevant to the subject.In the second stage of their study, the NCRI team tested whether the lower performance of anti-CCP content was a result of less user engagement (likes and comments) with those posts. They found that TikTok users liked or commented on anti-CCP content nearly four times as much as they liked or commented on pro-CCP content, yet the search algorithm produced nearly three times as much pro-CCP content while there was no similar discrepancy on Instagram or YouTube. Finally, the researchers surveyed 1,214 Americans about their social media usage and their views on Chinas human rights record. The more time users spent on any social media platform, the more likely they were to have favorable views of Chinas human rights record, the survey showed. Users were particularly more likely to have favorable views if they spent more than three hours a day using TikTok.The researchers wrote that they could not definitively conclude that spending more time on TikTok resulted in more positive views of China, but taken together, the findings from these three studies raise the distinct possibility that TikTok is a vehicle for CCP propaganda.Congress passed a law last year that would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban on the platform in the U.S. A federal appeals court upheld the law in response to a legal challenge from the company, and the case is now scheduled for a Supreme Court hearing on Friday. Other major social media platforms also collect vast amounts of sensitive data about their users and suppress content likely to anger various governments. But U.S. Intelligence agencies have argued that because TikTok is owned by a Chinese company it presents a particular propaganda and security threat.TikTok Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By AJ Dellinger Published January 3, 2025 By AJ Dellinger Published December 31, 2024 By AJ Dellinger Published December 18, 2024 By Matt Novak Published December 16, 2024 By Matt Novak Published December 10, 2024 By Matt Novak Published December 6, 2024