Whether youre eagerly awaiting the release date of the sequels to Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima or looking for some hidden gems like Tales of the Shire and The Alters, there are a lot of exciting and noteworthy games slated to come out on the PS5 this year. We know it can be challenging to keep up with release dates in the ever-fluid video game landscape as new titles are announced and others are shifted around to accommodate production schedules.To help keep things straight, weve put together a handy little guide of the upcoming games that PS5 owners should keep an eye on in 2025.Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power BattlesAspyr Jan. 23Originally released for the PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, and Game Boy Advance, Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is getting a re-release for its 25th anniversary. This remastered version of the classic Star Wars game brings back couch co-op mode, training rooms, bonus levels, and the arcade cheats and power-ups that made the original version so fun. In addition, the game will have 13 new playable characters, including Jar Jar Binks, and a lightsaber toggle that allows players to choose between the original lightsaber colors used in the game or more screen-accurate versions. No matter your age, Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is sure to be a fun walk (or Force-powered jump) down memory lane.Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIWarhorse Studios Feb. 4Set in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the early 15th century, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II follows the story of Henry, a trusted diplomatic escort of the king who seeks revenge for his murdered family. In the games open-world Medieval setting, the player can guide Henry on daring adventures, forge alliances with a charismatic cast of characters, and engage in visceral real-time combat. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a gripping action RPG perfect for anyone eager to step into an epic Medieval adventure.Civilization 7 Firaxis Games Feb 11Arriving nearly a decade after the previous game, Civilization VII promises to be a revolutionary new chapter in this award-winning franchise. Similar to its predecessors, Civilization VII is a turn-based tactical strategy game where you develop an empire across three distinct historic eras. With updated graphics and improved gameplay that includes updates to diplomacy mechanics, changes to production management, as well as other improvements, this evolution seems poised to bring this franchise into the next generation.Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom Feb 28The latest chapter in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds is set in the Forbidden Lands, an uncharted region long thought to be uninhabited. That is, until a boy named Nata is discovered near the border of these lands, on the run from a mysterious creature known as the White Wraith that attacked his people. As the player, you control The Hunter, one of the professional monster hunters tasked with searching for the White Wraith, charting the Forbidden Lands, and searching for Natas people. Monster Hunter Wilds doesnt only have an intriguing story, however. The game also features new fighting moves and a wide variety of weapons and equipment that give you even more ways to use monsters and their environment to your advantage. Even if youre not familiar with the series, Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a fun game for any fan of action RPG games.Assassins Creed ShadowsUbisoft March 20Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!Set in the late Sengoku period of feudal Japan, Assassins Creed Shadows features two playable protagonists: Naoe, a shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai. Quests can be handled as either protagonist, with Naoe as the more stealthy and discrete approach and Yasuke as the charismatic warrior, useful for taking on several enemies at a time. The game encourages players to explore the open world gathering intel and building a network of spies ready to help usher Japan into a new era. Based on the hands-off preview we saw at SGF, this already looks like a worthy entry in the Assassins Creed franchise.Tales of the ShireWt Workshop March 5New cozy game alert!Tales of the Shireis like ifStardew ValleyandAnimal Crossingtook a trip to the Shire ofLord of the Rings.The game lets players live out their dreams of spending time in the idyllic landscape of the Shire as they create their own character, decorate their own Hobbit hole, make friends in the community, and help the town flourish. We playedTales of the Shireat SGF and were impressed with the amount of care put into creating this version of the Shire. Even though the game isnt technically canon, there are still plenty of references and easter eggs forLord of the Ringsfans to find.Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesSNK April 21The popular 90s fighting game franchise Fatal Fury is back after 26 years with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. With 22 playable characters, including 17 familiar faces from previous games, and 3 different modes of gameplay, there are plenty of options for longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike to have a great time. Theres a single-player RPG mode, Episodes of South Town, as well as online modes that allow you to match with other players or clones generated by automatic AI technology that learns your play style.Double Dragon Revive Yukes Oct 23Another popular fighting game franchise set to return this year is Double Dragon. This isnt the first modern-era sequel for this arcade-style beat em up franchise, but that doesnt mean we arent excited to see what this game has in store in 2025. With four playable characters, including brothers Jimmy and Billy Lee, modern 3D graphics, and an exhilarating belt-scroll action experience, Double Dragon Revive seems like a fun merge of past and present gaming.Borderlands 4 Gearbox Software TBDSet on the all-new planet of Kairos, Borderlands 4 already looks like it will be an irreverent, chaotic timeas any good Borderlands game should be. While we dont know a lot about the game thus far, Gearbox promises the games will deliver intense action and billions of wild and deadly weapons with its brand new planet and story. Youll get to control one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory after crashing on Kairos and breaking free from the planets ruthless dictator, the Timekeeper. With the option to play solo or in co-op with up to three other players as well as free-form combat and exploration, there are plenty of opportunities to fight your way through the planet, and maybe even spark a rebellion in the process.Capcom TBDWith a mix of classic 2D and 3D style games, fans of classic Capcom arcade-style games have a lot to look forward to with Capcom Fighting Collection 2. Including titles such as Capcom vs. SNK, Capcom vs. SNK 2, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, and more, this game is perfect for anyone looking to recreate the retro-gaming experience. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 also includes an online play mode that allows you to play casual, ranked, and custom matches with other players across the globe. This game is also very beginner-friendly with training modes as well as adjustable difficulty settings and a customizable button layout that allows for one-button special moves in combat. So even if you arent an arcade legend, theres still plenty of fun to be had.Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Kojima Productions TBDThe long-awaited sequel to Hideo Kojimas Death Stranding is finally set to be released this year. This sci-fi adventure is will once again follow Sam (Norman Reedus) as he tries to reconnect the world outside of the UCA and save humanity from extinction. If the trailer above is any indication, it looks like fans are in for another surreal adventure that doesnt totally make sense but that is engaging all the way through. With creepy fetus cutaways, a talking, sentient marionette companion, an electric guitar that shoots lightning, sword wielding robots, and so much more, we are absolutely seated for whatever Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has in store for us.DOOM: The Dark AgesBethesda Softworks TBDCue the heavy metal, DOOM fans, because the latest game in the franchise is coming to crush some demon skulls. A prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages tells the origin of the DOOM Slayer as the hero fights against the forces of Hell in a dark fantasy setting unlike anything weve seen from this franchise before. This single-player FPS not only allows you to crush combat scenarios with classic DOOM weaponry, The Dark Ages also features new tools like a face-shattering flail, throwable Shield Saw, and yes, even a Mecha Dragon.Dying Light: The Beast Techland TBDAfter over a decade in captivity, Dying Light hero Kyle Crane escapes into a changed world, though not necessarily for the better. Using not only the survival skills honed in the previous games, but also some new abilities that come from being experimented on, in Dying Light: The Beast, youll once again play as Crane as he tries to help the survivors of Castor Woods and keep the ever increasing population of zombies at bay. This survival horror game also has a 4-player co-op feature if you want a little help to make it through the violent, zombie-filled nights.Elden Ring: NightReign FromSoftware Inc. TBDUnlike Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring: NightReign is not DLC for the original game, but rather a standalone adventure set within the Elden Ring universe. In fact, this game reimagines the games core design. NightReign features a relentless environmental threat that changes from one playthrough to the next and is also set to include a 3-player co-op mode as well as new uniquely skilled heroes that are formidable on their own, but can create a powerful partnership when they unite as a team against the creeping night. If youve ever wanted to play a FromSoftware Soulslike with friends, nows your chance.Ghost of Yotei Sucker Punch Productions TBDSet 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei follows a new samurai, Atsu, on her quest for revenge in 17th century Japan. We dont know much about her story yet, but with a new mountainous setting to explore, Ghost of Yotei already looks like it will be just as visually stunning as its predecessor, if not more so. This is Sucker Punchs first game built specifically for the PS5, which means this new setting and playable protagonist will also likely come with new mechanics and weapons built to make this game as fun and epic as possible.Grand Theft Auto VI Rockstar Games TBDTwelve long years after GTA V hit shelves, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally supposed to arrive this year. Promising to be the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet, GTA VI will be set in the fictional state of Leonida, home of Vice City. This game will feature the franchises first female protagonist since 2000, Lucia, and her partner in a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired scenario.Indiana Jones and the Great CircleMachine Games TBDAfter debuting on the Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass last year, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set to make its way to the PS5 sometime this year. Set in 1937 betweenRaiders of the Lost ArkandThe Last Crusade, the player will dive into Indys world of exploration, puzzle solving, and action as they race to stop enemy forces from uncovering an ancient power connected to The Great Circle. As the titular archaeologist and action hero, youll travel the globe, forge alliances, and, of course, use Indys signature whip. Whether youre a long-time fan or just looking for your next fun action-adventure game,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlelooks like it will be a cinematic, action-packed experience.Judas Ghost Story Games TBDFrom the creator of BioShock, Judas is a single player narrative FPS set on a disintegrating starship. Playing as the mysterious and troubled Judas, you must navigate alliances, fight against foes, and do whatever it takes to escape. Whether youre a fan of BioShock or just looking for a new and intriguing sci-fi game, Judas is definitely one to keep your eye on this year.Killing Floor 3 Tripwire Interactive TBDThe Co-op action horror FPS franchise thats fun for your entire squad of friends is back this year with Killing Floor 3. Made with Unreal Engine 5, this next-gen sequel looks to be full of the blood, gore, and heart-pounding action that fans have come to love. Playing as a member of the rebel group Nightfall, you and up to five teammates must fight against waves of zeds (bioengineered zombies) in order to save humanity.The Alters 11 Bit Studios TBDThe Alters tells the story of Jan, a simple miner who crash lands on a hostile planet alone. Tasked with running a mobile base by himself, Jan soon realizes that he cant do this alone if hes going to survive. With the help of his ships quantum computer and a rare substance found on this planet, Jan is able to create clones of himself based on different life paths he may or may not have chosen in his past. While these clones are versions of him, they are also very different people with their own motivations, goals, and fearswhich means that they dont always get along. Its a very intriguing premise that makes for a unique sci-fi survival game that we really cant wait to play.Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Paradox Interactive TBDIts been over twenty years since Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines was first released, and now were finally set to see the sequel this year. Just like its predecessor, Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is an action RPG where you get to play as an elder vampire. As you fight and talk your way through modern-day Seattle, your choices matter. Whether you choose to rise through the ranks of vampire society or rail against it, your decisions influence the balance of power in the city and what becomes of it and the people within. Whether youre familiar with this franchise or looking to dip your toe into a new RPG, Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 looks like itll be a blood-sucking good time.Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Leenzee Games TBDA dark and fantastical Soulslike game, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers follows Wuchang, a pirate who awakens with amnesia in the final years of Chinas Ming Dynasty. Its a chaotic time as a mysterious phenomenon known as Feathering has come to the land of Shu, causing mutations and an epidemic of plague and monsters across the land. Playing as Wuchang, you must fight your way forward using a variety of fighting styles, hidden weapons, ancient firearms, and even the power of Feathering itself to forge a path toward the truth, and hopefully uncover some of your own memories along the way.

Calling all foodies: were poised for a year of tasty colorsthat is, according to Pinterest. The creative image-sharing social media platform has rolled out its 2025 Color Palette of the Yearand its making our mouths water. The lineup of colors poised to set the tone for whats next in design, beauty, fashion, and interiors, consists of five hues: Cherry Red, Butter Yellow, Aura Indigo, Dill Green, and Alpine Oat.Courtesy PinterestThe palette builds upon the 2025 Pinterest Predicts trends report, which, no surprise, named the cherry-themed aesthetic the look of the year, as well as one of its colors of the year. Gen Z and Millennials will infuse cherries into their makeup, menus and mood boards this year, the platform's in-house creative team concluded in the report. Pinterest's Cherry Red, is a rich, vibrant shade that blends the intensity of red with the warmth of brown. Its not tomato-girl red; Its not Matisse red; Its giving cherriesbut black cherries. Weve evolved. No doubt, this hue has been making the rounds on social media and permeating outfits and interiors, from designer Casey Kenyons latest project to every cherry-bedecked room idea weve seen on TikTok. Courtesy PinterestCourtesy PinterestButter Yellow and Aura Indigo, play into more trends that Pinterest has named in their trend report, which found that search terms purple blush makeup were up 30 percent this year, with aura effect up 35 percent. Both are vibrant and playful, especially together. Courtesy PinterestDill Green recalls a rising trend that certainly doesnt take itself too seriously: pickles. According to the trend report, searches for the term pickle margarita were up 100 percent, with pickle fries, pickle de gallo, pickle cake, and fried pickle dip also spiking. Tell your foodie friends: This year will be absolutely dill-icious, the report read. From sweet treats to tangy cocktails, the oh-so-humble pickle is about to be in absolutely everything. And with a hue like Dill Green, wed wager it will permeate our rooms, too. Courtesy PinterestAnd finally, Pinterest named Alpine Oat their finally color. The creamy, vanilla-toned greige is a classic tone that ties it all together, offering a quiet counterpoint to its bold, colorful color colleagues. While were clearly raring for a year of vibrancy and taking risks, its clear that a solid neutral will always have its place. Rachel SilvaAssociate Digital EditorRachel Silva is the associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture, and lifestyle. She also oversees the publications feature article coverage, and is, at any moment, knee-deep in an investigation on everything from the best spa gifts to the best faux florals on the internet right now. She has more than 16 years of experience in editorial, working as a photo assignment editor at Time and acting as the president of Women in Media in NYC. She went to Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers, and World Press Photo.

If youre looking for a way to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free, Tubi will be showing the entire event including Kendrick Lamars halftime show. The Tubi app is available for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, as well as on the web.FOX Sports says that it will be doing a special takeover of Tubi for the game, with no sign-in required The company said that coverage will also include the pregame show.As part of the networks extensive coverage, this year marks the first time FOX Sports rolls out its special takeover of Tubi for The Big Game inclusive of streaming FOXs telecast of the Super Bowl on the platform live in 4K.Super Bowl LIX is available to watch on FOX, FOX Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo and across NFL digital properties with unauthenticated access across devices.Featured content is set to include FOXs SUPER BOWL LIX PREGAME SHOW, Super Bowl LIX and a first-of-its-kind live pre-show titled the TUBI RED CARPET AT SUPER BOWL LIX. Hosted by Olivia Culpo, the TUBI RED CARPET AT SUPER BOWL LIX, which starts at 3:30pm ET, covers the celebrity, fashion and culture behind Americas biggest sports event live from Caesars Superdome.Fans can get ready for the game by tuning into the NFL Channel on Tubi to catch its Countdown to the Super Bowl starting Jan. 28, with historical Super Bowls, iconic halftime shows, best of NFL Honors, NFL analysis and more.FOX says that full details of its programming and on-screen line-up will be revealed nearer the time.Image: 9to5Mac collage of images from FOX and Engin AkyurtonUnsplashAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Jan 16, 2025The Hacker NewsCertificate Management / ComplianceThe digital world is exploding. IoT devices are multiplying like rabbits, certificates are piling up faster than you can count, and compliance requirements are tightening by the day. Keeping up with it all can feel like trying to juggle chainsaws while riding a unicycle.Traditional trust management? Forget it. It's simply not built for today's fast-paced, hybrid environments. You need a solution that can handle the chaos, not add to it.Introducing DigiCert ONE: a revolutionary platform designed to simplify and automate your entire trust ecosystem.But seeing is believing, right? That's why we're hosting a free webinar to show you DigiCert ONE in action.In this can't-miss event, you'll discover how to:Centralized Control, Simplified Operations: Tired of juggling certificate chaos? Discover how DigiCert ONE makes it easy to manage certificates for devices, users, and workloadsall in one place.Automate and Secure Your Hybrid Environment: Complexity grows as your systems expand, but DigiCert ONE automates trust operations to keep everything running smoothly while reducing risk.DevOps Meets Security: Don't let DevOps speed compromise security. Learn how to implement secure, automated software signing practices that integrate seamlessly into your workflows.Stress-Free Compliance: Keep auditors happy with advanced reporting tools that ensure you meet even the toughest compliance requirements without breaking a sweat.Whether you're dealing with IoT security, enterprise IT, or fast-paced DevOps workflows, trust is at the heart of your digital operations. But managing trust doesn't have to be the headache it is today.The DigiCert ONE Webinar will show you how to take back controlscaling security with confidence while cutting down on complexity. Register for this now.Don't let outdated processes hold you back. This is your opportunity to gain clarity, learn from industry experts, and see how DigiCert ONE delivers trust like never before.Found this article interesting? This article is a contributed piece from one of our valued partners. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

TechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.10 Unexpected, Under the Radar Predictions for 202510 Unexpected, Under the Radar Predictions for 2025From looming energy shortages and forced AI confessions to the rising ranks of AI-faked employees and a glimmer of a new cyber-iron curtain, heres whats happening that may require you to change your companys course.Pam Baker, Contributing WriterJanuary 16, 202510 SlidesAlready have an account?Bombaert Patrick via Alamy StockYouve seen all the expected predictions for 2025 in all the usual places, but you know that there has to be more afoot. After all, 2025 is a year starting off with a bang as a politically loaded, globally tense, technologically lopsided, inflationary trippy, and myopically viewed period. Theres bound to be lots of stuff brewing beneath the radar.Scared yet? Excited instead? Yes, no, maybe? It doesnt matter, we all want to find the opportunities and dodge the risks, like we do every year. To that end, consider the following blips on some very special, somewhat obscure radar screens that may grow into the next thing that changes everything. Or maybe not.Now, whether these barely noticed or unexpected insights slide us back toward normalcy or tip us overboard into chaos is a different story for a different day. For now, lets peer ahead and see whats lurking in the foggy future.About the AuthorPam BakerContributing WriterA prolific writer and analyst, Pam Baker's published work appears in many leading publications. She's also the author of several books, the most recent of which are "Decision Intelligence for Dummies" and "ChatGPT For Dummies." Baker is also a popular speaker at technology conferences and a member of the National Press Club, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Internet Press Guild.See more from Pam BakerNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also LikeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore Reports

This is today's edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. What to expect from Neuralink in 2025 In November, a young man named Noland Arbaugh announced hed be livestreaming from his home for three days straight. His broadcast was in some ways typical fare: a backyard tour, video games, meet mom. The difference is that Arbaugh, who is paralyzed, has thin electrode-studded wires installed in his brain, which he used to move a computer mouse on a screen, click menus, and play chess. The implant, called N1, was installed last year by neurosurgeons working with Neuralink, Elon Musks brain-interface company. Arbaughs livestream is an indicator that Neuralink is a whole lot closer to creating a plug-and-play experience that can restore peoples daily ability to roam the web and play games, giving them what the company has called digital freedom. But this is not yet a commercial product. The current studies are small-scalethey are true experiments, explorations of how the device works and how it can be improved. Read on for our analysis of what to expect from the company in 2025. Antonio Regalado Metas new AI model can translate speech from more than 100 languages Whats new: Meta has released a new AI model that can translate speech from 101 different languages. It represents a step toward real-time, simultaneous interpretation, where words are translated as soon as they come out of someones mouth. Why it matters: Typically, translation models for speech use a multistep approach which can be inefficient, and at each step, errors and mistranslations can creep in. But Metas new model, called SeamlessM4T, enables more direct translation from speech in one language to speech in another. Read the full story. Scott J Mulligan Interest in nuclear power is surging. Is it enough to build new reactors? Lately, the vibes have been good for nuclear power. Public support is building, and public and private funding have made the technology more economical in key markets. Theres also a swell of interest from major companies looking to power their data centers. These shifts have been great for existing nuclear plants. Were seeing efforts to boost their power output, extend the lifetime of old reactors, and even reopen facilities that have shut down. Thats good news for climate action, because nuclear power plants produce consistent electricity with very low greenhouse-gas emissions. I covered all these trends in my latest story, which digs into whats next for nuclear power in 2025 and beyond. But as I spoke with experts, one central question kept coming up for me: Will all of this be enough to actually get new reactors built?Casey Crownhart This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Reviews weekly climate and energy newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. The must-reads Ive combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Donald Trump is exploring how to save TikTok An executive order could suspend its ban or sale by up to 90 days. (WP $)+ But questions remain over the legality of such a move. (Axios)+ YouTuber MrBeast has said hes interested in buying the app. (Insider $)+ The depressing truth about TikToks impending ban. (MIT Technology Review)2 Blue Origins New Glenn rocket has made it into space But it lost a booster along the way. (The Verge)3 Angelenos are naming and shaming landlords for illegal price gouging A grassroots Google Sheet is tracking rentals with significant price increases among the wild fires. (Fast Company $)4 How the Trump administration will shake up defense tech Its likely to favor newer players over established firms for lucrative contracts. (FT $)+ Weapons startup Anduril plans to build a $1 billion factory in Ohio. (Axios)+ Palmer Luckey on the Pentagons future of mixed reality. (MIT Technology Review)5 The difference between mistakes made by humans and AIMachines errors are a whole lot weirder, for a start. (IEEE Spectrum) + A new public database lists all the ways AI could go wrong. (MIT Technology Review) 6 The creator economy is bouncing backFunding for creator startups is rising, after two years in the doldrums. (The Information $) 7 Predicting the future of tech is notoriously tough But asking better initial questions is a good place to start. (WSJ $)8 IVF isnt just for combating fertility problems any moreIts becoming a tool for genetic screening before a baby is even born. (The Atlantic $) + Three-parent baby technique could create babies at risk of severe disease. (MIT Technology Review)9 The killer caterpillars could pave the way to better medicine Studying their toxic secretions could help create new drugs more quickly. (Knowable Magazine)10 How to document your life digitally If physical diaries arent for you, there are plenty of smartphone-based options. (NYT $)Quote of the day Americans may only be able to watch as their app rots." Joseph Lorenzo Hall, a technologist at the nonprofit Internet Society, tells Reuters how TikToks complicated network of service providers means that the app could fall apart gradually, rather than all at once, if the proposed US ban goes ahead. The big story How refrigeration ruined fresh food October 2024 Three-quarters of everything in the average American diet passes through the cold chainthe network of warehouses, shipping containers, trucks, display cases, and domestic fridges that keep meat, milk, and more chilled on the journey from farm to fork. As consumers, we put a lot of faith in terms like fresh and natural, but artificial refrigeration has created a blind spot. Weve gotten so good at preserving (and storing) food, that we know more about how to lengthen an apples life span than a humans, and most of us dont give that extraordinary process much thought at all. But all that convenience has come at the expense of diversity and deliciousness. Read the full story. Allison Arieff We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet 'em at me.) + The biggest and best tours of 2025 look really exciting (especially Oasis!)+ If you love classic mobile phones, you need to check out Aalto Universitys newly launched Nokia Design Archive immediately.+ The one and only Ridley Scott explains how a cigarette inspired that iconic hand-in-wheat shot in Gladiator.+ Set aside your reading goals for the yearyour only aim should be to read the books you really want to.

Submitted by WA ContentsBatay-Csorba Architects creates "cathedral-like spaces" for low dark brick-clad residence in TorontoCanada Architecture News - Jan 16, 2025 - 13:05 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Toronto-based architecture and interior design studio Batay-Csorba Architects has built a residence that features "cathedral-like spaces" with its steep chapel pitch roof in Toronto, Canada.Named Westminster Residence, the residence is located on a corner property in Toronto's High Park district, surrounded by classic Edwardian gable houses.The goal of the Westminster residence is to provide a sense of continuity and familiarity within the typical roof form.The proposal investigates the idea of spatially occupying the underside of the roof, similar to an attic, while concealed behind a steep terracotta roof.The enormous gable roof, which is interrupted by top-lit skylights, creates cathedral-like chambers that volumetrically open to the bottom of the steep chapel roof pitch, counterbalancing the small footprint.Under the heavy cantilevered roof on the main level, a huge, floating covered porch extends to a private garden in the corner lot's side yard.Behind a 20-foot-tall brise soleil that protects a private balcony and creates the illusion of a courtyard within the city lot, the main bedroom upstairs enlarges into a tall roof dormer with a view of the garden below.The straightforward project shape consists of tall rectilinear dormers, a massive triangular stone-clad roof, a low dark brick-clad volume, and three dark monolithic figures.The covered garage and side patio are cantilevered by the heavy roof, which floats asymmetrically on top of the first floor, creating an unnerving dynamic between the straightforward volumes.The project's dormers, which are similar in size and materiality, adopt very different positions. One grounding the west faade where it meets the ground, while the other dormer mysteriously cantilevers and hovers over the carport.A literal union of partner goals, the material atmosphere is a combination of the villain's lair and a light-filled haven. Concrete, hefty unfilled travertine, dark-stained plain sawn walnut, and dark-textured lime wash walls make up the restricted palette.These elements stand in stark contrast to the double-height, light-filled soft lime wash walls, the wide plank knotted white oak floors, and the soft linen draperies and furnishings. As one goes about the house, the process of transitioning from a compressed cavernous spatial perception to its opposite is described.A floating " steel projection that serves as a threshold and semi-private enclosure punctuates the building's main entrance. The dark, cramped internal entry and circulation conditions are extended by this private area on the outside of the house.From heavy, rough, and textured terracotta roof shingles to hand-pressed brick in a delicate variety of coursing details seen throughout the neighboring context, vertical hand-brushed wood siding and screening, thin powder-coated aluminum projections, raw galvanized steel, and a combination of rough and smooth cast-in-place concrete, the exterior palette incorporates natural materials that will gradually patina and blend in with the low maintenance spreading sedum landscape.A quiet, south-facing outdoor area separates the recreation room from the sunken basement courtyard, which is surrounded by retaining walls and entry steps made of concrete pavers with a dark palette of textures cast in place.A continuous galvanized linear slot drain connects the side yard's acid-etched concrete patio to the structure, which is designed to float above the undulating landscape.Site planFloor planFloor planFloor planSectionSectionAxonometric drawingThe architecture and interior design firm Batay-Csorba Architects (B-CA) creates forward-thinking projects by fusing practice and research.Dedicated to using architecture as a platform for the expression of ideas, they transform buildings into aspirational shapes and experiences through the use of tactile materials, natural light, and spatial massing.Project factsProject name:Westminster ResidenceArchitects and Interior Design:Batay-Csorba ArchitectsCompletion date:July, 2024Site size:08 acres or 3,490sfTotal construction cost:withheldClient/Owner:withheldProject team: Jodi Batay-Csorba and Andrew Batay-Csorba, principals; Sacha Milojevic, Jacob Henriquez, Myles Bury, design teamEngineers: [Structural: Contact Structural Engineering Inc]Consultants:Mechanical: Elite HVAC DesignsLandscape: Gravenor Landscape DesignArborist: Davey Resource GroupGeneral contractor:Whitaker ConstructionAll images Doublespace Photography.All drawings Batay-Csorba Architects.> via Batay-Csorba Architects

The 25,000 design competition seeks creative solutions to meet the UKs ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes over the next five yearsThe Davidson Prize has unveiled its 2025 theme, Streets Ahead: The Race to Build 1.5 million Homes, calling on multidisciplinary teams to explore innovative approaches to placemaking and homemaking. The competition, which aims to address the UK governments ambitious housing target, challenges entrants to design 300 homes on a site of their choice while considering sustainability, affordability, and community integration.The brief invites proposals for housing projects across grey, brown, or greenfield sites in urban, suburban, or rural contexts. Teams are asked to balance macro-scale placemaking with the micro-scale experiential aspects of individual living spaces. Areas of focus include the assimilation of housing into its natural and built surroundings, density, materiality, and long-term maintenance and stewardship.Pooja AgrawalPooja Agrawal, chair of the 2025 judging panel and CEO of Public Practice, highlighted the importance of combining quality with quantity in achieving the governments housebuilding goals. She said: The governments ambition to build 1.5 million homes requires not only quantity, but quality homes that are sustainable, affordable, and adaptable to the needs of diverse communities.While a number of practical policy solutions are being rolled out to achieve this ambitious target, theres also a need for creative thinking to tackle this from new directions and find unexpected results.The Davidson Prize, established in 2020, is open to teams that include an ARB-registered UK architect or RIAI-registered Irish architect. The total prize fund is 25,000, with 10,000 awarded to the winner and 5,000 honorariums for three shortlisted finalists.This years Peoples Choice Prize, sponsored by Thomas Heatherwicks Humanise campaign, will invite the public to vote on their favourite project from the longlist.Registration for the competition is open until 31 January 2025, with Stage 1 submissions due by 27 February 2025. The winner will be announced in June 2025, alongside the public announcement of the Peoples Choice Prize. Full details and the competition brief are available on The Davidson Prize website.

Planners at the east London authority had recommended refusal for the 17-storey office-led scheme on the City fringe site between Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road. The proposal was a redesign of an earlier, lower scheme for the same 0.67ha plot in the Whitechapel High Street Conservation Area, which was rejected in 2022.The boroughs officers had said that the latest applications benefits would not outweigh the harm to designated heritage assets, adding that it did not represent high quality or place-sensitive design by virtue of its layout, scale, bulk and height, appearance and architectural features.They also feared the 82.5m-tall scheme which went against the councils development plan would not respect or integrate positively with the finer-grained, low to medium-rise context of the site and would have adverse effects on existing residents and the learning environment at Canon Barnett Primary School.AdvertisementHowever, following a site visit, members of the councils strategic development committee unanimously voted last night (15 January) that they were minded to approve the application, subject to agreed conditions.Councillors said that the scheme would more effectively use the site in an area which already has a lot of tall buildings around it and would remove an existing car park, in turn reducing anti-social behaviour.In 2022 councillors had turned down a previous application featuring a 14-storey block because they had concerns over the schemes height, the demolition of heritage assets, its daylight and sunlight effects on neighbours, and the harm to the setting of the nearby Charles Harrison Townsend-designed Grade II*-listed Whitechapel Gallery.Refused 2022 scheme (left); latest 'minded to approve' scheme (right)Foster + Partners returned last year with a fresh application for the same developer, South Street Asset Management, working with architect Haverstock, which is overseeing the rejig of Canon Barnett Primary School within the development plot.Although the latest scheme is now three storeys taller and has a larger footprint, it involves less demolition, steps back at its edges and would retain, rather than remove, the frontage at 2-4 Commercial Street. The Edwardian faade at 102-105 Whitechapel High Street would be kept, as before.Advertisement The 2024 scheme promises to create 3,260 jobs, provide incubator spaces for small and medium-sized businesses and includes a relocated and expanded playground for the primary school.But the changes did not allay the fears of either heritage campaigners or Historic England, and Tower Hamlets planning officers are also unconvinced.The scheme has also prompted 294 objections.Speaking before last night's meeting SAVE Britains Heritage conservation officer Lydia Franklin said that an office block towering 17 storeys above its neighbours is not what this area needs adding that a building of this scale would tear through the conservation area, which was created to draw a clear line between the bristling towers of the City fringe and the very different character of the historic East End.Historic England had said it could not support the plans, claiming the height and massing would starkly contrast with the human scale of the surrounding buildings. It said the robust Victorian commercial character of the retained faade of 2-4 Commercial Street would be significantly undermined by the overbearing presence of the 18-storey building immediately behind and partly cantilevering over the frontage.Foster + Partners, Haverstock and South Street Asset Management have been contacted for comment.

If you're like me, you might strive to make the best possible cup of coffee at home but can get overwhelmed (read: lazy) once scales and tampers get involved. I reached out to Sarina Prabasi, who founded the Buunni roastery and trio of coffeehouses in Northern Manhattan. The assignment was to root out simple mistakes people overlook when brewing coffee at home.Buunni specializes in ethically sourced beans from growing regions across Ethiopia, where coffee leans fruity, floral, and at times, fragrant like tea. The Prabasi relocated with her husband and business partner from Ethiopia, bringing the country's ethos for hospitality and high-quality coffee with them. The team also creates custom Buunni blends with select beans from around the globe. As a micro-roaster who serves on the board of the Specialty Coffee Association, Prabasi offered some insight into how to make simple adjustments for a better cup of coffee. She also isn't one to sweat the small stuff. "You know, we take coffee seriously, but we don't want to take ourselves too seriously," said Prabasi. "So it has to be something enjoyable, otherwise, why would you do it?"1. Washing your coffee maker too often with detergent Even the slightest film of soap residue can taint your next cup. Brian Bennett/CNETDitching the soap for your coffee pot and pour-over immersion brewer might seem like dubious advice. In reality, your coffee equipment doesn't need a scrub down every time you use it. Even small layers of residue from fragrant dish soap or washing detergent will leave you with a sudsy and subpar pot of coffee."It really stays in there; it can mess with the flavor, and so, usually, a good rinse with super hot water is enough for black coffee," said Prabasi. Oils from the beans may build up over time, so a fragrance-free dish soap comes in handy for the occasional deep clean. A simple rinse with hot water will more than suffice for daily use, however. Save yourself time and avoid any unwanted essence of "soap scum" interrupting the notes of your single-origin Sidama natural roast. 2. Buying more coffee than you can brew fresh Coffee beans are one pantry staple you shouldn't buy in bulk. Mikolette/Getty ImagesBuying in bulk can save time and money at the grocery store but can have disappointing results for coffee drinkers. Purchasing smaller quantities of beans will help avoid drinking stale, flat coffee, especially for the average drinker and households with two or one people. Probasi told us that you'll know coffee has gone stale because it "can taste like a shadow of itself."The roaster recommends looking for a roast date on the coffee label within one month or ideally within two weeks. (Keep in mind, the "best buy" date is different and, unfortunately, isn't an indicator of freshness.) If you're someone who doesn't like to grind at home, the roast date needs to be on the fresher side. All that said, you needn't panic about declining flavor like a ticking time bomb in your cupboard. "Every day post-roast doesn't mean it's losing freshness, but after two weeks, I'd say it starts to go down," said Prabasi. Store coffee in an airtight container, but avoid the humid fridge with its plethora of smells that can stick to the beans.3. Adjusting more than one thing at a timeYou can find tutorials online recommending brewers, scales, tampers, water filters, grinders and miscellaneous techniques to make the perfect cup. Experimentation is key to crafting your favorite brew but only if you start with the basics. "So, just adjust only the water in the beginning," said Prabasi.If you don't have a kitchenkitchen scale, the roaster told us the rule of thumb is to start with two tablespoons of ground coffee per cup of water. The finer the grind, the stronger your coffee will taste, so you'll need to adjust the grounds-to-water ratio accordingly. If that seems too weak or too strong, then adjust by adding more or less coffee at the same grind level. Beyond the basics, you can get creative. "If your coffee is too sour, it's maybe that you prefer a dark roast," said Prabasi. Coffee too bitter? You can adjust the type of roast by buying a level down, such as a dark to medium or medium to light. "If you got a coffee from East Africa, maybe try one from South America, you know, like switch [it] around," she said. Changing one element at once ensures you know which step affected the result for better or worse.4. Taking water straight from the tap Filtered water makes better coffee. AarkeFilling your coffee pot with tap water will yield less-than-ideal flavors. Filtered water, for most of us, will make a big difference in your coffee's final flavor. Tap water is often full of byproducts that can easily be filtered with a home water filtration system.Almost all of the water you get from the tap in the US is disinfected with low levels of chlorine. The EPA reports that one in five people drink chloramines, a backup disinfectant made of chlorine and ammonia, to kill harmful viruses and bacteria like salmonella. These chemicals make sure we don't get sick but will alter the taste and smell of tap water. Chloramines are also known to strip lead and copper from pipes, byproducts that can affect even the most carefully prepared coffee.5. Ignoring the coffee aroma Patrick Holland/CNETSmell can be a dead giveaway that your coffee has gone stale. Prabasi explains that you should immediately open a bag of beans or ground coffee and be able to smell that roasted coffee scent. Aroma is a key indicator of flavor. No aroma means a serious lack of taste.Prabasi said stale coffee can taste muddy or flat and lack any complex tasting notes that a bag might list on its label. "That's why I think for in the coffee profession, so much of what we do is tasting coffee," she said. "From the farm to the coffee shop, every step of the way coffee gets tasted or cupped, in our vernacular."Old coffee isn't likely to make you sick, so there's no need to toss it. You might want, however, to shift from taking your coffee black. Making iced coffee is a simple way to mask the lack of tasting notes. Using an immersion brewer also allows you to steep grounds longer to add a bit more flavor after coffee has dulled.6. Skipping the organic label Don't sleep on organic coffee even if it costs a few bucks more. Peace CoffeeThe multitude of coffee brands at the grocery store can feel overwhelming. To help sift through the masses, Prabasi explains the organic coffee label is a sign of quality that's important for coffee."If you can, then I think for coffee and tea, organic is really important because coffee and tea crops, especially from large farms, tend to get really over-sprayed," Prabasi said. Pesticides are sprayed right onto the coffee cherries, and coffee is unlike an apple that you can wash or a banana that you peel before eating. Tea leaves go through a similar process where anything left on the leaves will then be steeped into your mug.The coffeehouse owner made it clear that she doesn't believe coffee needs to be expensive to be considered "good." Great coffee is made for a variety of budgets. "I think the care that goes into and some reflection on the care that goes into sourcing it, to roasting it, or just serving it, I would be looking for those things," said Prabasi. The organic label is a helpful place to start.7. Always taking your coffee 'to go' Coffee isn't just fuel for your morning, it's the perfect excuse to engage and unwind. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty ImagesEven if you don't think of coffee as purely a means to an end, many of us treat coffee as simply fuel. Taking coffee in a travel mug to drink as part of a commute isn't inherently a problem. Prabasi instead invites coffee drinkers to take advantage of any time and ability to savor a cup of coffee. In contrast to the grab-and-go culture in the US, drinking coffee in Ethiopia is an opportunity to slow down and connect with people you care about. "And I like to say -- like, I lived in Ethiopia for eight years -- I never heard anybody say, 'I'm gonna grab a coffee,'" Prabasi said. "It was always, 'Let's have coffee. Shall we have coffee?'"Even taking an extra 10 minutes to drink your brew at a cafe instead of requesting a to-go cup can shift the energy of a frenetic morning. "I think there is lot of ritual around coffee and how one enjoys it," Prabasi said. Taking the time to create your own ritual, whether at home or in a local shop, can help you savor all that coffee has to offer beyond its caffeine content.For more coffee intel, here's how to read coffee labels andthe best travel mugs of 2025, tested by CNET.