Caviar's Secret Love iPhone 16 Pro collectionCaviar/ForbesCaviar, known for making bespoke editions of mainstream smartphones, has announced a Valentines-special collection for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Secret Love collection includes three models: Bouquet Dor, Serpentis Pearl, and Sea of Love. Both phones are available in multiple storage configurations, with most variants costing more than three Apple Vision Pros combined. Like other limited-edition bespoke units, Caviar will produce only 99 units of each model.Sea of Love iPhone 16 ProCaviarStarting with the Sea of Love iPhone 16 Pro, the design is influenced by timeless works of art, including Italian painter Sandro Botticellis The Birth of Venus. It features pink calf leather, a 24K rose gold-plated shell, and is studded with pearls, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds.Serpentis Pearl iPhone 16 ProCaviarOn the other hand, the Serpentis Pearl iPhone 16 Pro features a serpent forming a heart on the phones back. Caviar describes it as a statement of power, beauty, and desire. This one draws inspiration from Bulgari jewelry and is made out of genuine beige-cream leather. Its studded with natural pearls on the 24k rose gold plating.To emphasize its exclusivity, Caviar states: The luxurious lines of Bulgari intertwine with the bold artistry of Schiaparelli, creating a one-of-a-kind iPhone that embodies both strength and elegance.Bouquet Dor iPhone 16 ProCaviarThe Bouquet Dor iPhone 16 Pro is finished in an overall red design, representing the most expensive bouquet and Valentines gift. It is inspired by the floral motifs of Van Cleef & Arpels and the refined aesthetics of the Renaissance. This model features genuine calfskin, a double layer of 24K rose gold plating, and mother-of-pearl butterflies studded on the back.Caviar Secret Love Collection For iPhone 16 Pro PriceCaviar Secret Love iPhone 16 Pro collectionCaviarMost models in this Valentines-special collection cost more than three Apple Vision Pros combined. None of these iPhone 16 Pro models start at the standard retail price. Caviars Secret Love collection for Valentines Day starts at $9,630 for the base 128GB iPhone 16 Pro Bouquet Dor variant.The Sea of Love variant has the most expensive starting price at $11,630, while the Bouquet Dore and Serpentis Pearl, cost $9,630 and $9,990, respectively. Similarly, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will set you back at $11,910, $9,910, and $10,270, respectively. This pricing is for the base storage variants with the 1TB models going up to $13,130.

By Zen Soo / APFebruary 14, 2025 2:30 AM ESTTikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban.TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Googles app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app or be banned in the U.S.The popular social media app, which has over 170 million American users, previously suspended its services in the U.S. for a day before restoring service following assurances from Trump that he would postpone banning the app. The TikTok service suspension briefly prompted thousands of users to migrate to RedNote, a Chinese social media app, while calling themselves TikTok refugees.The TikTok app became available to download again in the U.S. Apple App store and Google Play store after nearly a month. On Trumps first day in office, he signed an executive order to extend the enforcement of a ban on TikTok to April 5.TikTok has long faced troubles in the U.S., with the U.S. government claiming that its Chinese ownership and access to the data of millions of Americans makes it a national security risk.TikTok has denied allegations that it has shared U.S. user data at the behest of the Chinese government, and argued that the law requiring it to be divested or banned violates the First Amendment rights of its American users.During Trumps first term in office, he supported banning TikTok but later changed his mind, claiming that he had a warm spot for the app. TikTok CEO Shou Chew was among the attendees at Trumps inauguration ceremony.Trump has suggested that TikTok could be jointly owned, with half of its ownership being American. Potential buyers include real estate mogul Frank McCourt, Shark Tank investor Kevin OLeary and popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast.Zen Soo reported from Hong Kong.

Google has started rolling out the second beta update of Android 16 for supported Pixel devices. There are not many user-facing features arriving with this build, but Google is making a few framework changes that will enhance the camera experience for users in the near future.The most notable change is a new hybrid auto exposure system arriving with the Camera2 API upgrade. So far, users have only had access to rudimentary controls in the auto-mode for capturing stills and videos. For deeper controls, there was no other option than digging into the cluttered Pro mode.Recommended VideosWith the new hybrid system, users will be able to fine tune the ISO levels and exposure time, while the algorithmic auto-exposure system will handle the remaining aspects. A tighter control over exposure opens the doors for capturing better high dynamic range shots, panoramas, and achieving artistic shots in tricky lighting conditions.Please enable Javascript to view this contentSmartphone makers usually serve their own flavour of automatic exposure adjustment, but the results they produce are not universally appealing. A hybrid approach at least gives you control over a crucial aspect without getting overwhelmed by pro mode dials and scales.Another neat feature coming with Android 16 is the ability to adjust frame temperature as well as tint levels, thanks to a new color correction pipeline. Once again, it offers a respite from the flubs of an opaque automatic white balance adjustment system.GoogleWith granular tint and color adjustment controls, users can compensate for any external light disparities and achieve the desired color tone in their videos. And finally, the update also introduces support for capturing motion photos.Google has served a somewhat similar system for motion photos on its Pixel phones, tying them to the Action Pan and Long Exposure modes. Then theres Top Shot, which lets users pick the perfect frame from within a clip or photo they captured.However, its not quite the Live Photo system that you see on iPhones, and a similar implementation on a few other smartphones such as the OnePlus 13. With the arrival of Android 16, capturing and viewing of motion photos is getting standardized.For folks who love capturing UltraHDR shots, they will be glad to see support for the HEIC format, which is less taxing on the internal storage without degrading the quality. Google says it is also working to add support for the AVIF format down the road.Android 16 will reach platform stability in the coming months, and the stable build will be released sooner than the previous iterations. At the moment, beta testing of Android 16 is limited to Googles Pixel series of devices.Editors Recommendations

Brian Niccol, Starbucks' CEO, said the company is considering a large expansion in the Middle East and China.The brand will open 500 new outlets in the Middle East in the next five years, he said.Starbucks' sales in the Middle East have taken a hit due to boycotts over the war in Gaza.Brian Niccol, Starbucks' CEO, said the coffee chain is eyeing a major expansion into the Middle East and Chinese markets.In a Friday interview with Bloomberg, Niccol said that the chain's franchise operator in the Middle East, the Alshaya Group, will open 500 new stores in the region over the next five years. He said the opening of the new stores is projected to create 5,000 new jobs.Niccol also talked about a large-scale expansion in China. He said the company is focused on how to get bigger in China "because the reality is, that market is going to continue to grow for us.""Today, we have over 7,000 stores. There will be many more thousands of stores in China in our future," he added.Niccol's comments about building Starbucks' presence in these two markets come after the brand saw losses in the Middle East last year, where it faced boycotts linked to the war in Gaza.Starbucks' finance chief said in an earnings call in April that comparable store sales outside the US fell 6% in the second quarter of 2024, largely because its Middle East business had taken a hit. Starbucks said on its website in 2023 that it had nearly 2,000 stores operated by the Alshaya Group in the Middle East and North Africa region."The boycott and that whole information cycle, it's really unfortunate," Niccol told Bloomberg."Because obviously, it hurts the brand, it hurts our partners in the stores, and the thing that's really disappointing about it is, it's just not based on anything that's accurate or true, you know, we've never supported any militaries," Niccol said.The chain also faces an uphill battle in China.The market has been flooded with offerings from budget local coffee chains like Luckin Coffee, Cotti Coffee, and KFC's coffee wing, KCOFFEE. These chains are now competing with Starbucks for buy-in from China's cost-conscious consumers.Comparable store sales in Starbucks China decreased by 6% in the latest quarter, which ended on December 29.Niccol's vision for StarbucksNiccol, who took the top job at Starbucks in September, has been making big changes at the company.In October, he said he aimed to rebrand Starbucks as an inviting place for people to hang out.Niccol said on the company's January 28 earnings call that Starbucks would simplify its offerings. It would also work to reduce wait times by improving its mobile ordering process and testing a new algorithm for mobile orders.On the earnings call, Niccol and Starbucks' finance chief said the chain would cut 30% of its menu items to streamline service.Representatives for Starbucks didn't respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, sent outside regular business hours.

"Love Is Blind" season eight features singles from the Twin Cities area.Monica and Joey are one of the couples who make it out of the pods.Here's what we know about their relationship today.Warning: Spoilers ahead for the first six episodes of "Love Is Blind" season eight."Love Is Blind" is back with its eighth season just in time for Valentine's Day.The show's new season, which coincides with its fifth anniversary, features singles from the Twin Cities area. It's just the latest iteration of one of Netflix's most successful reality television franchises, which has resulted in millions of hours of watch time, international spinoffs, and a handful of successful marriages.This season features a few matches who make it out of the pods and on to their engagement. Monica, a 28-year-old who works in digital marketing, and Joey, a 35-year-old physician associate, are one of those couples. (And if Joey looks familiar, that's because he was also one of three season eight cast members that Netflix introduced to viewers during the season seven reunion.)Here's what we know about their relationship today. "Love is Blind" season eight stars Alex, Brittany, and Joey in the audience during the season seven reunion. Terence Patrick/Netflix Monica and Joey bond in the podsMonica and Joey go on a date in episode one, where they speak about their families. Monica has a "decent-sized" family in Chile, while Joey is close to his parents and three sisters, one of whom died when he was a teenager.On another date later in episode one, the pair learn that they've both seen "The Sound of Music" multiple times: Monica because it's her family's favorite movie, and Joey because he frequently spent time at his grandmother's house as a child. While Joey played football in high school and received D-1 offers to play in college, he chose to decline them and stay close to his family.In episode two, Monica reveals that she stepped away from her job to help care for her grandma. Joey reassures her, saying that he understands her decision to prioritize her family over her career.Later that episode, the two become the season's first couple to get engaged when Joey proposes to Monica and she accepts. In episode three, the couple meets face-to-face for the first time."You look like Tarzan," Monica tells him."Hopefully that's a good thing," he replies."It's a good thing," she says.Monica and Joey are one of five couples that producers follow on an engagement trip in the second batch of episodes.A teaser hints at doubts for the coupleIn the teaser for the next batch of episodes, Monica and Joey are seen enjoying their vacation with the other couples. It also hints at more serious conversations."My OCD. Everything's done in, like, a numbered way," Joey tells Monica in a clip. "How many times I drink something. How many times I will pick something up.""So you just let your mind spin," she says as the two sit at a bar.In another conversation, Monica asks a group of women if Joey typically pursues blonde women."Without fail," one of the women replies, to Monica's visible surpriise.In a third clip, a different woman seems to express doubts to Monica about Joey as they sit next to a fire pit."I can see him being a really good actor," she says. "He knows what people want to hear."Joey, however, reaffirms their relationship later in the teaser, telling Monica that his feelings for her are already equivalent to what he'd be feeling in a three-year relationship.Joey and Monica have interacted on InstagramAhead of the season eight premiere, Joey and Monica still followed each other on Instagram. Joey has also liked some of Monica's posts on the platform, ranging from April 2024 to December 2024.Monica also liked Joey's post featuring clips from his appearance at the "Love Is Blind" season seven reunion, as well as two other posts from May 2024 and April 2024. The pair also appear to follow some of the same accounts that do not belong to "Love Is Blind" cast members.Both Joey and Monica have also posted about "Love Is Blind" on their respective TikTok accounts.All signs point to Monica and Joey being one of the franchise's success stories. Of course, we'll need to wait for the finale and the reunion to air in March to find out for sure.The first six episodes of "Love Is Blind" season eight are now streaming on Netflix.

St. Barbara Nursing Home / Pedevilla ArchitectsSave this picture! Gustav WilleitArchitects: Pedevilla ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:4250 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Gustav WilleitManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: EGGER, Sto, dormakaba, FSB Franz Schneider Brakel, Ceramica Vogue, Domoferm, GIMA, Hella, Metek, Ninz, PHB 3000, Pfeiderer, Piaval, Scheybal, Schindler, Solado, Tormaz, Vitralux, Voltus Lead Architects: Alexander Pedevilla, Armin Pedevilla More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The nursing home is located in Upper Passeier Valley at 700m above sea level, close to the church and next to the monastery of the Teutonic Order, situated prominently at the entrance to the village. The existing structure of the 1980s became formally simplified with its redevelopment and extension, while its outer appearance was elaborated with a perforated faade.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Thereby, the facade design of the neighboring historical building of the Teutonic Order, considered to be the foundation for the village community's emergence, is also taken up. It was here that the Teutonic Knights had once built their pilgrims' hospice, around which the village of St. Leonhard developed from the 13th century onwards.Save this picture!Large-format, regularly repeating windows with funnel-shaped reveals emphasize the building's significant historical anchoring at its location. While the static structure of the former district nursing home could be largely preserved, the reorganization of the rooms and the faade meets the increased requirements for living comfort, efficiency, and flexibility for the future. In addition to the creation of an outdoor area for the very first time, the room units were also enlarged. All structural and organizational measures within both the interior and exterior design are aimed at promoting the independence of the residents and conveying a feeling of security.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Familiar, regional materials such as large-grained, washed-out plaster with mineral aggregates from the surrounding area and local wood like larch and spruce refer to the surrounding landscape in terms of both color and structure.Save this picture!As a well-known element from the existing building, the orange color of the room doors was adopted and now forms the color theme of the new house. Its various nuances are a recurring element throughout the entire project. Improving the lighting and acoustics was also of fundamental importance. Accentuated and glare-free lighting creates a pleasant living atmosphere. The grounded choice of materials and acoustically effective surfaces ensure comfort and well-being.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:St. Leonhard in Passeier / South Tyrol, ItalyLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePedevilla ArchitectsOfficeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on February 14, 2025Cite: "St. Barbara Nursing Home / Pedevilla Architects" 14 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026661/st-barbara-nursing-home-pedevilla-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Whispering Curve Office / Ace AssociatesSave this picture! Inclined StudioArchitects: Ace AssociatesAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:3900 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Inclined StudioMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Situated within a verdant campus that houses Asia's largest biogas plant, the project was approached with the intent to redefine conventional office architecture. The client, already committed to sustainability, was keen on a design that resonated with the ecological ethos of the site while fostering a dynamic workspace. Rather than adhering to a rigid, rectilinear layout, we embraced a fluid, curvilinear formone that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscape, creating an urban oasis within the larger campus.Save this picture!Save this picture!As one approaches the building, the experience is curated to dissolve boundaries between built and unbuilt spaces. The reception area, positioned as a transparent threshold, is open from all sides, allowing the lush greenery to visually extend into the interior, blurring distinctions between inside and out. The circulation spine, flanked by a continuous green scape, guides visitors toward the Managing Director's cabin, which is strategically positioned to command a sweeping 270-degree view of the landscaped front yard, establishing a strong dialogue between the built form and its natural surroundings.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Oriented towards the south, the administrative block follows an organic curvature, shielding workspaces from direct solar glare while fostering a layered spatial hierarchy. The curvilinear faade not only mitigates heat gain but also subtly delineates the transition from the public realm to the semi-public administrative zone. The layout is thoughtfully configured to house key functional spaces, including a conference room, accounts cabin, IT cabin, and two meeting roomsall designed to facilitate seamless workflow while maintaining visual and spatial connectivity with the landscape beyond.Save this picture!This office block exemplifies a synthesis of sustainability, spatial fluidity, and user-centric planning, ensuring that the built environment remains in constant dialogue with nature while catering to the functional and experiential needs of its occupants.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Pij, Gujarat, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeAce AssociatesOfficePublished on February 14, 2025Cite: "Whispering Curve Office / Ace Associates" 14 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026862/whispering-curve-office-ace-associates&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Project Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122252490 .Today, I am going to make a zombie horde crowd simulation using Niagara particle system. Here we will be using an animated static mesh for zombie characters. I have used Anim to Texture plugin to convert skeletal animated zombies into animated static meshes and I have explained the process I have used in this tutorial.https://youtu.be/HH-bvhJSM8w Today, we are going to use that and create a marching zombies Niagara silulation. Unreal Zombie Horde Full tutorial series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou4yH4FzsiAOO0ittAIJ68e2&amp ;amp;si=6vbg2Xq6tsLgD4L- // ! https://www.patreon.com/codelikeme Patrons will have access to project files of all the stuff I do in the channel and other extra benefitsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClb6Jh9EBV7a_Nm52Ipll_Q/join Like my facebook page for more content : https://www.facebook.com/gamedevelopersclub/ Follow me on twitter : https://twitter.com/CodeLikeMe2 Follow me on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/codelikeme #CodeLikeMe #unrealengine #ue4 #indiegamedev

Nature, Published online: 12 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08536-0Data from Michigan, USA, systematically document that comparatively fewer students from racial minorities excel in maths and reading, and that this gap grows as students progress through school.

Nature, Published online: 12 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08554-yLoggerhead sea turtles, which undergo long-distance migrations, can learn magnetic signatures associated with different geographic areas and have two different magnetic senses, each based on a different underlying mechanism.