As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive in 2025, over eight years after its predecessor. Nintendo officially revealed the successor to its best-selling home console in a brief trailer on January 16.The Switch 2 looks functionally very similar to the original system, albeit with a larger display, magnetic Joy-Cons and a sleeker design. The company also reaffirmed that the upcoming console will be backwards compatible with Switch games.While the reveal did confirm some rumors and have a few interesting details for those who were paying close attention, Nintendo is still largely keeping its cards close to its chest. We'll have to wait until a special Nintendo Direct at 9AM ET on April 2 for all the juicy information. Before that, we'll just have to gaze at the sleeves on the Seattle Mariners' jerseys this year Nintendo and the MLB team announced they'll have a Nintendo logo on the sleeve of the home jersey and a Switch 2 logo on the away jersey. If you can't trust a sports partnership to forecast a new console arriving soon, what can you trust?The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced on January 16The rumor mill had heavily suggested that Nintendo would pull back the curtain on the Switch 2 on January 16, and that turned out to be the case.The company hasn't changed the core form factor. It's a portable console with detachable Joy-Cons. The Switch 2 can be placed in a dock for big-screen gaming. There are some significant differences from the original console, however.The most obvious one is that the next-gen Joy-Cons will no longer slide into place mechanically. Instead, they appear to attach to the main unit magnetically. There is a small connector that's likely used to charge the controllers. It's unclear at this point if Joy-Cons from the original system will be compatible with the Switch 2.One other big (and very welcome) change is the addition of a second USB-C port on the top of the device. That should make it much easier to plug in accessories while the Switch 2 is docked. FCC filings suggest that you'll be able to charge the console using either USB-C port, which is another nice quality-of-life change.It's great to see that Nintendo has kept the headphone jack as well. Let's just hope that Bluetooth headphone support is live from the jump this time and Nintendo doesn't leave everyone waiting four yearsfor that feature.The kickstand is getting an upgrade. As with the Switch OLED, it spans the length of the console this time around. But, according to the reveal trailer, this one looks fully adjustable, so you can tweak the viewing angle to one that works for you.There are still a great many unknowns regarding the upcoming console. We don't really know the specs yet, or what type of display it uses. We also don't know anything about battery life, the UI or launch games. We'll surely learn a whole lot on April 2.When will the Nintendo Switch 2 come out?2025. That's all we know for sure at this point.It's highly unlikely that Nintendo will release the console before the dedicated Direct on April 2, and not only because that's at the start of Nintendo's next financial year. However, accessory manufacturer Genki, which has been a major source of leaks in recent months, claims the console will be released in April. Other reports have pegged June as the release window, as have several analysts.In any case, we should learn the release date during the April 2 Direct.When can I try the Nintendo Switch 2?Nintendo is planning a worldwide roadshow to let gamers go hands-on with the console. These events start in New York and Paris on April 3-6, with others taking place throughout the following two months. That lends credence to some suggestions that Nintendo will release the Switch 2 in June.Ticket registration for many of the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events has closed, but waitlists are available. However, given that Nintendo is taking a first come, first served approach, your chances of attending the roadshow if you don't already have a ticket (or unless you signed up for the waitlist immediately) seem very small at this point.The full list of Nintendo Switch 2 Experience dates is as follows:North America:New York, April 4-6, 2025Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025Dallas, April 25-27, 2025Toronto, April 25-27, 2025Europe:Paris, April 4-6, 2025London, April 11-13, 2025Milan, April 25-27, 2025Berlin, April 25-27, 2025Madrid, May 9-11, 2025Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025Oceania:Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025Asia:Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025Hong Kong, To be announcedTaipei, To be announcedWill the Nintendo Switch 2 have some weirdness?Everything we've seen and so far about this console has been fairly, well, traditional. It looks like the original Switch, but better. That's awesome, but will there be any of that unpredictable Nintendo magic? Maybe! There are two puzzling additions that folks can't make hide nor hair of.Genki, the accessories manufacturer, just published a landing page for their Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. This landing page features a video that includes a very detailed look at a Switch 2 mockup. pic.twitter.com/Db7RSk4YlQ Bob Wulff (@BobWulff) January 8, 2025 Keen eyes will have noticed a new button on the bottom of the right Joy-Con. It it not yet clear what this does. Could it initiate voice chat during gameplay? Could it calibrate the controllers? Could it create a room-sized hologram of Bowser in your living room? We'll have to wait and see.Now onto the updated Joy-Cons. There appears to be a new sensor on the connecting side of each controller. It looks a whole lot like an optical sensor, which is what a computer mouse uses. This has led to speculation that players will be able to flip the Joy-Con over and use it like a mouse. Of note: the trailer shows the Joy-Cons moving along a flat surface, connector side down and looking suspiciously like a mouse.But why would anyone even want this? We can think of three words. New Mario Paint.Genki reveal isnt a mockup, its straight up just the Switch 2, optical sensor is literally flashing in this shot @Stealth40k #Switch2 pic.twitter.com/COeLsonqMd Ash (@Ashinarii) January 8, 2025 Mouse control isnt the only too strange for any company but Nintendo rumor floating around. A patent filed by the company suggests you can swap the Switch 2s Joy-Cons, snapping them onto either side of the console. That would align with the magnetic Joy-Con attachment scheme.But much like the weird mouse rumors, it doesnt necessarily align with, well, any logical reason for why youd want to do that. The patent suggests it could allow for more user choice in where the headphone jack is. But since its Nintendo, the company that brought us Labo cardboard peripherals and the Game Boy Advance e-reader attachment, we have to wonder if there are quirkier designs at hand.Is the Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible?The company confirmed in November 2024 that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible. It will also feature access to Nintendo Online, so users will be able to play all of those old retro titles.In the initial Nintendo Switch 2 press release, Nintendo reiterated that physical and digital Switch games will work on the new system. However, it noted that "certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2." More details about which games those are will be revealed later.Will old games be enhanced in any way?The original Switch has, to put it mildly, struggled to run some of the late-generation software that's come down the pike. Could these games be enhanced to take advantage of the increased horsepower of the Switch 2? We have no idea. We also don't know if any of these releases will receive graphical upgrades, perhaps taking advantage of upscaling tech.What will the cartridges taste like?You may remember that the original Switch cartridges taste absolutely awful. This was on purpose, to discourage folks from putting the games in their mouth. Will the successor follow suit and continue to dip cartridges in a foul-tasting bitter coating? Only time will tell.What about specs?The rumors regarding specs are all over the place, so its tough to pin down. We know one thing for sure: Itll be more powerful than the ancient Switch hardware, which was already antiquated back in 2017. One analyst allegedly got a hold of a spec sheet from the Korean United Daily News that said the Switch 2 would boast an eight-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM and 64GB of internal eMMC storage. This tracks, as these specs are about as underpowered now as the original Switch was in 2017. However, some reports do indicate that the console will include 12GB of RAM.Another source suggests that the eight-core CPU will be packaged inside an NVIDIA-produced Tegra239 SoC (system on a chip). Given the current Switch runs on an NVIDIA chip, that makes a lot of sense. The CPU will be more powerful, but it's the Switch 2's new GPU that will be a major differentiator. It's all-but-confirmed that the Switch 2 will support DLSS, NVIDIA's "deep learning supersampling" upscaling tech, which would allow the console to render games at a low resolution internally while outputting a high-resolution image. (Fun fact: We actually wrote about how perfect DLSS was for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the technology was announced alongside the RTX 20 series back in 2018.)There are still questions about the Switch 2 and DLSS: Will the system support newer DLSS features like frame generation? Will existing games be automatically tidied up by NVIDIA's algorithm? Regardless of the exact implementation, DLSS upscaling will be a huge leap over the rudimentary techniques available to Nintendo Switch developers.As for the display, there are many conflicting rumors. Early reports from solid sources suggested the Switch 2 would have an 8-inch LCD screen. The Switch 2's display certainly looks larger than that of the original Switch in a side-by-side comparison in the reveal trailer. Some folks have worried that the Switch follow-up may actually be too big, especially for kids.Certain analysts have suggested this would be an OLED screen, while others have said it would be a Mini-LED display. A Mini-LED display is basically an LCD display that has a backlight made of (surprise!) mini-LEDs rather than edge lighting. This allows for local dimming, making the blacks more black.We're hedging our bets here. We think itll be a standard LCD, to cut costs, with an OLED or Mini-LED model coming later down the line. However, Mini-LED screens are slightly cheaper than OLED displays, so thats certainly a possibility at launch.As for resolution, recent reporting suggests that the console will output 1080p in handheld and 4K when docked. That's much better than the OG Switch.More tenuous leaks have intimated that the Switch 2 could also support a faster microSD card standard known as microSD Express. This allows for significantly faster transfer rates than the common UHS-I cards supported by the Switch today. Its technically been around for several years, but weve only recently started to see microSD cards that take advantage of the spec hit the market.We actually tested one of them from SanDisk for our microSD card buying guide and found it could reach sequential read speeds up to around 900 MB/s. With the current Switch, microSD transfer speeds top out closer to 100 MB/s.So, in theory, all of this could bring a sizable boost in load times and general storage performance for the Switch 2 (though its still not likely to be on par with the SSDs in the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S). But again, these rumors are far from concrete. Its also worth noting that microSD Express cards cost significantly more than what we usually see today the SanDisk card we tested, for instance, starts at $45 for just 128GB of storage.Recently-unearthed FCC filings also indicate that the console will support Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. The latter indicates that the Switch 2 will continue Amiibo integration.How much will the Nintendo Switch 2 cost?We don't have too much information regarding price but we do have plenty of history to work with. The original Nintendo Switch launched at $300, which is pretty much the "magic number" when it comes to Nintendo console releases in recent years. The Wii U also came in at $300.However, there are plenty of rumors circulating that Nintendo could be upping the asking price for the Switch 2. Several analysts are expecting Nintendo to hike the price to at least $400 and possibly even as much as $500. Rising costs of components and development, as well as US tariffs, are likely to mean that the Switch 2 is more expensive than its predecessor.Dipping back into history, there is some precedence for a price uptick. The GameCube was $200 and the Wii was $250. The Wii U and Switch increased to $300 and, well, numbers like to go up. A $400 price tag would make the Switch 2 nearly as expensive as a PS5 and Xbox Series X. That would also put it at the same price as the 256GB LCD Steam Deck.Again, we should get confirmation of the price during the April 2 Nintendo Direct.How well will the Nintendo Switch 2 sell?Even with an expected price increase, Nintendo is likely to sell boatloads of Switch 2 consoles. The company seems to be positioning itself to shatter sales records. Reports suggest that Nintendo wants to have as many units ready to sell as possible on release day. One analyst told Bloomberg that they expected Nintendo to have an inventory of between 6 million and 8 million units at the outset.As Bloomberg notes, the company sold 2.7 million Switch units in that console's first month. Sony's PS4 and PS5 each sold 4.5 million units in their first quarter on the market, though it's worth noting the PS5's early momentum was hindered somewhat by shortages.Nintendo has sold more than 150 million Switch units. Given that many fans are more than ready for an upgrade (and to perhaps give their old Switch to a young relative or sell it on the cheap), the Switch 2 is very likely to go gangbusters right out of the gate.Do we know about any launch games?Not so much. The reveal trailer offered a peek at a new Mario Kart game. Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U over a decade ago and it's been milking that cash cow ever since, having sold more than 64 million copies of the game across that console and the Switch. It's definitely time for a new entry!It's certainly been a long time since weve gotten a proper 3D Mario adventure as well, so a new one could be a launch title. That would be one heck of a system seller. Other than that, your guess is as good as ours. Past as prologue, we can expect something from Ubisoft and an off-the-wall title like 1-2-Switch. One report suggested that PowerWash Simulator 2 is bound for the Switch 2, so that's something.If theres a gimmick or hook involved with the console, well also get a game that takes advantage of that. A dual release of Metroid Prime 4, just like Breath of the Wild and Twilight Princess before that, is also a possibility.It's all but nailed on that we'll learn much more about the Switch 2 launch lineup during the April 2 Nintendo Direct, which starts at 9AM ET. You'll definitely want to set your Alarmo for that one.That's everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 today. We'll update this article with rumors we trust and with information we gather directly from sources. Any changes made to the article after its initial publishing will be listed below.Update, January 24, 2025, 12:36 PM ET: This story has been updated to include speculation about price, potential game enhancements and the taste of cartridges.Update, February 5, 2025, 9:30AM ET: This story has been updated to note the time when the April 2 Nintendo Direct starts.Update, February 24, 2025, 12:30 PM ET: This story has been updated to include speculation about storage and information about the new microSD Express standard.Update, March 6, 2025, 2:30PM ET: This story has been updated to note recent FCC filings to indicate the presence of Wi-Fi 6 and NFC support.Update, March 14, 2025, 12:15PM ET: This story has been updated to include pricing and sales speculation from analysts.Update, March 20, 2025, 12:45PM ET: Updated to include a note about the Seattle Mariners new jersey patches featuring Nintendo and the Switch 2.Jeff Dunn contributed to this report.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-everything-we-know-about-specs-pricing-games-and-more-172120466.html?src=rss

TikTok is bringing Amber Alerts to the For You feed, the platform just announced via blog post. It has teamed up with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to bring these alerts to users and to leverage the power of the US TikTok community to help reunite kids with their families.The social media platform started experimenting with this functionality last year, with a pilot program in Texas. The rollout was successful, with TikTok saying Amber Alerts in Texas were viewed more than 20 million times and contributed to 2.5 million visits to NCMEC's website. When an AMBER Alert is issued, users who live near the missing child will see it show up in the For You feed. The posts will feature two hyperlinks. One will lead to the relevant NCMEC data and the other will contact 911, just in case theres information to impart. The platform is also donating advertising credits from these posts to amplify NCMEC's messaging via their official TikTok account.This is just the latest social media platform to integrate Amber Alerts in some way. Instagram began pushing these alerts to users back in 2022. Facebook did the same in 2015. Heres hoping that TikToks adoption of this idea leads to more kids returning safely to their loved ones.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-is-adding-amber-alerts-to-the-for-you-feed-162909699.html?src=rss

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The correlation between reduced crime rates and thriving communities is profound. Lower crime not only ensures the safety of residents but also sets off a chain reaction of positive outcomes that enhance the overall quality of life. In short, crime reduction touches not only the potential would-be victims and families. It also touches the entire neighborhood and community that may not even directly understand the downstream effects.Weve observed this time and time again over the past 8 years in building Flock Safety, a technology company that builds tools to solve and reduce crime. When cities feel the impact of lower crime, its reflected across every aspect of daily life.Here are five downstream areas that can feel the effects.1. Economic growth and job creationA safe environment is a fertile ground for economic development. Businesses are more likely to invest in areas where crime rates are low, leading to job creation and economic prosperity. Conversely, high crime rates can deter investment and prompt existing businesses to relocate, resulting in job losses and economic decline. A 2021 study tracking the impact of crime on local businesses found that the estimated effects of property crime and outdoor crimes on consumer visits in the following month are negative, meaningful and strongly significant.2. Housing and urban developmentSafety plays a crucial role in the housing market. Communities with lower crime rates experience higher property values and increased homeownership rates. This not only benefits homeowners but also attracts real estate development, leading to improved infrastructure and amenities in a self-perpetuating benefit cycle. A report by the Center for American Progress highlighted that the largest economic benefits of reducing violent crime arise from the impact on housing values, as safer neighborhoods become more desirable places to live. On average, a reduction in a given year of one homicide in a ZIP code was correlated with a 1.5% increase in housing values in that same ZIP code the following year.3. Public health and well-beingThe link between public safety and public health is undeniable. Communities free from violence experience better physical and mental health outcomes. Some of these effects are quite directone study tracked a 1% decrease in neighborhood violent crime was associated with a 0.21% decrease in cardiovascular death rateswhile others center around a general sense of well-being. The absence of crime fosters a sense of security, reducing stress and anxiety. Moreover, safe neighborhoods encourage outdoor activities, social interactions, and community engagement, all of which contribute to overall well-being.4. Educational opportunitiesSafety is a fundamental prerequisite for effective education. Students in secure environments are more likely to attend school regularly and perform better academically. A controlled study with the New York City Department of Education and the New York City Police Department identified that exposure to violence in students neighborhoods and an unsafe climate at school led to substantial test score losses. And lower crime creates a positive feedback loop where education leads to better job opportunities, further contributing to community prosperity.5. Community cohesion and trustEffective public safety outcomes, specifically reduced crime, fosters trust among community members and between residents and law enforcement. This trust is essential for community programs, local governance, and collective efficacy. When people feel safe, they are more likely to participate in community activities, support local businesses, and engage in civic duties, all of which strengthen the social fabric. The ripple effects of reduced crime are vast and transformative. From economic growth and improved public health to stronger community bonds and enhanced educational outcomes, safety is the cornerstone of thriving communities.Garrett Langley is founder and CEO of Flock Safety.The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more.

At a recent groundbreaking for one of our data center campuses, three members of the community told our team, Great, were going to get a Trader Joes now. It may sound funny, but this is one small part of the data center effect. Having Starbucks and Whole Foods establishments in the neighborhood famously have been associated with higher property values. Data centers also boost the communities where theyre located, by creating jobs and supporting revitalization efforts, for example.Of course, the industry faces criticism too, often based on outdated perceptions that dont reflect advances in design and sustainability. But public opinion is shiftingpartly thanks to growing recognition of data centers vital role as the digital backbone of the economy and helping enable AI.Those who havent seen the data center effect in their community may soon. As of last year, the U.S. was home to almost 5,400 data centers. With facilities under construction expected to reach a new high in 2025 and demand projected to grow almost 10% annually through 2030, development is picking up outside urban cores and in secondary markets.Here are some of the overlooked ways that data centers are transforming the communities where they operate.1. They are driving the shift to green powerData centers are pivotal in the transition to green energy. This is part of a broader sustainability push, as the industry aims to shrink its environmental footprint while diversifying power sources to keep up with AIs demand.In fact, our company gets 100% of its electricity from zero-carbon renewable energy. To cool equipment, we leverage a closed-loop system that uses little or no outside water. We also prefabricate electrical and mechanical infrastructure, dramatically reducing waste and minimizing on-site construction.In our home state of Texas and elsewhere, data center providers are seeking more renewable options and funding their development. For example, hyperscalers Amazon, Google, and Microsoft invest heavily in clean energy sources such as wind, solar, and nuclear. By 2029, the U.S. sustainable data center market is expected to double, topping $35 billion.Thanks to such efforts, energy is becoming cheaper and greener, benefiting local communities and society at large. In 2023, 81% of new utility-scale renewable energy projects had lower costs than fossil fuelpowered alternatives. As the price of going green keeps falling, consumers will reap the rewards.2. Data centers boost the local labor marketLike any business that sets up shop in a community, data centers create jobs for local people.We see it in DallasFort Worth, where providers are generating employment opportunities and attracting new talent. As the industry grapples with a labor shortage, reskilling is crucial. In addition to hiring trade school grads to build and maintain our facilities, weve filled key technical roles by retraining skilled military veterans.The impact on local labor markets can be profound. In Virginia in 2023, the data center industry provided more than 26,000 operational and construction jobs. In total, it supported some 78,000 jobs, delivering $6.2 billion in pay and benefits and $31.4 billion in economic output. Not including construction, each job in a Virginia data center supports 3.5 more.Data center providers are also partnering with post-secondary institutions to back industry-specific offerings. I sit on the advisory board of Southern Methodist Universitys Master of Data Center Systems Engineering program, one of the few degrees of its kind.3. Data centers attract other businessesData centers exert their own gravitational pull, drawing other companies to the communities where they establish roots. In fact, the surge in new projects recently prompted Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open properties near data centers.When a hyperscale data center moves into a market, businesses that support its services follow. If the applications using that facility are latency-sensitive, the need for speed pushes companies to locate nearby, too.The result can be a new business ecosystem for some communities and regions. In Virginia, the companies serving data centers include those in power distribution and management, IT hardware, cybersecurity, design, construction, and management consulting.The cybersecurity that local data centers provide is another business magnet. Meeting the security needs of industries with strict data privacy and storage rules, such as healthcare and financial servicesas well as players in the AI arms raceis driving expansion. For customers, data protection combined with zero downtime is a powerful draw.4. Data centers deliver broader economic benefitsWhen a data center comes to town, the ripple effects are far-reaching.One perk? Better public infrastructure. Upgrades to roads, broadband, power transmission, and other needed services can improve residents quality of life. Data center companies can also breathe new life into long-dormant districts, redeveloping brownfields into new campuses.For local governments, data centers can be a major revenue source. Because theyre taxed locally but serve customers globally, they bring in tax revenue from outside. In Virginia in 2022 alone, the industry paid $640 million and $1 billion, respectively, in state and municipal taxes.When using public services, data centers have a high fiscal benefittocost ratio. In Loudoun County, for every dollar of local public services required, data centers pay about $26, versus roughly $4 for manufacturing plants.5. Data centers create community partnership opportunitiesIn many cases, the data center industry enriches communities by giving back. Being a good neighbor requires asking residents what contributions they need and working with them to deliver. Weve partnered with a nonprofit to support reforestation near our campuses, teamed up to educate students on industry careers, and provided donations to organizations supporting families in need.As the data center industry keeps growing, many more communities and state and local governments will find themselves approached by providers. Of course, each must make the decision thats right for them. But the data center effect is worth considering. The industry still has work to do, but data centers can help build strong local economies with more opportunities for people and businessesand, perhaps, even get their own Trader Joes.Andrew Schaap is CEO of Aligned Data Centers.The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more.

In the future, well probably look back at air conditioners with humor, wondering how we managed to invent such inefficient devices. Why cool an entire room when all you really need is to feel comfortable, right? Instead of wasting all that energy dragging an entire rooms temperature down, why not just cool the human itself? This is the future I envision for humans, being able to feel cool in any room or even outdoors, thanks to the use of personal wearable ACs. Although personal ACs are still a fairly alien concept, the TORRAS Coolify Air is ten steps in the right direction.Styled almost like a neck-pillow, but MUCH slimmer, the Coolify Air packs fans that blow wind upward and downward, cooling your face and torso. However, that isnt all the back of the Coolify Air houses a phase-change material that can drastically cool down (or even heat up), chilling almost like an air conditioner chills a space. Wear the device, and it instantly brings your bodys temperature down by 6-10 (10.8-18F), making you instantly feel cooler in seconds, regardless of how hot your environment is. The blood vessels and nerves on the back of your neck are closely connected to your brain, so cooling them tricks your entire body into feeling cool a lifehack I believe personal ACs of the future will exploit. But for now, the TORRAS Coolify Air does a brilliant job of giving you the feeling of being in an air-conditioned room, despite being a compact, neck-worn gadget.Designer: TORRASClick Here to Buy Now: $125.99 $159.99 (21% off, use coupon code YANKO320). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!Traditional neck fans tend to be bulky, loud, and reliant on nothing but airflow, which means they struggle on truly scorching days. The Coolify Air flips the script by combining a 3D airflow design with 36 ventilation openings and cooling plates that work in tandem. Air doesnt just blow in one directionit circulates 360 degrees. The upward vent blows cold air to achieve facial cooling and reduce sweating, while the downward vent achieves body cooling. Three fan speeds let you dial in the right amount of airflow, so whether you need a gentle breeze or full-blast relief, it adapts to the moment. But the icing on the cake remains the Cooling Triangle on the back of your neck.Powered by TORRASs Ku 2.0 chip, this triangular patch chills your skin on contact. It works the same way high-performance gaming PCs keep themselves from overheatingby actively pulling heat away instead of just moving air around. Turn it on, and within seconds, the temperature shift is unmistakable, bringing your body temperature down by approximately 10 degrees. It feels like stepping into air conditioning without ever opening a door.The Coolify Air isnt limited to just cooling, though. With the tap of a button, it switches into heat mode, turning into something closer to a wearable heated scarf. Instead of just battling summer heatwaves, it becomes just as useful in the winter, warming up your neck on chilly commutes or cold office spaces. The same thermoelectric plates that cool in the summer work in reverse, generating comforting warmth in seconds. The heating feature works well after a long day at work too, relaxing the tense muscles around your neck and shoulders, while calming nerves and boosting blood circulation. Think hot bubble bath without really setting a bath up just switch the mode and go from cooling to heat-therapy.Weighing in at 10 ounces (285 grams), the Coolify Air stays comfortable for long hours without feeling like a neck brace. The internal battery keeps it running for up to 24 hours when in fan mode and as long as 6 continuous hours in cooler or heat therapy mode, while USB-C fast charging ensures youre never out of action for long. Even at maximum power, its far quieter than youd expect, outputting a mere 31dB. Traditional fans tend to hum like a small jet engine, but the upgraded low-noise brushless motor keeps things impressively subtle. Conversations, phone calls, even library visitsnone of them get interrupted by the sound of an overenthusiastic fan.The shift from cooling entire spaces to cooling people directly is long overdue. Instead of blasting AC through an entire house just to make one person comfortable, this approach feels smarter, more efficient, and frankly, way coolerboth literally and figuratively. Whether battling summer heat or winter chills, the Coolify Air delivers personalized climate control in a way that feels futuristic yet surprisingly practical and portable!Click Here to Buy Now: $125.99 $159.99 (21% off, use coupon code YANKO320). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!The post Your Air Conditioner Is Burning Money This Game-Changing Wearable AC Cools You Down By 18F first appeared on Yanko Design.

Camper vans have an interesting advantage. They are compact, feel personal, and offer a comfortable ride to almost all possible locations where a road can take you. Then arrives the Marylin Onroad essentially anexhibition vehicle made for Caravan Salon Dsseldorf2024 now on the market. Its a remarkable six-sleeper camper van you heard that right, designed by German shop Camper Schmiede. If you think the capacity to accommodate six on a long weekend is all thats good about this van home; hold up and read on!The Marylin Onroad is built on a MAN TGE van with inviting interiors and transformable outdoor extensions that give an all-new meaning to van conversion. The biggest surprise here hangs right out of the tailgate. A lounger/hammock of sorts, made of a metal frame, support straps, and waterproof fabric stretches out to let a couple sit upright or lounge to soak in the panoramic views. Dubbed Soul Floater, it is sturdy enough even though hanging in the air it feels flimsy to hold up to 200 kg weight and is comprised to fold away quickly when its time to ride on or sleep.Designer: Camper SchmiedeOf course, the Soul Floater is the intended highlight but what if you dont find the sunken feel at the tailgate too existing? The team at Camper Schmiede has all types of inhabitants satisfied in the Marylin Onroad. The camper van features a rooftop deck made from lightweight aluminum honeycomb panels along with the walkable solar modules extending the space on the top from where you can sit and enjoy a birds eye view of the surroundings. The deck is accessible through a glass hatch right behind the cockpit, above the front dinette.The van has been converted to sleep six people; therefore, the bedding arrangement is pretty nifty in its own way. The main bed lowers from the ceiling with the push of a button, while the childrens bed below can be commissioned by converting the sitting area, and the rooftop tent is pitched to accommodate an additional two people. And when youre in no mood to share your ride with anyone else; the back half of the Marylin Onroad can be left vacant to create a movie day with a projector, use it as a mobile office, or set up a garage to haul a bike and your gear.Up front, adjacent to the sliding side door entry is the tiny kitchen that is meaningfully stuffed with amenities. You get an induction hob, a stainless steel sink, a dinette with swivel cockpit seats, a bamboo table, a portafilter machine, and a Smeg 130l refrigerator. Adjacent you have is a temporary bath and toilet area featuring a Clesana C1 toilet that pulls out of an under-counter cabinet. A rain head shower in the interior is tucked behind a 2m long roller blind which separates the wet room and can also double as a partition between the living area and the rear area.Since youre going to be six people on a journey, you cant be expecting a short night out. For an extended stay therefore, the Marylin Onroad is equipped with a pair of 330Ah batteries, a 3000W invertor, and a rooftop setup comprising a 300W solar array. A 100l fresh water tank takes care of the water needs, including feeding an outside shower, while the gray water is managed by a separate 85l tank. If the entire contraption seems a pleasing buy, you can shell out 269,000 (approximately $290,000) to book one now.The post Marylin Onroad camper van can sleep six people, but the highlight is its tailgate lounger first appeared on Yanko Design.

If you love hitting your local spin class but don't want to leave the comfort of home, the Speediance VeloNix brings the spin class to you for a price.Speediance VeloNix Smart Exercise Bike I'm not much of a "cardio girlie" as it were. You can get me in the gym to strength train all day every day that's never been an issue. However, getting me on a treadmill or elliptical or, God forbid the stairmaster is nigh impossible.The one thing that I do like, though, is cycling. In 2023, I tested out the Ride 1UP Roadster and I've been hooked since. In fact, I biked more than 1200 miles in 2024 alone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums