ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus 13 is a snappy, nearly no-compromise phone that starts at A Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with a 6,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging, is a recipe for endurance success. IP69 is almost excessive, but you'll appreciate it when least expected. at Best Buy apr / 2025Over at OnePlus' website, both OnePlus 13 models are on sale for off, and each purchase comes with a free gift. Options include a OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro and a Sandstone Magnetic Case.It's not often that I review a smartphone in the first few calendar weeks and feel confident in calling it a "Phone of the Year" contender. But when I tested the OnePlus 13 back in January, that's precisely what happened.Whether Google finally launches a Pixel Pro Fold with a flagship camera system this summer, or Apple releases a thinner iPhone in the fall, the OnePlus 13 will likely still be on my mind when the year-end nominations are due.Also: I changed 10 OnePlus phone settings to significantly improve the user experienceThere's a lot going for the latest flagship phone, from the more secureultrasonic fingerprint sensor to the IP69 rating to the 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery. It's also one of the first phones in North America to feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which promises improvements to performance, efficiency, and AI workloads.I tested the OnePlus 13 alongside my iPhone 16 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL to see exactly how the Android phone stacked up against one of the best phones from 2024. In a few ways, the OnePlus 13 falls short, but in many ways, it puts the iPhone and Pixel to shame.When I first unboxed the OnePlus 13 and held it in my hand, my reaction was audible. Allow me to geek out here: The slightly curved glass, the slimness of the phone, and the overall appearance made my then-four-month-old iPhone look and feel outdated. It's as if OnePlus made the iPhone 17 Air before Apple did.However, what sells the OnePlus 13 design for me is the new Midnight Ocean color, which flaunts a vegan-leather backing that makes the phone visually distinctive and more comfortable to hold than its glass-only predecessors. The texture isn't as rough and grippy as actual leather, though, so I'd be interested in seeing how it ages over the year.Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you were hoping the first major Android phone of 2025 would feature Qi2 wireless charging, I have good news and bad news. While the OnePlus 13 doesn't have an in-body Qi2 charging coil, meaning MagSafeaccessories won't attach directly to the back of the device, OnePlus has embedded magnetic guides within its protective covers, enabling users to take advantage of the accessories so long as the OnePlus 13 is encased. It's a burdenless workaround, but one that hopefully won't be necessary with the next model.For what it's worth, since publishing this review, several other Android phones have been released, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Nothing Phone 3a Pro, and Motorola Razr Ultra -- none of which feature Qi2 wireless charging.For years, one aspect that's held OnePlus phones back is the water and dust resistance rating, or lack thereof. With the OnePlus 13, the company is finally taking a stronger stance on the endurance standard, certifying the phone with an IP69 rating. It's a step above the IP68 ratings we commonly see on competing devices, and allows the OnePlus 13 to withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and humidity changes.Also: 5 habit trackers on Android that can reveal your patterns - and motivate you to changeIn practice, this means the OnePlus 13 can function properly even if you leave it in your washer and dryer, dishwasher, or a pot of boiling soup. The IP69 rating feels very much like a flex, but it's a benefit that users will appreciate when they least expect it. Kerry Wan/ZDNETPowering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip that, from my months of usage, has some noticeable strengths and weaknesses. For day-to-day usage, such as bouncing between productivity apps, definitely not scrolling through TikTok, and taking photos and videos, the processor handles tasks gracefully. It helps that OxygenOS 15, based on the latest version of Android, has some of the smoothest animations I've seen on a phone.Also: I found a Bluetooth tracker for Android users that functions better than AirTagsBut once you fire up graphics-intensive applications like Adobe Premiere Rush and Honkai Star Rail, you'll notice some stuttering as the higher heat development leads to throttling performance. This isn't a dealbreaker, per se, as the nerfs are only apparent when you're using the device for a prolonged time.I've actually been using the OnePlus 13 quite liberally, as the 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery has kept my review unit running for at least a day and a half per charge. That's unseen with any other mainstream phone in the US market, and I fully expect more manufacturers to adopt silicon batteries for their greater energy density. If not that, copy the 80W fast charging or 50W wireless charging; they're quite the revelation. Kerry Wan/ZDNETOn the camera front, the OnePlus 13, with its triple camera setup, has been a reliable shooter throughout most of my days. While the Sony LYT-808 sensor isn't on par with the one-inch sensors I've tested on international phones like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, it does an excellent job of capturing details and finishing the output vividly. If you're a fan of sharp, bright, and slightly oversaturated imagery, then the OnePlus 13 will serve you well.Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025Where the camera sensors fall short is in post-processing and AI-tuning features. For example, the phone leans heavily on computational photography to contextualize details when taking far-distance shots. This sometimes leads to images with an artificial, over-smoothing filter. But when the backend software works, it can reproduce details that you probably didn't think you'd capture in the first place.ZDNET's buying adviceFor a starting price of the OnePlus 13 delivers some seriously good value -- possibly the best of all the major flagship phones I've tested so far this year. The company has improved the device in almost every way, from the design to the performance to its accessory ecosystem. I just wish OnePlus offered more extensive software support, as the OnePlus 13 will only receive four years of Android OS updates and six years of security updates. Samsung, Google, and Apple offer at least seven years of OS support. If you can shoulder the shorter promise of longevity, this is one of the easiest phones for me to recommend right now. Why the OnePlus 13 gets an Editors' Choice award We awarded the OnePlus 13 an Editors' Choice because it nails all the fundamentals of a great smartphone experience while leading the market in some regards, such as battery and charging, durability, and design. The specs this year are noticeably improved compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12, with a faster processor, lighter build, larger battery capacity, and a more capable camera system. Most importantly, the OnePlus 13 starts at undercutting its closest competitors like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Show more When will this deal expire? As per OnePlus, this offer will end on June 8, 2025.However, deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we constantly find new chances to save and share them with you on ZDNET.com.  Show more What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Smartphones are among the most affected by the new US tariffs, with devices imported from China and Vietnam facing steep duties that could raise retail prices by 20% or more. Brands like Apple and Google, which rely heavily on Asian manufacturing, may either pass these costs on to consumers or absorb them at the expense of profit margins. The tariffs could also lead to delays in product launches or shifts in where and how phones are made, forcing companies to diversify production to countries with more favorable trade conditions. Show more This story was originally published on January 7, 2025, and was updated on June 1, 2025, adding information for a new June discount.Featured reviews #why #recommend #this #oneplus #phone

When Tom and Lia Higginsacquired their prewar apartment on New York City’s Upper East Side, they wanted to maximize every inch of the 1,900-square-foot interior. So the high school sweethearts, who have young kids and love to entertain, called upon Hee Designs to fully gut renovate the unit, requesting a balance between “child-friendliness and a sense of sophistication,” says the firm’s founder, Kellyann Hee.Hee, along with the firm's design director Julia Berner-Tobin, reworked the original three-bedroom, three-bathroom footprint, moving walls and ripping out flooring to fit everything from a large kitchen with a pantry and dining area for eight to a private bedroom wing so that the family could host guests without disturbing sleeping children. From there, they completely reimagined the home's furnishings, turning to durable-yet-timeless pieces that could grow alongside the family. The result is an elevated yet practical retreat that balances versatility with a timeless, tailored feel—an extra impressive feat, considering the quick nine-month timeline and the fact that the project was the hospitality-focused firm’s first foray into residential design.Fast FactsDesigner: Kellyann Hee and Julia Berner-Tobin of Hee DesignsLocation: New York City's Upper East SideThe Space: Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath across 1,900 square feetENTRYWAYGreen velvet wall art sets the tone for a muddy yet dimensional palette.Andrew BuiTable: Interior Icons. Ottomans: Lulu & Georgia. Rug: Design Within Reach. Ceiling lights: custom, by Studio Luddite. Wall art: Leonard Meoni. Wall paint: Soft Chamois, Benjamin Moore. Ceiling paint: All White, Farrow & Ball. Door paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore.Throughout the home, the design team thoughtfully selected furniture with rounded rather than sharp edges and opted for soft materials, like wood over stone, “to create a safer environment for rambunctious kiddos,” Hee says. “We framed wall art behind glass or plexi to protect it, and used cordless window treatments.”As far as the color palette goes, the couple wanted to mix it up from their historically white-on-white style, so the team introduced warm neutrals and layered textures. In the entry, the velvet Leonard Meoni wall art, one of the only items the clients brought with them to the apartment, inspired further green accents throughout the space. “The entry opens into the kitchen and dining area on one side, where we have a dark green mohair banquette, and on the other side it opens to the living room with green accents in the art, book spines in the bookshelves, and mirror.”The finished design totally surprised us, in the best way.LIVING ROOMA plethora of seating caters to activities, day to night.Andrew BuiBuilt-ins: custom, by Rockaway Custom Cabinets & Restoration Shop Inc. Hardware: Lo & Co. Table: McGee & Co. Ottoman: Maiden Home.Andrew BuiSofa: Restoration Hardware. Mirror and lamp: Anthropologie. Throw pillow: Rejuvenation. Side table: Maiden Home. Sconce: Lumfardo. Ceiling light: Long Made Co. Wall paint: Soft Chamois, Benjamin Moore. Wall art: Eberhard Ross.Multiple seating arrangements ensure plenty of opportunity to work or unwind in the often naturally lit space. Custom-built-ins are encased in glass to keep everything out of reach of the kids but still allow the mix of books and decorative objects, like jewel-toned vessels, to be on display. “Our clients really love low lighting in the evenings,” Hee says. “So we backlit these shelves and included a few small lamps. At night, the bookcases become a warm and cozy element in the space.” KITCHENClever storage solutions keep the cookspace neat.Andrew BuiRange: Aga Elise Range. Cabinet hardware: MyKnobs.Andrew BuiCabinets: custom, by Rockaway Custom Cabinets & Restoration Shop Inc.Hee and Berner-Tobin relocated the kitchen from the floor plan’s center to a former bedroom location to bring in natural light, make the cookspace larger, and open it up to a formal dining room. “The combo of an open-concept kitchen and dining room is really popular in the city—and perfect for dinner parties,” Hee says.When customizing the kitchen, the duo prioritized storage with wide, pull-out drawers to hide appliances, pots, and pans, as well as narrow cabinets for stowing baking pans and cutting boards. The Caesarstone counters ensure the homeowners need not stress about stains, while the marble slab backsplash from ABC Stone adds a dramatic touch. “The fluted wall paneling softens a huge column that could not be relocated in the space, and similarly, a concealed pantry door opposite the kitchen sink,” Hee says.DINING NOOKThe customized spot mimics the feel of a luxe NYC eatery.Andrew BuiChairs: Restoration Hardware. Art lights: Pooky. Wall art: 1stDibs. Wall art: TRNK NYC.To fulfill the couple’s request for a dining area that seats eight, Hee and Berner-Tobin designed a custom banquette in green mohair fabric and a white oak dining table. Since the nook is open to the kitchen, it allows for easy cooking, serving, and dining for daily life with kids and evenings spent entertaining. “There’s a hidden table in the space behind the curve of the banquette that we had made custom to match the fluted wall, so the edges line up perfectly and no food or dust collects back there,” Hee says. “Also, it’s a nice place for a tiny vase for dinner party nights.”Overhead, simple flat crown molding “really adds that little extra layer of polish,” Hee says. The minimal, easy-to-execute detail is carried throughout other parts of the home, as is the parquet wood flooring. The team invested in permanent elements, like the flooring, over high-end, irreplaceable vintage furnishings that may not stand up to wear and tear.POWDER ROOMMetallic wallpaper maximizes light while creating an enchanting look.Andrew BuiWallpaper: Holly Hunt. Mirror: Rejuvenation. Faucet: Kohler. Sconce: Rich Brilliant Willing.Located off the kitchen in a small wing with a hidden pocket door is the glamorous powder room. “Thewallpaper here is a real stunner,” Hee says. “It has a raised foil pattern reminiscent of antique lace and acts as the perfect backdrop to a beautiful velvet photo collage commissioned for the room by Brooklyn-based artist Roxana Kadyrova.” PRIMARY BEDROOMA serene space reminiscent of a luxury hotel room.Andrew BuiTable: CB2. Chair: Residence Supply. Bench cushions: Custom, in Holly Hunt fabric. Throw pillows: Restoration Hardware. Rug: Enkay. Wall art: Brian Merriam, from Tappan Collective. Sconce: 1stDibs.Natural elements and rich textures drive the calming atmosphere in the primary bedroom. His-and-hers closets allow the main bedroom to remain minimal and uncluttered. Behind the door—which is modeled after the apartment’s original entry door to expand on the existing pre-war architecture—is the primary bathroom. Opposite the bed is a projector for movie nights.PRIMARY BATHROOMA calming backdrop for self-care rituals.Andrew BuiMirror: Wayfair. Sconces: Etsy, Smile Lamp Works. Fixtures: Brizo. Wall tile: NY Stone. Floor tile: Tilebar and NY Stone. Vanity hardware: Lo & Co. Wall art: Simeoni Art Studio.Travertine tiles maintain a serene, spa-like feel in the bathroom, which boasts a full built-in tub and separate shower.SON'S ROOMThe animal theme adds whimsy and wonder.Andrew BuiTable and bedding: Pottery Barn Kids. Doorknob: Baldwin Hardware.Andrew BuiSconce: Pooky. Rug: Crate & Barrel. Bear pillow: Fair Trade Winds.“We chose a subtle bear theme for the couple’s son’s room, with bear throw pillows on both beds and a soft bear-shaped chair in the corner opposite” Hee says, noting they also customized the wallpaper into a printed mural to work better for the room’s specific layout. The couple requested a bunk bed for sleepovers, “and a bed low to the ground as he transitioned from his crib to the twin bed,” Hee says. An arched bunk bed from West Elm adds softness to the space. About the DesignersBased in New York's Hudson Valley and Portland, Maine, Hee Designs is primarily a hospitality design firm. But now, the team has also fallen in love with residential projects. Founder Kellyann Hee's approach aims to respect history while pushing forward to a sustainable future. With design director Julia Berner-Tobin, she creates deeply personal, intentional spaces that transcend time through a mix of vintage pieces, existing elements, thoughtful new additions, and custom creations. “We believe, when a home is designed with care, honesty, and a real understanding of both the people who live there and the place they live in, you can feel it,” Hee says.SHOP THE SPACEMulberry Ottomanat maidenhome.comArches Bunk BedNow 20% Offat West ElmNodu Rugat enkay.comGrey Marble Bistro Tableat CB2 #every #detail #this #new #york

This Deposit of ‘Weird’ Cretaceous Amber Could Reveal Hints to Long-Forgotten Tsunamis in Japan A new study highlights the potential of amber fossils to capture evidence of powerful, prehistoric ocean waves A tsunami might have occured some 115 million years ago, near where deposits of Cretaceous amber were found in Japan. Wikimedia Commons under CC0 1.0 Scientists in Japan have uncovered amber deposits that may hold elusive evidence of tsunamis that occurred between 114 million and 116 million years ago. Their findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports last week. The researchers stumbled upon the amber—fossilized tree resin—by chance while collecting rocks from a sand mine in Hokkaido, an island in northern Japan. The deposit would have been on the seafloor when it was formed during the Cretaceous period. “We found a weird form of amber,” says lead author Aya Kubota, a geologist at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan, to Katherine Kornei at Science News. The scientists analyzed the resin with a technique called fluorescence imaging, in which they snapped photos of the remains under ultraviolet light. This helped them see how the amber was separated by layers of dark sediment, creating shapes known as “flame structures.” The unusual pattern arises when soft amber deforms before completely hardening. “Generally, they will form when a denser layer gets deposited on top of a softer layer,” says Carrie Garrison-Laney, a geologist at Washington Sea Grant who was not involved in the study, to Science News. The researchers suggest this is evidence that the resin rapidly traveled from land while it was still malleable and solidified underwater. A tsunami could be what swept the trees from land to the ocean so quickly, the study authors write. If true, this could offer scientists a potential new technique for finding prehistoric tsunamis. “Identifying tsunamis is generally challenging,” Kubota explains to Live Science’s Olivia Ferrari in an email. Tsunami deposits are easily eroded by the environment, and they can also be hard to distinguish from deposits caused by other storms. But in this case, “by combining detailed field observations with the internal structures of amber, we were able to conclude that the most plausible cause was tsunamis.” Cretaceous amber depositsand fossilized driftwoodexamined in the study Kubota, Aya et al., Scientific Reports, 2025, under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Other evidence also bolsters the researchers’ conclusion: A massive, nearby landslide offers a sign that an earthquake may have occurred around the same time the amber formed, and displaced mud and tree trunks were found in the same sediments—all signs of a violent tsunami. The trunks didn’t show any signs of erosion by shallow water-dwelling marine creatures, suggesting they were carried quickly out to sea. The vegetation found in the fossil deposit suggests multiple tsunamis occurred within the span of two million years, reports Hannah Richter for Science. But Garrison-Laney tells Science News that more evidence is needed to prove the amber is linked to a tsunami. She’s not sure the Cretaceous tree resin would have stayed soft once it hit the cold ocean water. “That seems like a stretch to me,” she tells the publication, adding that research on more of the area’s amber deposit will be needed to confirm the findings. With further study, scientists could use amber-rich sediments as a way to identify tsunamis throughout history. “Resin offers a rare, time-sensitive snapshot of depositional processes,” Kubota tells Live Science. Previously, scientists have found tiny crustaceans, prehistoric mollusks and even hell ants encased in the orangey resin, a window into worlds past. Now, “the emerging concept of ‘amber sedimentology’ holds exciting potential to provide unique insights into sedimentological processes,” Kubota adds to Live Science. Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday. More about: Fossils Japan New Research Oceans Tsunami #this #deposit #039weird039 #cretaceous #amber

A few months back, Serene Industries made waves in the mechanical keyboard world with the Icebreaker – a striking, brutalist-inspired keyboard milled from a solid block of aluminum. Now, the company is back with a refined take on the concept: the Cleaver, a more minimalist yet equally bold keyboard designed to bring industrial design sensibilities into the modern workspace and your home. Created by Denis Agarkov, the Cleaver continues Serene Industries’ tradition of monolithic design while pushing both form and function further. While the Icebreaker showcased an assertive and angular silhouette, the Cleaver dials back some of that raw visual weight. It sheds the prominent aluminum overhangs and edges, resulting in a cleaner, more office-friendly profile – yet it remains unmistakably brutalist, with sharp geometry and a cohesive color palette that evokes architectural concrete forms. Despite its sleeker appearance, the Cleaver is a feat of precision engineering. The chassis is CNC-milled from a single block of aluminum, and the internal components are encased in a custom overmolded silicone core. This silicone isn’t just there for aesthetics – it plays multiple functional roles: it acts as a sound dampener, provides grip via integrated non-slip feet, and protects the internal electronics by completely enclosing them. The silicone itself contributes to the keyboard’s unique acoustics and tactility. Hidden cavities beneath the non-slip feet help shape the typing sound while also creating a subtle suction effect that improves stability on your desk. These carefully considered details speak to Serene’s philosophy of obsessive design refinement. One of the most defining features of the Cleaver is its use of Hall Effect sensors in combination with magnetic switches. Originally developed in the mid-20th century and once used in early IBM terminals, Hall Effect keyboards have seen a resurgence in premium mechanical designs for their durability and responsiveness. Unlike traditional mechanical switches that rely on physical contact between metal parts, Hall Effect switches detect key presses magnetically. Each key has a small magnet, and when it’s pressed, the magnet’s movement alters the magnetic field, which is then detected by the Hall Effect sensor on the PCB. This contactless mechanism allows for smoother, more consistent actuation and drastically reduces wear over time. Because of this non-contact design, Serene was able to take an unconventional step: submerging the electronics entirely in silicone. Not only does this improve sound and tactile feedback, it also provides dust and splash resistance while maintaining structural integrity. The Cleaver also introduces a reimagined set of keycaps – each milled from aluminum and laser-perforated with pinpoint precision. Every character on the keyboard is rendered through a grid of tiny holes – 1,204 in total across the entire keyset – allowing RGB backlighting to shine through in a unique, diffused glow. As expected from a modern enthusiast board, the Cleaver supports hot-swappable switches and interchangeable keycaps, giving users room to experiment with the typing experience and visual customization. Two colorways are available at launch: a silver “clear” finish reminiscent of the original Icebreaker, and a matte black version that lends itself to more understated or minimal desk setups. Connectivity is handled via a durable USB-C port located discreetly on the back – chosen for its ruggedness and its role in the overall sealed design. There’s no wireless functionality here, and that’s by design. Serene Industries has chosen to focus purely on reliability and uncompromising build quality. At Cleaver isn’t just a casual purchase. But in a world of high-end mechanical keyboards, it represents a statement piece where design, engineering, and performance meet. Cleaver is available at serene.industries. Photography courtesy of Serene Industries. #cleaver #brutalistinspired #keyboard #made #block

Banánka House / Pauliny Hovorka ArchitektiSave this picture!© Matej HakárHouses•Banka, Slovakia Architects: Pauliny Hovorka Architekti Area Area of this architecture project Area:  416 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:Matej Hakár Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  Geberit, JUNG, OTIIMA, Schöck, Vibia, Duravit, Agape, Ceadesign, Eden Design, Glas Italia, Kingspan Isoste, LED eco, Napoleon, Regency, USSPA, WaremaMore SpecsLess Specs this picture! Text description provided by the architects. The Banánka family house responds to its natural surroundings through a raw and honest use of natural materials, a restrained horizontal form, and the clarity of minimalist design. Living here is defined by a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoors, primarily achieved through large glazed walls that stretch along significant portions of the house. This connection can be fully opened by sliding the glass façade between the central living hall, the terrace, and the garden area with a pond—something that's not just a design gesture, but frequently used throughout the extended summer season. This allows the melancholic atmosphere of the rock garden, flowing stream, pond, and tall surrounding trees to flow right into the interior.this picture!this picture!this picture!The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Banka, in a peaceful, intimate setting at the end of a lush valley. The name "Banánka" refers to a female resident of Banka. The area's relaxed, natural atmosphere stems from its established garden character and the loose, organic pattern of surrounding homes and cottages. The house is accessed via a narrow asphalt road that transitions into a forest path leading further into the valleys of the Považský Inovec mountains. A stream runs along the edge of the property, adjacent to a dense deciduous forest that borders the site both from the access road and from the rear, creating a natural privacy screen and a green backdrop. The valley is relatively narrow along the longer sides of the plot, with the forest rising steeply into the hills beyond. On the shorter sides, neighboring houses are present but obscured from view by thick garden vegetation. The former garden plot offers a rare advantage—deep privacy amidst mature trees and well-established greenery. The brief was to design a single-storey home with a carport, fully connected to the garden. The atmosphere was to be centered on relaxation and contemplation, with a clear separation between the private areas for parents and children. The house also had to be positioned to maximize sunlight in living spaces and preserve every existing tree. The material palette emphasizes natural elements—concrete, stone, wood, and glass—prioritizing durability, longevity, and timelessness. The result is a tranquil retreat immersed in greenery, which embodies the vision behind Banánka.this picture!this picture!The design solution takes the form of a Y-shaped floor plan, with three wings extending outward at 120-degree angles, carefully positioned to avoid existing trees and divide the plot into smaller garden segments. Each room enjoys its own unique view into a private corner of the garden. The structure is solid and expressive, with brushed board-formed monolithic concrete ceilings, concrete interior walls, and prefabricated parapet panels. The material concept is enhanced by crushed stone encased in galvanized mesh gabions, which flow from the exterior into the interior. These are complemented by wooden cladding, floors, and decking. Windows feature ultra-slim frames and can be fully retracted into wall pockets to maximize the visual and spatial connection with the outdoors. Hidden doors are integrated into cladding and plastered surfaces. The interior, largely free of decorative objects, is defined by custom-built furniture, beds, and a modular sofa that can be reconfigured as needed.this picture!this picture!this picture!The internal layout follows the three-winged shape of the house, all organized around a central living hall. This setup provides privacy for the main bedroom suite with a wellness area, separated from the children's and guest rooms. The smallest, north-facing wing houses the entrance, storage, and utility rooms, with an extended roof forming both a carport and a covered entryway. The southeast wing contains three smaller bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a multipurpose room used as a study and meditation space. The southwest wing is dedicated to the master suite, featuring a bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, a spacious bathroom, a WC, and a sauna. The wellness area connects to a smaller terrace with a hot tub and a cooling plunge pool adjacent to the stream.this picture!this picture!this picture!At the heart of the home lies the central living hall, combining kitchen, dining, and living areas and serving as a hub connecting both residential wings. One side houses the kitchen, the other the living room, with the dining area in the center. A glass-enclosed wine room, cooled and designed for presentation, forms part of the living area. A fireplace with a massive stone heat-retaining wall anchors the space. Large sliding glass walls allow the hall to fully open onto the covered terrace, merging inside and outside into one. The terrace includes a summer kitchen with a grill and an outdoor dining area oriented toward the garden, pond, and forest beyond.this picture! 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Where's the antimatter? CERN gears up to ship antimatter across Europe A portable containment device that can be dropped on a truck. John Timmer – May 19, 2025 12:13 pm | 14 A truck loaded with some protons drove around the CERN campus recently. Credit: Sean Pavone A truck loaded with some protons drove around the CERN campus recently. Credit: Sean Pavone Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more There's a lot of matter around, which ensures that any antimatter produced experiences a very short lifespan. Studying antimatter, therefore, has been extremely difficult. But that's changed a bit in recent years, as CERN has set up a facility that produces and traps antimatter, allowing for extensive studies of its properties, including entire anti-atoms. Unfortunately, the hardware used to capture antiprotons also produces interference that limits the precision with which measurements can be made. So CERN decided that it might be good to determine how to move the antimatter away from where it's produced. Since it was tackling that problem anyway, CERN decided to make a shipping container for antimatter, allowing it to be put on a truck and potentially taken to labs throughout Europe. A shipping container for antimatter The problem facing CERN comes from its own hardware. The antimatter it captures is produced by smashing a particle beam into a stationary target. As a result, all the anti-particles that come out of the debris carry a lot of energy. If you want to hold on to any of them, you have to slow them down, which is done using electromagnetic fields that can act on the charged antimatter particles. Unfortunately, as the team behind the new work notes, many of the measurements we'd like to do with the antimatter are "extremely sensitive to external magnetic field noise." In short, the hardware that slows the antimatter down limits the precision of the measurements you can take. The obvious solution is to move the antimatter away from where it's produced. But that gets tricky very fast. The antimatter containment device has to be maintained as an extreme vacuum and needs superconducting materials to produce the electromagnetic fields that keep the antimatter from bumping into the walls of the container. All of that means a significant power supply, along with a cache of liquid helium to keep the superconductors working. A standard shipping container just won't do. So the team at CERN built a two-meter-long portable containment device. On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility. That junction leads to the containment area, which is blanketed by a superconducting magnet. Elsewhere on the device are batteries to ensure an uninterrupted power supply, along with the electronics to run it all. The whole setup is encased in a metal frame that includes lifting points that can be used to attach it to a crane for moving around. To confirm it all works, the team loaded it up with some protons. Two internal cranes in the facility, along with a heavy-duty four-wheeled cart, moved the container to a loading dock, where it was transferred to a truck and taken for a spin around the CERN campus at Meyrin. Based on the map included in the paper describing the work, it appears that the protons started out in France but briefly crossed the border into Switzerland. All told, they traveled just under four kilometers and reached speeds of over 40 km/hour. Hitting the road Overall, the hardware stayed cold, generally at a bit over five Kelvin. The exception was when the system was reconnected to the antimatter source hardware and the system reconnected to the electrical system at CERN. While those actions show up as temperature spikes, the superconducting magnets remained well under seven Kelvin. An accelerometer was in place to track the forces experienced by the hardware while the truck was moving. This showed that changes in the truck's speed produced turbulence in the liquid helium, making measurements of its presence unreliable. Levels had dropped from about 75 percent of maximum to 30 percent by the time the system was reconnected, suggesting that liquid helium presents the key limiting factor in shipping. Measurements made while the system was in transit suggest that the whole process occurred losslessly, meaning that not a single proton escaped during the entire transport. All that's missing now is another experiment at CERN that the antimatter can be delivered to. Presumably, the team is looking for lab space in a building with little in the way of stray electromagnetic fields. But the team has bigger goals in mind. There's a facility being built in Düsseldorf, Germany, for antiproton experiments, nearly 800 kilometers and eight hours away by road. If the delivery can be made successfully—and it appears we are just a liquid helium supply away from getting it to work—the new facility in Germany should allow measurements with a precision of over 100 times better than anything that has been achieved at CERN. Nature, 2025. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08926-y  . John Timmer Senior Science Editor John Timmer Senior Science Editor John is Ars Technica's science editor. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. When physically separated from his keyboard, he tends to seek out a bicycle, or a scenic location for communing with his hiking boots. 14 Comments #cern #gears #ship #antimatter #across

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Relax your sensitive body parts with Bob and Brad's M7 Plus Massage Gun Steven Parker CEO - Neowin.net Neowin @aSteveParker · May 18, 2025 11:00 EDT I was offered the chance to test out the Bob and Brad Hand M7 Plus Massage Gun, and full disclosure, they let me keep it regardless of my findings. I've never used such a thing as personally, I don't find them all that practical over a neck massager that can also be used for spot immersive massage. First up, what's in the box: M7 Plus Massage Gun 5 Interchangeable Massage Heads- Including the Infrared Heat & Blue Light Head USB-C Charging Cable User Manual 1-Year WarrantyIn short, everything you need to get started. According to the official Amazon listing, here are the key features: Advanced Heat & Blue Light Therapy: The M7 Plus features an upgraded infrared heating head with two temperature settingsto enhance circulation and accelerate muscle recovery. Unlike standard massage heads, it provides deeper relief. The added blue light mode also offers skin brightening benefits, making this massage gun a versatile tool for both muscle relaxation and skincare. True Deep Tissue Massage: With a 9 mm amplitude and five adjustable speeds, the M7 Plus delivers a powerful, customizable deep tissue massage. The latest brushless motor ensures a quiet yet effective experience, allowing you to adjust the intensity to your comfort level. Its professional-grade performance makes it an excellent choice for relieving muscle soreness and tension.All these features make it a great gift choice. Compact & Quiet Design: Weighing only 0.88 lbs and measuring 5.3 x 3.35 x 1.9 inches, this mini massage gun is highly portable. Operating at under 55dB, it ensures a discreet and relaxing massage experience. Its lightweight and quiet design make it perfect for home, office, or travel use, offering relief anytime, anywhere. Ergonomic & Comfortable Handle: Designed with user comfort in mind, the massage gun features a curved, silicone-wrapped handle that conforms naturally to your hand. Unlike traditional straight handles, it offers a superior grip and better shock absorption, reducing hand strain and ensuring a more enjoyable massage session. Fast Charging & Long Battery Life: Equipped with three high-capacity lithium batteries, the M7 Plus delivers long-lasting, consistent power for uninterrupted relief. It supports Type-C fast charging, reaching a full charge in just 2 hours, so you can quickly get back to enjoying effective muscle relaxation without long waiting times. With all that out of the way, here are my own findings. First off, I want to share what others are saying about this product. It has a relatively high rating of 4.6 on Amazon, which is quite good. Of the negative reviews, it appears that one Spanish buyer maybe isn't aware that to get heat, the corresponding attachment needs to be powered on, and another critical two-star review lamented on the poor rubber band grip quality, which somehow came loose on it, as well as on the previous gen Gun they purchased. However, 75% of reviewers have given this 5 stars, which has resulted in the high'ish rating of 4.6. Usage As you can see from the above photo, there are five different attachments, these are: Heating Head: For all body parts. Ball Head: For large muscle groups like quads, glutes, extreme muscles and joint soreness. U-shaped Head: For spine, neck, and shoulder. For sensitive muscles and soft tissue. Bullet Head: For joints, deep tissue, trigger points, and small muscle areas like feet and wrists. Air Cushion Head: For relaxation of sensitive body parts. I gave it a try on with the default Heating Head attachment on both left and right thighs, and as you can maybe see from the above YouTube Short, it's quite powerful even on the lowest setting, but also not incredibly loud, which is why I opted for no background music on the YouTube Short. As previously stated, to get heat, you have to turn on the attachment. It lights up red to the medium heat setting. Pressing the button again puts it on high heat, and then pressing again turns the lighting blue, which is the "Blue Light 460" setting that appears to promote "Skin Lightening," huh? Okay. Long pressing turns off the attachment, but it can still be used for massaging. The Heating Head also includes its own battery, so this has to be charged separately from the M7 Plus. It's also quite light at 0.88 lbs/399 grams, which is fine for something you'll not be using above your head anyway. In the short, I had it on the lowest setting, but it can get loud when cranking it up a few notches. I've had this massaging gun a couple of weeks, and have used it a few times, but I haven'thad a case of muscle knot to truly gauge if it can offer instant relief. It certainly is powerful enough to tackle muscle pain. The entire handle/grip is encased in rubber, which makes it extremely easy to hold in place even with the higher vibration settings, it really makes me wonder how one Amazon reviewer had their rubber covering come loose. I have large hands and I was gripping it pretty tightly when using it, and it doesn't even feel like the rubber is some sort of sleeve, it feels more like it is part of the product itself. To achieve the higher vibration settings, you can press the power button on the bottom of the M7 Plus againto go up to a maximum of five stages, which are also indicated by five lights flanking the power button; to go back lower, you simply have to go through the cycle again until you reach the desired setting. Long pressing the power buttonturns off the device completely. When I came to writing this hands on, the M7 Plus had started to indicatethat it needed charging. I looked in the manual but nowhere does it state how long it takes to charge; happily, the official website states that it "Fully charges in 2 hours via USB-C." Furthermore, without stating the battery capacity, it also describes the M7 Plus as running on "three high-capacity lithium batteries for extended use." I can tell you that these are not replaceable without voiding the warranty. Finally, you may be wondering how this fits into the scope of a tech website? Well, let me tell you something: sometimes, I sit for up to 15 hours working on Neowin, and although I take breaks in between, it takes a toll on my body. I think in the immediate absence of a partner to apply relief, these portable massagers can shed the strains of the day in just a couple of 10-minute bursts. On the official website, this has an MSRP of but luckily for our readers, this is selling at off for just right now on Amazon; you do have to apply the in-page coupon to get it down at this price. Bob and Brad M7 Plus Mini Massage Gun for, MSRP Do you also own a massaging gun? Let us know in the comments your experience. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Tags Report a problem with article Follow @NeowinFeed #relax #your #sensitive #body #parts

In 2017, interior designer Lisa Koch, who had recently finished decorating The Faena in Miami, met hotelier Jeff Klein at the Sunset Tower in Los Angeles. He hired her on the spot to freshen up the Art Deco landmark: “I was extremely drawn to Lisa because she wanted to respect the soul and listen to the history and bones of the building,” says Klein, who also owns notable properties like the San Vicente Bungalows and The Jane Hotel. Two years later, Klein and his husband, producer John Goldwyn, purchased a nearby 1937 property built in the style of a 19th-century French manor—and knew Koch could transform the interiors into an inviting and transporting oasis inspired by its original architectural blueprints.Interior designer Lisa Koch sits in the curved breakfast room. “I found this French 1960s chandelier at Carlos de la Puente in New York and sent a picture of it to Jeff,” she says. “He replies yes, go ahead—so I brought it back to Los Angeles.” The house project took her almost five years to perfect. “Jeff and I are quite aesthetically aligned,” Koch says. “We didn’t come into each room with a distinct vision but rather it unfolded very naturally.” With the help of architect Ward Jewell, nearly every inch of the house was overhauled, from the climbing rose-covered stucco exterior walls and dove gray shutters to intricate arched foyers and a walk-in walnut bar. A guest house was removed to maximize space for the gardens by landscape designer Lisa Zeger, and a large swimming pool was replaced with a smaller one at the rear of the property. Unstained French oak floors sourced from an old English country estate cover every room except the kitchen and gym, with each plank laid with uneven spacing to exude the sense they’ve settled, like the house, with time. “Our intention was to respect the integrity of the property so it didn’t feel like a 1970s house Halston could have lived in,” Klein says.In the living room, pigmented plaster done by hand and applied paneling on the walls were inspired by the late-1930s architectural appeal of the original house. “We added thickness to the walls to allow for paneled casing around the French door and windows,” Koch says. Above the fireplace encased in an Italian marble mantle from Jamb hangs an inset brass-trimmed antique mirror that reflects light from the gardens. The painting on the far wall is by Jean Dubuffet, while the sofas are from Roman Thomas. In the living room, dentil crown molding, pigmented plaster, and decorative paneling were added to convey the original 1930s architecture, while the walls were thickened to include detailed casings around the French doors. An inset brass-trimmed antique mirror sits above the Italian marble mantle by Jamb, while a Jean Dubuffet painting hangs beside the grand piano. Pocket doors lead into the library, where a chandelier that belonged to Lord Mountbatten vies with Rosie Uniacke periwinkle armchairs. “We had planned on making the walnut paneling dark and bought dozens of stain samples but in order to remove the cathedral wood grain patterns we had to bleach it out multiple times,” Koch explains. “But after we lightened it, it looked much better, so it was a happy accident.” Above the fireplace, a projector unfurls from the ceiling, allowing it to double as a screening room. A 1958 pen and ink watercolor by Jean Cocteau—the first piece the couple ever bought together—stands between shelves lined with antiquarian and art books. “John is a voracious reader and very particular about organizing his books,” Klein muses.Glass pendants from Gordiola hang above a 19th-century French table in the kitchen that had once been a small room with a fireplace and two sofas. Koch completely reconfigured the space to accommodate large prep stations, two Miele dishwashers on either side of a double integrated marble sink, and a walnut paneled pantry with sawtooth adjustable shelves. It connects to a butler’s pantry equipped with open shelving and a second Subzero refrigerator. A skylight and the pitched ceiling was installed to allow natural light to pour in throughout the day. A proper corridor bar was built into a hallway next to the pantry to replace the original smaller one in the library. Paneled in walnut, the interior glass shelving sits in front of an antique mirror illuminated by backlighting. Salmon marble countertops on the sink and bar mix with colorful Murano glassware on shelves along the window. A grid of antique European maps framed in burlwood on the walls nods to Klein and Goldwyn’s love of travel and history. The kitchen was completely reconfigured with a high-pitched ceiling and a skylight, where sea green pendants from Barcelona hang above a 19th-century French table and a pantry displays Goldwyn’s collection of copper pots and pans he found in the Cotswolds, Paris, and the Hamptons. A dark hallway off the kitchen became a breakfast room with curved floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lily pond and a 1960s candelabra. “We didn’t stick to any formula, but rather purposefully chose furnishings from various centuries and provenances,” Koch says. Pieces found during their travels range from chandeliers and busts bought at Flair in Florence to antique Irish dining room chairs and 17th-century Four Seasons goddess statues salvaged from a torn down European count’s palazzo which now line the pool.Alongside the curved windowed walls of the breakfast room, Lisa Zeder installed a circular pond with floating Egyptian lotuses, lily pads, and a bubbling fountain. Climbing vines, rosemary, jasmine, and lush varieties of flowering perennials in planting beds border the Belgian antique cobblestone terrace. “We wanted every room to have views of the gardens, so the original staircase was moved and reduced into a spiral shape with a banister I found in France,” she explains. An oval ceiling oculus was added above, as well as a proper foyer where Robert Polidori’s 1986 photograph of Versailles’s interiors hangs beside an antique table with carved lion’s paw feet. Leading into the primary sitting room, a nook with a George Smith sofa is surrounded by prints by English artist Rose Wylie. “They were cut out of an art auction catalogue and framed in burlwood—I’m not too grand to admit that,” Klein says with a laugh. In the primary bedroom, a four-poster by Rose Tarlow flanks a Francis Bacon lithograph and working marble fireplace. Three sets of French doors lead out to a balcony with aerial views of the gardens, terraces, and round lily pond.A loggia with four arches was installed to allow views of the terrace and gardens below, and the exterior walls are clad in stucco. Old Belgian pavers cover the floor while a wooden ceiling gives the space both texture and intimacy. Liza Zeder Design Group designed the arrangements of plants, ferns, and trees in antique pots. The furniture is a mix of custom and vintage Baker upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. “The loggia truly connects the interior to the exterior,” Koch says. “We didn’t want anything in here to feel like it belonged strictly inside or outside.” A sense of quiet serenity radiates from a rectangular lily pond directly across from the front entrance to the house, setting the tranquil tone of the property. Verdant hedges, vines, and lush flowering bushes of white rain lilies surround its borders. An outdoor fireplace and seating area on the south side of the house adorns the upper terrace, where grass pavers reclaimed from Belgium imbue a geometric motif. The exterior furniture is Formations and McKinnon Harris. The much-frequented spot has become a calming respite for Klein and Goldwyn and often used whenever they’re hosting friends or having parties. Goldwyn, an avid gardener who can often be found with pruning shears in his pockets, and Klein collected all of the art together by trawling through flea markets, antique stores, or auction houses. Meanwhile, in a former concrete open box with irregular walls, a loggia with four classical arches and Belgian antique pavers was built in the downstairs entry hall with lush potted plants and succulents selected by Liza Zeder. “Every night, we sit in the loggia, turn on music, and have a drink while watching the sunset,” Klein says. “The light dapples across the gardens and the smell of jasmine wafts into the house—I look forward to it everyday.”The façade of the house remains largely unchanged since it was built back in 1937. The steel troweled, unpainted stucco exterior wall finishes were designed to patina and crack with age, French ardoise slate covers the roof, and three dormers inspired by the original architectural plans were refabricated. Climbing white, orange, and pink French roses from Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria cover virtually all of the exterior walls, blooming four to five times a year. Limestone steps and dove gray wooden shutters were added while the French copper lantern hanging above the door is circa 1880. Floor to ceiling shelves and cabinetry were installed in the primary sitting room to accommodate books and photographs. Chairs and a sofa from George Smith create a cozy reading nook underneath artist Rose Wylie’s framed prints, and French doors lead to a terrace that looks out to the back gardens. Goldwyn, a producer, reads at least two books a week—from novels to European histories—as well as countless Hollywood scripts. The sitting room also includes a hidden midnight kitchen. In the dining room, curved walls cladded in linen juxtapose a late-19th-century French dining table surrounded by antique Irish chairs upholstered in burgundy leather from Hawker. Klein and Goldywn found the chandelier at Flair during a trip to Florence, while the mauve silk rug was custom designed. “We open the French doors leading to the upper terrace surrounded by flowers during dinner parties—and you can hear the peaceful murmur of the fountain in the lily pond,” Klein says. Cased in light walnut wood paneling, the library features blue armchairs by Rose Uniacke, a 19th-century Italian card table that seats four, and a sofa and coffee table from Roman Thomas. In addition to the two tall bookcases, low shelves line the side walls to accommodate the hanging of art. Perched upon the Jamb fireplace mantel is a Jean Cocteau pen and ink watercolor from 1958. On the right, three sets of French doors provide direct access to the back garden. In the primary bedroom that adjoins the sitting room, an intricately paneled octagonal coved ceiling was built to add height and scale. A very pale pink plaster was applied to the walls while the furniture is a mix of Rose Tarlow and bespoke pieces all upholstered in cream velvet fabric by Nobilis. The doors flanking the bed lead to matching closets and bathrooms, while French doors on the south wall open out to a balcony. The lithograph is by Francis Bacon and a pop-up lift for a television comes out of the custom curved desk. One of the two identical primary suite bathrooms, which connect to the walk-in closet and the primary bedroom, features walls clad in full slabs of Calacatta viola. Unstained antique French oak sourced from an old country home in England used throughout the majority of the house covers the floors. “We added a pitched ceiling for additional height along with a Jamb hanging globe,” Koch adds. All the plumbing fixtures are Waterworks while the vanity was custom made. Painted in an obsidian dark green high gloss lacquer from Fine Paints of Europe, the downstairs powder room opens into a floor-to-ceiling mirrored alcove. Koch added traditional crosshead basin taps from Lefroy Brooks to the custom-made marble and bronze vanity with an integrated marble sink. The room looks out to the front garden while full marble slabs cover the lower walls and floors, imbuing a seamless visual high impact. The sconces were found on 1stDibs. The breakfast room off the kitchen furnishes a generous view of the garden due to the installation of a curved window. “The Paul McCobb dining chairs, which originally belonged to my clients, were restored and reupholstered in ultra suede,” Koch says. A French 1960s bronze chandelier hangs above the limestone dining table and, on the opposite wall, Koch designed floor-to-ceiling cabinets to accommodate a collection of 19th-century silver and crystal glassware. A view of the back exterior of the house, which now features a loggia leading out to a rolling lawn and lush leafy gardens. To maximize the space of the gardens, a guest suite that had been added in the 1990s was removed from the north side of the house. All the landscaping and plantings were designed by Lisa Zeder Design Group. Below the terraces, Zeder set twelve linear Platanus x Acerifolia trees into beds teeming with green and white plantings—creating an homage to the style of old estate gardens in France and Italy. #tour #transformed #oasis #inspired #history