There are a lot of issues in Apple’s supply chain in terms of environmental impact (among other things…) — and the tech giant is addressing a few of them in a new report. Most interestingly, Apple is working on a new “carbon-free aluminum” for its devices, which the company claims is the first-ever. Last week, Apple published a blog post outlining […]
Does Apple Carbon Free Aluminium Makes A Difference?
Green Net Shades Hammocks & Bird Feeders
Architecture studio SO-IL has built a green-mesh structure with suspended seating in this installation on the Renzo Piano-designed plaza of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. SO-IL created the structure to temporarily occupy the plaza in front of the extension that Italian architect Renzo Piano added to the High Museum of Art in 2005. Green agricultural netting is pulled […]
Swordfish Tender Z
More than 10 years ago, François-Alexandre Bertrand came up with a concept for a novel above/below watercraft that he naturally named the Platypus. The first Blue Ocean edition was sold last year and now his company has launched a new version, the Platypus Swordfish. The Swordfish is a 40-ft (12.1-m) recreational tender with the unique ability to let passengers travel […]
“Wormhole Library Overlooking South China Sea”
Resembling some kind of strange alien structure – which is something you can say about a good chunk of MAD Architects’ previous output, to be fair – Wormhole Library is conceived as multipurpose destination for visitors to escape the bustle of every day life. The unusual project is already under construction and is expected to be completed in 2021. The […]
Innovative Germs Cleaning Robot
While some of us may have assumed that robots would have taken over the world by now, the reality is that’s not the case in most places. ROCKUBOT, however, has made the cut and is here to assist in making your life easier and a whole lot cleaner. With cleanliness, disinfecting, and our health a top priority these days, the […]
The Old Travel Is Gone?
The travel and tourism industries will be changed forever by the coronaviruspandemic with less focus on major tourist destinations, says Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky. “Travel as we knew it is over,” Chesky told American news channel CNBC during an interview with Deirdre Bosa. “It doesn’t mean travel is over, just the travel we knew is over, and it’s never coming […]
Virgin Galactic High Speed Aircraft
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Virgin Galactic’s concept for a high-speed passenger aircraft and sharing their views on other top stories. Aerospace brand Virgin Galactic has unveiled a concept for a high-speed passenger aircraft called Mach 3, which would be able to carry between nine and 19 passengers. The aircraft is designed to fly at an altitude […]
Fender Targets Beginners
When people start learning to play guitar, a full-size electric can seem pretty daunting. For those looking for something just a little bit smaller, Fender has responded with a couple of electrics and a bass that can also serve as travel companions. All of the instruments in the range are based on Fender classics, and come with the promise of […]
Clova Lamp A.I Lamp
South Korean technology company Naver Corp has developed a smart reading lightcalled Clova Lamp that helps children to cultivate healthy reading habits by narrating their books aloud. Using computer vision and artificial intelligence technology, the lamp is able to convert the text and images from a book into speech, while an integrated virtual assistant can explain the meaning of words […]
Modular Storage System From Samsung Eco-Box
In this video, Dezeen x Samsung Out of the Box Competition finalist Abigail Whitelow explains how she created a modular storage and display system from the cardboard box of Samsung‘s The Frame television. Called Tessellate, Whitelow’s design comprises six modules, which can be arranged in different ways to create a coffee table, a sideboard, or a variety of different shelving […]