Deals - Yanko Design https://www.yankodesign.com Modern Industrial Design News Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:47:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI robot vacuum’s advanced mopping tech cleans floors, protects carpets https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/06/03/ecovacs-deebot-t20-omni-robot-vacuums-advanced-mopping-tech-cleans-floors-protects-carpets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ecovacs-deebot-t20-omni-robot-vacuums-advanced-mopping-tech-cleans-floors-protects-carpets Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:45:48 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=437240

ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI robot vacuum’s advanced mopping tech cleans floors, protects carpets

Robot vacuum cleaners have come a long way since the very first Roombas rolled on the floors of a few lucky homeowners. Although their basic...
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Robot vacuum cleaners have come a long way since the very first Roombas rolled on the floors of a few lucky homeowners. Although their basic round designs haven’t changed much, their capabilities have grown significantly in recent years. It’s almost rare for decent robot vacuum cleaners or RVCs not to have some self-emptying function these days, and some even advertise mopping capabilities. But while these RVCs claim to be able to both suck up and mop away dirt, most are just good at one or the other. There’s a lot left to be desired when it comes to mopping efficiency, and that’s where ECOVACS’ new DEEBOT T20 OMNI comes in, raising the bar for mopping performance while making sure that your precious carpets remain safe and dry all the time.

Designer: ECOVACS Design

Click Here to Reserve Now! The first 500 customers get a $50 Accessories package upon purchase on June 13.

Robot vacuums that can also mop are pretty convenient because you don’t have to buy two separate devices to keep your floors clean. That said, a lot of floors aren’t just made of hard surfaces like tiles, wood, or vinyl, and some homes use carpets in a few areas, and it would be disastrous for these robots to roll over those with wet mops. Most vacuum cleaners simply avoid these areas if you have the mopping function turned on, requiring you to do double the work by going over carpeted areas without mop heads attached.

The ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI’s solution is smarter and more efficient. It simply lifts the mop plates as high as 9mm when transitioning from hard floor to soft carpeting, a height that no other robot vacuum has so far reached, while simultaneously increasing the suction power to make sure it gets all the dirt buried deep in the fuzzy material. This LiftUp OZMO Turbo 2.0 Rotating Mopping System ensures that your carpet is safe and dry while giving it a thorough cleaning.

The DEEBOT T20 OMNI’s mopping upgrades don’t stop there. Its self-washing function cleans those rotating mop heads with hot water set to 131°F in order to more effectively remove not only dirt but also stubborn oil and grease. It then uses hot air to dry the mop, eliminating bacteria and odors and making sure that it’s ready for the next round of cleaning.

In addition to smart and powerful vacuuming and mopping, ECOVACS also put the smartest brains and eyes inside the DEEBOT T20 OMNI. TrueMapping 2.0 uses the same LIDAR technology seen in self-driving cars to create a more accurate map of your floor, while TrueDetect 3D 2.0 avoids objects and obstacles like toys, keys, wires, and, of course, kids and pets. You can easily control the robot vacuum with your voice, thanks to ECOVACS’ YIKO AI, and you can even integrate it with the rest of your smart home using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri Shortcuts. With its superior suction power, upgraded mopping functions, and intelligent navigation, the ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI promises a cleaner house, peace of mind, and more time to spend on the more important things in life.

Click Here to Reserve Now! The first 500 customers get a $50 Accessories package upon purchase on June 13.

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Sleek CD Player Enables Display of Cover Art like a Picture Frame https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/06/03/sleek-cd-player-enables-display-of-cover-art-like-a-picture-frame/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sleek-cd-player-enables-display-of-cover-art-like-a-picture-frame Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:07:18 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=438183

Sleek CD Player Enables Display of Cover Art like a Picture Frame

While vinyl records have seen a resurgence in recent years, CDs appear to have largely fallen by the wayside. The advent of streaming services and...
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While vinyl records have seen a resurgence in recent years, CDs appear to have largely fallen by the wayside. The advent of streaming services and digital music collections, marked by convenience and virtually limitless capacity, has made CDs seem outdated. Despite this, there remains a niche market of music aficionados who cherish their CD collections. Catering to this demographic, a new minimalist CD player has emerged that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal, offering users the freedom to enjoy their CDs anywhere.

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Digital music introduced the concept of album art as a digital iteration of the traditional CD jacket. This visual accompaniment to music has largely been lost in the CD format unless the listener keeps the CD cover handy. The ability to display album art on the playback device is almost non-existent, especially in the case of portable CD players that prioritize compactness.

The CD Jacket Player disrupts this trend, presenting itself as a minimalist piece of art. Its boxy shape, akin to a picture frame or an oversized Polaroid photo, features a transparent middle section. This design element reveals the CD’s spinning bed, which is also the ideal spot to insert the CD’s cover jacket. In essence, the device brings back the physical experience of album art.

Beyond its primary function as a CD player, the device also serves as a decorative piece, especially when you hang it on walls. Its built-in rechargeable battery negates the need for unsightly wires, except during charging periods. This feature also allows for portability, providing listeners the freedom to enjoy their favorite CDs at their convenience. For audio output, the device offers a 3.5mm jack for wired headphones or speakers, along with built-in Bluetooth support for wireless devices.

While this CD player may not introduce any groundbreaking features for CD playback, it does take a unique approach by encouraging users to manually insert cover jackets to mimic the digital album art experience. This design highlights how music appreciation can be a multisensory experience, elegantly placing the visual artistry of CDs on display.

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This Robot Vacuum Will Clean Your House, And Then Clean Itself… Autonomously https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/06/01/this-robot-vacuum-will-clean-your-house-and-then-clean-itself-autonomously/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-robot-vacuum-will-clean-your-house-and-then-clean-itself-autonomously Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:45:13 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=436274

This Robot Vacuum Will Clean Your House, And Then Clean Itself… Autonomously

If the phrase “Work Smart, not Work Hard” were a robot vacuum, it would probably be the Roborock S7 Max Ultra. With a design so...
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If the phrase “Work Smart, not Work Hard” were a robot vacuum, it would probably be the Roborock S7 Max Ultra. With a design so advanced you’ll never have to lay a finger on it, the S7 Max Ultra can navigate your house, sweep and mop every inch, and make its way back to the dock… but that isn’t all. After it’s done cleaning your house, it basically cleans itself, automatically emptying the dust, refilling its mopping tanks, washing its mop head, and then drying the mop, so that you don’t have to.

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra’s new auto-maintenance features set it completely apart from other robot vacuums, which still need you to manually empty the dust tank after every cycle and refill the mop’s water supply for the next round. It’s natural for products to get better with time as technologies advance, but the S7 Max Ultra does innovation differently. Rather than simply boasting of a higher vacuum power, a better app, or a larger battery, the S7 Max Ultra boasts of all those features, but it also further reduces human intervention. In short, it does what it’s supposed to do, and then does what you’re supposed to do too. Once it completes its cycle, it’ll automatically clean itself, dry itself, and refill itself, leaving absolutely no room for compromise. All you really need to do is watch!

Designer: Roborock

Click Here to Buy Now: $1019.98 $1299.99 (21% off). Buy a discount coupon for $18.99 and get $299 off the S7 Max Ultra.

On paper, the S7 Max Ultra makes for a pretty powerful robot vacuum. Under its hood lies a 5,500 Pa HyperForce® suction system that works hard to extract every dust particle from your floor and carpets. For spills and stains, the vacuum’s VibraRise® System uses a combination of wet-mopping, scrubbing, and vibrating to help effectively wipe stains off your floors. Moreover, the mop module can even retract upwards when the robot vacuums on your carpet, so it doesn’t accidentally get your floor rugs and carpets wet with the mop water.

It can tell the difference between carpet and hard floors, raising and lowering the mop as need to mopping where it’s not supposed to.

PreciSense® LiDAR Navigation

A powerful LiDAR sensor helps the S7 Max Ultra map out sections of your house, quickly creating a template of rooms in your home. The sensor also works in three dimensions, allowing the S7 Max Ultra to understand what obstacles can be navigated around, and what can be navigated above or under. For carpets, the vacuum climbs onto them just fine, but with sofas, it measures the crawl-space to determine whether it can slip underneath to clean parts of your home that often go neglected. The S7 Max Ultra can also detect cliffs, so it doesn’t accidentally cruise off the top of your staircase, and has the ability to map out multiple levels of your home, working on each floor effectively.

However, the most impressive bit of the robot vacuum isn’t the robot vacuum itself… it’s the docking station. The newly designed RoboDock really pulls out all the stops with its pre and post-cycle maintenance routines. Every time the S7 Max Ultra stations itself within the dock, it kickstarts a laborious cleaning process. The RoboDock empties the vacuum’s dust-tank, refills the mop’s water reservoir, cleans the mop head with water, and then dries the mop head too, so it isn’t left dripping wet. It simultaneously cleans the docking zone too, where the vacuum would have probably left some traces of dirt. The RoboDock has its own built-in ‘tanks’ that collect waste as well as hold clean water for the vacuum. A 2.5L dust bag and a 2.5L dirty water tank gather all the waste from the vacuum, and can be cleaned out every few weeks rather than immediately after each cycle. This leaves more time for you to do what you’re doing, rather than cleaning out the vacuum every single time.

Cleaning can happen from any room with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Siri Shortcuts.

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra and its powerful RoboDock were designed around the premise of offering a “no compromise” cleaning experience where the robot literally does everything for you. An app lets you deploy the robot with a simple press of a button, or set custom schedules for it to deploy on its own. You can set no-go zones, highlight cliffs, deep-clean carpets, and even program it to do things like clean along the floor’s direction, so that dirt doesn’t get trapped in the floor’s texture or tile’s grouting. The robot vacuum autonomously maps out its space, effectively (and rapidly) avoiding obstacles like humans, pets, or over-enthusiastic children, and operates at a decibel level of 65 dB, so it doesn’t spook your pet the way conventional vacuums and hoovers do.

Every time the S7 Max Ultra runs low on battery, it’ll automatically make its way to the RoboDock, where it charges 30% faster than Roborock’s previous robot vacuum models. All you really need to do is tell it when to begin cleaning, and the vacuum gets to work, handling every step along the way… so humans can live their lives, and leave the cleaning to the robots. That’s a future I can absolutely get behind!

Click Here to Buy Now: $1019.98 $1299.99 (21% off). Buy a discount coupon for $18.99 and get $299 off the S7 Max Ultra.

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Your Mouthwash is Outdated… The OENKLEN Transforms Water into the Most Effective Mouthwash Ever https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/31/your-mouthwash-is-outdated-the-oenklen-transforms-water-into-the-most-effective-mouthwash-ever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-mouthwash-is-outdated-the-oenklen-transforms-water-into-the-most-effective-mouthwash-ever Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:45:32 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=437174

Your Mouthwash is Outdated… The OENKLEN Transforms Water into the Most Effective Mouthwash Ever

Although Ozone-enriched mouthwashes are still considered cutting edge technology, most dentists will agree that traditional mouthwash like Chlorhexidine is pretty bad for your teeth when...
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Although Ozone-enriched mouthwashes are still considered cutting edge technology, most dentists will agree that traditional mouthwash like Chlorhexidine is pretty bad for your teeth when used regularly. Your mouth needs good bacteria for maintaining hygiene, and your powerful minty mouthwash can often destroy the good bacterial culture, making your teeth and gums more vulnerable over time. The solution? Water! Well, not regular water… but rather, Ozone-enriched water, which has a 99% effectiveness rating against bad bacteria that causes plaque buildup.

While Ozone-enriched water was previously available only commercially and in highly specialized medical setups, OENKLEN brings that technology to your bathroom countertop. Barely the size of a coffee machine, OENKLEN turns regular tap water into ozone-rich water in mere seconds. You can use this water as a mouthwash, to rinse your toothbrush, sanitize your braces/retainers overnight, and build an entire daily oral-care routine with OENLKEN. The Ozone-rich water is capable of sterilizing without any harmful chemicals and solvents, and significantly reduces dental plaque, preventing cavities, sensitivity, and bleeding gums over the long term. It doesn’t have that overpowering minty taste either, which often leaves your mouth feeling ‘burnt’ instead of ‘fresh’.

Designer: Liangshuang Wu

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The dentistry industry has been touting the efficacy of ozonated water over most mouth disinfectants for the past few years. Leading medical journals (and even Colgate’s own website) have listed ‘ozone dentistry’ as the new cutting-edge frontier for dental sciences, mentioning its wide use in Europe and South America, dating back to the 1930s, when Dr. E.A. Fisch began using ozone in dentistry due to its strong antibacterial and wound healing properties. OENKLEN’s countertop device hopes to harness the power of that technology by creating an ozone mouthwash that’s safe, non-toxic, and highly effective… and it does so by simply using tap water.

Plaque Test – Results compared among no oral care, regular oral care, and OENKLEN ozone mouthwash.

The way OENKLEN works is just about as simple as it gets. Pour regular water in, the machine does its work by using patented technology to electrolyze the water and break down the oxygen molecules into nascent atoms that bind to the remaining O2 molecules to form O3 or ozone. The entire process takes just 5 seconds, and the resulting ozone-rich water is 100% natural and organic, elder/children friendly, non-alcoholic (unlike most mouthwashes), and has anti-cavity, anti-bacterial, and anti-halitosis (bad breath) properties. The OENKLEN device offers 4 modes to choose from – a daily mode, deep mode, irrigator mode, and a ‘more’ mode. An app lets you further customize your ozonated water by choosing the O3’s intensity, to help fight more nagging problems like cavities, halitosis, or smoke stains.

OENKLEN hopes to make ozonated water technology accessible by simplifying and condensing the technology to be compact enough to fit on a countertop. The coffee-machine-sized device uses patented technology to produce ozone water (which has been FDA food-safety approved since 1997) in just 5 seconds. The ozonated water has much broader disinfecting applications, and can even be used to sanitize surfaces, disinfect children’s toys, pet supplies, food, and a myriad of other items. Moreover, as a mouthwash replacement, OENKLEN’s ozonated water also hopes to offset the billions of single-use plastic bottles of mouthwash that end up getting thrown in the trash every year.

Each OENKLEN device sits at just 10-inches tall, weighs 2.4 lbs, runs on a 4000mAh battery, and requires only regular tap water as an input. It generates absolutely no waste, charges via USB-C (lasting 50 days on a full charge), and comes with a custom app that helps you set your OENKLEN routine to get the best results for you, and your oral-care requirements. The OENKLEN kit starts at a discounted $159 (specially for early backers), and for an extra $35, you can even get yourself a water-flosser/irrigation-set along with your OENKLEN.

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This Stylish, Sustainable, Reusable Roll-on Deodorant is Challenging the $202 Billion Dollar Men’s Grooming Industry https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/30/this-stylish-sustainable-reusable-roll-on-deodorant-is-challenging-the-202-billion-dollar-mens-grooming-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-stylish-sustainable-reusable-roll-on-deodorant-is-challenging-the-202-billion-dollar-mens-grooming-industry Wed, 31 May 2023 01:45:23 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=436798

This Stylish, Sustainable, Reusable Roll-on Deodorant is Challenging the $202 Billion Dollar Men’s Grooming Industry

With its reusable, stylish metal body that doesn’t use even an ounce of plastic, the Lifelong Deodorant is openly defying a $202.8 billion dollar men’s...
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With its reusable, stylish metal body that doesn’t use even an ounce of plastic, the Lifelong Deodorant is openly defying a $202.8 billion dollar men’s personal care industry that generates tonnes of plastic waste each day.

A gentleman always chooses a luxury metal shaving razor over the generic plastic disposable razor… so why not do the same for deodorants? Most deodorants come within a roll-on bottle made entirely from plastic and glass, designed to be thrown away after it’s done… but the Lifelong Deodorant challenges that notion with a bottle that’s designed to look premium and last a lifetime. Made from anodized aluminum, the Lifelong Deo’s bottle comes CNC machined to perfection, with a bead-blasted finish that’s reminiscent of an Apple product. A knurled texture around the grip of the roller gives it that extra tactile finish and rugged manly appeal, and a crystal ball on the top rotates to evenly distribute liquid deodorant on you, while being durable and hypo-allergenic. The entire bottle comes with a design that can be opened out, cleaned, and refilled with deodorant powder and some added water. This keeps you fresh for years to come, and also enables you to ditch the plastic roll-on bottle, so the planet feels fresh too!

Designers: Adam Webb & Fernando Molin

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The Lifelong Deodorant’s makers claim that roughly 13 billion plastic deodorant bottles end up in landfills each year… weighing as much as 2,900 Statues of Liberty. That’s undeniably a lot of plastic waste each year – a fact that prompted Adam Webb and Fernando Molin to work on a much more sustainable alternative. The Lifelong Deodorant was born with one singular promise – to reduce as much waste as possible. As a result, the entire deodorant bottle is made from reusable materials, with 0% plastic.

The bottles also come with sachets of natural powdered deodorant, eliminating the need to ship liquid deodorant which weighs significantly more, but just uses regular water that you can grab from a faucet in your house.

Unscrew the cap and add the powdered deodorant. Add 50 ml of water. Close the cap and shake for twenty seconds.

The sustainable deodorant bottle comes in a variety of colors, with black, rose-gold, and silver anodized finishes, and up to 6 different-colored crystal roller balls that you can choose from. The makers also offer three distinct unisex deodorant options – zero-scent, citrus tonic, and woodland air. All the scents are crafted along with one of Europe’s leading, sustainable, certified manufacturers that specializes in powdered personal care products. The deodorants are all-natural, long-lasting, easy on the skin, non-fabric-staining, and don’t contain aluminum or parabens. Moreover, they come in powder sachets, that only weigh 6g meaning Lifelong can ship you a year’s supply of deodorant for the cost of one postage stamp, anywhere in the world. By omitting the water and plastic packaging Lifelong lowers transport emissions by 94%.All you really need to do is add 50ml of water to the powder deodorant and give it a good mix and your liquid deodorant is ready to go!

The makers at Lifelong are committed to ensuring that their deodorant is nothing like the competition. Aside from using zero plastic and being almost infinitely reusable, Lifelong’s deodorants are 100% free from any animal testing. Additionally, Lifelong is partnering with Seven Clean Seas to remove 1kg of ocean plastic for every Lifelong Deodorant sold, and 1 additional kg for every refill sachet you buy after the crowdfunding campaign ends. SO far they have removed more than 4000 kg’s of plastic. Moreover, each purchase of a Lifelong Deodorant comes with a free luxury travel bag, just for YD readers! Let’s see Old Spice or Axe match those odds…

Click Here to Buy Now: $74 $165 (55% off). Hurry for a limited-time free luxury travel bag for YD readers!

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KEF Wireless HiFi Speakers deliver audio clarity wrapped in stunning designs https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/29/kef-wireless-hifi-speakers-deliver-audio-clarity-wrapped-in-stunning-designs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kef-wireless-hifi-speakers-deliver-audio-clarity-wrapped-in-stunning-designs Tue, 30 May 2023 01:45:34 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=435457

KEF Wireless HiFi Speakers deliver audio clarity wrapped in stunning designs

Although humans are primarily considered to be highly visual creatures, we have also become more acutely aware of the important role that sound plays in...
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Although humans are primarily considered to be highly visual creatures, we have also become more acutely aware of the important role that sound plays in our lives. Ambient sounds make us aware of our surroundings, especially of potential dangers, while music can sometimes more easily affect our emotions and mental state than images. Sound quality can also make or break an immersive experience, whether you’re watching in a cinema or lounging at home. It no longer pays to compromise on the audio experience these days, especially at home, where people come to expect to enjoy their favorite tunes or lose themselves in captivating movies anytime they like. Fortunately, KEF has drawn on 60 years of acoustic innovation to bring together immersive high-fidelity audio with the convenience of digital streaming in a package that looks stylish and elegant in any space.

Designers: Michael Young and KEF Product Design Team

There are plenty of audio solutions for the home these days, but it seems that most products force buyers to make some sacrifices just to get one or more features. High-end speakers, for example, have laudable audio output, but their bulky forms leave a lot to be desired when it comes to visual appeal. Conversely, more luxurious-looking equipment tends to skimp on performance in order to spend more resources on aesthetics. Fortunately, KEF’s decades of experience have allowed it to design speakers that deliver on those much-wanted features without compromise.

The KEF LS50 Wireless II, for example, comes in a more conventional cabinet design for the best acoustic performance, but its smooth curves and stylish finishes give it a classy appearance that looks beautiful in any interior motif. Of course, it isn’t all looks with its high-quality loudspeaker and support for a variety of music services, making it the ultimate all-in-one speaker system for all your listening needs.

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The tall KEF LS60 Wireless, on the other hand, represents the brand’s ultimate vision for HiFi audio experiences. Its slim body, designed in collaboration with Michael Young, stands proudly anywhere you put it in a room, while its crystal-clear audio quality, up to 24bit/384kHz, makes its presence heard and felt. Its striking design definitely makes it a conversation starter and makes you the envy of the town.

Click Here to Buy Now: $6,999.99

Small doesn’t have to be terrible, at least not in a bad way, as proven by the KEF LSX II. Its compact size belies its surprising performance, supporting high-quality streaming up to 24bit/384kHz that will definitely be the life of any party or movie night, especially when paired with other wireless speakers in the house. Its small yet stylish body makes it ideal for placing anywhere, though you will most likely place it where it can easily grab attention by the way it looks and sounds.

Click Here to Buy Now: $1,399.99

With the KEF Wireless HiFi Speaker Collection, you no longer need to decide between performance and appearance. Whether it’s the dashing LS50 Wireless II, the tall LS60 Wireless, or the fun LSX II, you’re guaranteed to have an immersive audio experience that will touch your soul and bring life to any gathering.

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The Sony PlayStation ‘Project Q’ Controller Already has a Potent Xbox Rival That Plugs to your Smartphone https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/29/the-sony-playstation-handheld-controller-already-has-a-potent-xbox-rival-that-plugs-to-you-smartphone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sony-playstation-handheld-controller-already-has-a-potent-xbox-rival-that-plugs-to-you-smartphone Mon, 29 May 2023 22:30:18 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=437419

The Sony PlayStation ‘Project Q’ Controller Already has a Potent Xbox Rival That Plugs to your Smartphone

Although Sony just debuted their first handheld gaming console ever since the PSP Street in 2011, the device, codenamed Project Q, received a lot of...
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Although Sony just debuted their first handheld gaming console ever since the PSP Street in 2011, the device, codenamed Project Q, received a lot of negative attention for how limited it was. The handheld console would, according to Sony, only work with the PS5, streaming games over a local WiFi connection. In short, you could only ‘stream’ games off the PS5 using a local internet connection, rather than playing your PS5 games anywhere. The folks at RIG were having none of that. Designed to be everything gamers wanted Sony’s Project Q to be, the RIG Nacon MG-X PRO gives gamers the ability to play all their favorite AAA games on the small screen, wherever they go. With its ergonomic design that lets you sandwich your smartphone in between, the MG-X PRO comes specially made for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, giving you the ability to play all your favorite console games wherever you go. It’s also MFi-certified, allowing you to tap into your iPhone for some upper-echelon gaming that goes beyond the Apple Arcade.

Designer: RIG

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The design of the  MG-X PRO places emphasis on familiarity and ease of use. Crafted to mimic the layout of an Xbox controller, the device includes Home/Nexus, View, and Menu buttons, as well as clickable asymmetric analog sticks. This design pays tribute to the traditional gaming feel while keeping pace with the advancements of mobile gaming technology.

Where the RIG MG-X PRO truly shines is its adjustable phone cradle. Engineered to accommodate a variety of iPhone models, starting from iPhone 6 and newer, this versatile cradle comfortably fits screens up to 6.7 inches in size. So whether you’re still cherishing your old device or have just upgraded to the latest iPhone, this wireless mobile controller has you covered.

Gaming can sometimes get pretty intense, and you’d be right to worry whether your phone, quite literally, is in good hands. To that very degree, the RIG MG-X PRO is designed with rubberized clamps, ensuring that your phone remains secure while you’re in the thick of the action. The last thing you need in the middle of a virtual battle is your device slipping out of its holder, and whether it’s an Android device or iPhone, the MG-X PRO holds onto it pretty snugly and securely.

The RIG MG-X PRO connects to your device using Bluetooth 4.2 (+ BLE), which ideally isn’t as low-latency as WiFi, but it does keep your phone’s WiFi antenna free to connect to external networks so you can stream your games effectively. Although designed for the Xbox Game Pass, the controller works with other gaming platforms too, including Steam Link, Nvidia GeForce Now, PS Remote Play, and even Apple Arcade. The controller comes with its own built-in battery that promises 20 whopping hours of gameplay on a full charge. It juices in a mere 2 hours too, letting you jump right back into gameplay after a quick break.

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Why this Thermoregulating Graphene Blanket is a Must-Have for Every Home https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/28/why-this-thermoregulating-graphene-blanket-is-a-must-have-for-every-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-this-thermoregulating-graphene-blanket-is-a-must-have-for-every-home Mon, 29 May 2023 01:45:36 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=436467

Why this Thermoregulating Graphene Blanket is a Must-Have for Every Home

Rising electricity costs, power outages, extreme weather, these aren’t a distant figment of fiction anymore. Regardless of where you live, all of these are a...
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Rising electricity costs, power outages, extreme weather, these aren’t a distant figment of fiction anymore. Regardless of where you live, all of these are a reality, and sure, we can adopt new forms of energy and build more reliable power systems for ensuring our sustenance… or, we could just be very smart with how we leverage existing technologies to live our lives comfortably in an energy-efficient way. Meet HILU, a thermoregulating blanket that replaces the need for a thermostat or an air-conditioner. Made from graphene, one of the most highly conductive materials known to man, the HILU blanket thermoregulates you while you sleep. In short, if you’re feeling hot, the blanket cools you down. If you’re feeling cold, the blanket warms you up. The HILU blanket doesn’t run on electricity and doesn’t need plugging in. It can be used both indoors and outdoors… and the best part, it can thermoregulate in both directions at the same time, keeping you cool while keeping your partner warm.

Designer: HILU Design

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HILU graphene-made blanket adjusts to your body temperature so you can sleep all night comfortably, regardless the season.

The way the HILU blanket works is simple science. Given graphene’s highly conductive properties, it does a remarkable job of regulating your body’s temperature, helping you feel warm when it’s cold, and cool when it’s hot. The blanket detects your body’s own temperature, and either lets heat out or traps heat inside to help you reach an optimal temperature so that you feel comfortable all year round.

HILU’s fabric is crafted from pure graphene fiber, which is produced through a unique wet spinning process that dissolves graphite into liquid graphene crystals. These crystals are then dried to form the fibers, which are woven together using Adaptex technology to create a blanket that can sense and regulate body temperature. The blanket is also soft, comfortable, hypoallergenic, and OEKO-TEX100 certified. Additionally, the use of pure graphene fiber makes the HILU blanket highly durable and virtually tear-proof.

Made of genuine graphene fibers, HILU blankets are the strongest and most durable in the market.

The properties of graphene don’t just stop there. Aside from HILU’s borderline magical thermoregulating properties and high durability, the blanket is also hypoallergenic, breathable, and anti-bacterial. This makes it suitable for all skin types, keeping you comfortable through the year. The breathability ensures you don’t work up a sweat while you sleep, and the anti-bacterial nature of the fibers ensure that even if you do, your blanket remains fresh for weeks.

Unlike your cotton or wool blanket that can often get musty with time, the HILU has no such shortcomings, although it’s recommended that you machine wash it on the gentle cycle with cold water and tumble dry on low to make it last for years to come… a promise extended by even HILU’s makers with their staggering 10-year warranty.

The HILU blanket is available in both Queen and King sizes, with its signature satin-grey fabric (and comes with a free luxurious eye mask). You can choose a custom color for the tailoring, with options between grey, blue, or green stitching to give your blanket the perfect accent color. The blanket debuted earlier this year on crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, gathering over $1 million in sales. The HILU team began delivering the blanket at the beginning of May, and you can grab yours now at a special discounted price (and claim the free eye mask) just for Yanko Design readers using the link below!

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How to stay cool and refreshed anywhere with this revolutionary wearable air conditioner https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/27/how-to-stay-cool-and-refreshed-anywhere-with-this-revolutionary-wearable-air-conditioner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-stay-cool-and-refreshed-anywhere-with-this-revolutionary-wearable-air-conditioner Sun, 28 May 2023 01:45:36 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=435743

How to stay cool and refreshed anywhere with this revolutionary wearable air conditioner

Escape the scorching heat of summer and discover the ultimate solution to stay cool wherever you go! Hot days are just around the corner, and...
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Escape the scorching heat of summer and discover the ultimate solution to stay cool wherever you go! Hot days are just around the corner, and while some are dreaming of beaches, tans, and ice cream, many are just hoping to survive the unbearable and uncomfortable heat. It’s hard to deny that our days and even our nights have now become warmer than ever before, and conventional ways of staying cool just aren’t cutting it anymore. We’ve all experienced those sweltering summer days when even the slightest breeze feels like a blessing, making us wish we could carry our air conditioners with us everywhere. Of course, that isn’t going to happen, at least not with these conventional boxes. Fortunately, some people have thought outside the box to make that dream come true with a neck-worn device that lets you keep cool anywhere and also look cool at the same time.

Designer: Torras Design

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There are a few products out there that claim to be portable air conditioners, but most of them are just fans that push the same hot air toward your face. TORRAS, however, isn’t cutting corners to deliver you unprecedented comfort anywhere you go, and its Coolify 2S wearable cooling device brings an honest-to-goodness air conditioning experience even when you’re outdoors under the blazing heat of the sun.

Unlike simple fans and water-cooled devices, the Coolify 2S utilizes high-efficiency semiconductor cooling plates to really pull the temperature down by as much as 30°F in just a second. This TORRAS Coology technology works in tandem with targeted airflow to blast that icy-cool air in four directions, making sure that your temperature-sensitive neck and face are kept at a comfortable temperature anytime, even while you’re out for a run. And since each person has different cooling needs and preferences, the Coolify 2S offers three optional speed modes to tailor the experience to their personal comfort. Enjoy a gentle 1.0m/s wind speed in first gear, a more discernible 1.3m/s speed in second gear, or a gusty 2.0m/s wind in third gear, depending on your preferences.

Air conditioners are commonly seen as power-hungry machines, but Coolify 2S pulls off a miracle by sipping only 6W from its 5,000 mAh battery, allowing you hours of use on a single charge. Using the fans alone can last you as much as 28 hours on first gear, but even when using both cooling and fan at the same time, you can still squeeze out 6 hours before needing to top up the portable air conditioner again. Along with its quiet operation, this freedom from cables allows you to enjoy refreshing, cool air anywhere, whether outdoors on your own or indoors with other possibly jealous people.

Best of all, the TORRAS Coolify 2S is designed to be comfortable to wear and stylish to look at. Thanks to smart engineering, it can fit any neck size, and its upgraded IMD material and premium texture give it some class. Whether you’re doing outdoor workouts, going for a leisurely walk, or just trying to survive a stuffy office, this wearable air conditioner is going to be your best friend and life saver. So, why waste energy fretting about how to stay cool this summer? Embrace the great outdoors and experience true innovation with the TORRAS Coolify 2S neck-worn air conditioner, available exclusively for Yanko Design readers at a discounted price of $199 (originally $299). Stay cool, refreshed, and stylish with the Coolify 2S – your ultimate companion for beating the heat!

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Top 5 Japanese Designs Gift Guide to Bring Peace and Productivity to Modern Life https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/26/top-5-japanese-designs-gift-guide-to-bring-peace-and-productivity-to-modern-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-5-japanese-designs-gift-guide-to-bring-peace-and-productivity-to-modern-life Fri, 26 May 2023 10:07:35 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=422357

Top 5 Japanese Designs Gift Guide to Bring Peace and Productivity to Modern Life

Although technology and progress have definitely made many aspects of our lives easier, we’re also bombarded with so many things that make those same lives...
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Although technology and progress have definitely made many aspects of our lives easier, we’re also bombarded with so many things that make those same lives stressful. From visual or sensory overload coming from computers and phones to the information overload that we have to juggle for work and personal life, our brains and even our bodies are sometimes screaming for a break at the end of the day. Fortunately, you don’t need to drop and abandon everything to go on a month-long retreat to recover your sanity. Even simple things can help you rediscover the joys of life, and here are five great gift ideas that will not only help you relax but also solve some of the problems of everyday life, thanks to some Japanese design creativity and ingenuity.

1. Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set

Different people have different preferences and tolerances for scents. While some might love the fragrance of vanilla, others might prefer the smell of different flowers instead. Still, others might have a fondness for the smell of the woods and the mountains, something that isn’t always offered by most essential oils and aroma diffusers. The Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set easily sets itself apart with a cute collection of mini wooden logs and a tiny pocket stove that recreates not only the smells but also the experience of a memorable outdoor campfire.

The miniature hardwood, collected from branches that would normally be thrown away, gives off a smoky scent when burnt on the stainless steel miniature stove. Add a few drops of essential oils extracted from Mt. Hakusan trees, and you’ve got an authentic outdoor scent that will bring your mind to the soothing embrace of nature. And with a piece of solid fuel, you can even use the same stove as an actual cooking or heating tool, completing the circle of an outdoor experience at home or in your backyard.

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2. Stress-Free Aroma Diffuser

Aroma diffusers are a popular tool people use to relax, but some produce more stress than they relieve. Some overwhelm or irritate your nose with vapors, while others leave you praying for a good breeze to carry those calming scents to you. Rather than leave it up to chance, this beautiful Stress-Free Aroma Diffuser really lets you just sit back and relax, making sure you’re breathing in the perfect mix of aromatic blends to soothe your tired mind. It creates its own gentle breeze to softly disperse the aroma evenly, while a porcelain filter soaks up the oil for a longer-lasting experience. Cleaning that filter is equally stress-free since you only need to rinse it under the tap.

The diffuser’s polished metal base creates a beautiful contrast with the more organic-looking porcelain disc on top, forming an elegant decoration that looks just as appealing as it smells. And thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery, you can place it anywhere you want, and it will work just as well, not to mention standing beautifully on top of any desk or shelf design.

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3. Modular Flower Tubes

While our noses can give us a bit of a reprieve from hectic and stressful days, our eyes are the ones that probably need the most help in stepping back from visual information overload. We can’t always keep our eyes closed, of course, so the next best thing is to always have something pleasing to look at nearby or in places we often look at. Pictures of loved ones and pets will always bring a smile to our faces, but a minimalist yet beautiful flower arrangement can also keep us thinking beautiful thoughts, especially when they’re set on a vase as unique as these Modular Flower Tubes.

Instead of a single container for a large bunch of flowers and stems, this “modular” vase uses thin copper tubes of different heights placed on a circular wooden base. The size of the tubes limits how much they can hold, letting you be more creative in how you arrange different elements, including empty tubes, just for effect. These Modular Flower Tubes not only bring a one-of-a-kind vessel for plants and flowers, it also helps give your creativity an outlet to keep your mind off more stressful concerns.

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4. Personal Whiteboard

One of the biggest sources of stress is when things don’t go according to plan or when things don’t work like they’re supposed to. The latter is especially applicable to gadgets, particularly computers and smartphones, that we often rely on to keep everything, including our notes. As they say, simple is best, and nothing gets simpler than pen and paper. Actually, that’s not entirely true because this Personal Whiteboard not only gets simpler but also removes some of the worries and concerns surrounding plain pen and paper.

Imagine the liberating experience of never running out of paper. With an A4-sized whiteboard that you can carry with you everywhere, that dream easily becomes reality. The Personal Whiteboard, however, brings those little extras that truly make life worry-free, like a cover that protects what you wrote but also acts as an eraser that is with you all the time. There’s even an innovative Mag Force system that is both a handle and a pen loop, so you never have to stress over losing that all-important whiteboard marker ever again.

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5. Invisible Shoehorn

There is probably nothing more stressful, frustrating, and dangerous than falling over while putting on your shoes when you’re already in a rush. While shoehorns try to make it easier to, well, shoehorn your foot into your footwear, they aren’t exactly the easiest to use nor the safest. They aren’t also the most attractive tools in your house, which is why they’re often hidden and then get lost when you need them the most.

The Invisible Shoehorn, in contrast, is something you’d proudly put on display precisely because it looks nothing like a shoehorn. The stainless steel tool combines with a clear acrylic handle to form a beautiful rod ornament that hides the shoehorn in plain sight. The shoehorn’s sturdy metal body and elongated shape also make it easy to put on a shoe without bending and breaking your back. Finally, you can have an ergonomic tool that’s also beautiful to behold, presuming you can even see the shoehorn masquerading as a unique piece of home decoration.

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