Masayuki Uemura, NES and SNES designer, dies at age 78
Uemura joined Nintendo in 1971 after having worked at the Sharp Corporation where he sold photocell tech. During his early days at Nintendo, he helped bring in and develop this technology into what would eventually become the NES Zapper popularized b.....»»
Zero Waste Daniel is drag"s sustainable fashion pioneer
There's a bird roosting outside of designer Daniel Silverstein's white-trimmed window, peeking into the animated tableau ensconced in a bright corner art studio on the third floor of a sticker-plastered Bushwick building. The bird, holding white fibe.....»»
Nanoparticle therapy targeting specific immune cells appears promising for sepsis
Nanoparticles consisting of a designer protein that counteract an overreaction of the immune system, while simultaneously boosting that system. This invention offers possibilities for the treatment of sepsis, a condition in which the immune system is.....»»
Why you’ll never fly in an airplane with those double-decker seats
Yet again, a designer proposes cramming way more people into airliners. Enlarge / You can explore a 3D model of the Chaise Longue Economy Seat. (credit: Chaise Longue Economy Seat) Regular travelers know all too well ju.....»»
Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32
The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease......»»
Incorporating AI in audio chips now a trend, says Cirrus Logic
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into audio processors is gaining traction and is becoming more and more necessary for PC applications, according to Cirrus Logic, a US-based audio and visual analog IC designer......»»
Stellantis promotes design execs Galante, Nagode after 2 departures
Jeep head designer Mark Allen is retiring and North American interior design lead Chris Benjamin left for VW's Scout Motors brand......»»
Stellantis designer Chris Benjamin joins Scout Motors
Veteran Stellantis designer Chris Benjamin joins Volkswagen Group's Scout Motors to lead design for the EV-focused brand that will specialize in utility vehicles and trucks......»»
Twitter’s senior designer teases new video-related features coming to the platform
Twitter is known for being a text-focused social network, but the platform has expanded its capabilities in recent years with things like Spaces and longer videos. Interestingly, it seems that Twitter users can expect many more video-related feature.....»»
This iOS shortcut lets you post to your Twitter and Mastodon accounts at the same time
We’ve seen a lot of alternatives to Twitter recently, and Mastodon is one of the most popular alternatives right now. However, keeping your accounts updated on both social networks is not so easy. To solve this, designer Parker Ortolani created Tw.....»»
IAR upbeat about RISC-V development potential in Taiwan
The RISC-V architecture offers enormous development potential in Taiwan, particularly in automotive electronics, according to Kiyofumi Uemura, area VP APAC at IAR Systems. Meta recently released its first in-house AI chip, which uses the RISC-V archi.....»»
Adobe rival launches major update update to creative suite
Serif announces a major update to its Affinity creative suite with the arrival of V2.1 for Affinity Publisher, Designer, and Photo......»»
Pale Male, red-tailed hawk who nested above NYC"s Fifth Avenue for 30 years, dies at 33
Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who brought a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan as he nested above Fifth Avenue for three decades, has died......»»
Hermès launches luxury leather AirPods Pro case and lanyard that cost up to €780
French luxury designer Hermès officially partnered with Apple in 2015 to launch a special edition Apple Watch with bands designed by the brand. The partnership between the two companies still exists to this day, but apart from that, Hermès also ma.....»»
7 most likable New Girl characters, ranked
New Girl lives and dies by its lovable characters, and all of them are likable in their own ways. However, a select few of them stand out among the bunch......»»
Who dies at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 promises an end of an era, but does that mean the death of one of the Guardians like Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, or Gamora?.....»»
Pioneering Calif. dealer Bert Boeckmann dies at 92
Boeckmann joined Galpin Ford in 1953 as a salesman and worked his way up to ownership......»»
Microsoft’s new Designer app makes generative AI dead simple
The Microsoft designer app is now available as a public preview......»»
Microsoft powers-up AI in free design app
Microsoft unveils new AI tools and Edge integration for free Designer online design app......»»
Meet the female rancher fighting to make your clothes out of American wool
Using locally-sourced, ethically raised sheep reduces the impact of your wool clothes. But are brands listening? For years, luxury brands prided themselves on sourcing high quality wool from Italy. But three years ago, American designer Janessa Leon.....»»
Want to make a creative breakthrough? Leave your desk
Artist Miriam Simun on the power of experiential learning. Miriam Simun is an artist, interaction designer, and educator investigating the implications of socio-technical and environmental change at the intersection of ecology, technology, and the b.....»»