The X12, by Chinese mobility company XSTO, is a complete re-think of the electric wheelchair. It features four independently-suspended wheels, each with their own electric motor, and a further ten motors that control the chair's disposition. It also features a unique tread system that allows the user to ascend stairs,...
Ultra Luxurious Bang & Olufsen Beo Grace earbuds can last for a decade
The flagship wireless earbuds market is flush with options like Technics AZ 100, Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen), JBL Tour Pro 3, Sony WF-1000XM5, AirPods Pro 3, Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and Sennheiser Momentum 4, which lie in the $250-$300 price segment. For those who are on the lookout for endgame TWS earbuds that have...
Insta360 X5 Dominates 360-Camera Market as DJI Osmo360 Arrives Nine Years Too Late with Borrowed Features
DJI announced the Osmo360 on July 31, 2025, nine years after Insta360 launched the first consumer 360-degree camera in 2016. During those nine years, Insta360 solved fundamental 360-degree capture challenges while established manufacturers focused on proven market segments. DJI’s entry applies conventional imaging...
virgil abloh’s creative legacy comes alive at expansive grand palais exhibition in paris
Virgil Abloh’s Multidisciplinary Legacy Comes to Life in Paris From September 30 to October 10, 2025, the Grand Palais in Paris is set to stage Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the first major European exhibition devoted to the late designer’s work. Organized by the Virgil Abloh Archive in partnership with Nike, the show...
Why Peloton Tanked and Racing Sims Soared
Something interesting happened during the pandemic: Since real-life Formula One races were shut down, drivers competed in virtual events using racing simulators. No one could have predicted how wildly popular these events would be. Some 30 million people, all trapped in their homes by COVID restrictions, tuned in to...
Circularity and Digitalization: The Next Material Frontier for CMF Designers
This post is presented by the K-Show, the world's No.1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. Visionary developments and groundbreaking innovations will again lead the industry into new dimensions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Chris Lefteri: Hi Thomas, thanks for being here. How are the preparations...
Tiny Vinyl Crams Big Sound and Sustainability in a 4-Inch Collectible Record
The vinyl revival has brought back the tactile joy of physical music, but it has also highlighted some persistent challenges around cost, storage, and environmental impact. Standard LPs can cost upward of $35, take up significant shelf space, and require substantial materials to produce, creating barriers for both...
Starmork Knocks Off Wyrmwood’s Gaming Table Designs
This is a tricky one to write about. Wyrmwood Gaming is a company whose designs I admired. The Massachusetts-based company designs and builds innovative gaming tables, which transforms from dining table to gaming configurations laden with modular accessories. The company launched over 20 successful Kickstarter campaigns...
A Plate Designed Specifically for Ikea Meatballs, by Architect/Designer Gustaf Westman
Ikea has teamed up with Gustaf Westman, a Swedish architect who defected to industrial design, on an unusual line of tableware. This has yielded the holiday-themed VINTERFINT serving plate, designed specifically to serve the company's famous meatballs: "For so many in Sweden, there's no Christmas without meatballs,"...
Portable productivity seat concept is perfect for the mobile workforce
As someone who moves around a lot from one place to another, I sometimes get tired easily and would like a place to just rest in for a bit or to work in when needed. But I also live in a city that doesn’t have a lot of resting places aside from cafes and restaurants. I’m sometimes tempted to bring along a portable...