I never really understood why people called them Wireless Chargers, because even though you weren’t plugging your phone in, the charger itself was connected to a socket via a wire. I mean, at the risk of sounding pedantic, a Wireless Charger is basically a Port-less Charger, because it juices your phone without using...
michele de lucchi stars in A24’s ‘architecton’ documentary on stone and fate of concrete
the legacy of concrete traced through architecton Architecton, an A24 documentary directed by Victor Kossakovsky, opens in theaters across the United States today, August 1st, 2025, following its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival last year. The film traces the material and political implications of...
This 64MP Point-and-shoot Camera Comes With A Dedicated Selfie Lens On The Back
If you’ve been following the photography scene for a while, you know the compact point-and-shoot has been in a slow, agonizing decline for years. It’s not a secret that the smartphone, with its ever-improving computational photography and instant sharing capabilities, has rendered the traditional pocket camera...
This nostalgic building brick set brings back memories of the golden era
There’s something about brick-based and retro gadgets that gets everyone going. There have been many examples of the neo-retro creation that bring the charm of brick building to a geek’s desk. JMBrickplaer keeps that emotion alive with a collection of vintage sets that bring back the allure of classic retro...
Ball Brick Concept Reimagines Building Block Play
Building blocks have captivated generations of creative minds, from toddlers stacking their first towers to architects sketching skyscrapers. What if those familiar rectangular bricks could break free from their grid-based constraints? This ball-shaped building block concept does exactly that, reimagining modular...
YEEDI M14 PLUS: How Gravity-Inspired Design Meets Game-Changing Mopping Technology
Robot vacuums have always been about function over form, but what happens when a company decides to flip that script entirely? The YEEDI M14 PLUS represents something genuinely different in the smart home space. Instead of another black disc that hides under your couch, YEEDI drew inspiration from gravitational field...
Core77 Weekly Roundup (7-28-25 to 8-1-25)
Here's what we looked at this week: The Worksport Solis and Cor Hub are a solar-power-harvesting tonneau cover, and a portable generator, for pickup trucks. The KikFin Shark: A wearable underwater jet pack. Maximum, which makes furniture out of industrial waste, turns old crowd control barriers into...
A Torpedo Level That Changes Color When It’s Level or Plumb
It may seem gimmicky but this iLevel, designed by ID firm Cardboard Helicopter for client Franklin Sensors, is brilliant. It's a 12" level that turns green when it's perfectly level or plumb. This is not only easier to see than gauging the bubble—particularly when you're at an angle relative to the window—but means...
Boulder Park is a sculptural urban retreat with 3D printed centerpiece
Nestled in the heart of Jinan, Shandong, Boulder Park is a striking example of how thoughtful landscape design can transform an urban environment into a serene escape. Designed by the innovative team at Xisui Design, this park is quickly becoming a local favorite, attracting visitors of all ages with its unique blend...
3D Printed Farolito Lamp Reimagines Paper Lanterns
There’s something universally comforting about lanterns. Whether it’s the soft glow of paper bags lining sidewalks during holidays or warm candlelight flickering through translucent walls, lanterns create instant atmosphere. Wooj’s Farolito Lamp captures that same magic, transforming the humble paper lantern into...