Month: December 2020
LG developing sliding doors made of transparent OLED displays
LG has partnered with Swedish manufacturer Assa Abloy Entrance Systems to develop automatic sliding doors with built-in transparent OLED displays, the company announced today. The doors will be aimed at businesses, and LG says they’ll be able to greet customers, communicate with employees, or show ads. LG has been showing…
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Ikea ends publication of iconic printed catalog
After a 70-year run, Ikea is discontinuing the publication of its printed catalog. Ikea’s decision comes as catalog readership is in decline and the company becomes increasingly more digital. After initially resisting online shopping, the company was forced to embrace it during the pandemic. Ikea says its online retail sales…
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The Mandalorian’s unique rifle is Nerf’s latest foam-firing Star Wars toy
If you have a 12-year-old, you might want to make sure they’re not reading over your shoulder right now — otherwise you’ll be spending some quality time explaining why they’re not getting a $120 toy blaster this holiday season. Oh, who am I kidding: I’m having that chat with myself…
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These 7 Pots and Pans Are All You Need in the Kitchen
Picking the right cookware can be a soul-sucking research project, but don’t give in to temptation and buy a set. Here’s a short list of unique essentials. Source
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When Sex Toys Get the Tech-Startup Treatment
On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, writer Lux Alptraum tackles the messy tale of Lora DiCarlo’s allegedly game-changing vibrator. Source
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A matte black iPhone and Apple Watch could be on the way iPhone 12 Pro Max
New iPhone colors like the Pacific Blue ushered in by the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max always generate a lot of interest, and it looks as though Apple has plans for a new shade to cover most of its consumer products: matte black. As per a patent…
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