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JC Torres

Juan Carlos is the Editorial Director for Yanko Design. Holding degrees in both Philosophy and Computer Science, he has been covering tech and digital lifestyle since 2012. As an open source contributor since 2006, he has worked with the Kubuntu and KDE projects as a technical writer and a software developer, helping to make computers more accessible and usable to people. Having honed his skills over the years, he has developed insights into the design trends in tech and UX. He is a digital artist in his spare time and a self-professed otaku.

AirTag enclosure promises 10-year battery life with two AA batteries

Although it was not exactly the first of its kind, the Apple AirTag made item trackers more popular and more usable. Pair that with the…

Accessories, Gadgets

Multi-functional wireless mouse receiver solves one of its biggest pain point

As convenient as Bluetooth technology might be, there are still some hard limitations that make it a little less appealing. It’s notorious for latency and…

Accessories, Laptops

Mushroom-like lamp uses indirect lighting like the moon to create a softer glow

In the darkness of the night away from distracting city lights, the moon shines as the brightest object in the heavens. You might think it’s…

Lighting, Minimalism

Wall-mounted meditation bowl turns recorded audio memories into a new sound experience

Because we naturally see things in front of us first, we often treat vision as the most important sense, often at the expense of others….

Audio, Gadgets, Lifestyle, Product Design

The perfect gravity-defying pen for content creators and influencers is from space

For content creators and influencers, inspiration can strike at any moment. Whether it’s scribbling down ideas for a video script or perfecting that flat-lay shot,…

Deals, Product Design

Playdate handheld console dock turns it into a cute desktop robot on wheels

While handheld gaming devices seem to be on the rise, many of them seem to adopt designs “inspired” by older products. Some try to look…

Accessories, Gaming, Robots

PS2 mini mod brings a broken PSP back to life

Handheld PCs might be the fad right now and the Nintendo Switch may be credited for starting it, but the first console-quality handheld actually goes…

Gaming

Bendable VR controller rod offers a more believable tactile experience

It’s quite astounding how virtual and augmented reality look so believable these days thanks to progress in both technology and content creation. But while our…

AR / VR, Gadgets, Gaming

Cross-legged low chair concept makes sitting on the floor easier and more fun

There’s a certain expectation that chairs will always be an elevated platform to rest our bodies above the ground. While that’s generally true almost everywhere,…

Furniture, Lifestyle, Product Design

Sleek and repairable E Ink notebook is friendly on the eyes and the environment

E-readers started out as extremely cheap and uninspiring devices, unlike the interesting and eye-catching books they were meant to mimic. Over the years, this industry…

Sustainable Design, Tablets

How Android XR and Samsung headset could give the Apple Vision Pro a run for its money

Apple definitely turned heads and made believers out of doubters when it unveiled the Vision Pro and its spatial computing platform. But while the demos…

AR / VR, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Wearables

The perfect pocket camera for content creators and influencers is a thin square

Our smartphones have become our most powerful ally in creating content, not just because of the apps they can run but also because of their…

Cameras, Product Design
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