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      Nanoleaf’s Smart LED Monitor Stand brings ambient lighting and desk organization together
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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.

Orange ribbed spherical lamp shade on a white curved arm, resting on a light wood table.

This 3D-Printed Lamp Has a Shell That Opens and Closes to Shape Light

The 3D printing community has spent years trying to prove that a printer can produce more than desk trinkets and cable organizers. Lighting has always…

Lighting
Purple Vivo smartphone standing upright on a desk, showing a triple camera module labeled Zeiss on the top edge.

vivo X300 FE Review: The Compact Flagship That Earns Its Keep

Premium smartphones have been trending bigger, heavier, and more visually imposing for years. It’s reached the point where “flagship” is almost synonymous with large, and…

Phones, Reviews, Technology
Sleek cylindrical coffee maker with a metallic top, ribbed band, and transparent glass water chamber.

Air Purifier Filters Cost $100 a Year, but CUE Uses Water Instead

Air purifiers have become a common fixture in homes and offices, quietly working to keep indoor air breathable. Most of them follow the same basic…

Appliances, Deals, Product Design, Technology
Industrial fogging/ventilation unit with a rounded square door and side digital controller labeled FOGATTI

No More Waiting in Line for Hot Water, This RV Heater Has 66,000 BTU

Summer has a way of changing the rules for RV travel. What was a relaxed weekend trip for one or two people becomes a full-blown…

Appliances, Deals, Product Design, Technology, Travel
3D render of a black smartphone in a protective case, front view showing the screen with the word 'Springboard' and 'Type anything...,' plus a red side button nearby

This Google-Free Phone Is IP68-Rated and Has a Replaceable Battery

Most smartphones ship with an assumption baked in: that you’re fine with your data running through Google’s servers, your habits feeding its algorithms, and its…

Phones, Technology
Person in a white shirt holds a pink smartphone with a circular grip against a concrete, angular architectural background.

This MagSafe iPhone Grip Is Actually a Self-Defense Spray in Disguise

Personal safety products have a design problem few people talk about. Pepper sprays and personal alarms are either too bulky to carry consistently or so…

Accessories, Phones, Safety
Two vintage handheld game consoles from the 1980s: a black Spectrum-style device with a red D-pad and rainbow stripe, and a beige handheld with a screen and multiple buttons on the side.

The C64 and ZX Spectrum Finally Got the Handhelds They Never Had

The retro gaming revival has been gathering steam for years, spilling from niche emulation communities into mainstream retail. Mini consoles, plug-and-play sticks, and budget handhelds…

Gaming
White Honor smartphone held in a hand, showing the rear camera module at the top-left and the HONOR logo toward the bottom on a light background with a watermark in the corner.

HONOR 600 Review: Looks Premium, Lasts all day, and Doesn’t Cost a Fortune

Smartphones are starting to look increasingly alike. The flat-edged aluminum frame, the polished glass back, the minimal bezels; these have become the default visual language…

Phones, Reviews, Technology
Toddler sits on the floor and browses a low wooden bookshelf filled with colorful children's books in a bright, minimal room.

This Zigzagging Wooden Bookshelf Doesn’t Care How Tall You Are

Most bookshelves are designed around adult convenience. The tallest shelves hold the most books, and the titles at a grown-up’s eye level are the ones…

Furniture
Four colored glass vases with single flower stems on a wooden table.

This Vase Has a Glass Lattice That Lets Stems Find Their Own Angle

Flower arranging gets credit for being meditative and creative, but for most people, it’s actually a bit of a guessing game. Stems slide around, flowers…

Accessories, Homes, Interiors
Small desktop photo printer on a wooden surface, with sticker cutouts and a colorful printed card coming out.

This Pocket Printer Turns Out Temporary Tattoos, Stickers, and Photos

Personalization has quietly moved from craft rooms and design studios into everyday life. Whether it’s decorating a travel case or adding something unique to a…

Deals, Featured, Gadgets, Product Design, Technology
Abstract figure at a desk with a laptop perched on a stack of orange folders, plus a notebook, pen, mouse, and smartphone nearby.

Designed Like a Lamborghini, This Laptop Stand Replaces 3 Accessories

Laptop stands have come a long way from the simple plastic risers that used to pass for ergonomic solutions. More students and young professionals are…

Accessories, Office
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