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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.

Someone Built a Working Synth From Cardboard and Walnut Keys

Most synthesizers look and feel like appliances. They’re plastic boxes mass-produced in factories, efficient and functional but utterly lacking in personality or warmth. Pianos and…

Gadgets, Music, Product Design, Sustainable Design

Black Friday: Arzopa D14 Photo Frame With Unlimited Family Sharing

Digital picture frames have struggled to find their place in homes that value both aesthetics and functionality. Most tilt too far toward obvious tech styling…

Deals, Gadgets, Lifestyle, Product Design

TOLO Stacks Tea Lights in a Vertical Tube Like Polo Mints

Candle holders have always favored traditional taper candles and their elegant, statuesque forms. Tea lights, meanwhile, get relegated to shallow dishes and basic glass cups,…

Accessories, Product Design

George & Willy’s Cafe Table Mounts to Walls and Lifts Off Daily

Small cafes and bistros face a constant battle with space. You need enough seating to make the business worthwhile, but cramming too many tables and…

Furniture, Product Design

RITFIT GATOR 3-Section Adjustable Bench Holds 1,600 Lbs in 21 Positions

Every athlete knows the frustration of outgrowing their gym setup as training evolves and goals shift over time. Maybe your training has evolved from basic…

Deals, Lifestyle, Product Design, Sports

Planbok Is a Waterproof Wallet That Actually Floats If You Drop It

Waterproof wallets usually fall into one of two categories: bulky dry bags that look like you’re planning a kayaking expedition, or flimsy plastic pouches that…

Accessories, Product Design

This 15g Digital Camera Looks Like a Tiny Polaroid, Hangs on Keychains

Instant cameras had their moment, then faded away, then came roaring back as nostalgia items for people who missed the tactile joy of physical photos….

Cameras, Product Design

Satechi 7-in-1 Hub Retracts Its Cable and Sticks Magnetically

Travel adapters and USB hubs have always been a necessary evil for anyone working on the go. You need the ports, but you definitely don’t…

Accessories, Product Design

RITFIT M2 Smith Machine: A Complete Home Gym in 23 Sq. Ft.

Home gyms usually mean choosing between what you want and what fits. A power rack takes up the space that cables need. Cable systems leave…

Deals, Lifestyle, Product Design, Sports

Aqara FP300 Detects You Even When You’re Sitting Perfectly Still

Smart home sensors have gotten pretty good at detecting when you walk into a room, but they’re still terrible at knowing when you’re actually there….

Gadgets, Homes, Product Design

New Steam Machine and Controller Bring Living Room Gaming Back to PCs

Living room gaming has always meant choosing between the simplicity of consoles and the raw power of PCs. Consoles offer plug-and-play convenience with hardware that…

Accessories, Desktops, Gaming

Nomad Made a Credit Card AirTag Thin Enough to Fit in Your Wallet

Losing your wallet ranks somewhere between forgetting your keys and realizing you left the stove on in terms of minor panic attacks. The sinking feeling…

Accessories, Product Design
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