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Aki Ukita

Meet the All-Purpose Jeans that are Reinventing Denim After Nearly 200 Years

They say Denim was invented in the 17th century, and popularized across parts of Europe and North America in the centuries after that. The material, which was derived while trying to produce a heavy-duty fabric, was perfect for workers in mines, factories, quarries, and gold diggers during the California Gold Rush in the late 19th century. It was durable, tough, comfortable, breathable, and frankly, looked good in both clean or slightly ripped-up styles. In 1873, Levi Strauss obtained a US...

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Tanvi Joshi

This Tiny Home In A 17-Foot Wide Lot In Toronto Is Redefining Urban Living

In major cities worldwide, the ever-increasing cost of living and space crunch have become common challenges. Toronto, one of Canada’s prominent cities, is no exception. To address this issue, it’s crucial to optimize every available space. In the contemporary era of interior design, the focus has shifted towards planning and adapting to small spaces, mobile housing, multi-use spaces and furniture. As more people yearn to experience city life, it’s imperative to make even the smallest...

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Sarang Sheth

The World’s First Portable Espresso Maker with its own Water Heater lets you Brew Coffee literally anywhere

Dubbed the OutIn Nano, this little flask-shaped beauty is your key to a golden cup of coffee literally anywhere. Use it indoors, outdoors, or even in the sky – the OutIn Nano Portable Espresso Maker lets you pull a shot of espresso anywhere, letting you relish your coffee whenever you want. Even equipped with its own water heater, the Nano will warm up your water as it brews the coffee, which means you really don’t need anything apart from an empty cup and a caffeine craving.

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Casa Miguel Torga


Miguel Torga, renowned as one of the preeminent writers of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on literature through his profound works. As the pen name of Adolfo Correia da Rocha, Torga's literary legacy unfolds as a captivating narrative, revealing the intricacies of the human condition and the Portuguese landscape. Casa Miguel Torga emerges as a visual masterpiece, serving as a homage to Torga's literary brilliance. The use of striking red calligraphy commands attention, serving as...

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Outlier: AI Content Editor

Headquarters: USA
URL: https://outlier.ai


Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. In this role, you will become an AI Content Editor, assessing the quality of AI-generated writing, reviewing the work of fellow writers, and crafting original responses to prompts in order to teach the model what truly excellent writing looks like.


While we will be selective in terms of writing ability, we are actively recruiting for...

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Sarang Sheth

Fan-made PlayStation 5 ‘Mini’ is 70% smaller than Sony’s Original PS5 and fits in backpacks

Even tinier than the PS5 Slim that launched in October last year, this fan-made gaming rig is small enough to slide into a backpack, has a glowing PS logo on the front, docks and charges two DualShock controllers on either side, and has a thermal performance that almost matches up to the regular PS5. Designed by YouTuber NFC, this ‘PlayStation Mini’ relies on a reimagined architecture and an external disc drive that helps cut space by nearly 70%, giving you a final console that’s...

Fast Company

Ellie Stevens

Chipotle stock price just hit an all-time high, even as other chains struggle to stay afloat

The fast-casual burrito chain continues to defy Wall Street’s sales and profit expectations. Its stock is due to split in June, pending a shareholder vote.

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) hit an all-time high today, climbing 7.35% to $3,142 in afternoon trading. The increase comes after the popular burrito chain reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday and outpaced analysts’ expectations in both earnings and sales. Shares now have risen by more than a third over the past year.

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TopspinPro: Head of Marketing

Headquarters: Milford, England, United Kingdom
URL: https://topspinpro.com/

Hello! You're reading our Job Advert! Hurray! 

We're on the search for a Head of Marketing at TopspinPro - our very first internal marketing hire! Maybe it's you!

We need someone who's seriously into sports (and all the incredible stuff sports can do!), someone who's pumped about leading a marketing makeover and witnessing the impact it can make. Whether you're a seasoned Head of Marketing or itching to...

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The Conversation

Big retail chains are generating a lot of pollution despite pushback

While mail-order commerce is convenient, these centers also have harmful impacts, including traffic congestion and air and water pollution.

Did you receive a mail-order package this week? Carriers in the U.S. shipped 64 packages for every American in 2022, so it’s quite possible.

Fast Company

Reuters

The FCC votes to reinstate net neutrality rules, reversing Trump

Reinstating the net neutrality rules has been a priority for President Biden, who signed a July 2021 executive order encouraging the FCC to reinstate rules adopted under former President Obama.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and reassume regulatory oversight of broadband internet rescinded under former President Donald Trump.

Fast Company

Sarah Bregel

Italy, Spain, and Greece are piloting tourist taxes—and locals are conflicted

In Venice, which just became the world’s first city to charge for entry, some protestors argued that enjoying the historic city should remain free to all.

It’s no surprise that travel is getting pricier. In 2024, airfare, hotel, and AirBnb rates are sky-high thanks to inflation and a surge in post-pandemic travel. But now, there are some new fees travelers will need to consider before embarking on some popular destinations: tourist taxes.

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Srishti Mitra

The Kelp Chair 2.0 Is Made Using Seaweed Instead Of Recycled Plastic

Sustainable furniture is taking the design industry by storm, they’re a step towards making our homes and our daily lives more eco-friendly and sustainable. They’re an attempt to cast aside toxic materials, and instead, add furniture designs to our home that won’t rot away on Earth for years once we’re done with them. And one such intriguing and thoughtfully designed sustainable furniture design I recently came across is the Kelp Chair by Interesting Times Gang.

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Associated Press

Congo questions Apple’s knowledge of ‘blood minerals’ in its supply chain

They included a list of questions challenging Apple to show how it monitors its supply chains in a region where more than 100 armed rebel groups operate, some of whom have been accused of carrying out mass killings of civilians.

Congo‘s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into its supply chains and is demanding answers within three weeks.

Fast Company

Melanie McNally

The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identity

Put yourself on a sustainable career path, aligned with your values and vision, with these tips from the author of ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Teen.’

Navigating a new work environment can be challenging. You’re just starting your career and might feel grateful for the opportunity, but at the same time, may notice unfair expectations being placed on you. You may feel socially awkward around those older than you and like you have nothing in common with those further along in their...

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Associated Press

How weight loss drugs are changing the diet industry

Recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries.

Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his 30s to as high as 220. He spent a decade tracking calories on WeightWatchers, but the pounds he dropped always crept back onto his 5-foot-5-inch frame.

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Gaurav Sood

Samsung AI-powered wearable assistant helps visually impaired navigate better with real-time audio descriptions

Navigation and understanding of the environment is an everyday challenge for the visually impaired. This limitation hinders their independence and of course, cripples their mobility. Walking aids and certain technology-assisted solutions do provide necessary navigation details with obstacle detection, but a personal assistant that talks to them like their own is still missing.

With the advent of generative AI, a designer duo has taken the leverage to create an AI-powered wearable device...

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Groundfloor: Head of Product

Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
URL: http://www.groundfloor.us

Join us as the Head of Product, a pivotal role within our executive team, where your mission will be to bring our product vision to life through strategic evolution and executional excellence. This role is not just about leading; it's about inspiring a team of product managers, designers, and engineers to forge investment products and user experiences that not only meet but exceed the expectations of...

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