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If a Transformers toy existed for grown women, it would be Parallelle’s Traveller series of toiletry bags.Ribbed on the outside like Optimus Prime’s boots, the Traveller looks like a typical (albeit stylish) makeup bag on the outside, but peer inside and you’ll see a warren of different-sized pockets and loops and adjustable dividers. Unzip the bag all the way around, fold the sides down, and voila—there are all your travel toiletries, standing upright and fully in order, in a makeup organizer just like you’d have at home. When you’re done, flip the sides up, pull the zippers back to the…

Around 300 London-based members of Google’s AI-focused DeepMind team are seeking to unionize with the Communication Workers Union, according to a Financial Times report that cites three people involved with the unionization effort. These DeepMind employees are reportedly unhappy about Google’s decision to remove a pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance from its website. They’re also concerned about the company’s work with the Israeli military, including a $1.2 billion cloud computing contract that has prompted protests elsewhere at Google. One source told the FT that team members feel “duped,” and correspondence reportedly shows that at least five…

The old-school camera styling extends to some plastic knurling on the body and around the lens. This is perhaps where the plasticness comes out the most. The minute you touch it, it feels not like actual knurling but like plastic imitating knurling. If that makes sense. Baudrillard would love it. I found it functional enough, if not entirely pleasant to hold.One big improvement over the previous model is the new lens design, which matches what we’ve seen in nearly every Instax released in the past year. The lens twists to turn on, then twists further if you want to put…

SPEAKING AS A mom myself, I know that the best gift you can give your mother is you. If you can swing it, you should make it point of seeing her on Mother’s Day. If you think you’d like to bring her a gift, now is the time to start thinking about it, because Mother’s Day is approaching on May 11, 2025. Scrambling for ideas? We’ve got gift recommendations below.Your mom may be the person who loves you the most in the world, but she probably has a lot of other things going on, like traveling for work, working out,…

An in-depth candle explainer is in the works, but in the meantime, here’s some helpful information.Candle materials: There are a few popular materials for candles, including soy wax, paraffin wax, vegetable wax, coconut wax, and some others. Paraffin holds a scent well; soy wax lasts for a long time; palm wax has a high melting point. Sometimes candles are made with a blend of wax types. However, you should beware of one ingredient being marketed as more sustainable than others. Palm products contribute to deforestation, but soy isn’t necessarily sustainable if the plants are grown on single-crop swaths of land.…

Java is an open-source programming language now managed by Oracle Corporation. Introduced in 2014, Java 8, also known as JDK 8, has been a major release of the Java programming language. It gave significant features and enhancements to the Java ecosystem. Java 8 builds scalable, cross-platform applications across desktop, web, mobile, and enterprise environments. Programmers use Java 8 because, It introduces Lambda expressions for functional programming It provides the Stream API for processing data efficiently It supports default and static methods in interfaces It improves performance, readability, and maintainability of code This article explores the top 55 Java 8 interview…

Other Good MagSafe WalletsPhotograph: ESRI’ve tested several MagSafe wallets, but not every model deserves a top spot.ESR Magnetic Wallet HaloLock With Find My for $38: Like Apple’s MagSafe wallet, this one has Find My support. You can use the flap on the back as a grip and fit two cards easily. It does require recharging, which is annoying, but after six months, it didn’t lose much battery life. Still, recharging requires a proprietary cable, so don’t lose it. And do you really want to recharge your wallet?Avoid These WalletsNot all MagSafe wallets we’ve tested are worth it, even if they…

This 4K deterrence camera offers 2-way audio! HomeCoolest AI GadgetsThis 4K deterrence camera offers 2-way audio!Product SpecificationsWeather-Resistant Rating IP65Operating Temperatures -4° F to 140° F Gadget Flow EditorsFortify your security with the Night Owl Add On Wired Spotlight Pan and Tilt 4K Deterrence Camera. It integrates with a compatible Flex Protect DVR for robust protection. –2-Way Audio: Stay in the know with real-time conversations through the free companion app. Hear and speak with anyone on your property from anywhere.–Pan and Tilt: Easily adjust the camera angle right from the app. Shift the view to cover more ground and maintain complete visibility.–Deterrence…

Grid batteries have a halo effect for other power generators too. Most thermal power plants—coal, gas, nuclear—prefer to run at a steady pace. Ramping up and down to match demand takes time and costs money, but with batteries soaking up some of the variability, thermal power plants can stay closer to their most efficient pace, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and keeping costs in check.“It’s kind of like hybridizing your car,” Zahurancik said. “If you think about a Prius, you have an electric motor and you have a gasoline motor and you make the gas consumption better because the battery absorbs…

Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks to raise $20 billion in fresh funding, potentially valuing the AI and social media combo at over $120 billion, according to a new Bloomberg report that says talks are in the “early stages.” If successful, the deal would constitute the the second-largest startup funding round ever, behind only OpenAI’s $40 billion raise last month. The funding could help alleviate X’s substantial debt burden, which is costing the company a whopping $200 million monthly in servicing fees, per Bloomberg’s sources, with annual interest expenses exceeding $1.3 billion by the end of last year. A…