Creative Products
September 5, 2025

Stained Glass Artist Reimagines Butterfly Wings as Beautiful Bookends

For Zet (of GlassArtSouvenirs), stained glass is all about colors and light. The Vietnam-based creative has long been drawn to this practice, prompting him to learn and master the techniques around this craft. Inspired by the natural world, his skills shine the most in his detailed butterfly bookends, which capture the intricate details and colors of these insects’ wings.

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Movies
September 4, 2025

RIP Graham Greene: Oscar-Nominated Actor From ‘Dances With Wolves’ Dies at 73

Graham Greene, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Kicking Bird in the film Dances With Wolves (1990), has died at age 73. The actor passed away in Stratford, Ontario, from natural causes. His death was confirmed by Gerry Jordan, his agent in his home country of Canada. With over 200 screen credits, Greene was regarded one of the most respected Indigenous actors in the business.

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Technology
September 4, 2025

These Sustainable Wooden Earbuds Use AI to Translate Over 150 Languages in Real Time

In a bid to combat the ever-growing number of plastic ear buds that end up in landfills, Sudeshna Naik, a UC Berkeley Development Engineering graduate, decided to create an alternative. She recently launched a pair of sustainable, wireless earbuds called The PIN, which are handcrafted from real wood and packed with impressive AI-powered features.

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Photography Gear
September 3, 2025

World’s First Waterproof Self-Flying Camera Can Capture All the Action at Sea

Over the past decade, drones have become increasingly easy to maneuver, allowing amateurs and professionals alike to take images from angles that were once impossible. At the forefront of this movement, HOVERAir is known for its compact, foldable drones. And now, they’re branching out with the HOVERAir AQUA. Touted as the “first waterproof self-flying camera,” HOVERAir AQUA is now available on Indiegogo.

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