Furniture
August 8, 2024

Viral AI-Generated “Gorilla Sofas” Are Now Being Made in Real Life

Nowadays, it can be tricky to tell whether online products are real or AI-generated. What about a company that takes AI as inspiration and makes the product tangible? Recently, gorilla-shaped sofas became a viral trend on TikTok, all created using AI imagery. One particular video, AI-generated by LuxArts, caught the attention of eager customers. Comments were filled with users inquiring where to purchase one or commenting on how comfortable they looked.

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Endangered Animals
August 8, 2024

Record-Breaking 17 Endangered California Condor Chicks Born at LA Zoo This Year

In 2022, the magnificent California condor flapped its mighty wings once more over the redwood forests of California. The enormous bird had been absent from the region for a century, and its return was due to a careful breeding and releasing strategy that has fought the tide of extinction. Now, in a record year for the condor, the LA Zoo's program welcomed a whopping 17 chicks to boost the population.

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Technology
August 7, 2024

Motor-Powered Exoskeleton Hiking Pants Designed To Give Legs a Boost and Avoid Muscle Fatigue

Everyday smart clothing, once a product of the distant future, is now becoming a reality with innovative designs such as AI glasses and socks that regularly measure foot temperature to prevent bodily issues early. What about wearable technology in recreational activities? Skip, a start-up that intends to produce powered gear, and Arc’teryx, a Canadian outdoor apparel company, are answering that call with their recent collaboration product, MO/GO.

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My Modern Met

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