Entertainment
February 26, 2024

Pedro Pascal Emotionally Reveals He’s “a Little Drunk” While Accepting SAG Award

Actor Pedro Pascal gave a formidable performance on the first season of HBO's The Last of Us, earning him several awards nominations. While he has dutifully attended many ceremonies over the last several weeks, the Chilean-American actor has most often left empty handed. That's why he thought it would be okay if he indulged a little at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Design
February 26, 2024

Glowing Turntable Designed by Brian Eno Lights up in Different Colors as It Plays

Musician Brian Eno has long shaped the history of his craft. Not only is he a pioneer of ambient music, but he has also produced landmark music albums for acts such as U2, David Bowie, and Coldplay. Beyond his work in music, Eno is also a prolific visual artist. Marrying both of his passions, Eno designed a light-up turntable that is nothing short of a work of art.

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Architecture
February 24, 2024

Colorful Cubic Design for Saudi Arabia’s New Cutting-Edge Stadium

Global design firm Populous has been tapped to create the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium. Located in Qiddiya City atop a 650-foot cliff, this multi-use venue is part of a plan to create a new entertainment, sports, and culture capital in Saudi Arabia. Qiddiya City is being developed by the Qiddiya Investment Company, and will be filled with theme parks, a race track, rides, and 160,000 residences.

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Technology
February 23, 2024

Apple Says You Should Stop Putting Your Wet Phone in Rice

For as long as cell phones have existed, humans have also had a way to dry them out in case they get wet. The advice is simple but effective: place your phone in uncooked rice, and the grain will have absorbed any moisture within a few days. However, tech giant Apple recently stated that this technique might do more harm than good.

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