Tiny House Listings recently unveiled a new towable dwelling called the Lad. It is perfect for those seeking low-budget downsizing options that are comfortable and cozy. The Lad features a practical and compact interior that can happily house two people. The Lad is an updated version of one of the firm’s previous models, and it is based on a double-axle trailer. It features a length of 20 feet and is the same size as most European tiny homes. The exterior includes painted metal and is topped off with a metal roof.

Designer: Tiny House Listings

The interior of the house occupies around 160 square feet, and it features a finishing in ply. An open layout has been placed on one floor, with the entrance leading to a compact living area that includes a sofa and space for a TV. A storage unit has been integrated as well. The kitchen is closely located, and it isn’t fully featured.

But it does include a countertop, a sink and an electric stove, a fridge/freezer, and an area for appliances and extra storage. The bathroom is also placed nearby, and you can access it via a sliding door. It contains a flushing toilet, a shower, and a small sink.

The tiny home only includes one bedroom, and since it is on the ground floor, it includes plenty of headroom to stand upright. The bedroom includes a double bed with integrated storage, as well as a mini-split air-conditioner, which will heat and cool the entire home. Enough though the bedroom isn’t the largest, the fact that you can stand upright, unlike most bedrooms in other tiny homes is a plus point.

The Lad isn’t the best option if you’re looking for a spacious and roomy tiny home. But if you’re a couple or a small family, then the Lad could be a good fit for you. It includes all the basic amenities, as well as a sense of comfort and coziness that other modern homes often miss out on. Currently, the Lad is priced at US$47,500.

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Normally, we like to enjoy our wine from a bottle. When it comes from a box, there’s a certain impression that it might be cheap wine and some “connoisseurs” will probably not be caught dead drinking wine like that. But as we’re looking for more sustainable packaging for a lot of products, we can probably consider having wine not exactly from a bottle.

Designer: Frugalpac

The Frugal Bottle is not exactly box packaging but it is made from recyclable paper. The more interesting thing about this though is that instead of a box shape, you get one that is shaped like an actual bottle. It can fit 750mL of liquid is like a standard wine bottle. But while regular bottles can be recycled as well, this has six times lower carbon footprint while still letting wine manufacturers have 360 degree branding.

The main point of this kind of bottle is that it is designed to be recycled since its outer surface is made from 94% recyclable paperboard. There’s a polyethelene pouch inside to hold the liquid. It’s also easy to dispose of it after you’ve finished off the wine. There’s a demarcated spot on the shoulder and you just need to press it to split the seam and get it ready for disposal or to bring it to the recycling center.

Another benefit to this kind of packaging is that it’s way lighter than the glass wine bottle. In fact, it’s five times lighter so that means your shipping costs will be drastically affected. I’m not sure if there’s an effect on the taste of the wine with this packaging. But the fact that brands like Cantina Goccia have adopted this may mean that it is acceptable for manufacturers and maybe even the sometimes snobbish connoisseurs.

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Knives like the Tekto A2 Badger don’t come along often—they’re the quiet disruptors of the EDC world. Compact, unassuming, and deceptively powerful, the A2 Badger shrugs off the clichés of tactical gear with its minimalist design and razor-sharp focus on functionality. This isn’t the kind of knife you carry to impress—it’s the one you rely on when the stakes are real, blending precision engineering with a no-nonsense approach to everyday challenges.

What sets the A2 Badger apart isn’t just its sleek profile or lightning-fast blade deployment; it’s the way it balances rugged durability with lightweight portability. At just 3.3 inches closed and weighing a mere 2.18 ounces, this knife doesn’t just fit into your pocket—it fits seamlessly into your life. Whether you’re slicing through rope on a camping trip or breaking glass in an emergency, the A2 Badger stands ready to perform with a reliability that’s earned it a spot among the best in everyday carry essentials.

Designer: Tekto

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At a glance, the A2 Badger is unassuming, its compact closed frame disappearing effortlessly into a pocket or clipped onto gear. But this knife thrives on challenging assumptions. Deploy the blade using its spring-loaded switch, and it transforms into a formidable tool. The 1.85-inch tanto-style blade, crafted from titanium-coated D2 steel, isn’t just about sharpness—it’s a powerhouse of durability and precision. The angular design is ideal for piercing tough materials, while the titanium coating ensures the blade resists wear and tear, even during heavy use. It’s a blade built not just for cutting but for enduring.

The A2 Badger button boasts an exceptional grip, ensuring maximum grip and control in any situation.

With its compact and lightweight design, the A2 Badger is both easy to store and transport, making it a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts and those with limited space.

OTF, or out-the-front, knives like the A2 Badger are a different breed from traditional folding blades. The mechanism is mesmerizingly simple yet effective—a push of the switch sends the blade gliding out in an instant. This rapid deployment is more than just a party trick; it’s an invaluable feature for those moments when time is of the essence. Whether you’re slicing through a seatbelt in an emergency or tackling a tough outdoor task, the A2 Badger ensures you’re never left fumbling.

Featuring an oversized lanyard hole, this knife design accommodates a wider range of attachment options, including larger cords and paracords.

Beyond the blade, the A2 Badger’s handle showcases an attention to detail that elevates it from a utilitarian tool to a thoughtful piece of design. Made from 6061 aluminum, the handle is lightweight yet robust, designed to withstand the elements while maintaining a comfortable grip. It features a button lock mechanism to keep the blade securely in place, whether open or closed, ensuring peace of mind during use. The oversized lanyard hole adds an extra layer of versatility, allowing you to attach cords or paracords with ease—a small but impactful addition that outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate.

Its utility doesn’t end there. The glass breaker tip at the base of the handle is another standout feature, designed to shatter reinforced glass in emergency situations. Combined with the blade’s ability to cut through tough fabrics or materials, the A2 Badger becomes more than just a knife; it’s a multi-functional tool that adapts to a variety of high-stakes scenarios. This duality of simplicity and capability is where the A2 Badger truly shines—it’s a lifesaver that doesn’t look or feel cumbersome.

What makes the A2 Badger even more appealing is how it accommodates every user. The pocket clip is ambidextrous, catering to both left- and right-handed individuals, and its compact size means it never feels out of place, whether clipped onto gear during a hike or tucked into your jeans for a day in the city. At a featherlight 2.18 ounces, it’s easy to forget it’s there—until you need it.

The A2 Badger is available in three finishes—Black, Desert, and OD Green—allowing you to pick a color that matches your style or gear. This isn’t a knife that sacrifices form for function. This knife is currently available at a 20% discount (its highest discount ever), adding extra value to an already high-performing design. For enthusiasts and newcomers to EDC alike, the A2 Badger offers a practical, durable solution built to meet the demands of any scenario.

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There’s something about carbonated beverages that just makes them so addictive, even without the sugar. The bubbly texture that flows down through your throat, the rich aromas that excite your nose, and, of course, the flavors that delight your tongue all contribute to a unique drinking sensation. Ironically, these beverages are often delivered in vessels that make a mockery of that experience, be it the PET bottles that leave you feeling guilty over the health of the planet, or more commonly, the aluminum cylinders that make you feel like you’re smooching a metal can.

You could always pour it into a glass, but you might not always have the luxury of having one with you. Thanks to this innovative can opener, however, you no longer have to bear with the awkwardness of drinking from a small opening and can now taste your favorite fizzy beverage with more freedom and enjoyment.

Designer: Shu Kanno

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Soda and beer cans are made for convenience rather than comfort. Their structure and mechanism are designed around the nature of the drink rather than the person who will be drinking from it. That tab makes it easy to create an opening for the liquid to pass through, but that opening, along with the lip around it, makes the drinking experience more mechanical than enjoyable. It feels awkward and unnatural, forcing people to use sub-optimal solutions like straws or reach for glasses that might not be there in the first place.

But what if you can easily just take the lid off the can and drink from it in a more natural manner? That’s the kind of liberating experience that DAVI Can Opener offers, opening up the whole top of the can rather than forcing you to drink from a small circle. Drink from the can directly as you would from an aluminum cup, or add ice or flavored ice cubes to enhance the flavor. Your limit is only the size of the can and the available space in it.

Best of all, you don’t need a complicated machine or a bulky tool to add this new dimension to your drink. This soda can lid remover looks like a giant carabiner and can be easily stored in your bag or EDC kit to take with you anywhere. Using it is just as simple as well. Just hook the translucent plastic part under the can’s pull tab and clamp the opener around the lid. Give the can a few turns until the lid is fully separated from the body, then gently lift it up while securing the pull tab with your finger so that the lid doesn’t fall into the can.

This ingenious can opener was meticulously designed to make sure that there are no sharp edges to cut your finger or your lip, no aluminum shavings to contaminate your drink, and no lid to fall into the can. All it leaves is an unadulterated, carbonated liquid in a vessel that frees not just the sharp flavor but also the rich aromas of the beverage. With this soda can lid remover, you can enjoy a cool, refreshing drink anywhere and in a way that truly brings out the best of your beverage.

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Canada-based Rover Tiny Homes’ latest Cypress model was downsized quite interestingly. It isn’t mounted on a trailer, which makes it not very portable, but quite spacious with a roomy interior that is apt for a family. The Cypress is intended to be installed on permanent foundations, so it isn’t a towable option if you’re seeking one. It features a length of 44 feet, making it one of the bigger models on the market, and a width of 12 feet.

Designer: Rover Tiny Homes

The home features a finishing in metal siding paired with cedar trim and generous glazing, which allows the interior to fill with natural light. You can enter the living room through double glass doors. The living room is spacious and open and features a tongue-and-groove pine ceiling. It also includes some trim made from 100-year-old reclaimed barn wood, a sofa, chairs, and small tables. The kitchen is closely located, including a breakfast bar for three people, an oven with a four-burner stove, a microwave, a dishwasher, cabinetry, and a sink. A second entrance is included in the kitchen as well.

The bathroom is located near the kitchen, and it includes a bathtub/shower, which isn’t usually seen in most tiny homes. It also hosts a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, a stacked washing machine, and a dryer as well. The tiny home is equipped with one downstairs bedroom, which has plenty of headroom to stand upright.

There are stairs located next to the bathroom which offer access to another bedroom. Even though the bedroom is upstairs, it has ample amount of headroom to stand straight. There is another bedroom on the upper story, but like most tiny home bedrooms, this one has a low ceiling. This tiny home is relatively spacious, truly testing the boundaries of what a micro-home is. It is larger than most tiny homes on the market, but it serves as a comfortable and excellent option for larger families who may not be able to fit in the truly tiny houses. The Cypress is priced at US$143,000.

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Embracing the natural world through plant decor has surged in popularity recently, infusing our homes with soothing and enriching vibes. Indoor plants, available in a diverse range of sizes, shapes, colors, and textures, have evolved into flexible and artistic decoration options cherished by homeowners. In essence, plants captivate attention, akin to great art, becoming focal points that elevate interior aesthetics and seamlessly complement all areas within a home.

1. Layer the Plants

Arranging plants in layers can wonderfully infuse vitality and fascination into any space. Opt for an assortment of plant forms and silhouettes, positioning them at varying elevations adds a whole new dimension to the home décor. Consider placing plants in planters with minimalist designs, ensuring they harmonize rather than detract from the elegance of your plants.

CitySens is a compact vertical garden tailored for restricted home spaces, effortlessly bringing greenery indoors. Easily assembled with a base, pot modules, and frames, it adapts to any space. This all-in-one solution combines vertical planters, shelves, and self-irrigation. Specially designed hydroponics plants thrive on a closed irrigation system, saving water. It syncs with smartphones, caring for plants for over a month. CitySens maximizes home greenery and air quality, a viable option for space and time-constrained gardeners.

2. Install a Plant Sculpture

Who says sculptures are only limited to materials like wood, stone, or resin? Why not utilize plants to craft sculptures that enhance the beauty of your home? Plants can transform indoor spaces into vibrant installations by introducing natural beauty and enhancing air quality. Vertical gardens, hanging planters, and terrariums create dynamic visual displays that bring the outdoors inside. These installations can be tailored to any space, from small shelves to entire walls, offering flexibility in design. By incorporating diverse plant species, textures, and colors, indoor installations become living art pieces, fostering a calming and refreshing atmosphere.

Indoor planters offer convenient plant care at home – simple, modern, and nearly self-sufficient. The Klaustrafloria planter exemplifies this. Its tall, cage-like design features a sleek futuristic look in stark white. Enhanced with phytolamps, backlight, and automatic watering, it supports young or winter plants. LED lights provide an ideal photosynthesis spectrum, while the self-powered system includes water level indicators.

3. Create an Indoor Vegetable Garden

Indoor gardens offer a means to remain indoors while accessing farm-fresh produce, eliminating the need to venture outside. It allows individuals to grow fresh, organic produce year-round, reducing reliance on store-bought goods and minimizing carbon footprints. This practice enhances food security and offers nutritional benefits by providing access to homegrown vegetables. Additionally, indoor gardening fosters a connection to nature, reduces stress, and improves air quality, making it a rewarding and eco-friendly addition to any living space.

OGarden simplifies home produce growth with its indoor gardening system. Shielded from weather, you control the process, nurturing up to 90 plants—60 in the wheel and 30 seedlings below. Unique watering ensures optimal intake, a rotating wheel and secondary reservoir sustain thriving plants. Embrace hands-on food cultivation, save on groceries, and provide family-fresh produce through OGarden.

4. Use a Multifunctional Compost Bin

The role of a compost bin can go a step further than simply facilitating the natural decomposition of organic matter into a valuable resource for the garden, also serving as a medium for growing plants. A multifunctional compost bin and planter is essential for sustainable living, combining waste reduction with urban gardening. By composting kitchen scraps, it transforms waste into nutrient-rich soil, promoting a circular economy and reducing landfill contributions. This dual-purpose design supports healthy plant growth directly in the planter, enhancing urban spaces with greenery.

KAGURA, crafted by Chaozhi Lin, champions sustainability within your living space. This contained indoor gardening system empowers eco-conscious individuals to nurture self-sustaining gardens, regardless of location. Comprising a food waste container, elevated light, and three soil pots, KAGURA transforms scraps into compost, fueling plant growth. The elegant light fixture provides vital energy to the garden. Compact and self-sufficient, it fits kitchens and living areas seamlessly. Dumping food waste into the left container initiates the process, of nourishing the soil in the trio of pots for thriving plants.

5. A Furniture & Planter Combination

Multifunctional furniture with planters integrates greenery into living spaces while maximizing utility. These innovative designs combine elements like seating, tables, or shelves with built-in planters, seamlessly blending functionality with nature. Ideal for small spaces, they enhance aesthetics, improve air quality, and promote well-being. By incorporating plants directly into furniture, they offer a unique way to enjoy the benefits of greenery without sacrificing space, catering to eco-conscious individuals seeking stylish, practical home solutions.

Designed by Ben Hansen, this innovative dog house repurposes excess plant-watering water, filtering it into your dog’s bowl. Rattan with green accents imparts an airy touch. This minimalist dwelling brightens any home nook, housing both a pet and potted plant. It’s a graceful planter, harmonizing with interiors. Ben’s concept reverses conventional pet-plant dynamics. Advocating sustainable rattan, a sturdy metal frame counterbalances its lightness, preventing tipping making it an elegant fusion of function and design.

6. A Multifunctional Light

Multifunctional lights that hold plants elegantly merge illumination with nature, creating a unique and practical home feature. These innovative fixtures provide necessary lighting while supporting plant growth, making them ideal for small spaces or urban living. By combining functionality with aesthetics, they enhance interior design, improve air quality, and promote well-being. These lights offer an eco-friendly solution that brings the calming effects of greenery indoors, appealing to those seeking modern, sustainable living options.

Combining a lamp and planter, the Brot offers gentle illumination and a compact kitchen-garden. Terracotta-clad, its upper portion provides light, while the lower half nurtures plants. A stainless-steel tray inside holds seeds soaked beforehand. With regular moistening, within a week, healthy herbs or sprouts are ready for meals. Additionally, Brot serves as ambient lighting, making it a versatile dual-purpose addition to your space.

7. A Multifunctional Table & Garden

Coffee tables with integrated gardens bring a touch of nature indoors, transforming living spaces into vibrant, green environments. These innovative designs combine functionality with natural beauty, featuring built-in planters that allow for growing herbs, succulents, or small flowers. They enhance aesthetics while promoting relaxation and well-being by connecting occupants with nature. Ideal for urban dwellers or those with limited outdoor space, these tables offer a unique, sustainable solution for incorporating greenery into everyday life.

SOLE, a compact home gardening system, cleverly conceals a self-maintained mini garden within a space-saving coffee table. Ideal for city dwellers craving hassle-free natural greens in limited urban homes. Unlike traditional grow box containers, SOLE optimizes climate, temperature, and nutrients, ensuring flourishing plants even in small studios deprived of ample sunlight.

8. Introduce a Terrarium

Terrariums for indoor plants offer a captivating way to bring nature into any space, providing a self-contained ecosystem that supports plant growth with minimal maintenance. These glass enclosures create a humid environment ideal for moisture-loving plants like ferns and mosses, enhancing air quality and adding visual interest. Available in various sizes and designs, terrariums serve as stylish decorative pieces, perfect for small spaces, and inspire a connection with nature in modern living areas.

Briiv redefines air purification with a modern terrarium-inspired design, eliminating HEPA filters and UV lights. Its sleek, Homepod-like appearance adds greenery to apartments. The filter, containing sustainably grown dried moss, naturally traps harmful particles, kills microorganisms, and emits clean air. Multiple bio-filters, including coconut fibers, carbon-infused hemp, and woolen microfiber, capture particles as small as PM 0.3 while neutralizing bacteria, molds, and organic compounds.

9. Create Wall Art with Plants

Creating wall art using indoor plants transforms vertical spaces into living masterpieces, blending natural beauty with artistic expression. By arranging plants in creative patterns or using vertical planters, walls become dynamic, eco-friendly installations that enhance aesthetics and air quality. This approach maximizes space, ideal for urban living, while fostering a calming, nature-inspired environment. Living wall art offers a sustainable, innovative way to personalize interiors, appealing to those seeking unique and vibrant home decor solutions.

Solace addresses limited space and urbanization’s impact on farmland, offering an accessible solution as growing microgreens requires less water, no pesticides, and reduces waste. Solace’s scalable design utilizes wick moisture and automatic lighting, aiding beginners. The circular system conserves space, doubles as ambient lighting, and integrates with an app. Wall-mounted, Solace fosters sustainability and a healthier living environment.

10. Lego-Based Planters

Lego-based planters offer a playful and customizable approach to indoor gardening, allowing creativity to flourish alongside plants. These unique planters are constructed using Lego bricks, enabling endless design possibilities and the ability to adjust size and shape as needed. Perfect for small succulents or herbs, they add a touch of whimsy and color to any space. Lego planters engage both adults and children, fostering a hands-on connection with nature and imaginative decor solutions.

Designer Lorenzo Vega introduces a modular planter inspired by LEGO blocks, ideal for vertical farming in limited living spaces. Starting with a single cube, it expands vertically as modules link. Each planter includes a dish and cubic case for crops to grow. Influenced by Japanese metabolism and social modernism architecture, the sleek design prioritizes usability and customization. Vega’s creation finds its niche in small spaces, offering practical and aesthetic benefits.

And if nothing else works, get yourself a plant from the LEGO Botanical collection. A timelessly elegant solution that adds a hint of green to your space and no chance of killing these babies!

LEGO’s Botanical Collection merges the joy of building blocks with meditative gardening, aligning with pandemic trends. The set lets you construct intricate flowers, like Birds of Paradise and orchids, using over 1,000 blocks for three-dimensional art. This ‘adultified’ LEGO endeavor combines childhood play with calming puzzle-like engagement, offering restful creation. Orchids, succulents, bouquets, and bonsai tree pieces further fuel imaginative construction in this unique collection.

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European tiny homes may not be as large and extravagant as their North American counterparts, but they do tend to be more detailed and impressive. Since the towing laws in Europe are stricter, they tend to be more compact and lightweight. Designed by Baluchon, Leïla’s Tiny House is a comfortable and cozy home featuring a length of 20 feet. It is a lovely light-filled space that is ideal for two people.

Designer: Baluchon

The tiny home is based on a double-axle trailer and features a finishing in red cedar, topped with a metal roof. It has a compact size, amped with generous glazing. The interior of the home is finished in spruce, and hints of Moroccan-inspired color have been added to the home, integrating an interesting vibe. The inside feels warm and inviting. The vibrant colors create an environment that also feels lively, forming a positive aura.

The home features one entrance that leads you to the kitchen. It is quite spacious for a tiny French home, with a simple yet well-equipped interior. The home includes an oven, a two-burner propane-powered stove, a sink, a small fridge and freezer, cabinetry, and a breakfast bar for two. The living room is closely located, and it includes a large window as well as a small wood-burning stove for warmth. A big daybed with integrated storage is included as well, and it can be used as a sofa and guest bed.

The opposite end of the house hosts the bathroom. It can be accessed through a sliding door, and it is equipped with a toilet and shower, but no sink. This isn’t hygienic and is pretty inconvenient if we’re honest. Residents will have to wash their hands in the kitchen. The home only includes one bedroom, and it can be accessed by a wooden ladder. The bedroom is like most bedrooms found in tiny homes, with a low ceiling, a double bed, and shelving. Leïla’s Tiny Home is priced at US$90,000.

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OODA recently unveiled the Hora Verticale in Tirana, Albania, and they are back with another banger – Ndarja. Ndarja is a square, high-rise building that will be located in central Tirana. It measures around 355,000 sq ft and will span over 22 floors. The word Ndarja roughly translates to split or separation in Albanian, which does the building justice, since it will be pulled apart to create two visually intriguing towers.

One tower will accommodate office spaces on the lower floors and luxurious residences on the upper floors. The second tower will contain a retail space downstairs and a hotel on the upper stories.

Designer: OODA

The exterior is quite fascinating, and it will be covered with different plants and trees. The vegetation selected will be tough enough to handle the wind and sunlight while offering shade to the residents. The exterior will also include perforated metal sheeting to regulate the sunlight. The ground level will host a square with a reflective pool and more greenery. This space will be integrated between both towers.

“A transparent water mirror serves as a portal at its core, drawing natural light underground and linking the exterior to the interior,” said OODA. “This open area integrates the greenery from the surrounding streets, the square, and the balcony gardens, creating a pleasant microclimate for the neighborhood. The square, no longer just a passageway, becomes a true urban oasis.”

The facade is earthy-toned, allowing the structure to blend seamlessly with the city. The metal sheets reflect the balconies into the city, thereby mirroring the urban environment and creating an interaction that binds the inside and the surroundings. This forms a harmonious connection between the interior environment and the urban environment.

The incredible project is currently in the licensing phase, and Ndarja is expected to be constructed in 2029. This impressive project is a part of a large construction effort in Tirana which includes multiple other impressive buildings such as the Bond Tower and Klan TV HQ by OODA, and other structures by BIG and MVRDV.

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There’s some debate around the premise that having multiple computer monitors can improve your productivity. Whether true or not, the suggestion is practically useless for people on the go with laptops. Yes, you can bring an extra portable monitor with you, but that’s the maximum you can probably have that’s still reasonably portable.

Unsurprisingly, there are some attempts these days to attach not just one but two monitors to a laptop while still trying to keep the bulk and heft to a bare minimum. Equally unsurprising is how it still might not be enough for some people who really want to take their productivity to the next level. This dual-monitor system tries to bring that multi-monitor desktop experience to laptop users but is probably going to earn them some odd glances and dumbfounded stares.

Designer: Base Case

Until the day we are all comfortably wearing AR glasses that can put up any number of virtual monitors in front of our eyes, we will always be at the mercy of the laws of physics. In short, the more monitors you have, the more space you’ll need to occupy, and the more weight you’ll have to carry around in addition to your laptop. That’s why those “triple screen” laptop designs try to minimize the size and weight of the additional screens at the expense of screen size.

This rather unusual design, on the other hand, makes no qualms about appearances. It offers not one but two large 24-inch monitors on the go to supplement your laptop’s measly 16-inch screen. There is no bag that will fit two 24-inch monitors, so the Base Case comes with its own. Yes, as the name so plainly points out, these two monitors are stuffed in a suitcase the size of a carry-on.

Unlike regular luggage, these “screens in a bag” have a hinge at the top and you set it sideways like a desktop dual monitor setup. Your laptop will lie beneath this contraption that’s held up high with two telescopic legs. Given the size of the unfolded Base Case, you’ll definitely want some horizontal clearance for your multi-monitor laptop setup.

Aside from the sheer ridiculousness of its appearance, there are a few things that make Base Case less than ideal as a portable multiple monitor solution. Despite its size, there is practically nothing else inside that suitcase other than the monitors and retractable cables. A decent battery would have been nice, especially since you’ll have to plug the monitors in for power. And while it does have space for storing your laptop and other items so you won’t have to carry a separate bag, pulling luggage around isn’t always feasible or convenient, especially in crowded transportation.

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Winters are setting in and it’s time to snuggle up in puffer jackets to shield your body from losing heat to the frigid conditions outside. This time of the year can be quite dull as one prefers being in the cocoon and not indulging in much fun in daily life.

The MERTRA Heat Reactive Jacket is here to break the monotony with its unique features that’ll have you up and dancing. The Australian brand is slowly gaining popularity, especially in the UK given the cold year-round weather. Their latest creation, the Heat Reactive Puffer Jacket is more than just a cozy winter wear, and it’ll further increase their brand awareness worldwide.

Designer: MERTRA

Normally a stylish jacket you can sport every day on the commute, the piece of clothing has some wizardry hidden in its design. Only when it is exposed to the elements like heat or water, does the stylish wear turn into a canvas of color and play. Yes, the puffer jacket instantly shifts colors for a visually striking experience for the onlookers. If someone slaps their hand on the jacket it’ll create a hand pattern since the body has a heat signature. Yes, this jacket is very sensitive to any heat or water exposure, so you’ll have limitless options to create a unique canvas. Now, that’s going to lift the spirits and get everyone in the mood for some fun.

The apparel will launch on 29 November via the official website and more details are expected to come in about this fashion wear. There is no word on the pricing of the Heated Puffer Jacket yet but we expect it to be more than their normal range of products.

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