LG’s CineBeam Qube is a starkly modernist projector due to debut at next week’s CES.

The photos do a poor job of conveying scale. It’s one of the smallest on the market, the company says, measuring just 135mm (5.3″) tall and deep, and 80mm (3.1″) wide.

Despite its tiny size, it can throw a 120-inch screen with a 4K resolution, though that’s not depicted in the press images.

The price had not been released at press time.

Automation almost always means the death of imperfection. The reason we have robots manufacturing products is because not only is it faster, robots are much more precise than humans, resulting in the kind of consistency we’ve come to expect from the Industrial Age. In a world hyper-focused on sheer perfection, Chipolo is embracing the flawed with its latest release at CES 2024, the limited edition “Perfectly Imperfect” Chipolo CARD Spot, exclusively compatible with the Apple Find My network.

Designer: Chipolo

The brand has launched 10,000 of these unique item trackers, each with its own minor cosmetic imperfection, a bold move that’s more than just a marketing strategy — it’s a statement. Chipolo is challenging the pervasive societal norms dictating that perfection is paramount, suggesting instead that these so-called “defects” are often barely noticeable to others and might be unduly magnified in our own eyes.

Primož Zelenšek, Co-founder, and CEO of Chipolo, expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, “Through the ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ series, we aim to ease lives not just physically through functionality but also mentally, by promoting peace of mind.” This initiative isn’t just about producing unique trackers; it’s about inspiring a change in how people view themselves and their imperfections.

What sets these Chipolo CARD Spot trackers apart is not just their philosophy but also their design. Each tracker features a distinctive blemish on one side and the campaign’s motto, “Perfectly Imperfect,” engraved on the other in a marker-like font developed in collaboration with a female-owned type design studio in Slovenia. This choice in typography reflects the brand’s core values of friendliness and openness and supports the campaign’s message that our imperfections contribute to our uniqueness.

To ensure that this ‘imperfection’ isn’t just a gimmick but is more of a well-rounded message on sustainability, Chipolo has chosen to use plastic with minor imperfections that would typically be discarded, thereby reducing waste and avoiding the creation of additional pollution. This choice underlines Chipolo’s commitment to the environment, ensuring that each tracker is fully functional, with only its exterior bearing the marks of its sustainable journey. It also isn’t the first time Chipolo’s relied on recycled plastic, as the company debuted a series of trackers made from repurposed ocean plastic back in 2020.

Keeping in line with the campaign’s overall message, the company has partnered with The Global Mental Health Peer Network, Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs, and VDC Zasavje, promising to donate $1 for every “Perfectly Imperfect” Chipolo sold. This partnership aims to support the missions of these non-profits, focusing on mental health, support for the blind and visually impaired, and social welfare, respectively.

As these limited edition trackers make their way into pockets and purses worldwide, they carry with them a message of acceptance, sustainability, and community support. Sometimes, it’s about discovering a sense of acceptance and peace within ourselves — and that’s something worth searching for.

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Withings is bringing a new health gadget to CES 2024 that’s going to garner a lot of attention given its utility. Called the BeamO, this all-in-one diagnostic health monitor for home use is set to shake up the telemedicine space. Just like every year, the French consumer electronics giant known for its gadgets catering to the ‘worried well’ has revealed this medical-grade tool that builds on the popularity of the contact-less thermometer.

The USB-shaped 4-in-1 multiscope is capable of keeping a tab on the vitals of your heart, lungs and temperature. The scope of consumer adoption for the device can be ascertained from their press release that states, “Once, body temperature was the only health scan routinely taken at home. BeamO will revolutionize the measurement of the core vitals carried out during medical visits from the comfort of one’s own home. This crucial data will provide a vital overview of overall health or warning signs of potential areas of concern.”

Designer: Withings

The thermometer of the future will do advanced temperature readings and also give the user the ability to keep an eye on the functions of the heart or lungs. All this from the comfort of your home to provide an overview of the health and any early warning signs of a silently building problem. Under normal circumstances, a person would have these checkups a couple of times a year, but with the Withings BeamO, that’s set to change.

The medical-grade gadget is loaded with ECG, photoplethysmography (PPG), oximeter, thermometer and stethoscope sensors for all the in-depth check-ups. Things included in the scope of measurement beyond the usual measurements include 1-lead electrocardiogram, cardiac sounds, SpO2, respiratory sounds, heart murmurs, lung wheezing and desaturation. On the sides, it comes with electrodes for EKG readings to detect atrial fibrillation.

It is loaded with a standalone display to get quick readings and you can The best thing is, that this medical device keeps track of data of 8 users via the accompanying app. Withings BeamO is currently seeking FDA approvals and is slated for launch in June 2024 for a price tag of $250. Given its ability to combine all majorly required functions for which you would otherwise purchase different devices, the device seems well worth the price.

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New photographs reveal the sinuous glass facade of The Henderson office building by Zaha Hadid Architects as it takes shape in Hong Kong‘s Central Business District.

The 36-storey skyscraper is nearing completion and is already being hailed as a new landmark for the city, occupying a prime spot next to Chater Garden alongside IM Pei’s Bank of China Tower and the HSBC building by Foster + Partners.

The site at 2 Murray Road was reportedly the world’s most expensive plot when it was purchased by developer Henderson Land in 2017, coming in at £764,000 per square metre.

“With this site, we were very conscious that we had to create something extraordinary and unique, something 21st century and forward-looking,” said Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher.

“We had the ambition to create a special piece of architecture that would be noticed and make waves around the world.”

Although construction of The Henderson has overshot its intended 2023 completion date, recent photographs reveal most of its curved glass facade panels are now in place.

The building’s organic form was informed by the buds of the Hong Kong orchid, which graces the city’s flag, offering a marked contrast with the more traditional skyscrapers nearby.

Its curvaceous volumes combine to create an undulating facade that mimics overlapping flower petals, clad in more than 4,000 panels of double-laminated glass that between them have 1,000 different curvatures.

The body of the building is elevated above the ground and will be connected to Hong Kong’s network of raised pedestrian walkways, leading straight into two different Mass Transit Railway (MTR) stations and the leafy Chater Garden.

By mimicking organic forms and bringing nature into the building via two open-air balconies and an enclosed sky garden, Zaha Hadid Architects says it wants The Henderson to feel like an extension of the public park.

The sky garden will also accommodate a running track while a banquet hall on the top floor is set to offer views across the city and Victoria Harbour.

The office has a column-free, open-plan layout, supported by six “mega-columns” and a one-sided steel core.

As of September, only half of the building’s office space had been leased by tenants including Swiss watch brand Audemars Piguet and auction house Christie’s, which is setting up its Asia Pacific headquarters across four floors. This is evidence of a wider slump in Hong Kong’s office real estate market with a record 13 million square feet of workspace currently sitting empty across the city.

Zaha Hadid Architects is the studio of the late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, which she founded in 1979. Today it is led by Schumacher.

The Henderson is the studio’s second project in Hong Kong, following the Jockey Club Innovation Tower in Kowloon. Elsewhere, the practice is also nearing completion on the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station in Riyadh.

The photography is by Jennifer Hahn.

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Over the recent holiday season, many people visited temples to reflect on the passing year. We’ve rounded up seven projects from our popular temple board on Pinterest.

Around the world, temples are a sacred place for worship, quiet contemplation and celebration. Studios including James Gorst Architects and Hariri Pontarini Architects have commissioned temples for local communities to unite and deepen their spiritual connection.

Scroll down to see seven projects from our temple board on Pinterest.

Sunoo Temple House, India, by Saket Sethi

Indian architect Saket Sethi designed the Sunoo Temple House in Mumbai, India. The dwelling features a rooftop garden and a private worship space that was designed to capture the essence of a galaxy.

The egg-shaped temple is decorated with a glittering mosaic.

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The Upper-Cloister Buddhist temple, China, by Atelier Deshaus

The Upper-Cloister Buddhist temple and meditation complex in Beijing, China, consists of a series of spaces arranged on stepped platforms located next to the Great Wall of China.

Atelier Deshaus intended to blend the temple with the surrounding terrain to acknowledge the site’s history of coal mining and terrace farming.

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Temple complex, England, James Gorst Architects

James Gorst Architects created this non-denominational temple complex as a place for contemplation and to provide a spiritual connection to the landscape.

Located in rural Hampshire, UK, the structure is comprised of a rotunda temple, library, prayer chapels and meeting space arranged around a courtyard garden.

Find out more about this temple complex in Hampshire › 

Hindu temple complex, India, by Sameep Padora & Associates

Sameep Padora & Associates created this Hindu temple complex in Andhra Pradesh, India. The studio designed steps made from local black limestone slabs as a nod to traditional Hindu temple forms.

The complex, which is surrounded by a moat, contains two tower-topped shrines and an elongated building which houses a kitchen, public toilets and the priest’s quarters.

Find out more about this Hindu temple complex ›

Shoraku-Ji, Japan, by Toru Kashihara Architects

Shoraku-Ji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo located on a site encompassed by other temples and cemeteries.

The building’s facade is divided into three horizontal bands formed by stacked concrete walls and glazed openings.

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Bahá’í Temple, Chile, by Hariri Pontarini Architects

The religious Bahá’í Community based in Chile entrusted Hariri Pontarini Architects to complete this sculptural temple.

Sufi whirling dancers, who spin in large skirts as a form of physical meditation, Japanese bamboo baskets, and fragments of shattered glass informed its design.

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Narayantala Thakurdalan, India, Abin Design Studio

Precast concrete jalis, stacked to create a screen wall, are the main feature of this Hindu temple in India designed by Abin Design Studio.

The buildings’ permeable facade enables individuals to maintain a visual link with the shrine as they pass by, all the while preserving a designated area for daily worship, slightly removed from the busy intersection.

Find out more about Narayantala Thakurdalan ›

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