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Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nanoleaf Brings New Shapes To Your Walls And Sculptures To Your Garden
Rope Light (left) and Solar Garden Light (right) If you're a fan of Nanoleaf and their programmable lighting, capable of achieving over 16 million color combinations, you'll be a fan of today's product launch. If you're a fan of Nanoleaf's ever-expanding outdoor lighting options, that are weatherproofed and capable of multiple animated scenes and colors, you'll also be a fan of today's launch announcement. If you'd just like to be able to walk into your local Walmart and buy Nanoleaf products without having to order them online…guess what? Nanoleaf had a busy day, launching two very different lighting solutions and announcing a distribution deal with one of the largest retailers in the country. Flexible to ensure you can craft just about anything The Nanoleaf Rope Light leverages the same kind of ultra-flexible, multicolor LED rope found in their recently-launched Multicolor Floor Lamp but ditches the rigid housing to give you more design options. The Rope Light is RGB-addressable and comes in 5m lengths, with a soft silicone diffuser over top that gives it an even glow. Each starter pack comes with 30 wall mounts, giving you everything you need to create a unique lighting installation on your wall. The Rope Light is fairly easy to work with in person, but you'll want to make sure you take your time and plan your shape. The adhesive on the back of each clip is really only good to mark a spot — the included screws are necessary to ensure everything stays in place. You won't be able to get sharp angles out of the soft rope light but I was able to make a backlit frame for a picture in my office with very little setup. With little to know artistic skill, you too can create a square (Nanoleaf Rope Light behind the ... More center framed picture) The Rope Lights of course integrate with the Nanoleaf app, which means they can be programmed with dynamic effects, gradients, and more (I'm partial to a an 80's-neon Miami scene, myself). It also works with the Nanoleaf Desktop App, to sync to your games and media, and 4d Sync+, to provide even more lighting options for your TV. The Rope Light set up easily over WiFi, but you can also use Bluetooth. It's Matter-compatible, which means you can integrate it into all your Apple Home schedules. There's also an in-line controller if you don't feel like connecting to anything and just want to make the pretty lights glow. For the (literal) flexibility you get with the Rope Light, it's surprisingly inexpensive at $69.99. Solar Garden Lights Nanoleaf is also launching their first-ever solar-powered lights. The Solar Garden Lights look a bit like a deconstructed flower sculpture and install in minutes. They sport a IP65 weatherproof rating and have eight LED bulbs per fixture, each on a flexible black stalk. They come with two sizes of garden stake and mounting hardware for the solar panel controller, giving you even more solutions. They don't connect to the Nanoleaf app, so you're limited to just eight RGB colors and 11 preset animated multicolor scenes (accessed via remote control). You can also just tune them to the brightness and white level that works for your outdoor decoration and leave it at that. It's a bit disappointing, I'd love to be able to sync these up to the Permanent Outdoor Lights, but it's just enough versatility that it'll work with just about any season's illumination. The panel has a long wired cable to give you plenty of options for placement. The solar panel controller has built-in daylight sensors that automatically turn the lights on at dusk and off at dawn or auto-off timers for 4, 6, or 8 hours if you'd rather have them on for a fixed amount of time. If solar power isn't sufficient, you can also charge them via USB-C. The remote control can control up to 20 lights…though I did have some difficulty getting my lights to sync up to the same scene. I had to sync the scenes manually through the solar panel controller first. These are also surprisingly inexpensive at $49.99 for a 2-pk. You can also get packs of 6 for $134.99 or 12 for $250. Especially with the ability to control up to 20 at once, I can see these being a bit of an impulse buy. And how am I going to impulse buy the Solar Garden Lights? Well, now that Nanoleaf has expanded to launch their product into Walmart stores, it'll be even easier. In addition to the Rope Light and Solar Garden Lights, Nanoleaf will have their recently launched Pegboard Desk Dock, new pack sizes for their ubiquitous Shapes, more pack sizes for Blocks (one of my favorite Nanoleaf launches), and more. Nanoleaf has been consistently reliable with their tech and keep on coming up with fun ways to cram even more LEDs into more things. Given the versatility of their products, I see this being a big step for the company.
Digital Trends
20-05-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
Nanoleaf reveals two gorgeous new smart lights for your home and garden
Nanoleaf is one of the biggest names in smart lights, offering a variety of bulbs, panels, and even a unique skylight with support for over 16 million colors. That lineup is expanding today with the launch of the Nanoleaf Rope Light and Nanoleaf Solar Garden Light — two striking new products that look like an excellent way to bring a pop of color into your home. The Nanoleaf Solar Garden Light is arguably the most exciting of the two, as the company hasn't ventured into the outdoor space too often. Sold as a two-pack for $50, the Garden Light is Nanoleaf's first-ever solar-powered lighting solution. Built with an IP65 weatherproof rating, eight LED branches that splay out from a central stem, a built-in daylight sensor to toggle the lights on and off, and support for a variety of RGB colors plus tunable whites, it should make a fun companion for most outdoor spaces. Recommended Videos If the solar panel isn't enough to keep the lights juiced up, you can give them additional power via a USB-C port. The Nanoleaf Solar Garden Lights join the existing Nanoleaf Outdoor Essentials catalog, which includes the Outdoor String Lights and Permanent Outdoor Lights. Nanoleaf also revealed the Rope Light. Created to be highly flexible for added customization options, the five-meter rope can bend and twist in any direction — allowing you to whirl it up into a variety of designs. It offers addressable RGB lighting, a silicone diffuser for smooth illumination, and highly customizable colors and patterns thanks to the Nanoleaf App. It's available now for $70. Along with revealing two new products, Nanoleaf also announced it'll be rolling out products to over 2,500 Walmart locations. So if you prefer to shop in person, be sure to keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks as Nanoleaf finalizes its massive brick-and-mortar rollout.
Stuff.tv
20-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
These Nanoleaf smart lights make me want to spend more time in my garden
I'm a big fan of smart lighting products, with connected bulbs all throughout my home. But my outside space is a little… lacking, shall we say. Fortunately, Nanoleaf just dropped two new additions to its line-up, and finally my patio might be about to get an upgrade. Nanoleaf's newest devices are the Rope Light and Solar Garden Lights. One's designed to twist and turn into whatever squiggly light-up nonsense your creative brain conjures up, and the other makes your garden look pretty magical. Read more: How to choose a smart lighting system First up is the Rope Light – imagine an RGB rave noodle, but posh. It's 5 metres of ultra-flexible silicone-coated splendour that you can shape into anything. With animated gradients and dynamic lighting effects, you can turn any room into a light show, synced with your music or your latest binge-watch. It plays nice with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even Matter. You can control it via Nanoleaf's app, voice, or the inline remote. Personally, I'm glad there's an option you can use without having to tap your smartphone. But it's the Solar Garden Lights that really caught my eye. For starters, they're solar-powered, which means I can feel just a smidge green-fingered while I light up my garden. Each light fixture comes with eight LED bulbs and weatherproofing that laughs in the face of drizzle (IP65, specifically). They can cycle through 8 vibrant RGB colours and come with 11 preset animated scenes. Or if you're feeling a bit more minimalist, there's a palette of warm and cool whites to keep things tasteful. The built-in daylight sensors mean Nanoleaf's Solar Lights switch on at dusk and off at dawn. You can even charge them via USB-C if the weather's not cooperating, and there's a remote to control up to 20 fixtures at once. The Rope Light is available to order directly from Nanoleaf for £80/€90. The Solar Garden Lights, meanwhile, are up for pre-order at £50/€60. If you're quick, there's a 10% early bird discount up for grabs.
The Verge
20-05-2025
- Science
- The Verge
Nanoleaf's first solar lights aren't smart, but they sure are pretty.
Jess Weatherbed These quirky $49.99 Nanoleaf solar-powered garden lights are sold in pairs, each featuring eight LED bulb stalks that support eight RGB colors and 11 scene presets. They can also be charged via USB-C, and activate automatically via daylight sensors or timers. For something a little less alien, Nanoleaf is also launching a 5-meter RGB addressable rope light for $69.99 that works with Matter and other smart home platforms.
The Verge
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Oh no, Google is turning everything into a podcast
Graduation is one of those unique milestones in life that's both exciting and nerve-wracking. It's worth celebrating, but it also marks a new chapter that can feel overwhelming. That's why your grad will surely appreciate a little support as they step into the next phase of their life, whether that be college or their first job. Lucky for you, we've put together a list of gifts that are designed to make the transition into post-grad life a little smoother. Our picks cover essentials they might need for their first apartment or dorm — from kitchenware to tools — along with a few gifts to remind them of home. We've also sprinkled in a ton of gadgets to set them up for success, including e-readers and portable chargers. And because they've certainly earned some downtime, we've included a selection of other ideas to help them unwind and celebrate a job well done. How much do you want to spend? Under $20$21 to $50$51 to $150$151 to $400$401+ Nanoleaf Expo Smart LED Display Case Smarter Kit $300 A proper collection deserves a proper showcase, which is where Nanoleaf's smart LED cases come in. Each reactive, stackable box can display tunable white lighting and up to 16 million hues, allowing you to bathe your shoes, figurines, and other items in whatever colors you see fit. And because it's Nanoleaf, you'll even be able to access the same smart features as the company's bulbs. $300 at Amazon $300 at Nanoleaf RugsRat Video Game Rug $35 Who needs a Ruggable or a pricey Tibetan rug when you can get one emblazoned with Sora, Sonic, or a dual-wielding Master Chief? RugsRat's circular rugs are soft, durable, and pay homage to video game series new and old. That includes classics like Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, as well as newer releases such as Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. Hell, you can even design your own. $35 at RugsRat Ikea Skådis Pegboard Combination $60 Whether they're outfitting their dorm room or an apartment, Ikea's Skådis Pegboard Combination offers grads a sleek, space-saving way to stay organized. The spacious board comes with a set of containers, hooks, clips, and a shelf, all of which are perfect for neatly displaying everything from keys and sticky notes to cables, pens, and other accessories. $60 at Ikea Google TV Streamer 4K $100 Now that the school year is officially over, your giftee likely has a lot more time to binge. For that, we recommend the Google TV Streamer 4K, which boasts onboard Google Assistant, easy-to-use smart home controls, and the best interface of any streaming device available. The set-top box even features a handy button for pinging the remote, giving it an edge over your couch. $100 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy $100 at Google Apple iPad (11th-gen) $299$34914% off With its spacious 11-inch display, Apple's latest iPad makes it easy to dive into studying or unwind with your favorite TV shows. It delivers snappy performance courtesy of Apple's A16 chip, letting you off emails, take notes, or binge-watch to your heart's content. Plus, it has a solid front-facing camera this time, ensuring you can video call and stay in touch with loved ones back home with ease. $299 at Amazon $299 at Walmart $349 at Best Buy Beats Pill speaker $100$15033% off Portable and powerful, the latest Beats Pill offers good sound and IP67 dust and water resistance, making it ideal for beach days or study sessions. It's also packed with features geared toward grads on the go, including a speakerphone for hands-free calls and a USB-C port for charging other devices. It even supports Find My / Find My Device support on both iOS and Android, so they won't have to worry about losing it. $100 at Amazon $100 at Walmart $100 at Best Buy Looking Glass Go $299 If they're feeling homesick, the 6-inch Looking Glass Go can bring photos of family and friends to life like no ordinary picture frame can. Just upload an image from any iOS or Android device, and the app will transform it into a high-resolution hologram with the help of AI. You can even share your 3D pictures with loved ones, making it a meaningful way to stay connected from afar. $299 at Looking Glass Personalized Hometown Puzzle $46 A personalized hometown puzzle is the kind of gift that hits the sweet spot in terms of nostalgia. The 400-piece jigsaw puzzles encapsulate a 6 x 4-mile coverage area with a given address at the center, and because they're based on USGS mapping, each shows roads, waterways, vegetation, transit, and other geographical tidbits your giftee should be all too familiar with. $46 at Amazon Away The Carry-On $275 Whether you intend to use it for work trips or weekend getaways with friends, the Carry-On is a sleek, durable suitcase that makes travel easier. It's packed with thoughtful touches — including a TSA-approved lock, 360-degree wheels, and a separate laundry bag — and it's small enough to fit in most overhead bins yet spacious enough that you should have no trouble stowing everything you need for a three-day jaunt. $275 at Amazon $275 at Away Anker Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) $40$5020% off A cluttered desk can make it hard to concentrate, which is why Anker's 7-in-1 charging station is a great gift for grads. The 100W hub features a pair of USB-C and USB-A ports on the front and three AC outlets on the back, making it easy to power a 16-inch MacBook Pro, table lamp, phone, and other gadgets while keeping a tidy workspace. $40 at Amazon $50 at Anker Hoto Hand Tool Set $50$6017% off Hoto's electric screwdrivers are a mainstay at The Verge, and the company's Hand Tool Set is just as eye-catching. All of the included components, from the needlenose pliers and claw hammer to the textured carrying case, showcase a handsome minimalist design that's far more attractive than the usual white-label fare. It makes for an attractive starter kit, if nothing else. $50 at Amazon $50 at Walmart $60 at Hoto Codenames $20 Classic team-based games like Codenames offer a good opportunity to break the ice with new schoolmates, whether you're living with them or just linking up on the quad. The collaborative game charges two so-called 'spymasters' with connecting a series of seemingly unrelated cards via a one-word clue, which their teammates must then uncover before the opposing team. It's simple to learn but tough to master. $20 at Amazon $20 at Walmart $20 at Target Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle $100$12017% off Cuisinart's cordless, 1,500W electric kettle lets you dial in the right temperature for whatever you're drinking, be it coffee, a nice oolong, or a dorm room staple like instant ramen (no judgment here). The speedy stainless-steel kettle is loaded with six preset temps and an auto-shutoff timer, too, rendering it ideal for busy grads who always have to jet. $100 at Amazon $120 at Williams Sonoma $120 at Cuisinart The Last Lecture $11 The Last Lecture captures the moving wisdom that Randy Pausch, a professor and former computer scientist, shared with his students following his cancer diagnosis cancer in '06. His inspiring words encourage readers to reflect on what truly matters and the kind of legacy they hope to leave behind, making it a thoughtful guide for any graduate trying to figure out their next steps in life. $11 at Amazon $25 at Barnes & Noble $39 at Target Anker Laptop Power Bank $115$13515% off The Anker Laptop Power Bank is a lifesaver for anyone who works or studies on the go. With an impressive 25,000mAh capacity and 165W total output, it can quickly charge a beefy MacBook Pro to 50 percent capacity in just 30 minutes. Plus, with three USB-C ports and a USB-A port, you can power multiple devices at once, including phones, tablets, and handheld consoles. $115 at Amazon (with code 0UKU9YQD) $116 at Anker (with code WS244D6GC) $120 at Newegg (with code LEESA233) Apple AirTag $25$2914% off Whether they're planning to take a well-earned vacation or just prone to losing things, an AirTag is a smart, stress-saving gift for any grad. The UWB Bluetooth trackers tap into Apple's vast Find My network, letting you keep an eye out and quickly recover lost luggage, keys, passports, and other items using little more than a quick glance at your iPhone. $25 at Amazon $25 at Walmart $25 at Best Buy Pantone Ceramic Bowls $103$12920% off Pantone's vibrant, color-coded ceramic bowls provide a simple way to brighten up any kitchen cabinet… or bowl of Cap'n Crunch. The six sturdy, 5.75-inch bowls are also dishwasher-safe, making them suitable for everything from soup to messy study snacks. $103 at MoMA Design Store (members) $129 at MoMA Design Store (non-members) Kalita Wave 185 Dripper $21$3946% off The Kalita Wave 185 Dripper might be the only thing that gets your college-bound grad through linguistics or ochem. It brews a rich, full cup of pour-over coffee using wave filters and a flat-bottom, three-hold design, which makes it the perfect companion for pulling all-nighters when the nearest cafe is closed. $21 at Amazon $30 at Walmart $39 at Kalita Kobo Elipsa 2E $389$4003% off The Kobo Elipsa 2E isn't just an e-reader — it's the ideal study companion for grads heading to college or grad school. Its sizable 10.3-inch screen and included stylus makes annotating a breeze, while its ability to convert handwritten notes into typed text and solve math equations renders it an even more valuable tool for studying. $389 at Amazon $400 at Rakuten Kobo Nintendo Switch 2 $449 The Switch 2 could make for a stellar gift for any grad — that is, if you can manage to preorder one ahead of the console's arrival on June 5th. Nintendo's latest hybrid console packs a larger 7.9-inch 1080p display, magnetic Joy-Con controllers, and a host of other minor but welcome improvements that build upon what was already a winning formula. $449 at Walmart $450 at Best Buy $450 at GameStop Skullcandy Method 360 ANC $100$13023% off The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are basically a pair of Bose earbuds in disguise, which isn't a bad thing. They offer well-balanced sound, great features, and a comfortable fit that effectively blocks out unwanted noise, much more so than previous Skullcandy offerings. I guess that's what you get when you license technology and audio tuning from Bose. $100 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy $100 at Skullcandy Lodge Cast Iron Skillet (12-inch) $25$3017% off Everyone could use a good pan to cook their meals. With a Lodge skillet, your graduate can sear, sauté, bake, broil, braise, and fry all kinds of foods for years to come. Not only does the hardy 12-inch pan offer terrific heat distribution and retention, but it's also safe to use in the oven or over an open fire. The included silicone handle is just an added plus that lets you ditch the oven mitts. $25 at Lodge $25 at Walmart $30 at Amazon Cotopaxi Nido Accessory Bag $34$4524% off Cotopaxi's Nido Accessory Bag pairs wonderfully with work trips, road trips, and trips to a shared bathroom (hello, dorm life). The durable Dopp kit is great for holding both toiletries and tech accessories thanks to its zippered pocket and a bevy of small storage compartments, all of which let you store your essentials neatly in place. $34 at Cotopaxi $45 at Amazon $45 at Backcountry Circa Leather Discbound Notebook $130 Circa's leather notebook offers a level of customization few journals can match. Given the pages are secured via a series of discs along the spine, your grad can easily add or remove sheets and organize sections in a way that fits their unique lifestyle and needs. That means they can reorient their thoughts for class, their next job interview, and a variety of other situations. $130 at Levenger F*cking Planner Stickers $6 F*cking Planner Stickers can provide any grad who is trying to keep their life together (or at least look like they are) with a much-needed dose of humor. Bold, irreverent, and hilariously honest, they turn even the most mundane adulting tasks — from scheduling meetings to paying bills — into something a little less boring and a lot more fun. $6 at Amazon $6 at Button Poetry $9 at Walmart Black & Decker Furbuster $93$1007% off High-end robovacs with auto-empty docks and AI obstacle avoidance are great and all, but sometimes a classic handheld is all you need. Black & Decker's rechargeable Furbuster is a great option for picking up fur, dirt, and other debris, especially since it offers a surprising amount of suction and an extra-long crevice tool for hitting those hard-to-reach areas. $93 at Amazon $93 at Chewy $93 at The Home Depot Songmics Bamboo Bed Desk with Tilting Top $40$5020% off The Songmics Bamboo Bed Desk is great for sick days, late-night study sessions, and a formidable breakfast in bed. It's equipped with an adjustable top and legs, along with a small side drawer for storing pens, snacks, and everything needed to stay productive — or unwind — without leaving bed. $40 at Amazon $46 at Songmics Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 $197$1991% off The Instax Mini 99 is the perfect instant camera for budding photogs who crave a little more control over their shots. It quickly prints credit card-sized photos and features dual shutter buttons, along with a multitude of brightness settings and color effects. It even offers a Sports Mode, allowing you to effortlessly capture shots of subjects who refuse to sit still. $197 at Amazon $199 at B&H Photo $200 at Best Buy
