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Android Authority
6 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Hot deal: The INIU Multi P21 doubles as a charger and power bank (Just bought one!)
I am kind of an aspiring minimalist, so the idea of dual-purpose tech really piques my curiosity. The same lifestyle also pushes me to buy as little as possible. I am the deals guy here at Android Authority, but despite going through hundreds of deals a week, I rarely really take advantage of any of them. Well, this sale on the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank got me. Let me tell you why I just ordered this one! Buy the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank for just $16.79 ($33.20 off) This offer is available from Amazon and comes in two stages. You'll get an automatic 27% discount as a 'limited time deal' sale. Additionally, you can press the Redeem button right below the price to save 40%. If you don't see it, the coupon code is: Q2LOUK9U. Also, keep in mind that only the Black model is this deeply discounted. All other color versions (and there are many really cool ones) are going for $32.99. So, I have been looking at the Anker 733 Power Bank for at least a couple of years. While awesome, the cheapest I've seen it on sale is about $60. The regular retail price is $109.99! I consider it more of a luxury than a necessity at such prices. But hey, today I came across the new INIU Multi P21 Power Bank and was able to get it for a mere $16.79 (retail price is $49.99, according to Amazon). That's more my style, and I kind of purchased it without thinking much about it. What's the worst that could happen? If I don't like it, I am out nearly $17 bucks. If I love it, though, it is a total win. Call it a gamble. Now, the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank is not as powerful as Anker's option, but it is still looking like a very promising charger/power bank combo considering the price. The idea is simple. It has foldable prongs. When plugged into an AC outlet, it will work as a regular charger and juice up your devices. Once those are done charging, it will charge its internal 10,000mAh battery. You can then unplug it and use it as a battery pack to charge your devices on the go. 10,000mAh isn't huge, but it is enough to charge your average smartphone 1-2 times. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on your device's battery, whether you are using it while charging, and energy loss. It comes with three ports. One of them is a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a lanyard for improved portability. You also get another USB-C connection and a USB-A port. The max output is 30W, which should be more than good enough to charge any smartphone. That said, most higher-end handsets can charge at over 30W. It's not slow, but it might not reach full fast-charging speeds if you have a more premium smartphone with higher wattage capacities. That said, I don't mind waiting a bit longer with this one, as it is very portable, and my phone can stay plugged into it while on the go. INIU mentions it can even power some tablets and laptops. At 30W, though, we're sure it will do so pretty slowly. I guess I will find out when it arrives later today. For now, all I can tell you is that this deal is looking very hot! Go sign up for yours while it is still available at this impressively low price. I suspect that the offer won't last too long.
Geeky Gadgets
18-07-2025
- Geeky Gadgets
iOS 26: Your Guide to a Minimalist iPhone Setup
A minimalist iPhone setup can transform the way you interact with your device, allowing you to reduce distractions and enhance productivity. With the release of iOS 26, Apple introduces a range of features designed to simplify your digital experience and encourage a healthier relationship with technology. By effectively managing screen time, customizing notifications, and decluttering your interface, you can create a more focused and efficient daily routine. The video below from Andrew Ethan Zeng shows us how we can optimize our iPhone to align with our priorities and foster a distraction-free lifestyle. Take Control with Screen Time Management The 'Screen Time' feature in iOS 26 is a robust tool that provides detailed insights into your app usage, helping you monitor and manage your interaction with your device. You can set daily limits for specific apps, such as social media or games, to prevent excessive usage. For example, limiting Instagram to 30 minutes per day can help you avoid hours of unproductive scrolling. Additionally, the 'Downtime' feature allows you to block access to non-essential apps during specific hours, such as during work or bedtime. This ensures that your device supports your schedule rather than disrupting it. By using these tools, you can cultivate a more balanced and intentional relationship with your iPhone, prioritizing activities that matter most. Reduce Interruptions with Notification Customization Notifications are one of the most common sources of distraction, but iOS 26 offers advanced customization options to help you manage them effectively. You can silence unknown callers and filter messages from unknown senders, significantly reducing unnecessary interruptions. Turning off non-essential notifications and hiding notification badges can also create a cleaner, less overwhelming interface. Focus Modes, such as Work, Personal, or Sleep, allow you to tailor your notifications based on your current activity or time of day. For example: During work hours, you can limit notifications to essential emails and calendar alerts to maintain productivity. In Sleep Mode, you can block all but emergency calls to ensure uninterrupted rest. These features empower you to stay in control of your attention and time, making sure that your device complements your goals rather than detracting from them. Simplify Your Interface for Better Usability A clutter-free interface not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your device but also reduces cognitive load, making it easier to navigate. Begin by allowing the 'Reduce Motion' setting to minimize animations, creating a smoother and faster user experience. Next, declutter your home screen by removing unnecessary apps and organizing the essentials into folders. Widgets can further improve usability by providing quick access to important information. Consider adding widgets for: Weather updates to plan your day effectively. Calendar events to stay on top of your schedule. Reminders or to-do lists to keep track of tasks. These small adjustments can make your iPhone feel more organized and purposeful, helping you focus on what truly matters. Explore New iOS 26 Features iOS 26 introduces several innovative features designed to enhance your phone's functionality and efficiency. These updates adapt to your needs while reducing unnecessary distractions: Live Call Screening: Transcribes incoming calls in real time, allowing you to decide whether to answer unknown numbers. Transcribes incoming calls in real time, allowing you to decide whether to answer unknown numbers. Screen Unknown Senders: Filters spam messages, keeping your inbox clean and organized. Filters spam messages, keeping your inbox clean and organized. Adaptive Battery Mode: Optimizes power usage based on your habits, extending battery life and making sure your device is ready when you need it. These features work together to create a smarter, more intuitive user experience, allowing your iPhone to seamlessly integrate into your daily life. Declutter with Purposeful Apps Decluttering your iPhone isn't just about organizing your interface—it's also about removing apps that no longer serve a purpose. Conduct an app audit by deleting those you haven't used in months. This not only frees up storage space but also reduces the mental clutter associated with an overcrowded home screen. For added focus, consider installing apps designed to curb distractions and promote mindfulness. Examples include: One Sec: Encourages you to pause before opening social media apps, helping you reflect on whether the action aligns with your goals. Encourages you to pause before opening social media apps, helping you reflect on whether the action aligns with your goals. Headspace or Calm: Mindfulness apps that support relaxation and focus, allowing you to stay centered throughout the day. These tools can help you create a more intentional and productive phone experience, aligning your device usage with your personal and professional objectives. Optimize Your Home and Lock Screens Your home and lock screens are the first things you see when you pick up your phone, making them critical areas for optimization. Start by removing notification badges and live activities to create a distraction-free environment. Customize lock screens for different Focus Modes, adding widgets that align with your goals, such as fitness trackers, calendar events, or to-do lists. Choosing clean, minimalistic wallpapers can further reduce visual clutter, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your device. A well-organized home and lock screen not only improves usability but also sets the tone for a more focused and intentional day. Foster a Healthier Digital Lifestyle Adopting a minimalist iPhone setup with iOS 26 allows you to take control of your digital habits, fostering a healthier and more intentional relationship with your device. By managing screen time, customizing notifications, and simplifying your interface, you can reduce distractions and focus on what truly matters. Whether you're using Focus Modes to enhance productivity or decluttering your apps to free up mental space, these strategies empower you to use your iPhone as a tool for achieving your goals. Start optimizing your device today and enjoy a more efficient, distraction-free experience that aligns with your priorities. Dive deeper into the Minimalist iPhone setup with other articles and guides we have written below. 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Vogue
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Inside Veronica Leoni's Buzzy Reinvention of Calvin Klein
On a rainy day in early May, Veronica Leoni, the Roman creative director behind Calvin Klein, is at a fitting for her spring 2026 collection in New York's garment district, where the company has its headquarters. She examines a dress and a trench coat—all the while refining what she calls the transatlantic vision of the new Calvin Klein Collection: combining the 'casual, deconstructed beauty' of Rome with the fast rhythm of New York's streets. After six years away from the runway, Calvin Klein wants to reclaim its place as the prime mover for contemporary American excellence in minimalist fashion. Enter Leoni, 42, an animated pixie with a sweep of salt-and-pepper hair. When we meet, in a white-walled room next to a bare-bones atelier full of tables with sewing machines and hanging samples, she's wearing a slouchy gray button-down shirt, black drawstring dress pants, and Tabi boots. Tailors and a seamstress are at work as Leoni goes over the garments with her designer and patternmaker. 'My inner trend is actually chaos and disorder,' she says, laughing. 'But I'm beyond a perfectionist—I can see the issue of a pattern from far, and I'm obsessed with 90-degree corners.' Her debut collection for fall 2025 was one of the most anticipated shows of New York Fashion Week, the first time Calvin Klein had shown there since the label decided to stop producing luxury collections—and parted ways with chief creative officer Raf Simons—in 2018. The house's namesake founder, now in his early 80s, sold the business to fashion conglomerate PVH in 2003, and was back in attendance at Leoni's show, along with other faces from the label's heyday: Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, and the photographer Mario Sorrenti, who shot a teenage Moss, his then girlfriend, for the brand's sultry Obsession campaign in 1993. Leoni's mother flew in from Rome; her younger brother, a butcher, came with his two kids. Greta Lee and Bad Bunny, both of whom have starred in Calvin Klein underwear campaigns, were there as well. EASY BREEZY Actor Louisa Jacobson—who can currently be seen in Trophy Boys at the MCC Theater and on the third season of The Gilded Age—wears Calvin Klein Collection. Photographed by Tess Ayano When Leoni and Klein met for a coffee the day before the show, 'He said, 'How can you be with me while you've got a show to prep?' ' Leoni recalls. 'I could spend hours and hours with him.' Klein told her that the collection was hers now, and to do what she liked. Leoni says that the only reason she didn't cry was because 'I was too stressed.' Klein's ex-wife, Kelly Klein, also came to be fitted before the show and seemed to be moved by being back at the headquarters after 20 years away, as was Moss. 'Walking back into the same building where I did my original castings brought back many memories for me,' Moss tells me. 'The doorman, the atelier are still there. Veronica is bringing a fresh energy to the clothes, but you can see she is honoring the timeless minimal chic that Calvin did back in the day.'
South China Morning Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong bar power couple's new cocktail joint mixes memories with minimalism
'I think it's every bartender's end goal to open their own bar,' says Birs Wong, a fashion designer turned bartender who co-founded Bar Mind in Hong Kong's Central neighbourhood. The new bar's minimalist concept is reflected in everything from its cocktails to interior design, which is rendered in concrete, stone and wave patterns – and does not have any bottles of spirits on display. Wong began her journey in the bar industry in 2019 after coming to the realisation that high fashion is not something a lot of people regularly engage with. 'I felt that fashion design and bartending are both about creativity, but the latter is a more widely appreciated art form,' she says. Some of the signature drinks in Bar Mind's first menu, many of which use locally sourced ingredients. Photo: Bar Mind Wong opened Bar Mind with her partner and fellow bartender Jo Lo, who previously worked at Hong Kong bars DraftLand and Room 309
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
G-Shock's Unbeatably Affordable Watch Just Became as Pristine as Possible
A powerhouse of approachability, this entry in the 5600 Series might be the Casio sub-brand's most minimalist offering ever. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Despite costing under $100, G-Shock's long-running 5600 Series is among the Casio sub-brand's best offerings. One of its big strengths is its expansive catalog of colorway options, ranging from mild to wild (like the recent Sith-like black-and-red drop). However, the latest version, the G-Shock DW5600WW-7, is unique in that its colorway makes it perhaps the most minimalist in the entire lineup. What sets this particular G-Shock apart is its complete and utter lack of color. This is about as pale as any of the brand's watches have ever been. Over the course of the 5600 Series' history, there have been other white versions (including this currently available one). Still, they usually have a pop of color or stylistic flourish somewhere. By comparison, this one is almost entirely devoid of even a speck of contrast, if not for its silver pushers, buckle and gray dial lettering. Of course, it still has the watch's signature display with its gray background and black digits, letters and icons. Still, G-Shock's simply don't get more minimalist than this one. Of course, importantly, it is still a G-Shock — meaning it boasts at least the brand's signature baseline capabilities. If you're wondering if this watch's absurdly low price means it compromises its abilities, don't. It still has the G-Shock name, and the brand stands by its offerings. Like its siblings, this watch has a durable resin case (with a bio-based resin bezel) and an integrated rubber strap. It also boasts the brand's signature shock-proof housing, which can take a serious beating and keep right on ticking. It also has mineral glass, a Super Illuminator LED backlight (with Afterglow), simple pusher operation of its onboard features and more. Oh yeah, those onboard features include a multi-functional stopwatch, a timer, a full-auto calendar, multiple alarms and more — you know, G-Shock stuff. It ain't fancy, but it gets the job done again and again and again … The G-Shock DW5600WW-7 digital watch is now available on the brand's site for $99. $99 at G-Shock
