Skylight, a startup built on Bluesky's AT Protocol, has launched version 2.0 of its app, emphasizing human-curated feeds over algorithmic ones to appeal to users seeking more authentic and less manipulated social media experiences. The update introduces features allowing users to create and follow custom curator feeds, integrate with third-party tools like Graze, and add livestreaming via Streamplace, aiming to foster a community-driven platform as an alternative to TikTok and traditional social apps.
Nanoleaf has introduced the Skylight, a set of smart ceiling light panels that mimic a skylight and offer customizable lighting options. The panels can be expanded beyond the original fixture without additional wiring, and they integrate with smart home systems and offer various color schemes and motion effects. While installation may be more complicated than traditional fixtures, the product has received positive feedback, although connectivity issues have been reported. Despite this, Nanoleaf is known for proactive updates and potential future improvements.
Skylight has launched a new 27-inch digital calendar monitor called the Calendar Max, featuring a Quad HD resolution, anti-glare coating, and customizable frames. It can display events from multiple calendar services, has specialized tools for chores and customized views, and offers 32GB of storage and two four-watt speakers. The monitor is available for pre-order in the US, with prices starting at $599.99, and is set to begin shipping in June.
Nanoleaf has unveiled new Matter-enabled lighting options, including outdoor lights, and a new music feature called Orchestrator. The company is also accepting pre-orders for the Skylight, a modular ceiling light panel setup. The Matter-enabled lights are HomeKit compatible and can be controlled using the Nanoleaf app, the Home app, or Siri voice commands. The Orchestrator software uses real-time music analysis to create light shows that match the beat, and it will be available in the spring along with the new lights.
A former vice principal of Kanye West's secretive Donda Academy has filed a lawsuit alleging that rain poured through an open skylight into a classroom because the rapper didn't like glass. The lawsuit also accuses the school of various health and safety violations, including exposed wires, a fire caused by the wires, and a constantly overflowing septic tank. This is the third lawsuit filed by former staff members of the controversial school, with previous complaints including restrictions on using the second floor, dress code limitations, and a lack of books.
The Namyangju Detached House, designed by SMxL Architects, is a single-story house situated on a slender piece of land amidst the mountains, giving the impression of a hermitage or a cozy hut nestled in the hills when viewed from afar. The house features a rooftop yard exclusively accessible to family members, an open concept kitchen and living room, and a skylight in the attic. The forest-like atmosphere surrounding the house creates a serene and intimate setting, making it unique for a detached house located in the heart of the city.
APOLLO Architects & Associates has designed a striking house in a quiet residential neighborhood, featuring two stacked cubes made of contrasting materials: exposed concrete on the bottom and composite lumber on top. The wood-frame second-floor volume juts out over the parking area adjacent to the entrance in a dynamic columnless design. The building is enclosed by a high concrete wall imprinted with the Japanese cedar formwork used to make it, which blocks views of the interior from the street. The living-dining-kitchen area and bathroom are on the second floor, with a skylight on the north side of the living room filling the space with subtle, diffuse light that filters down the stairwell to the first-story entrance.
