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Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Gizmodo
Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Hits Its Record Low Price, Create 16 Million DIY Colors With This Amazon Steal
Of the many benefits of modern-day life, one of the most underrated is good mood lighting. After all, we don't have to change the light bulb just to get a new color, and nor do we have to really put much effort in at all to change the mood. The world of smart lights and RGB lighting in general, has really helped on that front. If you're looking for a really good option, then you'll want to make the most of this 30% discount on the Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp. This sleek-looking device can help change everything about how a room feels thanks to an absurd number of colors and some really clever features. In fact, let's go ahead and talk about them. See at Amazon Vibes Only The most striking thing about this lamp is the design. There's no denying just how impressive this long, thin lamp looks, and how unassuming it isreally helps upgrade its impact when it's on as well. That's not the be-all-end-all, but it's a nice little bonus if you're someone who likes to plehttps:// surprise your guests. Of course, the big draw here is the actual lighting it offers, not the light. This lamp has an impressive 1000 lumens rating, which means it can comfortably fill a room with light. The color of that light is where things shine though, pun intended. That's because this lamp can manage 16 million different colors when you consider different shades, which means that even the pickiest of hosts can find the exact style of light they're looking for, no matter how obscure it is. Of course, you can also set it to one of the many presets dynamic scene modes to help define things, and you can even have it sync with the music that's playing to really help the immersion of everyone involved and bring entertainment to a whole new level. You can control it all, not only using the app, but with your voice, with most major smart assistants as well. This helps it really slot into smart home setups, and allows it to better fit your needs. It just means that it's not a hassle for most people to actually install it, especially as you can easily move it from place to place and room to room. This is a very popular lamp, so being able to get it for $70, instead of the usual $100, is a great chance that you shouldn't miss out on. See at Amazon
Time Business News
4 days ago
- Time Business News
Best Design Practices for Packaging: RGB to CMYK Workflow
In the packaging design and printing industry, color accuracy can make or break the visual appeal of your product. While screens offer vibrant hues with backlit displays, the real challenge arises when those same designs are translated to physical packaging. The most common pitfall? Not understanding the crucial difference between RGB and CMYK color models. If you're designing for print, mastering the shift from RGB to CMYK for printing is not optional, it's essential. Understanding RGB vs CMYK Let's start with the basics. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is a color model used for digital displays, your monitor, phone, or tablet screen. It operates on light, meaning it adds color to black backgrounds to produce brighter visuals. On the other hand, CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used in print. It works subtractively by layering inks on white paper to produce colors. The key takeaway: RGB is perfect for digital, but for physical print materials, like packaging boxes, labels, or flyers, CMYK is the industry standard. If a designer forgets to switch color modes before printing, the final product may look dull or completely different from the digital preview. Why You Must Convert RGB to CMYK for Printing Designers often craft packaging artwork in digital tools like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, where RGB is the default. But once that artwork heads to the press, printers require CMYK files to translate screen visuals into ink. Switching from RGB to CMYK for printing is more than just flipping a setting, it's about preserving brand color consistency. Imagine a brand's red logo turning maroon or a soft teal appearing navy after print. That's the risk if RGB files are sent directly to a printer. At Custom Design Boxes, we frequently encounter clients who are unsure why their printed packaging looks 'off' from what they saw on screen. Our pre-press team explains that RGB uses a wider color gamut, meaning some bright tones (especially neons and bright blues) can't be accurately replicated in CMYK. This process is known as RGB to CMYK color shift, and managing it requires careful adjustments and color proofing. Best Settings for CMYK Printing To reduce visual discrepancies during the conversion process, start your design file in CMYK mode whenever you intend to print. In Adobe software: Photoshop : Go to Image > Mode > CMYK Color . Illustrator : Choose File > Document Color Mode > CMYK Color before beginning your design. When converting an RGB design to CMYK, use soft proofing tools to preview how colors will appear once printed. It's also wise to use Pantone colors where brand consistency is critical. Pantone provides spot color options that print accurately across different printers. Working in high resolution (300 DPI) and including bleed margins (typically 1/8 inch) ensures that your packaging looks professional after trimming. These elements are vital not just for color but for overall quality. How Color Shift Can Impact Brand Perception The RGB to CMYK color shift can be minor for some colors and drastic for others. Neon greens, vibrant oranges, and electric blues, for example, rarely translate well into CMYK. That's why packaging designers need to test print mockups and always communicate with the print provider during early design stages. Color inconsistency leads to customer dissatisfaction, especially when product packaging is a core part of brand identity. If a customer associates your brand with a vivid turquoise, and the final printed package shows up in a washed-out blue, it may weaken brand trust and reduce shelf appeal. At Custom Design Boxes, we guide our clients through the correct conversion process and offer print proofs before large production runs to avoid such mishaps. This proactive communication between designer and printer is essential for print success. When Should You Use RGB? There are cases when RGB should be used, web design, digital ads, mockups, and social media promotions. In fact, creating your original assets in RGB gives you the flexibility of vibrant color options. Just ensure you convert to CMYK before exporting for print. It's also a good practice to compare your RGB artwork and the CMYK version side by side to anticipate any major differences. If your project will appear in both print and digital formats, consider designing in RGB first and then adapting it to CMYK manually rather than relying on automatic conversions. Tips to Ensure Print Accuracy Start in CMYK mode when the final product is meant for print. Use calibrated monitors for better on-screen color accuracy. Work with high-quality CMYK-ready swatches. Consult your print provider for any custom ICC profiles. Ask for physical proofs before mass printing to see real-world color results. Most importantly, work with packaging experts who understand this transition deeply—like the pre-press and design support at Custom Design Boxes . Conclusion Understanding the difference between digital and print color models is crucial for any designer or brand working on physical product packaging. Converting RGB to CMYK for printing isn't just a technical checkbox—it's an essential step to ensure your final packaging matches your creative vision. By becoming familiar with RGB vs CMYK, recognizing the implications of RGB to CMYK color shifts, and following the best settings for CMYK printing, you can eliminate costly errors and deliver consistent, compelling brand visuals. Whether you're designing lip balm boxes, cosmetics cartons, or vape packaging, always keep your print color model in check—because what you see on screen isn't always what you get in print. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
REDYSIGN fresh meat packaging project hits milestone
The REDYSIGN project, a collaborative initiative aimed at developing circular, fibre-based packaging (FBP) for fresh meat, has achieved a significant milestone to improve traceability in the sector. The project's second key phase focuses on integrating identification markers and digital sorting technologies to enhance the sorting of biocontaminated fresh meat packaging. The integration of specific identification markers into each component of fresh meat packaging is one of the core technologies of the REDYSIGN project. The markers include the tray, absorbent pad, and lidding film, facilitating accurate sorting and optimising sanitation treatments. Over the project's first 18 months, partners Fábrica Nacional de la Moneda y Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda (FNMT), Tecnalia, and PACKBENEFIT developed detection systems for both these traceability markers and pollutants. They have employed advanced sensors and imaging technologies such as RAMAN, NIR, and RGB to identify organic contaminants in absorbent pads and integrate specific markers. A notable achievement is the RAMAN marker developed by FNMT and its successful incorporation into trays thermoformed by PACKBENEFIT. Tecnalia's tests in both static and dynamic conditions have demonstrated the marker's detection efficiency, validating its potential for effective FBP sorting and recycling. The project has utilised RAMAN spectroscopy to provide chemical and structural information about the packaging materials while near-infrared technology has been used to evaluate organic components. The combination of machine vision and spectroscopy has led to the creation of AI models that can visually delineate contaminated surfaces and correlate visual data with chemical composition. Tecnalia's research has shown the effectiveness of spectroscopic sensors in detecting contaminants on food tray pads. The project's next steps will involve adjusting the maximum movement speed at which the sample moves along the surface, further enhancing the technology's industrial applicability. The project is funded by CBE JU and coordinated by Tecnalia. "REDYSIGN fresh meat packaging project hits milestone" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Tom's Guide
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
7 Nintendo Switch 2 display settings to change right now for the best picture performance
The Nintendo Switch 2 has landed, bringing with it tons of awesome gameplay opportunities thanks to its improved hardware. With all of the hype surrounding Nintendo's new console, you might dive in head-first to the new hardware and neglect the myriad of settings available to tweak. Some are clear cut and made perfect right out of the box, but it's handy to note their existence and understand what they do. Trust me, I'm just as excited to rip into Mario Kart World on my new Nintendo Switch 2. Several key elements still need to be considered before proceeding, especially if you're planning on playing games primarily docked and connected to one of the best TVs. So let's get into all the ways you can boost picture and audio performance on your Switch 2 by delving into these settings below. You'll notice there are actually two different display settings on your Switch 2 dedicated to "HDR Output." I'll go over both of them here as they sort of go hand-in-hand and it wouldn't really make sense to talk about a similar setting later on. The one found at the top of the settings simply just toggles HDR and it will most likely be turned on by default. This really only pertains to you if you're using an HDR-enabled TV. However, the best course of action is to just keep this setting on, even if you don't have an HDR-enabled TV. In the event you upgrade in the future, the Switch 2 will automatically recognize the HDR and you won't have to go and change this setting. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The second HDR Output relates to the Switch 2's software. You can toggle this second setting to three different modes, including "Off," "Compatible Software Only," or "For all Software." The latter setting is on by default, but you can set it to "Compatible Software Only" so it works specifically with games and apps that support the format. I actually recommend setting it to "Compatible Software Only" as this won't warp the colors of non-HDR titles being played on the Switch 2. The Switch 2 now finally has the potential to hit 4K resolutions, but before you go and switch it to the highest specification let's take a step back and assess first. "Automatic" is probably the best setting if you're relatively tech illiterate and aren't sure what resolution your TV has — but you can check this via "Dock Output Information" right below the resolution setting. For me, I prefer keeping the Switch 2 in lower resolutions, either 1440p or 1080p. This allows the Switch 2 to run at a faster 120Hz refresh rate at either resolution. In 4K, you're stuck at 60Hz (and 60fps in most titles). While it's still unclear which games might actually hit above the 60fps mark, I would rather have it set to a lower resolution for better performance. Essentially, this setting lets you choose between allowing your TV to catch the full range of RGB color values (0-255) versus a limited amount of them (16-235) to best suit your TV's color output. Out of the box this will be set to "Automatic," which is probably the best setting for most users. However, you'll want to change this to Full RGB to ensure the best possible results. Some TVs will be better equipped to handle the "Limited Range" setting, but you can always double check this by seeing if your TV can handle Full RGB in the user manual or online. Most modern displays, especially some of the best Samsung TVs and assorted LG models, can handle Full RGB. Most modern consoles have what's called CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows a particular device to automatically turn on the TV when it's powered on. The Switch 2 comes equipped with this very function, only Nintendo calls it "Match TV Power state." This comes down to preference, but I like having that capability of grabbing a nearby controller and turning on my Switch and TV at the same time. I don't have to worry about scouring the couch for my TV remote, and it jumps right into the HDMI output my Switch 2 is connected to. It's a handy feature and you'll want to make sure it's enabled. The final two pieces of our display settings rundown for the Nintendo Switch 2 are ALLM and 120Hz mode. The former, which stands for Auto Low Latency Mode, is a setting largely tied to a TV's game picture setting and increases responsiveness, so it's best to ensure this is enabled, which it should be right out of the box. You'll also want to keep 120Hz mode enabled as already mentioned in the TV resolution section. This will ensure that games can run at 120Hz when playing in 1080p or 1440p, thus granting you crisp 120fps in some games. Which titles might actually hit that number is another story entirely. I've run a few Pokémon games so far and only saw locked 60fps gameplay even in 1080p, so it's hard to tell where you might see upgraded performance. We'll just have to do a bit more testing on this front. Much of the audio settings are cut and dry. They don't require too much if any tweaking, but one thing I will specify is TV Sound. Like most other settings on the Switch 2, you could leave this as "Automatic," but if you have a more bombastic audio system that supports 5.1 linear PCM, go ahead and change it to that setting. It's a bit unfortunate that the Switch 2 doesn't come equipped with Dolby Atmos support, but at least you can get some surround sound when it's docked. There's a variety of soundbars on the market that support 5.1 PCM, like the Sonos Arc and the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, but check our best soundbars to find the one that fits your budget. Don't forget about Bluetooth audio. If you have a baby or a loved one sleeping next to you, some of the best wireless headphones will come in handy. You can also use this setting to pair up Bluetooth speakers if you're so inclined. On a side note, you will want to change one specific setting in Audio tied to headphones connected to the Nintendo Switch 2 and its Pro controller. Called "Lower Maximum Headphone Volume," the audio setting protects your ears from damage, but it largely reduces audio in a way that makes it much too low for general use.
GSM Arena
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GSM Arena
RedMagic 10S Pro unboxing and hands-on
What's 6.85" big, has a massive 7,050mAh battery, an overclocked 4.47GHz Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 24 GB of RAM, and more RGB than a desktop PC? Oh, and has its own cooling fan? You (likely) guessed it - the RedMagic 10S Pro. We have the Dusk model with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage (you can even go to 1TB). The phone ships with a red USB-C cable, an 80W charger, and a form-fitting grey transparent case. The 10S Pro is unmistakable as a RedMagic product with a semi-transparent black rear and an uninterrupted display. That display is a unique 6.85-inch 144Hz panel made by BOE and is massive. RedMagic boasts that it occupies 95.3% of the front with barely anything left for bezels. There are three light-up zones on the rear: the RedMagic logo at the bottom, the X logo in the upper right, and the fan just below the cameras. The RedMagic 10S Pro has a unique rectangular shape with flat glass panels on either side and a sturdy metal frame in the middle. The right side of the phone has the volume rocker, a circular power button, and the MagicKey, which by default launches the Game Space. People who buy this phone will likely be happy with the arrangement, but you could also customize what the MagicKey does. Classic Red Magic design We snapped a close-up picture of the 16MP under-display camera in the front. You'll never see it unless it's active. The fan has high and low modes - you can hear it in the higher setting, though it isn't intrusive. It's barely audible in the lower setting. The fan has two grilles on either side of the phone so that it can take in cool air and direct the hot air out. You can, of course, play to your heart's content with its LED settings. The RedMagic 10S Pro is a serious gaming phone. Not only does it pack the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading edition (by 4%, or 15MHz), it brings a 40% faster NPU. For high sustained performance, RedMagic borrowed ideas from gaming PCs. There is 36mm² of liquid metal in direct contact with the chip. The SoC is paired with the RedCore R3 Pro gaming chip. It leverages upscaling to achieve 120fps in multiple games. It also manages the cooling and the low-latency touch detection. Speaking of, the display has a one-finger sampling rate of 2,500Hz - quite bonkers - and 960Hz for multiple fingers. Of course, there are two capacitive shoulder triggers with 520Hz sampling. We'll get back to you with the performance numbers of the beast soon!
