Laneige's Bespoke Neo: The high-tech future of foundation matching

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Forget the endless search for the perfect foundation shade. Korean beauty brand Laneige is revolutionizing the industry with its Bespoke Neo service. This innovative experience offers a hyper-personalised foundation tailored to your skin tone.

The 30-minute Bespoke Neo service begins with a pampering touch. Laneige experts prep your skin with their products, ensuring a clean and moisturized canvas. Next, you'll engage in a digital skin analysis on a tablet, answering questions that identify your skin type and concerns. This goes beyond just colour matching; it personalizes the foundation formula to benefit your unique skin.

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Airthings Renew: Breathe easier and sleep better

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Airthings launched their first smart air purifier, the Renew, during CES 2024 and has started shipping in the US. Designed in Scandinavia for bedrooms, Renew boasts whisper-quiet operation and a sleek, modern design that blends seamlessly with any decor.

This air purifier tackles pollutants in two ways. A 4-stage HEPA-13 filter removes 99.97% of airborne particles, while a high-performance carbon filter eliminates unwanted odours and gases. It cleanses rooms up to 525 square feet in just 10 minutes and offers three modes: silent (which drops noise to 23 decibels), auto (adjusts fan speed based on air quality), and boost (maximum cleaning power for 60 minutes).

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YouTube Music gets personal with new Activity feed

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Since early 2024, YouTube Music has been ramping up notifications, and now they're taking it a step further with a dedicated "Activity" feed in the mobile app. Look for a new bell icon next to the search bar. Tapping it reveals a feed of recently released music from artists you follow, conveniently organized by "This Week" and "Earlier."

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' emerges from the shadows with first trailer

In late 2020, Disney unveiled a slate of upcoming Star Wars projects, dominated by familiar heroes like The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi. But one intriguing title flew under the radar: Star Wars: The Acolyte. Set during the little-known High Republic era (predating the original Star Wars film by centuries), details were scarce. News trickled out in 2023, with the announcement of a 2024 release and the casting of renowned actors Lee Jung-jae and Carrie-Anne Moss.

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