This 3D Printed Bike Is Beyond Cool

Hannah Schmitt
Aug 13, 2014

We could all use a little flavor in our commute, and this bike that combines all our favorite tech elements could be just the ticket. Solid is a sweet ride developed by Oregon-based Ti Cycles as part of a design competition. The bike didn’t win, but we think its design could change the bike world. For one, it’s the first 3D-printed titanium bike (!) that’s also connected (!!). This whip is so much more than just a means of transportation.

Grab the bike and the first thing you’ll notice is that it’s light, thanks to the strong, durable and lightweight titanium. The stylish design is minimal, but effective. Place your hands on the handlebars, and — oh, hey! — they’re Bluetooth connected, giving buzzing signals if you’re approaching a turn and a different signal if you missed one. So, no more need to look down at your phone while navigating unfamiliar territory.

A companion app created for the two-wheeler helps travelers explore a new city with curated lists of attractions and points of interest. Top influencers in Portland contributed their perspectives on where to ride and what to see, eat and hear to experience the city like a local would. A less glamorous companion app keeps up with your bike maintenance so you’re not surprised by a light that’s just burned out or brakes that seem to be giving you trouble.

In addition to the mind-blowing combination of design and technology, the bike is loaded with killer features. It’s adaptive with a modular rack that allows for storage (which you’re going to need to take home your haul from the stores suggested by the companion app) and electronic shifters integrated within the handlebar. Pretty cool, huh?

Would you prefer your bike to be Bluetooth connected? Do you use any apps to improve your commute? Tell us more about your ride below!

12 Cute Bluetooth Speakers That Double As Home Decor

If you're anything like me, you have music playing in the background at all times. It's true...I like to pretend I'm in a movie while cycling my Spotify playlists on the train, in the car, and at work. But sometimes, a singular phone or laptop speaker just doesn't cut it for the sake of the vibes. I want a speaker that sounds good and looks good. Luckily, there's a handful of actually attractive options that can tolerate me playing Taylor Swift'sMidnights five times in a row. Check out the best cute bluetooth speaker picks below, so you can shamelessly jam along to your tunes without sacrificing style at home!

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Modrngy Bonsai Table Lamp Speaker ($180)

If your home decor style leans toward simple, elegant details, this bluetooth speaker is the one for you. It sits like a tree on a shiny branch to boost your current plays while emitting a soft glow for ultra cozy vibes.

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Divoom Ditoo Retro Pixel Art Game Bluetooth Speaker ($100)

This bluetooth speaker is sure to infuse your WFH days with joy. You can customize the screen's pixel art, and watch as it dances along to your fave songs!

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Marshall Action III Bluetooth Speaker ($280)

This bluetooth speaker is small, but mighty. Its sound will fill any room, all while looking super sleek. Channel your inner rockstar with this design that mimics a musician's amp – we'll be playing the Daisy Jones & The Six soundtrack on this one exclusively.

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JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth Speaker ($250)

This multicolor light-up bluetooth speaker from JBL is the right match for more colorful, eclectic interiors. The vibrant lights move along with the dynamics of your music for some added feel-good vibes.

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Daqi Concept Jingoo Bluetooth Speaker ($375)

Thanks to this cute bluetooth speaker design, you can have a literal songbird in your home. It plays your playlists with the utmost sound quality while maintaining a calm ambient light. No one would even guess this decor piece doubles as a speaker!​

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Speaqua The Barnacle Pro ($70)

Not only is this bluetooth speaker speckled in colorful details, it's also 100% waterproof, so you can take your tunes outside of your home, too! It comes in a handful of different colors, so you can find the perfect shade to pair with your room.

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Dosmix Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker ($17)

Adding nostalgic flair to your home has never been easier with this retro-style bluetooth speaker. It's fitted with bold controls to reflect old-time radios, but doesn't skip on quality audio.

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Sunnylife Beach Cooler Box Sounds ($144)

Pack your picnic essentials up, and don't forget to grab your bluetooth device – no need for another speaker, this cooler already has one built-in! Your outdoor ventures have never been the same with this cute design.

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Bear Portable Light & Speaker ($28)

This dual-action cordless light and bluetooth speaker is sure to enlighten your inner child with its charming bear shape.

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Lexon Tykho 3 Bluetooth Radio ($60)

This bluetooth speaker design sets things straightforward with big, bold volume and power buttons. The shape recalls 90's boomboxes in a compact size – but still delivers full sound!

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Crosley Tribute Navy AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth ($59)

We're basically drooling over this navy blue and lilac purple color pairing. It makes for a sophisticated speaker to place on your bedside table or entryway that always amplifies the songs you have on rotation.

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Retro Bluetooth Speaker ($26)

Always wanted a turntable, but haven't invested in actually buying records? This gorgeous bluetooth speaker emulates a record player while only taking up half the space.

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Sanpyl French Bulldog Portable Bluetooth Speaker ($29)

This dog-shaped bluetooth speaker has an excellent subwoofer to fill your bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen with lively tunes throughout the day.

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The 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer Is Finally Here & I Have So Many Questions

The cast and crew of Severance are finally returned to the office after months of waiting for production to resume, and we finally have a first look from the new season! Apple TV+ just posted a teaser image from season 2 of cast member Adam Scott holding a bunch of blue balloons. We don't quite know the significance of this picture to the plot, but we do know we are pumped to see it!

Executive producer, Ben Stiller, spread the news about the Apple TV+ series’ return back in January 2024 with a quote tweet simply commenting, "back to work.”

Adam Scott also teased the Severance season 2 production in an Instagram post the same month, saying it’s “lovely being back at the office.” Severance season 2 is officially back on track. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season!

Watch The Official 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer!

Adam Scott is back in the first teaser trailer for Severance season 2 — and spends the entire trailer running from his problems (relatable). It appears that despite the fact Mark's innie retreats at the end of season 1, it looks like he wakes back up in the elevator and has lots of surprises waiting for him in the office.

Is there a release date for Severance Season 2?

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Severance Season 2 Release Date

Yes, we finally have a release date for Severance season 2! The sophomore season will hit Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025.

What is Severance about?

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Severance Season 2 Plot

Severance is a fictitious psychological thriller TV series that’s focused on a biotech company named Lumon Industries. In the show, Lumon Industries has popularized a procedure called ‘severance’ that separates their employees’ work selves from their personal lives. Essentially, when Lumon employees are at work, they can’t recall anything outside of work, and vice-versa when they aren’t at the office.

The first season of Severance follows Lumon Industries employee, Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott). Throughout the first season’s nine episodes, Mark and his coworkers begin to learn more about the severance procedure, their double-lives, and Lumon Industries’ true objectives – and it all begins to unravel in a mysterious way.

Who stars in Severance?

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Severance Season 2 Cast

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Michael Chernus are all part of the main cast in Severance.

Deadline confirmed in 2022 that Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble are part of the Severance season 2 cast.

Where can I watch Severance?

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You can stream season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+. If you don’t already have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can try the platform 7 days free before subscribing for $9.99/month.

Why is Severance season 2 taking so long?

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Severance season 2 is taking so long because production was halted in the wake of last year’s writers strike.

The cast and crew began filming season 2 on October 3, 2022, with production shutting down on May 8, 2023. Since SAG-AFTRA has struck a deal with AMPTP studios, it’s “back to work” on the Severance set per executive producer, Ben Stiller.

Is Severance creepy?

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Severance follows the horrors that come with working in an office, so yes, it’s creepy. Just kidding (sort of)!

The surreal tone of Severance definitely makes it creepy. There’s an ongoing feeling that someone – or something – is constantly keeping watch and wants to gain control. This tone, paired with the series’ clean, manicured (yet cold) visuals, chalks it up to be fairly disturbing.

The characters in the show become increasingly aware of this cryptic, surveillant presence, and the building tension definitely adds to the show’s creepiness. It’s also pretty existential, which is the creepiest feeling of them all.

Was Severance canceled?

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Severance was not canceled. (Thank goodness!) The production was put on pause due last May to 2023’s writers strikes, but it’s up and running now. We are enthused about the show’s return!

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This Desk Wants to Help Improve Your Productivity

We totally get it — it’s really hard to focus some work days. Productivity, especially when you’re a freelancer or contract worker, can be brutal. Whether it’s working from home, from a coffee shop or (like us some days) from your bed, maintaining that work routine can be a bit tricky at times. Sure, there are all sorts of tips and tricks (and apps) for that, and everyone comes up with their own way of coping (putting on makeup, walking around the block, leaving the house, etc.), but sometimes you just need a truly mobile office. Introducing: Devide.

Invented by Rami Santala for his graduation project at The Royal College of Art, Devide aims to help bring “normalcy” to mobile workers through an efficient, succinct mobile office. We mean that literally too: Depending on how you fold it, Devide can be a privacy screen, a laptop sleeve, a stand or a even a work surface.

There’s also a bonus Bluetooth connectivity element that will start your work apps for you and shut down any you deem a distraction (sorry, Arrow Hero!). It will help you make those invoices more accurate, as it keeps track of your working hours, and will help you achieve more of a work-life balance. There doesn’t really seem to be a downside to this little guy. And as mobile workers ourselves, we hope Santala gets the funding he needs to make this a reality! Once his website on Cargo Collective gets up and running, we will be able to internet-stalk him and the status of this cool invention.

How do you keep your productivity up? Tell us in the comments!

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'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Won't Feature This Controversial Couple

All it takes is a few episodes of Nobody Wants This to realize it's one of the best rom-coms of the year — and that Adam Brody is still super hot. The series, which also stars Kristen Bell, has gone viral for everything from its hilariously relatable approach to dating to "the best kiss of all time" to how eloquently it explains the fear that we're too much for a romantic partner. With an 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb, a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and literally millions of TikTok views, it's no surprise the show was just renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Nobody Wants This season 2.

What's going to happen in Nobody Wants This season 2?

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Creator Erin Foster just revealed Nobody Wants This season 2 is actually going to get rid of this tease from season 1: Morgan and Sasha's flirtationship. "I think we’re going to wrap up their weird 'Is it romantic?' thing. Because we want to see them together in season two, hanging out," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to see Esther. I think we went down that road enough that now we’re going to pull back and reposition so we can have them all in scenes together without [Morgan] being like, a full homewrecker. But we’re going to give Morgan something very fun. Justine [Lupe] came in and we pitched it to her and she was like, 'This is my dream storyline.'"

Is Morgan going to be swept off her feet? Or maybe she'll inherit a huge sum of money and become her own trophy wife. That would be SO Morgan.

Is there going to be a season 2 of Nobody Wants This?

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Yes on October 10, Netflix announced that Nobody Wants This will be coming back for season 2. And (spoiler!!!) now that Joanne and Noah have decided to be together, and Noah's decided to give up his position as Head Rabbi, I have a feeling they'll have to deal with a lot of opinions. (Namely, Noah's mother).

"Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me," creator Erin Foster says in a statement. "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I've been such a fan of since Girls... Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”

When is Nobody Wants This season 2 coming out?

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We know season 2 is coming out in 2025, but stay tuned for an official Nobody Wants This season 2 release date.

Who's in the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2?

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The Nobody Wants This cast includes Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, and Emily Arlook.

Does Nobody Wants This End on a Cliffhanger?

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Nobody Wants This might not end on the same kind of thrilling, dramatic cliffhanger as Outer Banks season 4 part 1, but it definitely leaves us with a ton of questions. How will Joanne and Noah's families react to the news? What does life look like as a couple? Will Joanne be able to flaunt their relationship in front of all the teenagers? No matter what comes, these two are very much in love, and I can't wait to see them continue to heal and grow together.

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Check out 10 Reasons Nobody Wants This Is The Best TV Show Of The Year — and all the other October TV shows to watch this month!

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Curb Your Road Rage! The 'Beef' Season 2 Cast Is Here.

Without a doubt, the best TV shows of 2023 included the emotional end to the Succession saga, as well as the beginning of my attachment to Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us. I got cozy thanks to Sullivan's Crossing and became even more obsessed with The Bear, but the one show I never saw coming was Beef.

The series picked up awards left and right (hello Emmys and SAG Awards!), and thank goodness, we don't have to say goodbye just yet because Beef season 2 is officially on its way! You might be wondering, 'Isn't Beef a limited series?' It was supposed to be — but the internet's obsession pushed Netflix to renew it. Before you catch up on the best new TV shows of 2024, here's everything we know about Beef season 2.

  • Beef was a standout TV show of 2023 — and Beef season 2 is on its way!
  • The Netflix hit will feature two feuding couples, doubling the drama.
  • Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Oscar Isaac, and Carey Mulligan will lead the Beef season 2 cast.

Will there be a season 2 of Beef?

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Yes, we're getting a Beef season 2! After waiting to hear whether the show would be back for another installment, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news on October 22. The sophomore season will feature eight 30-minute episodes.

Who's in the Beef season 2 cast?

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Beef Season 2 Cast

This is the craziest part of all: Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny will play one of the feuding couples, with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as the other. This is an absolutely insane cast to see onscreen together, and I cannot wait to see how they balance soft-spoken, graceful moments with over-the-top drama. Beef season 2 is going to be as good as its predecessor — if not better.

What is Beef season 2 about?

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Beef Season 2 Plot

THR also reports that Beef season 2 will follow a young couple (assuming that's Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton) who sees a crazy fight between their boss and his wife, “triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.”

When is Beef season 2 coming out?

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Beef Season 2 Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Beef season 2 yet, but considering season 1 started filming in April of 2022 and released in April of 2023, we could see the second season as early as winter 2025.

How many seasons and episodes of Beef are there?

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Right now, there is one season of Beef comprised of 10 episodes. Beef season 2 will feature eight 30-minute episodes.

Where can I watch Beef?

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You can watch all ten episodes of Beef season 1 on Netflix now! You can also watch Unpacking BEEF | Inside the Season Finale and Steven Yeun & Ali Wong Break Down A Scene From BEEF on YouTube for the behind-the-scenes info you've been craving.

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