Designer Matteo Frontini has reimagined the classic Moka coffee pot with the Turbo Moka, a redesigned version that he claims brews coffee twice as fast as traditional models. The update introduces a helical spiral base inspired by jet engines, which significantly reduces brewing time. The Turbo Moka aims to modernize the everyday ritual of coffee-making while honoring the iconic stovetop espresso maker originally created in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti and Luigi De Ponti. Frontini developed the first prototype in 2024, approaching the familiar design through a contemporary lens. The pot’s distinctive spiral base increases surface area by 93 per cent, allowing for greater contact with the flame compared to a conventional Moka pot. As a result, Frontini says the Turbo Moka can brew coffee in half the time while using...

  Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI model called LegoGPT that can transform simple text prompts into fully buildable LEGO designs. This new AI LEGO builder bridges natural language and physical creation, making it possible for users to generate custom LEGO vehicles just by describing them.   LegoGPT uses advanced natural language processing and computational geometry to analyze written descriptions and translate them into 3D LEGO-compatible models. For example, typing “a red sports car with oversized wheels” will generate detailed step-by-step instructions for constructing that vehicle out of LEGO bricks.   Currently focused on vehicle models, LegoGPT is part of a larger effort by CMU’s computer science department to make generative AI tools more interactive and practical. The project is led by PhD student Ava Pun, who envisions...

Kim Alex Hall wore the NICOLE ZÏZI STUDIO and Eli Lescot III collaboration for the screening of S.i.r, photographed by Adrai Kain. S.i.r is a groundbreaking series that explores the complexities of sexuality, gender, and identity. It follows three central characters—Shamik, Alex, and Justin—each on a unique journey of self-discovery. Together, they navigate the delicate balance of friendship, family, and the challenges of dating, all while grappling with societal expectations and internal   With raw, authentic storytelling, S.i.r brings crucial conversations about these often underrepresented themes to the forefront. Kim Alex Hall's outfit, from our collaboration with Eli Lescot III, was beautifully captured by Adria Kain. For more, visit @sirtheseries on Instagram and watch the pre-series episode here. Shop the collaboration, here