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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Home featured on Australia's Best House, hosted by Megan Gale, for sale
A Cairns home that featured on Australia's Best House, hosted by supermodel Megan Gale, has been listed for sale. Located in Bayview Heights, Naya Haus featured in the 2024 season of the show, and will soon appear on Australia By Design. It has earned multiple design awards, including BDQ State & Regional and Master Builder accolades. Sustainability is at its core, with 10kW solar panels, a 5000L water tank, and recycled or recyclable materials used throughout. Set on a 1227sq m block with panormaic views from every room, the residence offers a fusion of Japanese minimalism and tropical influences. It is listed with The Industry agents Megs Walker and Tegan Rees. 'Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living, cooling breezes, and thoughtful design perfect for multi-generational families,' the listing says. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, a culinary dream with its marble benchtops, custom cabinetry, and premium fittings. The king-sized master suite is a haven of luxury, featuring a walk-through robe, automatic curtains, and a sumptuous ensuite. Additional guest bedrooms are generously sized, and a versatile office or fourth bedroom offers private access, perfect for a home business or guest accommodation. The lower level boasts a studio/workshop and a flexible-use room that could serve as a gym, media room, or additional living space. Outdoors, the expansive verandah offers breathtaking views and a unique 3.4-metre round plunge pool equipped with app-controlled spa features, heating, and lighting. The property is designed for ease of maintenance, with a secure front yard, smart irrigation systems, and dual gated access leading to a spacious lower yard—ideal for future expansion. The oversized garage provides ample storage, and the home is equipped with integrated Clipsal 'Wiser' smart home technology, ensuring superior energy efficiency and modern convenience. Australia's Best House sees a team of judges tour some of Australia's most impressive homes in a search for a winner. Naya Haus featured in the 2024 season and has been described as a 'mastercalss in Japandi (Japanese-Scandanavian) style with sustainable living'. It has a price guide over $1.9 million.
Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TECNO POVA 7 Series Earns Global Awards for Trendy, Futuristic Design
HONG KONG, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has gained global acclaim for its latest POVA 7 Series' refreshing trendy design. The series secured the Golden Award at the New York Product Design Awards and the Platinum Award at the London Design Awards, marking the brand's leading capability to integrate futuristic aesthetics with standout performance. The New York Product Design Awards celebrate excellence in design that enhances everyday life, recognizing products that combine aesthetic appeal with functional innovation and reshape industry benchmarks. Organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competitions received over 2,000 submissions globally this year. The London Design Awards similarly spotlight digital and electronic devices that achieve outstanding creativity, elegance, and purpose, acknowledging innovations that elevate how users interact with technology. 'TECNO POVA 7 series shows us just how expansive and essential great design has become,' said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA. 'It also reveals a commitment to problem-solving, beauty, and innovation that extends well beyond the surface.' POVA 7 Series earns its international design accolades by bringing trendy technology for young generation with distinctive appearance as the core. Its design carries forward the renowned 'Line & Lighting' theme, transformed into a sharp triangular emblem inspired by the POVA logo. Bright orange accents infuse youthful energy, while a semi-transparent battery cover reveals a layered frame that creates 3D visual effect. Surrounding the camera, 104 Mini-LEDs form the innovative 'Status Light', enabling customizable lighting patterns for notifications and enhancing both style and functionality. Inside, the operating system echoes this visual theme with metallic and glass-textured wallpapers, clean layouts, sleek icons, and modern fonts. Beyond visual distinction, the POVA 7 Series excels in performance. It offers a full suite of AI-powered tools—including real-time translation, call summaries, and AI-enhanced imaging—complemented by AIGC Studio for professional-quality content creation. Powered by a high-performance chipset, the device delivers ultra-smooth gameplay on its 144 Hz display, ensuring fluid gaming and multimedia experiences. The series also boasts a robust 6000 mAh battery with both 70W wired fast charging and 30W wireless charging, effectively eliminating battery anxiety. These prestigious global honors for the POVA 7 series prove TECNO's commitment to innovation and signal a promising future: TECNO is dedicated to continuing its mission of empowering next generation users with trend-tech styles and advanced technology. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TECNO MOBILE LIMITED
Skift
17-06-2025
- Business
- Skift
Skift IDEA Awards Deadline Extended to June 30 Due to Overwhelming Demand
The Skift IDEA Awards deadline has been extended to June 30 due to overwhelming demand and high interest from across the travel industry. This gives entrants two extra weeks to submit their most innovative work for recognition. Due to unprecedented interest and a surge in submissions, the deadline for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards has officially been extended by two weeks. Entrants now have until June 30 to submit their work for consideration. The Skift IDEA Awards celebrate the most impactful and innovative design, experiences, and initiatives across the global travel industry. From trailblazing campaigns and transformative sustainability projects to cutting-edge digital experiences and creative hospitality concepts, the awards aim to spotlight the visionaries shaping the future of travel. New Deadline: Monday, June 30 The deadline extension comes in direct response to overwhelming demand from companies and creatives around the world requesting more time to finalize their entries. With submissions arriving from every corner of the travel landscape—airlines, hotels, tourism boards, experience providers, short-term rentals and more—this year is on track to be our most competitive and inspiring yet. If you've been considering submitting your work but needed more time to polish your presentation or gather final materials, this is your moment. The Skift editorial and judging teams are eager to see the innovation, imagination, and impact you've brought to the industry. Still unsure which category to apply for? Take our easy quiz to guide you to the best fit. We encourage all organizations, agencies, and individuals working in the travel ecosystem to take advantage of this additional window. This is your chance to gain global recognition and be celebrated as a changemaker at the forefront of travel's evolution. For submission guidelines, past winners, and judging criteria, visit:
Globe and Mail
16-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
2025 Oppolia's Whole-House Solution – Monet Series Wins Double International Honors
Oppolia's 2025 Monet Series won Silver at both the MUSE Design Awards and A' Design Award, recognizing its fusion of artistic elegance and functional innovation. We proudly announce that Oppolia's 2025 whole-house solution, the Monet Series, has secured Silver awards in two globally prestigious design competitions: the MUSE Design Awards 2025 (Residential Interior Design) and the A' Design Award & Competition 2025 (Furniture Design). This dual recognition from institutions representing the pinnacle of creative excellence — the MUSE Awards, curated by the International Awards Associate (IAA), and Italy's A' Design Award, renowned as one of the world's most rigorous and diverse design accolades — validates Monet's revolutionary fusion of artistic inspiration and functional innovation. Inspired by Claude Monet's impressionist masterpieces, the series translates the ethereal interplay of dawn light across forest lakes into residential spaces through a masterful balance of poetic sensibility and Italian light-luxury principles. At its core lies a meticulously crafted color narrative featuring light gray as its foundational tone, harmonized with tranquil accents of delicate green, where low-saturation sophistication evokes serene elegance while matte and lustrous surfaces layer to create dimensional depth reminiscent of Monet's brushwork, transforming light itself into a tangible design element that redefines ambiance. Beyond its artistic merit, Monet addresses the complex realities of urban living for discerning homeowners through fluid architectural intelligence: sweeping arcs replace sharp edges to soften transitions between living, social, and leisure zones, enhancing both safety and visual continuity. The modular cabinetry systems, including modern minimalist TV units and storage cabinets, integrate residence, partying, and self-leisure within compact footprints through adaptive configurations that maximize utility without compromising grandeur. Grilles with ambient lighting and metallic details elevate these functional elements into gallery-worthy artistry, while sustainable E0-grade cabinet panels underscore Oppolia's commitment to responsible luxury. By seamlessly merging the dreamlike color aesthetics of Monet's paintings with space-optimizing ingenuity, the collection delivers curated living experiences that resonate profoundly with modern urbanites seeking both beauty and purpose. It simultaneously meets sophisticated lifestyle demands and advances the evolution of the home design industry. Judged by 200+ international experts at MUSE and 316 design professionals, academics, and press members at A' Design amid thousands of global entries, these awards testify to Oppolia's decades-long legacy of transforming houses into deeply personal, art-infused sanctuaries. Every contour, texture, and transition invites residents to become protagonists in their aesthetic narratives.
UAE Moments
03-06-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Express Your Mood with LG's MoodUP® French Door Fridge
What if your fridge could dance to your favorite tunes, change colors with your mood, and still keep your food fresher for longer? The LG GR-A34FDMKJ French Door Fridge with MoodUP® isn't just another smart appliance—it's a statement piece designed for the way we live, entertain, and express ourselves today. With its award-winning design (hello, Red Dot and iF Design Awards!), this fridge turns a traditional kitchen staple into the heart of your home's vibe. Thanks to the customizable LED doors, you can set different colors for each panel using the LG ThinQ® app—so whether you're in the mood for warm sunset hues or cool party pops, your fridge reflects your energy. Planning a get-together? Switch on Party Mode. Not only will the MoodUP® fridge light up in sync with the music, but it also has built-in Bluetooth speakers so your kitchen literally comes alive. And when the party's over? The display dims automatically unless you're near it, helping to save energy without killing the vibe. But it's not all flash. Practicality meets innovation with InstaView™ technology—just knock twice on the glass panel to peek inside without opening the door, reducing cold air loss and keeping food fresher longer. Inside, you'll find a spacious 617L of storage, top-tier cooling tech with Door Cooling+ and LINEAR Cooling, and intuitive smart features like remote monitoring through LG ThinQ® and voice assistant compatibility. Even better, this fridge is built to last with a 10-year warranty on its Inverter Linear Compressor and LED components engineered for a decade of use—even with daily door openings and mood lighting on. In a world where appliances are smarter, why shouldn't they be more fun too? The LG MoodUP® fridge brings personality, practicality, and performance to your kitchen in one futuristic (and very Instagrammable) package.
