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Lenovo back-to-school laptop deal

The perfect slim and light back-to-school MacBook alternative has $450 off

Erlingur Einarsson Published 2 September 26

The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition now costs $680 less than the equivalent MacBook Air!

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 deal

Yes, a Chromebook can be the perfect school laptop – and there's $170 off the best we've ever tested

Joe Foley Published 2 September 26

Best Buy's 29% off the slim and powerful Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is a back-to-school deal not to miss.

Evercade Nexus

The Evercade Nexus is the retro antidote to modern gaming's anti-physical and expensive dead-end future

Alan Wen Published 2 September 26

While Gamescom mostly looks at what's next for gaming, this handheld hands-on was a much needed look back.

Blood of the Dawnwalker art

The Blood of Dawnwalker (PS5) review: a smart vampire RPG that doesn't quite sink its teeth into the fantasy

Ian Dean Published 2 September 26

The time mechanic gives me fun FOMO, but I just wanted more bloodsucking.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a glorious return to the series' 2D roots with a more modern 2.5D aesthetic

Alan Wen Published 2 September 26

My Gamescom hands-on of Evil Empire's take on Konami's series looks like a strong contender amongt the sea of other games influenced by it.

Pica ruler

Designers, do you recognise this old-school equipment?

Georgia Coggan Published 2 September 26

"No using the internet to figure it out you whippersnappers!"

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis screenshot

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis's Unreal Engine reimagining looks breathtaking but I'm concerned by some modern design creep

Alan Wen Published 2 September 26

A Gamescom demo showcases Ancient Greece reimagined with gorgeous god light rays, falling swords and a very thick-skinned leopard.

Krakow, Poland - November 6, 2025. Close-up editorial image shows a hand holding the latest Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange, against a black background, highlighting the phone’s unique colour and camera design. The shot captures current consumer technology trends and the distinct design choices of Apple devices. This editorial photo is suitable for articles, reviews, and technology news related to smartphones, Apple products, or mobile innovation.

Move over, Cosmic Orange – iPhone 18 colours just leaked online

Georgia Coggan Published 2 September 26

Apple goes in a different direction.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a glorious return to the series' 2D roots with a more modern 2.5D aesthetic My Gamescom hands-on of Evil Empire's take on Konami's series looks like a strong contender amongt the sea of other games influenced by it.

Lenovo back-to-school laptop deal — This slim and light back-to-school MacBook alternative is now $450 off The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition now costs $680 less than the equivalent MacBook Air!

Evercade Nexus — The Evercade Nexus is the retro antidote to modern gaming's anti-physical and expensive dead-end future While Gamescom mostly looks at what's next for gaming, this handheld hands-on was a much needed look back.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 deal — Yes, a Chromebook can be the perfect school laptop – and there's $170 off the best we've ever reviewed Best Buy's 29% off the slim and powerful Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is a back-to-school deal not to miss.

Design

The new Disney World logo design is actually kind of genius

By Daniel John Published 2 September 26

It's certainly better than the 50th anniversary offering.

This city's controversial logo redesign has hit a bum note

By Joe Foley Published 1 September 26

Residents fear Bloomington isn't putting its best cheek forward.

Art

How to draw Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty the easy way

By Joe Foley Published 2 September 26

Follow along with these expert tips to perfect the distinctive Sanrio character look.

Character Design

Three of the best e-ink art frames on the market.

The best e-ink art frames are starting to deliver on the early promise of the technology

By Beren Neale Published 1 September 26

No light-emitting eye-sores here – only sharp, paper-like digital frames ideal for the discerning creative.

Digital fantasy art

“Ideas for my art come from different places. In this case, I was inspired by an iron maiden paired with a goblin who takes great zeal in his work”

By ImagineFX staff Published 1 September 26

Satoshi Kamanaka on mixing fantasy art with the compositions of Golden Age illustrators.

3D

This 3D artist uses Unreal Engine 5 and Blender to achieve incredible detail in heroic character designs

By ImagineFX staff Published 2 September 26

Check out the work of Andres Zambrano.

Backrooms movie and a recreation of Backrooms in Blender

Making your own Backrooms in free 3D software is surprisingly easy

By Joe Foley Published 2 September 26

Here's how to create infinite yellow hallways that you can explore for ever.

Branding & Advertising

The new Disney World logo design is actually kind of genius

By Daniel John Published 2 September 26

It's certainly better than the 50th anniversary offering.

This city's controversial logo redesign has hit a bum note

By Joe Foley Published 1 September 26

Residents fear Bloomington isn't putting its best cheek forward.

Billboard advert ideas for Parker Pen Company with text positioning pens as anti-AI tools

A viral creative challenge just gifted Parker pens the perfect anti-AI billboard advert

By Joe Foley Published 1 September 26

The pen is mightier than the probabilistic large language model.

Video Game Design & Gaming

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's lush new location and remaster improvements have me excited to be Geralt again

By Alan Wen Published 1 September 26

CD Projekt Red's hand-off Gamescom demo of The Witcher 3's third expansion doesn't look like it's for a game more than a decade old.

A main holds a sword and wears a gold gauntlet

Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) review – Capcom’s samurai comeback gets the swordplay right

By Ian Dean Published 31 August 26

I've been waiting 20 years; while it occasionally drags, Onimusha delivers where it matters.

AI

If Apple and Spotify are cracking down on AI slop, why can't YouTube? I think I know the answer

By Tom May Published 30 August 26

It's all about the business model.

AI-generated animated series based on the pixel art video game Astro Burn

This indie dev found a use for AI but says the project was still firmly human led

By Joe Foley Published 27 August 26

HaZ Dulull turned his own pixel art game into an animation series.

AI-generated menu imagery of weird alien-looking food

AI is killing folk graphic design, and the resulting "Lovecraftian horrors" are making people want to never eat out again

By Joe Foley Published 25 August 26

Can we bring back the days of bad Photoshop?

Technology

Photos of the SwitchBot AI e-ink picture frame.

Damn! No sooner had I bought this clever e-ink digital frame, it gets a 25% discount!

By Beren Neale Published 2 September 26

The SwitchBot e-ink art frame looks like matte paper, and the 13-inch model is down to £273, saving £85.

Some of the best laptops for game development.

Best laptops for game development: Ideal devices for crafting your vision

By Matt Hanson Last updated 1 September 26

Craft new worlds with the best laptops for game development.

This tiny "life-saving" charger takes the guesswork out of juicing up – and right now it's 26% off

By Joe Foley Published 31 August 26

Apple fans will love the design.

Creative Inspiration

Backpacks

Match your backpack to your personality with 42% off top brands

By Natalie Fear Published 19 August 26

Get back-to-school ready with these hand-picked bags for every style.

A t-shirt printing setup.

Build your own t-shirt printing empire with £1,130 off this starter kit

By Beren Neale Published 18 August 26

Get a t-shirt printer, a smokeless oven and a heat press for just £2,186.

Digital Crafting

Back to School stationery

Get the luxury look with stationery starting from $10

By Natalie Fear Published 8 August 26

Don’t pay designer prices this back-to-school season.

More Creativity Unleashed

Three different editing consoles by TourBox.

The best TourBox editing consoles: Legit shortcuts to creativity

By Paul Hatton Published 2 September 26

Top picks for photo and video editing.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's lush new location and remaster improvements have me excited to be Geralt again

By Alan Wen Published 1 September 26

CD Projekt Red's hand-off Gamescom demo of The Witcher 3's third expansion doesn't look like it's for a game more than a decade old.

A main holds a sword and wears a gold gauntlet

Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) review – Capcom’s samurai comeback gets the swordplay right

By Ian Dean Published 31 August 26

I've been waiting 20 years; while it occasionally drags, Onimusha delivers where it matters.

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