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Prime Day Drawing Tablet deals; a mix of drawing tablets on a pink background

I’ve been testing drawing tablets for years – these are Prime Day deals to consider

Ian Dean last updated 1 July 25

There are already price drops on Wacom, Xencelabs, XPPen and more.

The Prime Day MacBook deals.

These are the only two MacBooks I'd consider buying this Prime Day

Beren Neale last updated 30 June 25

You can already save up to $300 in early deals on Apple's newest laptops.

A silver Honor 400 Lite camera phone

I tested the Honor 400 Lite and found this cut-price phone doesn't have (too many) cut-down features

Sean Cameron published 30 June 25

Call it a 'plastic iPhone clone' all you want. It's got a charm all of its own.

An image from a fan remake of the Metal Gear Solid 2 intro in Unreal Engine 5

Fans remade the iconic Metal Gear Solid 2 intro in Unreal Engine 5

Joe Foley published 30 June 25

UE5's Megalights system made the project possible.

Cotswold Mist; creatures in an English landscape

I explore the English countryside through the eyes of 7 incredible digital artists – here's what I discovered

Trevor Hogg published 30 June 25

How Cotswold Mist reimagines England through the lens of fantasy and folklore.

New 7UP rebrand

I can't get 7UP's new earworm sonic logo out of my head

Natalie Fear published 30 June 25

It’s refreshingly brilliant.

Japanese minimalist beer bottles

Why Japanese minimalism is taking over Western design

Simon Ward published 30 June 25

After all that Y2K noise, brands are turning down the volume.

An artist learning how to make an artist website

Want to upskill? Get 50% off creative courses from Google, Epic Games and Microsoft

Georgia Coggan published 30 June 25

Coursera Plus is half price for a year – choose from over 10,000 courses.

Cotswold Mist; creatures in an English landscape — I explore the English countryside through the eyes of 7 incredible digital artists – here's what I discovered How Cotswold Mist reimagines England through the lens of fantasy and folklore.

A silver Honor 400 Lite camera phone — I tested the Honor 400 Lite and found this cut-price phone doesn't have (too many) cut-down features Call it a 'plastic iPhone clone' all you want. It's got a charm all of its own.

An image from a fan remake of the Metal Gear Solid 2 intro in Unreal Engine 5 — Fans remade the iconic Metal Gear Solid 2 intro in Unreal Engine 5 UE5's Megalights system made the project possible.

New 7UP rebrand — I can't get 7UP's earworm sonic logo out of my head It’s refreshingly brilliant.

Design

5 disastrous rebrands and what you can learn from them

By Rosie Hilder published 30 June 25

You'll want to avoid these branding blunders.

Does the USPS logo really have a secret dual design?

By Natalie Fear published 29 June 25

The internet can’t decide.

Art

Four examples of line drawing exercises to for digital art practice

Can these digital line drawing exercises help a beginner get better?

By Joe Foley published 30 June 25

I try eight essential practice exercises recommended by artists.

Sabrina Carpenter at the Met Gala

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album art isn’t enough to get her out of the doghouse

By Natalie Fear published 28 June 25

Critics aren’t happy with the 'approved by God’ alternative.

The logos of three of the best digital art software programs

The best digital art software

By Ian Dean last updated 27 June 25

Discover the best free and paid-for digital art tools around.

Digital Art Software

3D

How to use references for 3D modelling in Blender

By Maciek Lazowski published 30 June 25

Adjust your reference image for comfortable work in the free 3D software.

NICETY's acrylic paint pens

The acrylic markers I use for painting 3D prints are on sale right now

By Beth Nicholls published 29 June 25

I highly recommend NICETY's acrylic paint pens for all kinds of crafting, but especially for adding final touches to 3D prints.

Branding & Advertising

5 disastrous rebrands and what you can learn from them

By Rosie Hilder published 30 June 25

You'll want to avoid these branding blunders.

Does the USPS logo really have a secret dual design?

By Natalie Fear published 29 June 25

The internet can’t decide.

Not everyone noticed Apple’s ingenious new optical illusion

By Joe Foley published 29 June 25

Squint!

Video Game Design & Gaming

Switch 2 drop incoming! Here’s where to buy one today

By Georgia Coggan last updated 27 June 25

Struggling to get a Nintendo Switch 2? Fear not!

I wore a haptic gaming vest and I might never recover, spiritually

By Erlingur Einarsson published 26 June 25

The Woojer Vest 3 is bulky, pricey and frivolous gaming overkill, and I love it so bad.

AI

Why Alexa+ is an unparalleled opportunity for brands

By Will Glynn-Jones published 30 June 25

This isn't just about conversation; it's about conversion

"This wasn’t just a brand collab – it was a tech-meets-art love affair": Don Diablo on creating an AI-generated music video with Nvidia

By Joe Foley published 24 June 25

Imagination no longer has limits, the DJ and producer says.

An AI-generated image of a girl eating with chopsticks from an AI ASMR video

The AI ASMR video trend is agony to my eyes – and ears

By Joe Foley published 18 June 25

Well, that's another thing ruined.

Technology

Uperfect Delta Max Touch

I’ve finally found a stackable monitor that I want to use

By Paul Hatton published 29 June 25

The Uperfect Delta Max Touch monitor delivers on almost every front.

Plugable TBT-UDT3 Thunderbolt 5 dock

The Plugable TBT-UDT3 Thunderbolt 5 dock is a speedy budget contender

By Ian Evenden published 28 June 25

The Plugable TBT-UDT3 Thunderbolt 5 dock offers 11 ports for the price of one.

3 of the best vinyl cutters on a green background

The best vinyl cutter machines for home crafting

By Ian Dean last updated 25 June 25

The best vinyl cutter machines enable you to make stickers, banners and more.

Creative Inspiration

Stacey Solomon article

Stacey Solomon recommends the Cricut Joy Xtra for organising – but you can get a label maker for a lot less

By Beth Nicholls published 28 June 25

Cricut is great for home DIY, but if it's mainly labels that you're making, I've found a much better deal.

Digital Crafting

Aston Martin’s new direction waters down an iconic brand

By Joe Foley published 27 June 25

James Bond certainly wouldn’t approve.

An optical illusion is making people go "WTF" on TikTok – and you can create it yourself

By Georgia Coggan published 26 June 25

Procreate + optical illusion = yes please.

Optical Illusions

More Creativity Unleashed

Hilarious KPop Demon Hunters recordings show 3D animators can be great actors

By Joe Foley published 28 June 25

You have to see the references for Zoey.

Movies & TV Shows

The Simpsons

Let's calm down about The Simpsons season finale

By Joe Foley published 27 June 25

The latest major character death may be different from the others.

Movies & TV Shows

Switch 2 drop incoming! Here’s where to buy one today

By Georgia Coggan last updated 27 June 25

Struggling to get a Nintendo Switch 2? Fear not!

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