Core77 Weekly Roundup (7-20-26 to 7-24-26)

Here's what we looked at this week:

John Meng's found-object cigar ashtray.

UBTECH's humanoid companion robots are launching this September.

The Cordalock: A four-way bike lock.

WerksAtelier's fine craftsmanship: Wooden rings, as jewelry—and hinges.

By industrial designer Tom Ducarouge, an Apple Vision Pro seating station at a Parisian opera house.

Inventor Ruvim Kubsky's clever design for a stud finder combines low and hi tech.

AIM's deconstructed kitchen faucet.

A security camera designed to indicate when it's not watching (you).

Japanese design firm DeFF's diminutive premium pen.

The Diffrient Lounge: Humanscale revives a Niels Diffrient Design for a hybrid work/lounge chair.

Light is bringing back the flip phone. A new generation will get to experience "the distinct satisfaction of hanging up."

Leatherman's odd-looking experimental ratcheting bit driver sold out instantly.

Michael Hilgers' minimal design for a multifunctional side table.

DreamDomes' elegant, weather-resistant dome-shaped event tents.