الوسم: modular

  • All Modular Streets Festival Emoji Locations: Completing & Solving

    All Modular Streets Festival Emoji Locations: Completing & Solving

    Whenever Heartopia introduces a new festival or event, new emojis can be found in the most unexpected spots. Our goal is to help you find them all, even before you decide to collect every one.

    These emojis are hidden in increasingly tricky places, but if you stay alert and follow our guide, you’ll be able to find all of them before the event ends. Check which ones you’re missing so you can grab them early during the Modular Streets Festival.

    All Modular Streets Emoji Locations

    During the event, you can unlock limited-time emojis. Each one is hidden behind a riddle, so you’ll need to solve it to discover the spot.

    The emojis are in special themed bubbles that stand out from the usual weekly bubbles scattered around town. Here’s where you can find these brick-themed emojis this season:

    Week One Emoji Locations

    Emoji Riddle Location
    Seagull Building With Building Bricks Creative Lab Riddle: The walls of the Brick Store are made of… bricks? That’s just as amazing as the lab in the town center! In the center of town, between the whale fountain and the research store.
    Seagull Eating Shaved Ice Immersive Restaurant Riddle: They’re serving tasty shaved ice in the store—aiming to build an immersive restaurant in the brick world! Massimo thinks it’s a clever idea. Near Massimo’s restaurant on the north side of town.

    Week Two Emoji Locations

    (Note: Our guide will be updated with locations once these emojis are unlocked.)

    Week Three Emoji Locations

    (Again, updates will be provided when these emojis become accessible.)

  • Award-Winning Concept Inspired By Framework’s Modular Laptops

    Award-Winning Concept Inspired By Framework’s Modular Laptops

    Compal, a Taiwan-based electronics company, has unveiled the Adapt X, an innovative modular laptop concept inspired by the user-upgradable designs from Framework. This concept recently received an iF Design Award, highlighting its fresh take on modular computing, which allows users to easily swap and upgrade essential components rather than discarding the entire device.

    Similar to Framework’s offerings, the Adapt X showcases a customizable and serviceable design, enabling users to effortlessly replace components such as the display, keyboard, battery, and ports. This approach aims to prolong the device’s life while reducing electronic waste, empowering consumers with more control over their technology. According to Compal, the laptop utilizes a magnet-based assembly mechanism, allowing for simple disassembly and upgrades without the need for specialized tools.

    While detailed specifications are currently limited, the iF Design entry emphasizes sustainability as a fundamental aspect of the Adapt X. Its chassis is constructed from recycled materials, and the modular design means fewer components are wasted during upgrades. The inclusion of hot-swappable ports, a feature also found in Framework’s products, allows users to adjust their I/O options based on their individual needs.

    The Compal Adapt X modular laptop concept
    Compal

    As an original design manufacturer (ODM), Compal may not market the Adapt X directly to consumers. Instead, it is possible that this concept could be licensed or modified by prominent PC brands looking to venture into the modular laptop space. Previous attempts at modular designs have not seen widespread success, with Framework remaining a leader in this niche market.

    If Compal or a partnering brand successfully launches the Adapt X, this could indicate a growing interest in repairable and upgradeable laptops within the tech industry. Companies like Dell and Lenovo have also been exploring modular concepts, suggesting that Framework’s achievements may be shaping the broader landscape of laptop development. However, it remains uncertain whether the Adapt X will progress beyond the prototype phase.

  • Framework Laptop 12 Aims to Attract Students with Modular 2-in-1

    Framework Laptop 12 Aims to Attract Students with Modular 2-in-1

    Framework, a company known for its modular computing innovations, is venturing into new hardware territories with the unveiling of its first entry-level laptop at a launch event held in San Francisco, California on Tuesday.

    The new device, named Framework Laptop 12, is the smallest laptop in the brand’s lineup, showcasing a custom 12.2-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920 x 200, over 400 nits of brightness, stylus compatibility, and a convertible two-in-one design. Framework’s founder, Nirav Patel, described it as their “easiest to use, most repairable, and most durable product to date.”

    Framework Laptop 12 introduced at launch event on February 25, 2025.
    Framework

    Opting for higher-end specifications seen in more premium devices, the Framework Laptop 12 features the complete range of Intel’s 13th-generation core processors, supports up to 48GB of memory, offers up to 2TB of storage, and comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6E. Pointers from the company’s teaser before the launch hinted at a colorful and versatile design, which indeed proved to be accurate.

    Customers can choose from five vibrant color options, including Lavender, Sage, Grey, Black, and Bubblegum, enhanced by a two-toned color scheme that not only looks stylish but also adds to the laptop’s durability.

    Patel explained, “We utilize shock-absorbing TPU over a mode of plastic supported by a metal inner structure to handle bumps and drops. Like all our products, any part can be swapped out in just minutes.”

    The Framework Laptop 12 appears to be tailored for students and younger users, making it more appealing to that demographic. Preorders for the device are set to begin in April, with general availability projected for mid-year, though no pricing details have been disclosed yet.

    In addition to the new laptop, Framework also announced updates for the Framework Laptop 13 and Laptop 16, while introducing a new product altogether: the Framework Desktop, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max processor, designed with gaming and AI functionalities in mind.