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November 2026

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The VPRO’s Dutch interview programme gives a guest from culture or public life an extended conversation about their work and experience. Writers, performers, filmmakers and other makers appear in an intimate late-night format. Useful for listeners who prefer a sustained encounter with one person to a panel discussion, and for readers or viewers looking to understand the ideas behind a creative practice.

www.nporadio1.nl

Bialetti’s octagonal aluminium stovetop coffee maker uses a lower water chamber, a coffee basket and an upper collector to brew a concentrated drink. The familiar design is relevant to people who want a compact manual coffee routine without an espresso machine. Useful for small kitchens and coffee enthusiasts exploring moka preparation; the official model page explains its parts, available sizes and appropriate use.

www.bialetti.com

Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, is an AI research and thinking tool organized around sources you provide. Use it to analyze material, untangle a complicated topic and transform the information into a more useful form. It suits students, researchers and knowledge workers who want an assistant grounded in a chosen collection rather than starting every conversation from an empty prompt.

notebook.google

React Summit

Conferences· Listed by a fan

A recurring React and web-development conference held in Amsterdam with an online participation format. Its programme brings together front-end and full-stack engineers, open-source authors and trainers to discuss the ecosystem and changing development practice. Useful for teams using React who want technical learning and community contact in one event; the official page describes the conference tracks, workshops and remote activities.

reactsummit.com

Nicholas Felton

Designers· Listed by a fan

Designer known for turning personal observations and recorded activity into carefully structured information graphics. His official portfolio brings together annual reports, editorial work, the Reporter and Daytum projects and other visualization experiments. It is a useful starting point for studying personal data, visual reporting and the editorial choices involved in making everyday patterns legible.

feltron.com

Leather pull-on Chelsea boots in Blundstone’s original stout-brown style, with elastic side panels and a practical everyday shape. The model is relevant to people who want a boot that can move between casual city clothing and outdoor errands. Useful for comparing a pull-on boot with lace-up footwear, or choosing a familiar durable style; the official product source explains materials, fit and the details of the men’s 500 version.

www.blundstone.com

A developer conference in Antwerp covering Java, AI, cloud systems, architecture and the craft of building software. Deep dives, hands-on sessions and talks are presented in a cinema setting, giving attendees several levels of technical engagement. Useful for developers and architects who want a broad programme with a strong JVM community, or teams comparing their practices with other builders; the official event source describes the announced edition.

devoxx.be

Atmosphere

Books· Listed by a fan

Taylor Jenkins Reid follows Joan Goodwin as she joins NASA’s Space Shuttle programme in the early 1980s. Training, friendship, ambition and an unexpected love story unfold against the pressures of preparing to travel beyond Earth. Suitable for readers of historical fiction who enjoy emotionally involved characters and a detailed professional setting, particularly stories about women finding room for their abilities in demanding institutions.

taylorjenkinsreid.com

David Shrigley

Artists· Listed by a fan

Artist whose drawings combine spare visual language with deadpan, unsettling and absurd observations about everyday life. The official site organizes work across black and white drawings, color works, printmaking, sculpture, books, photography, animation and music. It is a useful portfolio for exploring how a distinctive comic voice travels across fine art and publishing.

www.davidshrigley.com

Sydney Opera House

Venues· Listed by a fan

Performing arts venue on Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, with a program extending well beyond opera into music, theater, dance, comedy and talks. Its several performance spaces sit within one of the city's most recognizable buildings. The official site connects events with tours, access information and visitor guidance, making it useful for both a specific performance and a broader cultural visit.

www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Satisfactory is a first-person factory-building game set on an alien planet. Explore for resources, connect extraction sites with transport systems and construct production facilities that turn materials into increasingly complex components. It suits players who like seeing automation at human scale, balancing engineering with exploration and building substantial industrial projects alone or cooperatively.

store.steampowered.com

Paradiso

Venues· Listed by a fan

Live music venue in a former church near Leidseplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its program ranges across emerging and established artists, club nights and other cultural events, with a long running role in the city's music scene. The official site provides the current agenda, venue and visit information; individual event pages identify whether a show is in the main building or one of its partner locations.

www.paradiso.nl

Plausible Analytics is a privacy-focused website analytics tool with a compact dashboard for understanding traffic and site activity. Use it to review which pages and acquisition sources matter without building a large reporting setup. It suits website owners who want accessible measures of performance and a lightweight approach to analytics, with public source code and self-hosting options available.

plausible.io

A team word game in which spymasters give one-word clues to help teammates identify the right cards on a shared grid. The challenge comes from linking several words while avoiding choices belonging to the opposing team or the assassin. Suitable for parties and mixed groups who enjoy language, inference and discussing interpretations; the publisher’s refreshed edition retains the core format with an updated word list and presentation.

www.czechgames.com

Song Exploder

Podcasts· Listed by a fan

Musicians break down a song and explain how it was made, moving through recordings, choices and the ideas behind particular sounds. Hrishikesh Hirway’s programme gives listeners access to the creative process through the people who did the work. Useful for music fans, songwriters and producers who enjoy hearing how individual pieces fit together, with episodes that can be chosen by artist or by curiosity about making music.

songexploder.net

Obsidian

Productivity· Listed by a fan

Obsidian is a note-taking and knowledge application designed around a private collection of interconnected thoughts. Capture material, develop ideas over time and build useful connections between notes. It suits writers, researchers and independent thinkers who want a flexible personal knowledge workspace, with the value coming from a growing body of linked information rather than a single disposable document.

obsidian.md

Peter Wright’s production of Tchaikovsky’s ballet pairs a familiar festive story with the Royal Ballet’s dancers and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs. The performance is presented at the Royal Opera House in London. Suitable for audiences exploring classical ballet and families considering a seasonal theatre outing; the official production source provides age guidance, access information and the dates for this particular run.

www.rbo.org.uk

An insulated water bottle with a wide opening and a closable straw cap that can be operated with one hand. The carry handle and slim format make it useful for gym sessions, day trips and the journey between activities. Suitable for people who prefer drinking through a straw while keeping a reusable bottle in their bag; the manufacturer explains its cleaning, cap compatibility and intended cold-drink use.

www.hydroflask.com

Web developer and writer publishing technical experiments and explanations about the browser platform. His long running weblog covers CSS, JavaScript, animations, browser tooling and practical demonstrations, including projects that make new platform behavior easier to inspect. It is useful for front end developers looking for detailed examples and links that connect emerging standards to working code.

www.bram.us

Treehotel

Stays· Listed by a fan

Hotel in Harads, northern Sweden, offering individually designed rooms suspended among the trees alongside a guesthouse. Its architecture turns the form and position of each room into part of the experience. It suits travelers interested in experimental design and a forest setting, with the official site providing individual room descriptions and practical information for comparing the very different accommodation options.

treehotel.se

Procreate is a drawing and painting application for iPad, designed as a portable workspace for sketching, illustration and finished digital artwork. Develop ideas directly on the canvas and keep a creative process close to the act of drawing. It suits artists who want an illustration-focused tool for working away from a desktop, from a quick visual study to a more polished piece.

procreate.com

Coolblue

Shops· Listed by a fan

Dutch retailer specializing in electronics, appliances and related products for home and work. Its official shop organizes computers, phones, audiovisual equipment, photography and household categories alongside product guidance and support. It is useful for shoppers who want to compare specifications and use cases across a focused technical assortment, with both consumer and business routes and information about physical stores.

www.coolblue.nl

A high-density yoga mat with a six-millimetre profile, designed as a substantial base for regular practice. The PRO’s durable construction and cleanable surface make it relevant to people who use the same mat frequently at home or in a studio. Suitable for yoga practitioners comparing a stable everyday mat with lighter travel options; the official product page provides the dimensions, care information and available colours.

www.manduka.com

Beyoncé

Musicians· Listed by a fan

Singer, songwriter and performer whose work joins recorded music with a strong visual and live performance practice. Her official site is the primary artist destination for exploring her creative world and reaching verified material. It is useful for audiences following an extensive catalog that moves across R&B, pop and other musical traditions, alongside the imagery and performance concepts surrounding each project.

beyonce.com

Hank Green

Creators· Listed by a fan

Writer, presenter and online creator whose public work spans science communication, conversation and collaborative internet projects. His official website provides a central identifying destination for his professional work. It is useful for audiences exploring an independent creator practice that connects educational media, books, humor and community participation across several formats and publishing channels.

www.hankgreen.com

Rainbow

Crypto· Listed by a fan

Rainbow is a cryptocurrency-focused application for following and trading digital assets and other supported markets from a phone. It brings a visual interface to activities that otherwise require several separate services. It suits users who want a mobile entry point for exploring on-chain markets and managing related activity, with the exact instruments and availability depending on the service and location.

rainbow.me

Trello

Productivity· Listed by a fan

Trello is a visual work management tool built around cards and boards. Capture incoming work, move tasks through a process and use planning views to keep track of what needs attention. It suits individuals and small teams who want an easy-to-read picture of progress, from a personal project to a recurring editorial or operations workflow with several people contributing.

trello.com

Simone Giertz

Creators· Listed by a fan

Inventor and video creator whose work turns unusual practical problems into objects, prototypes and stories about making. Her official site links Yetch Studio, public appearances and professional contact information. It is useful for audiences interested in playful engineering, independent product development and the messy process of moving an idea from an improvised build toward something people can use.

www.simonegiertz.com

European venture capital firm helping technology companies scale, with roots in the Netherlands. Its official site connects people, portfolio relationships, growth support and company milestones. It is useful for founders whose businesses are moving beyond initial validation and for researchers seeking primary information about a growth oriented investor and the commercial and organizational questions facing its portfolio.

www.primeventures.com

Dutch literary publisher with a substantial catalog of fiction, poetry, essays and nonfiction by Dutch and international authors. Its official site connects books and author pages with new releases and editorial material. It is useful for readers building a route through contemporary literature and public argument, with direct publication information and opportunities to discover related writers within an established editorial tradition.

www.debezigebij.nl

Natural Earth

Datasets· Listed by a fan

A public map-data collection providing cultural, physical and raster themes at several levels of detail. The different scales support uses ranging from regional maps to small world locator graphics. Useful for cartographers, designers and data journalists who need consistent base layers without assembling each boundary or geographic feature separately; the official download pages explain the intended scale and reuse terms.

www.naturalearthdata.com

Planet Zoo 2 is a zoo-building and management simulation with animals that include aquatic and flying species. Design distinctive parks, plan environments for their inhabitants and extend conservation activity into Wildlife Reserves. It suits players who enjoy combining creative construction with animal-focused management and want their exhibits to be part of a wider living park.

store.steampowered.com

The Olympisch Stadion is Amsterdam's historic athletics stadium and a venue for public sporting and cultural events. Explore its sporting heritage through an organized tour or visit an event in the official calendar. It suits people interested in Dutch sports history and groups seeking a distinctive stadium setting; ordinary access is through a scheduled visit rather than unrestricted walk-in entry.

www.olympischstadion.nl

Buffer

Marketing & sales· Listed by a fan

Buffer is a social media management tool for developing ideas, scheduling posts and reviewing how content performs. Keep a publishing queue and coordinate work across supported social channels from a shared workspace. It suits independent creators and small teams who want a consistent publishing routine, with room to collaborate, engage with an audience and turn performance information into the next set of posts.

buffer.com

An Amsterdam group exhibition developed with LI-MA that explores the early years of Dutch video-art gallery MonteVideo and the continuing evolution of audiovisual art. Archive works appear alongside present-day installations across ten spaces. Suitable for visitors interested in art and technology, experimental image-making and immersive sound; the official exhibition source explains the connection between pioneering artists and contemporary practitioners.

nxtmuseum.com

Studium Generale Delft organizes events exploring science, culture and society through talks and discussion. Its programme invites participants to question assumptions and consider perspectives beyond a single technical discipline. It suits students and other curious visitors who want an accessible setting for thinking about wider questions, with the official event listing specifying the format and participation details.

www.tudelft.nl

Intergovernmental space organization coordinating European work in exploration, science, satellite applications and space technology. Its official site provides mission updates, technical background, imagery and information on European space programs. It is useful for audiences who want to follow how international cooperation produces scientific instruments and practical services such as Earth observation and navigation.

www.esa.int

A two-strap sandal with adjustable buckles and Birkenstock’s shaped footbed, in the Birko-Flor upper material. The Arizona is relevant to people looking for an open everyday sandal with a recognisable practical design. Useful for comparing the brand’s material and width choices, or selecting a familiar model in a different finish; the official product page identifies the black version and explains its construction and sizing.

www.birkenstock.com

Adobe Lightroom is a photography application for organizing images and developing their visual appearance. Adjust color, tone and composition while keeping a workflow centered on a collection of photographs rather than a single graphic. It suits photographers who need a repeatable process for reviewing a shoot, refining selected images and exploring different edits while retaining access to the original material.

www.adobe.com

Security researcher Troy Hunt writes about data breaches, authentication, privacy and the operational realities behind Have I Been Pwned. The site combines explanations of incidents with disclosure lessons, technical investigations and weekly updates. Relevant to developers, security teams and people responsible for customer data who want concrete examples of how security failures happen and how organisations communicate them.

www.troyhunt.com

bol

Shops· Listed by a fan

Online retail platform serving the Netherlands and Belgium with books, electronics, home products, toys and many other categories. Its official site combines a broad product catalog with listings from the platform and selling partners. It is useful for shoppers comparing a wide assortment in one place, with individual product and seller information providing the detail needed to judge whether a particular offer fits their requirements.

www.bol.com

Fourth Wing

Books· Listed by a fan

Rebecca Yarros opens the Empyrean fantasy series with a dangerous world of dragon riders, military training and romantic tension. The story blends an academy setting with high-stakes action and relationships that complicate survival. Suitable for adult readers looking for a fast-moving fantasy romance, especially those who enjoy following a protagonist through a competitive institution and continuing into a larger connected series.

www.hachette.co.uk

Khan Academy is a learning platform with lessons and practice exercises designed to help students develop understanding over time. Work on a topic, use hints and explanations when needed and return to skills that need more attention. It suits independent learners and classrooms that want accessible practice alongside instruction, with progress information supporting a more targeted next step.

www.khanacademy.org

Blossoming branches spread against a blue sky in a painting Van Gogh made for his newborn nephew. The composition reflects his interest in Japanese prints, with strong outlines and an unusual placement of the tree. Suitable for viewers exploring the connections between family, symbolism and visual influence in his work; the museum page explains the painting’s personal context and gives access to the image.

www.vangoghmuseum.nl

Hotel on Rotterdam's Wilhelminapier in the Netherlands, occupying the former Holland America Line headquarters beside the Maas. It connects overnight stays with restaurants, bars and spaces for meetings and celebrations. It suits visitors interested in a hotel with a strong relationship to the city's maritime history, with the official site providing room, dining and practical location information for planning a stay.

hotelnewyork.nl

Zoom Workplace is a collaboration platform that brings meetings and related communication tools into a connected work environment. Use it to hold conversations, coordinate with colleagues and support activity around a meeting. It suits distributed teams that want a familiar video meeting experience while also linking communication to the practical work that happens before and after a call.

www.zoom.com

Vermeer depicts a maidservant pouring milk in a quiet interior, giving an ordinary task unusual presence through light, colour and careful composition. The still objects around the flowing milk invite close looking. Suitable for viewers interested in Dutch interiors, the depiction of work and the visual effects of daylight; the Rijksmuseum’s collection page supports studying this individual painting and its details.

www.rijksmuseum.nl

JSON Schema

General· Listed by a fan

JSON Schema is a vocabulary for describing and validating the structure of JSON data. It lets developers specify expected properties, data types and constraints, helping applications exchange consistent information and reject invalid inputs. The project website provides learning material, specifications and implementation resources. It is a standard used by validation tools and applications, rather than a hosted database or a single software product.

json-schema.org

KNMI

Public bodies· Listed by a fan

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute provides weather warnings, climate information and research on atmospheric and geophysical processes. Its official site includes forecasts, radar, earthquake information, data tools and explanations. It is useful for people and organizations seeking primary Dutch information about weather and climate, as well as background that puts observations and changing conditions into context.

www.knmi.nl

Restaurant beside the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, connecting a contemporary dining experience with one of the city's major cultural destinations. Its identity draws on Dutch ingredients and a wider culinary perspective rather than treating museum dining as an afterthought. The official site provides the current menu and reservation information for guests planning a meal on its own or alongside a museum visit.

www.rijksrestaurant.nl

Apex Legends

Shooters· Listed by a fan

Apex Legends is a team-focused hero shooter that combines character abilities with tactical combat and battle royale play. Choose a Legend whose tools complement the squad, gather equipment and coordinate movement and engagements. It suits players who enjoy fast action but also want meaningful team composition, communication and an ongoing reason to learn the strengths of different characters.

store.steampowered.com

Jakob Nielsen’s reference introduces ten broad principles for assessing interaction design, including visible system status, error prevention and user control. The article explains the heuristics with illustrations and examples. Useful for designers, developers and product teams conducting an early interface review or building a shared language for usability problems before planning more detailed user research.

www.nngroup.com

A practical course on the computing tools that formal computer-science classes often expect students to learn independently. Lessons address command-line work, editors, version control and related workflows so learners can operate their tools more confidently. Useful for students and working programmers who spend significant time at a computer but still find everyday development tasks slower or more mysterious than they should be.

missing.csail.mit.edu

An album assembled from Nils Frahm’s live performances in different locations over two years. Rather than document one concert, Spaces uses recordings made on varied equipment to explore the energy between performer, room and audience. Suitable for listeners drawn to piano, electronics and the changing character of live music, especially those seeking an album that rewards uninterrupted listening and attention to texture.

www.nilsfrahm.com

GitLab

Developer tools· Listed by a fan

GitLab is a platform for managing software through a connected development lifecycle. Coordinate source code, review changes and bring build, delivery and governance activities into a shared workflow. It suits teams that want a common system for developers, agents and delivery responsibilities, with project context available across the steps between an initial issue and maintained software.

about.gitlab.com

Suno

AI models & agents· Listed by a fan

Suno is an AI music-creation tool that turns written ideas, lyrics and musical direction into songs. Start with a simple prompt, explore different results and develop a track through its creative and editing tools. It suits people sketching musical concepts, experimenting with lyrics or looking for a way to express a sound before they have a complete composition or production workflow.

suno.com

Independent medical humanitarian organization providing assistance in conflicts, disasters, epidemics and situations of exclusion from care. Its official site explains field activities, operational principles, country programs and financial reporting. It is useful for people seeking to understand humanitarian medical work and the logistical, political and practical conditions shaping responses in different parts of the world.

www.msf.org

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is a hospital campus on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Its location page provides directions, campus maps and a directory of clinical specialties, including cancer, cardiac, neurological and surgical services. Patients and visitors can check facility information and navigate to appointment resources. Department arrangements differ, so the relevant service’s own information is the place to plan a visit.

my.clevelandclinic.org

Restaurant in Kruiningen, Zeeland, the Netherlands, situated between the Eastern and Western Scheldt. Its official presentation places the surrounding province and its waters at the center of the dining experience. It suits diners planning a destination meal connected to a particular landscape, with the official site providing current menu, reservation and hotel information for arranging the visit.

www.interscaldes.nl

A tablet powered by Apple’s M4 chip, available with an 11-inch or 13-inch display and support for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard accessories. It is useful for handwritten notes, drawing, reading and mobile productivity within the iPad app ecosystem. Suitable for students and creative users comparing a tablet setup with a laptop; the official page explains the supported accessories and available configurations.

www.apple.com

JSNation

Conferences· Listed by a fan

An Amsterdam and online conference focused on JavaScript and full-stack web engineering. Talks and community activities bring together developers working across the web ecosystem, with remote participation extending the audience beyond the venue. Useful for engineers who want to compare approaches, discover tools and meet practitioners outside their own team; the official event site explains the current hybrid format and programme as it develops.

jsnation.com

Fort Resort Beemster is a spa, hotel and dining destination in Zuidoostbeemster, the Netherlands, set in a converted historic fort. It combines wellness facilities with massages, facial treatments and hammam experiences, as well as overnight accommodation. The setting makes it distinctive for visitors interested in both spa relaxation and historic architecture. The official site provides treatment options, hotel arrangements and reservations.

www.fortresortbeemster.nl

PyData Amsterdam is a technical meetup community for people interested in Python and data work in the Amsterdam region. Hear talks, discuss approaches and exchange experience around data management, processing, analysis and visualization. It suits practitioners who want peer learning and technical substance, with the group emphasizing knowledge sharing rather than sales presentations or recruitment pitches.

www.meetup.com

Pinkpop

Festivals· Listed by a fan

A recurring Dutch music festival associated with large live performances and a shared multi-day festival experience. It is relevant to listeners who enjoy planning a weekend around a mix of familiar names and acts they have not seen before. Suitable for friends and music fans comparing major summer events in the Netherlands; the official site is the source for each edition’s programme, ticket formats and travel information.

www.pinkpop.nl

A touring exhibition programme that brings selected Sony World Photography Awards images to venues around the world. Different presentations provide audiences with a curated encounter with contemporary photography across subjects and approaches. Suitable for photographers and general exhibition visitors who want to explore an international selection; the official calendar gives the local venues and dates rather than treating the tour as one fixed-location event.

www.worldphoto.org

An everyday backpack with a clean rectangular silhouette, offered in Rains’ restrained range of colours. Its eighteen-litre format is relevant to carrying work or study essentials without choosing a large travel bag. Useful for commuters and students who want a bag that coordinates with simple urban outerwear; the official source provides dimensions and product details for assessing the space available for their usual daily load.

rains.com

Discord is a communication platform for communities and groups that want a shared place to talk and spend time together. Create a server, organize conversation spaces and use voice or other interaction tools alongside text. It suits gaming groups, clubs and online communities that need more structure than a single group chat and want informal conversation to remain part of the shared experience.

discord.com

Michael Bierut

Designers· Listed by a fan

Graphic designer whose practice connects visual identity, typography and communication for institutions and businesses. His official Pentagram profile traces a career beginning in the Vignelli office and documents a wide range of identity and graphic projects. It provides a useful route into the design of coherent public facing systems and the reasoning that connects an organization's purpose to its visual expression.

www.pentagram.com

An indoor bicycle trainer that lets cyclists use a compatible bicycle for structured sessions at home. The KICKR is designed to connect riding effort with compatible training applications and controlled indoor resistance. Useful for riders maintaining a cycling routine through bad weather or preparing for events; the official source explains the model’s connections and fit requirements so it can be matched to the intended bicycle and software.

eu.wahoofitness.com

Record shop on Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, occupying several connected buildings with vinyl, CDs and a café. It suits listeners who want to browse across genres, discover recommendations and connect music shopping with the atmosphere of an independent store. The official site provides current releases, in store performances and practical information for planning a visit to this established Amsterdam music destination.

concerto.nl

Cursor

Developer tools· Listed by a fan

Cursor is an AI-oriented coding environment for working with a software project through both an editor and agents. Describe a change, investigate code and review the resulting implementation within a workspace built for iterative development. It suits developers who want assistance that can use repository context and move beyond an isolated completion to a concrete, reviewable change.

cursor.com

Mullvad VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service for routing an internet connection through its servers. It forms part of Mullvad's wider set of tools aimed at reducing surveillance and unwanted data collection. It suits people who want a dedicated VPN and prefer a provider whose product choices and public technical resources place online privacy at the center of the service.

mullvad.net

Art museum in Otterlo, the Netherlands, within De Hoge Veluwe National Park, combining a major Van Gogh collection with modern art and an extensive sculpture garden. It suits visitors who want to move between galleries and an outdoor landscape during the same cultural visit. The official site connects current exhibitions, collection highlights and practical information, including the relationship between museum and park access.

www.krollermuller.nl

Dwarf Fortress is a deeply interconnected simulation about establishing a dwarven community in a generated world. Build a stronghold, organize work and resources, and respond to the needs and dangers that emerge as the settlement grows. It suits patient players who enjoy learning intricate systems and watching ambitious construction plans turn into unpredictable stories of survival.

store.steampowered.com

Phantom

Crypto· Listed by a fan

Phantom is a self-custody cryptocurrency wallet for managing assets and accessing trading-related blockchain services. Its interface brings supported networks and token activity into a shared wallet experience. It suits people who want a convenient way to work with on-chain assets across more than one ecosystem, while retaining control over the credentials that authorize access and transactions.

phantom.com

A connected circuit of Counter-Strike competitions spanning regional events and major international tournaments. The official ESL Pro Tour site provides the event calendar, competition information, news and viewing links. It is useful for esports fans who want to follow teams across a season and understand how different tournament levels connect, with dates, locations and attendance options attached to each individual event.

pro.eslgaming.com

Elizabeth Hargrave’s bird-themed board game combines cards and engine-building as players develop a wildlife preserve. Different birds contribute abilities that can work together over the course of a game. Suitable for adults and experienced family players who enjoy planning combinations and discovering detailed card illustrations, including nature enthusiasts looking for a strategy game whose subject is integral to its presentation.

stonemaiergames.com

European Union agency providing environmental information, assessments and data to support public understanding and policymaking. Its official site connects themes such as biodiversity, water, climate, energy and industrial emissions with specialist information systems. It is useful for researchers and organizations comparing European environmental trends and seeking evidence that connects monitoring with policy questions.

www.eea.europa.eu

eFootball

Sports & racing· Listed by a fan

eFootball is Konami's football game for competing in matches against players around the world. Its focus is direct football play and developing a team to take onto the pitch. It suits players who want an ongoing football game centered on repeated matches and learning how to use a squad effectively, with room to build familiarity with players, formations and opponents over time.

store.steampowered.com

Daikanyama T-SITE

Stores· Listed by a fan

Book and lifestyle destination in Daikanyama, Tokyo, Japan, centered on Tsutaya Books and a collection of related shops and places to spend time. It suits visitors interested in the connections between reading, design, music and everyday culture within a carefully arranged physical environment. The official English page provides the floor guide, access information and current activity for planning a visit to the specific Tokyo site.

store.tsite.jp

Monks

Agencies & firms· Listed by a fan

International digital services company working across creative production, marketing, media and technology. Its official site presents solutions, client work and its approach to orchestrating content and customer experiences. It is useful for organizations that need connected capabilities across many channels and markets, with projects that bring together creative development, production systems and the operational use of emerging tools.

www.monks.com

A comfort-oriented electric bicycle range from Dutch manufacturer Gazelle, with a low-step frame and an upright approach to everyday riding. The model family includes versions with different gearing and assistance configurations. Suitable for riders planning relaxed commutes, shopping journeys and longer leisure rides; the official Dutch page helps compare the available Avignon versions and their equipment.

www.gazelle.nl

GitHub Copilot is an AI development assistant that works across the coding workflow, from exploring an issue to preparing and reviewing changes. Use it alongside an editor, terminal or GitHub project to ask questions and develop implementations. It suits developers and teams who want assistance connected to their existing repositories and collaboration process rather than a separate general-purpose chat.

github.com

London Drawing offers practical art workshops with demonstrations and instruction in subjects such as life drawing, anatomy, portraiture and painting. Choose a focused session to explore a technique or develop a specific aspect of observation. It suits people who want concentrated studio learning without committing to a long course, with individual listings explaining the tutor, medium and preparation needed.

londondrawing.com

Xero

Finance & commerce· Listed by a fan

Xero is accounting software for small businesses, connecting invoicing, bills, expenses and financial records with banking and advisor workflows. Keep everyday bookkeeping in a shared system and give an accountant or bookkeeper the relevant context. It suits business owners who want clearer operational finances and collaboration around the records used to understand and run the company.

www.xero.com

The Royal Drawing School offers public courses in drawing and related artistic practice, with options ranging from individual classes to longer programmes and online study. Learn from practising artists and choose a format that fits the time available. It suits beginners and developing artists who want structured observation and regular practice, with course listings clarifying level, location and commitment.

royaldrawingschool.org

A travelling exhibition programme presenting selected photojournalism and documentary images to audiences in different cities. The displayed stories create a focused setting for looking closely at important events and the people affected by them. Suitable for photography enthusiasts, students and visitors interested in visual journalism; the official exhibition calendar identifies each host venue so visitors can distinguish the touring programme from a single local showing.

www.worldpressphoto.org

Sunday 1 November

131 listings

Open day →

Portal 2

Puzzle games· Listed by a fan

Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle game about connecting spaces with a portal device inside Aperture Science. Solve increasingly elaborate test chambers while encountering the facility's distinctive characters, or work through a separate two-player cooperative campaign. It suits players who enjoy spatial reasoning and comic storytelling, with cooperation requiring shared planning as well as coordinated actions.

store.steampowered.com

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film mixes action, comedy and suspense in a large-scale dramatic production. Its combination of genres makes it relevant to viewers interested in a distinctive director’s approach to contemporary entertainment. Suitable for adult audiences who enjoy a film with shifts of tone and momentum; the official studio source provides the production’s identity, trailer and routes to authorised viewing formats.

www.warnerbros.com

Penpot

Design & creative· Listed by a fan

Penpot is an open-source platform for designing digital products collaboratively. Create interface work, develop shared libraries and bring design context closer to the code and workflows used by a product team. It suits designers and developers who want a shared design environment with open integration options, including organizations that need more control over how the platform is hosted.

penpot.app

Paul Graham contrasts calendars organised around meetings with the long uninterrupted blocks needed for making things. The essay explains why a small appointment can impose a disproportionate cost on a programmer or writer. Useful for managers arranging collaboration, independent makers protecting focused time and teams trying to explain recurring friction between meeting-heavy coordination and sustained creative work.

www.paulgraham.com

A wireless productivity mouse with haptic feedback, high-resolution tracking and Logitech’s MagSpeed scroll wheel. Its customisation options are designed for people who move through long documents or work across complex applications. Useful for desk-based professionals comparing alternatives to a basic mouse; the official source explains the supported controls and Logi Options+ features for evaluating a particular workflow.

www.logitech.com

Outdoor clothing and equipment company whose brand combines products for sport and everyday use with environmental advocacy. Its official site connects clothing, packs, repair related resources and opportunities for public action. It is useful for people exploring an outdoor brand as an organization, with information that places product design and use within a wider discussion of durability, land and environmental responsibility.

www.patagonia.com

Disney’s stage musical follows Simba’s journey through a production known for its theatrical animal imagery, music and ensemble performance. The London production takes place at the Lyceum Theatre, providing a distinct live encounter with the familiar story. Suitable for musical-theatre audiences, families and visitors planning a West End outing; the official production site supplies performance information and guidance for selecting a particular date.

www.thelionking.co.uk

A colour e-reader in Kobo’s Libra family, intended for digital books and reading material where colour adds context. Its dedicated reading format is relevant to people who want a separate device for books rather than reading everything on a general-purpose tablet. The official Kobo product source describes the display, controls and compatible note-taking options, helping readers compare their reading and annotation priorities.

ereader.kobo.com

Hanna Bervoets

Writers· Listed by a fan

Dutch novelist whose official site brings together books, biographical material, podcasts and an English language introduction. Her fiction explores relationships, social norms and the effects of contemporary systems on individual lives. The site is a starting point for readers seeking her Dutch catalog and international work, with direct routes to current publications and professional information.

hannabervoets.com

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Creative branding and design agency formerly known as DesignStudio, with studios in London, New York and Dubai. Its official portfolio spans brand and experience work in travel, culture, entertainment, technology and gaming. It is useful for organizations seeking a clear creative identity across markets, and for readers examining how strategic ideas become recognizable public facing systems and experiences.

www.further.group

Cryptomator is an open-source tool for encrypting files before they are stored with a cloud provider. Keep documents and other personal material in a protected vault while continuing to use a familiar synchronization service. It suits people who want control over the contents of cloud-stored files and need encryption that is separate from the storage provider's own account and infrastructure.

cryptomator.org

Workspace and technology development hub in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City, United States. It connects offices and shared work areas with prototyping labs, product realization support and opportunities to test critical technologies in real environments. The official location page is useful for founders and engineering teams assessing facilities for work in areas such as energy, mobility and advanced materials.

www.newlab.com

A London conference for the Rust programming community, welcoming people writing their first crate as well as experienced maintainers. Multiple tracks of practical talks are selected around what attendees can learn from them, with recordings extending access afterward. Useful for engineers adopting Rust or looking for contact with the wider ecosystem; the official page distinguishes confirmed conference arrangements from a workshop day still being planned.

www.rustnationuk.com