Nintendo has announced that its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will be officially released on June 5th. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct livestream event, revealing various features and games alongside the new device. The Nintendo Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch HDR-capable LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and eight times the storage capacity of the original Switch, at 256GB. The device also features a noise-canceling microphone and tabletop mode […]
Moncler has collaborated with the prestigious German camera brand Leica to launch the limited-edition "Leica x Moncler Sofort 2." The camera was created to commemorate the Moncler Grenoble (FW25) fashion show held in Courchevel, France, on March 15th. Only 100 units were produced, and they were given away to special guests invited to the event. While functionally identical to the standard Leica Sofort 2 model, the camera differs in design. The white body features the Moncler logo on the lower right […]
Japanese design studio Nendo and French architecture and design firm AREP have collaborated to redesign the fifth-generation French TGV high-speed train. The design reflects the red, white, and blue colors of the French flag. Nendo and AREP began the design in 2018, revamping everything from the train's exterior to its interior furnishings and seats. The new design is based on French rail manufacturer Alstom's Avelia line and will be launched under the new brand name "TGV Inoui." […]
Capri Sun has released a limited edition "Moon Punch" to celebrate the total lunar eclipse. This cherry-flavored drink comes in eight designs, each symbolizing the different phases of the moon, featuring a luminous pouch. Moon Punch's luminous packaging encourages children to explore the night sky. Capri Sun aims to inspire children to explore the outdoors with this product. Capri Sun collaborated with Snapchat for a promotion where customers could receive a free product by taking a photo of the moon. Consumers could capture the moon with their Snapchat camera […]
Fujifilm has unveiled the GFX100RF, a new compact camera equipped with a 102-megapixel medium-format sensor. This high-resolution model, designed for street photography, features a fixed 35mm F4 lens (equivalent to 28mm in the 35mm format) and offers a variety of shooting features. The GFX100RF shares the same 102-megapixel CMOS II HS medium-format sensor as the Fujifilm GFX100 II mirrorless camera, capable of capturing images with a resolution of 11648 × 8736. […]
Starting in the fall of 2022, Switzerland will issue a new passport that combines graphic art with cutting-edge security technology. Designed by the Swiss Federal Police and Geneva-based design studio RETINAA, the passport reflects Switzerland's nature and culture while also incorporating various security features to prevent counterfeiting. The new passport reinterprets traditional cartographic techniques, using 3D modeling to depict Switzerland's mountains, valleys, and cultural heritage. Each page depicts 26 Swiss […]
Swedish design brand PRINTWORKS has released a special chess set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New Yorker. The chess set reinterprets iconic elements of New York as chess pieces. The chess set reflects the city’s iconic architecture and everyday life. The illustrations were created by Christoph Nyman, who has been creating covers and cartoons for The New Yorker since 1998. The queen’s piece is the Statue of Liberty, and the knight’s piece is a pigeon that flies around the streets. The pawns are the iconic New York yellow caps, and the calm […]
Angry Miao has unveiled a unique gaming mouse. The AM Infinity Mouse features an open design with its internals exposed. Unlike existing lightweight mice that feature honeycomb patterns, the AM Infinity Mouse minimizes weight by leaving only the bare minimum structure. The design is said to be inspired by the Lotus Evanora concept car and the Lotus Type 79 F1 racing car from the 1970s. The AM Infinity Mouse features a skeletonized exterior made of magnesium alloy, reducing its weight to just 49g. This makes it the lightest mouse on the market […]
Lightphone has unveiled the Lightphone III, a smartphone designed for digital detox. This touchscreen smartphone features a large matte OLED display and the LightOS operating system. The screen features a black-and-white digital display similar to an e-ink display. The new model adds a USB-C port, fingerprint recognition, 5G connectivity, an NFC chip, and a click wheel for flashlight functionality. The rear camera features a film camera. Unlike conventional cameras, this […]
AndoAndoAndo's designer Yu Ando created an automatic vinyl record player watch inspired by the Panasonic Technics SL-1200 turntable. This fully functional watch displays the time using a rotating miniature tonearm, logo, and disc on the dial. The time is indicated by a record label with an "A" logo, the end of the alphabet indicating the hour. The minutes are indicated by a tonearm, which the designer noted is not entirely straight.
The design of driver's licenses has been changed for the first time in 23 years. The Korea Road Traffic Authority announced on the 11th that a new driver's license with enhanced security technology will be issued at driver's license testing centers nationwide. The new license features photo-variant ink that changes color depending on the viewing angle. Furthermore, the hologram color changes and the addition of a Rose of Sharon design make counterfeiting more difficult. The license background features a raised image of the Steller's Sea eagle, the symbol of the police, and a line drawing. The Korea Road Traffic Authority announced that the new driver's licenses were issued in January […]
To celebrate Mario Day, Nintendo has released an update for its popular alarm clock, the Nintendo Alamo, adding new alarms and themes. This update adds classic Super Mario Bros. music and Mario-themed visual effects, offering fans a unique experience. The Alamo is an alarm clock that responds to the user's slightest movements with sounds from various games. When it's time to wake up, a band plays and cheers, and when you move your hand or turn, […]
