Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a collaboration collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design. This collaboration is a limited edition that reinterprets four of Bang & Olufsen's flagship audio products through Fragment's monochrome black aesthetic. The featured products are the Beosound A1, Beoplay H100, Beosound Shape, and Beosystem 9000c. The most significant change is the finish. Bang & Olufsen applied special anodizing and hand-polishing to milled aluminum. This created a high-gloss black surface that reflects like liquid. Fragment's double lightning logo is [… ]
Ferrari has unveiled its first all-electric vehicle, the Luce. Luce means "light" in Italian. It is Ferrari's first electric car and its first five-seater model. LoveFrom, led by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, participated in the body and interior design. The Luce uses four electric motors. The output exceeds 1,000 horsepower. The top speed is over 310 km/h. The driving range is reported to be over 500 km. The price is 550,000 euros in Italy. Customer deliveries are set to begin in late 2026 [… ]
Samsung Electronics unveiled Android XR-based AI glasses for the first time at Google I/O 2026. At the event held in Mountain View, California, on May 19, 2026, Samsung and Google showcased two models of AI glasses developed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. This marks the first time the actual designs have been revealed, and the products are scheduled to launch in select markets in the second half of this year. These AI glasses are companion devices designed to assist Galaxy AI phones. Without taking out your smartphone, you can [… ] by voice
Google has unveiled a new notebook category called 'Google Books.' The direction is to more strongly connect Android, Chrome, and Google Play, centered around Gemini intelligence. While Google Books are similar in form to existing Chromebooks, they are designed with AI capabilities as a fundamental premise. Users can continue running smartphone apps on the notebook or access Android files directly. Through Gemini, Google is integrating features such as document summarization, task linking, app recommendations, and search across the notebook. [… ]
Google is rebranding the Fitbit app as Google Health. This is not merely a name change. It represents a transformation into a personalized health management service that uses AI to advise on exercise, sleep, and health habits based on health data collected from wearable devices. Google has unveiled the new Google Health app and the AI-powered Google Health Coach. The new app will be available starting May 19. The existing Fitbit app will transition to the Google Health app, and users [… ]
Samsung Electronics is rolling out a major software update for select Bespoke AI refrigerator Family Hub models currently on sale in the United States. This update targets refrigerators equipped with the 32-inch Family Hub screen and will be applied sequentially starting May 11. The most significant change is the expansion of AI capabilities. Through this update, Samsung is enhancing AI Vision, a food recognition feature; Bixby, a voice control feature; and Now Brief, a personalized daily widget. [… ]
Samsung Electronics unveiled 'Project Luna,' a desktop AI robot concept, at Milan Design Week 2026. This product is part of Samsung’s exhibition 'Design is an Act of Love,' which runs from April 20 to 26 at the Superstudio Più in Milan, Italy. Samsung announced that it will showcase over 120 products and concepts across 12 immersive zones during the exhibition. Project Luna features a rotating circular display mounted on top. Fast Company […]
Casio has unveiled the 'S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition,' a variant of its flagship calculator, the S100X. The key feature of this product is the application of traditional Japanese lacquerware craftsmanship to the calculator's exterior. It can be seen as an example of clearly distinguishing the character of a product by adding an artisanal finishing technique to an industrial item. The S100X-JC1-U was produced in collaboration with Yamakyu Japanware, an Echizen lacquerware manufacturer located in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture. The product's surface features multiple layers of Japanese lacquer [… ]
As the wearable AI market heats up again, a new product called Starboy is attracting attention. However, this product is somewhat different from the AI assistant devices we are familiar with. While some reports introduced it as smart jewelry worn around the neck and described it as a device that listens to surrounding conversations and provides summaries and notifications, more specific follow-up reports and statements from the founders reveal that Starboy is not so much a productivity tool linked to a smartphone, but rather a [… ] device worn on a bag or body.
Rimowa has brought back its archives. The newly unveiled limited edition 'Classic Aluminum Grid' collection originates from a handheld case design from 1969. Instead of its signature vertical grooves, Rimowa chose to press a grid pattern into the aluminum shell. Rather than simply replicating the old design, this product has been refinished to fit the current Classic line. The most noticeable change is the surface. Rimowa's vertical [… ], which is recognizable from a distance at the airport,
BEAMS' lifestyle label, bPr BEAMS, has teamed up with Braun to unveil a 50th-anniversary collaboration product. This collaboration is set to launch on March 26, 2026, and consists of two models: the BC02X alarm clock and the BN0279 automatic watch. BEAMS introduced this project as a special edition line commemorating its 50th anniversary. This collaboration is drawing attention because it clearly incorporates BEAMS' unique style while maintaining Braun's minimal industrial design language. The BC02X [… ] Braun products
The Rabbit R1 is garnering attention again as it incorporates OpenClaw, which has become a hot topic in the AI industry. Expectations for the Rabbit R1 were very high when it was first released. This was because it appeared as though the small device could handle various tasks simply by speaking into it. However, following its actual launch, there were many disappointed reactions. This was due to a lack of features and few useful scenarios. Therefore, at one point, it was predicted that this product would quietly disappear like other failed AI devices [… ]
