With demand for LPs rising again, Sony has unveiled two new turntables for the first time since 2019. Announcing the PS LX3BT and PS LX5BT, Sony put the listening environment that combines wired and Bluetooth connections at the forefront. Both products feature a fully automatic system that starts playback with a single button press and automatically handles tonearm movement and lowering. They come standard with a transparent dust cover and support switching between phono and line outputs, allowing the amplifier [… ]
The classic game of chess has been reinterpreted as an object design. Breaking away from the traditional flat chessboard, the Mohmaya chess set is designed as a three-dimensional structure that incorporates terrain and elevation. The act of moving pieces expands from the simple execution of rules into an experience of strategizing while traversing space. This project was co-designed by Tanay Bora Bidush Gupta, Hardik Sharma, and Yaman Gupta. The name Mohmaya means "illusion," and the chess [… ] of reading the opponent's intentions and concealing moves
The BIC Crystal ballpoint pen, a flagship product of the French stationery brand BIC, has been reborn as a giant lamp. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the BIC Crystal, the Italian design brand Seletti has unveiled a collaborative project. This is an example of a familiar everyday item being expanded into a lifestyle object with a completely different scale and function. The newly unveiled BIC Lamp is characterized by its size being enlarged by approximately 12 times while maintaining the original ballpoint pen's form. With a hexagonal body and transparent [… ]
Italian supercar brand Ferrari has unveiled a one-of-a-kind custom vehicle themed on Korean culture. Unveiled for the first time in Seoul, the 12 Chilindri Tailor Made is a one-off model created in collaboration with Korean artists. This vehicle is considered a symbolic example of the direction of Tailor Made, Ferrari's premier personalization program. This project was co-created by Ferrari's design team, four contemporary Korean artists, and an American design team.
The second-generation Mui Board is a touch display panel made of natural wood. It remains powered off when not in use, visually resembling a piece of furniture rather than a digital device. Information is revealed through a soft glow only when touched or gently touched. Designed to avoid dominating the space, technology is designed to appear only when needed. This product is Calm Tech Certified, meaning it won't overwhelm the user's attention, reduce unnecessary stimulation, and […]
There have been a series of leaks indicating that OpenAI is preparing a hardware ecosystem that aligns with its ChatGPT subscription service. According to a report released on January 16, 2026, an audio wearable codenamed 'Sweetpea' is under development and is claimed to be a product targeting Apple AirPods. Unlike typical in-ear earbuds, Sweetpea is reported to be designed to rest behind the ear rather than inside it. As a significant portion of the main body moves behind the ear, the battery and processor are further [… ]
Fujifilm is expected to release an all-white version of the X Half exclusively in China. Images of this white edition first surfaced through online communities and rumor channels. While some images showed what appeared to be edited elements, confirmation of the actual product's existence followed. This isn't the first time Fujifilm has released regionally exclusive colors. In the past, limited quantities were sold only in certain markets. The most noticeable change in the product photos is the two-tone design. […]
The LEGO Group has announced the first official LEGO Pokémon product line for the Pokémon IP. The release date has been announced as February 27, 2026, coinciding with Pokémon Day and the franchise's 30th anniversary. This first lineup consists of three display-oriented sets for ages 18 and up, and pre-orders opened on January 12, 2026. The most accessible product is the Eevee set. It consists of 587 pieces and is priced at $59.99 in the U.S. The finished height is approximately 19 centimeters, […]
HP has unveiled the EliteBoard G1a, a new desktop form factor that houses an entire PC within the keyboard. HP describes this product as a full AI PC built into the keyboard and announced it as a CES 2026 Innovation Award winner. The EliteBoard G1a is not an all-in-one PC with an included monitor; instead, the keyboard itself functions as the computer itself. Users can connect an external display to configure their workspace, while maintaining portability and a minimalist desk setup.
This is the AHM01 series, the new 2025 model of Balmuda's Rain. The Rain has maintained its identity as an evaporative humidifier featuring a top-direct water supply system and a design inspired by jars and vases. This new model retains the existing concept while significantly enhancing overall convenience, including display settings, app integration, and management. The most notable change is the top interface. Equipped with a high-resolution LCD, it allows you to check information such as indoor temperature, humidity, and water capacity at a glance [… ]
On the 7th, Fujifilm announced the Instax Mini EVO Cinema, a new product in its hybrid instant camera EVO series. The key feature of this product is its method of delivering both photos and videos as printed output. Video data captured by the camera is converted into a QR code, which is then printed via Instax Print along with a single scene cut from the video. The company explains that scanning the QR code on the print with a smartphone allows for the playback and downloading of the linked video. Video recording is done by holding down the shutter button [… ]
Samsung Electronics unveiled the new Wi-Fi speakers, Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7, at CES 2026. Both products feature a design that coexists with interior decor and are engineered to operate flexibly within a connected audio system. Samsung explained that AI-based sound processing automatically adjusts bass and spatial awareness by reflecting placement location and spatial conditions. The design was developed in collaboration with French designer Erwan Bouroullec. The circular dot motif on the front is [… ] of a musical score.
