Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026. This update focused on performance improvements, a revamp of Screen Time, adjustments to the Liquid Glass design, enhanced security features, and improvements to default apps. Rather than adding many new features, it is closer to an update that refines the iPhone to make it more stable and faster to use. The most notable change in iOS 27 is performance. Apple concentrated on improving app launch speeds, system responsiveness, and battery efficiency. In particular [… ]
Apple unveiled a newly revamped Siri AI at WWDC 2026. While the previous Siri was closer to a voice assistant that listened to commands and executed predefined functions, the new Siri AI has shifted toward understanding personal context—such as the user's screen, apps, messages, photos, and calendar—to handle more complex requests. The biggest change is the way it converses. Siri AI provides answers by referring to both the user's previous conversations and the current screen. For example, in a message, [… ]
The 2026 Seoul International Book Fair will be held under the theme "Homo duduri: A Manifesto of Humanity." This year's fair will take place from June 24 to 28, 2026, at Halls A & B1 of COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is hosted by the Korean Publishers Association and the Seoul International Book Fair, and organized by the Seoul International Book Fair and COEX. The core question for this year is humanity in the age of AI. Through books, exhibitions, lectures, and seminars, the event explores what humans can ask, what they can create, and how they can think in an era where AI rapidly provides answers. With "Homo duduri" as its theme this year, the Seoul International Book Fair […]
OpenAI has expanded Codex into a broader professional tool. While Codex originally started as an AI agent to assist with software development, it is now evolving into a work platform usable by analysts, marketers, operations managers, designers, researchers, investors, and financial practitioners. According to OpenAI, Codex is currently used by over 5 million people every week. Non-developers account for approximately 201 TP3 T of total users and are growing more than three times faster than developers. Codex [… ]
The 63 Building, a symbol of Yeouido in Seoul, has reopened with a new identity. Hanwha Life has completely renovated the commercial facilities of its headquarters, the 63 Building, and officially began operations on June 4, 2026. This renovation is a project to transform the 63 Building from a financial-centric office space into a global complex cultural space combining art, culture, gastronomy, and lifestyle. The 63 Building has long been an architectural landmark symbolizing Seoul's growth and the Han River skyline. However, the symbolism of a supertall building alone had become insufficient to create a new visitor experience. This [… ]
Adobe has added Concept to Vector to Illustrator version 30.5. This feature converts selected images, such as sketches or photos, into editable vector artwork by entering prompts. It also allows you to create vector results based on images without prompts. Concept to Vector converts hand-drawn sketches, photos, and raster images into vector illustrations. While the existing Image Trace function vectorized based on pixel boundaries and colors, this feature interprets the image and [… ] prompts
Meta is expanding Instagram's paid subscription service, Instagram Plus. After starting testing in select countries last March, it transitioned to a global launch in late May, alongside Facebook Plus and WhatsApp Plus. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus are reportedly priced at $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus costs $2.99 per month. The core of the monetization of Instagram Plus, centered on the Stories feature, is the Stories function. Subscribers can share their Stories for longer than the standard 24 hours [… ]
Google has unveiled Search Profile for creators, publishers, and organizations in the United States. Search Profile is a feature that aggregates content scattered across various platforms into a single profile within Google Search and Discover. It allows users to organize accounts, posts, links, and representative content from external platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X in one place. The Creator Hub Search Profile, which appears within search results, is connected to the Knowledge Panel displayed in search results. Users [… ]
Apple has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards. The Apple Design Awards is an annual event that highlights developers who have demonstrated innovation, quality, and technical achievement in app and game design. This year's winners were selected from among 36 finalists worldwide. The winning developers will be officially introduced at WWDC26. This year's awards are divided into six categories: Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. For each category, the app [… ]
Interbrand has unveiled a new logo and visual identity. This rebranding was carried out by Interbrand's internal team, rather than an external studio. The new logo has switched from lowercase to uppercase letters, and the kerning has become significantly narrower. As the letters of INTERBRAND are closely spaced, some combinations read as a single block. Kerning is a subtle balance that determines the overall quality of a logo. If the letter spacing is too wide, it looks loose, and if it is too narrow, it looks stifling. The reaction that this Interbrand logo leans closer to the latter is [… ]
The Born Korea has filed trademark applications for two new logos for Paik's Coffee. The face of CEO Baek Jong-won, which was the core of the previous logo, has been removed. Instead, a smiling character and characters resembling a coffee cup and bread have appeared. These are not yet the final logos. The Born Korea stated that it is currently in the stage of gathering opinions regarding various candidates. This appears to be a move to prepare for a brand revamp ahead of the 20th anniversary. The most significant change is the shift from a person-centered logo to a character-centered logo. The previous logo featured Baek Jong-won [… ]
The first thing I noticed upon arriving in Gwangju was a peculiar atmosphere. It is difficult to explain in words, but there was a scent of Berlin somewhere. An extraordinary energy could be felt starting from the seemingly nonchalant black-and-white fashion.
