YouTube is introducing Gemini Omni to Shorts Remix. Users can select a short uploaded by someone else and transform it into a new video by adding prompts or images. YouTube announced that it will roll out this feature for free to the YouTube Shorts Remix and YouTube Create apps in stages. The new feature changes scenes while maintaining the context of the original short. For example, you can change the video to a 90s vibe or place it next to a creator you like [… ]
Spotify has launched 'Articles,' a service that allows users to listen to magazine articles in audio format. It is available to users in regions where audiobooks are offered. Over 650 full-length English articles will be available initially. Content is sourced from Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety, Billboard, Vibe, GQ, WIRED, Vanity Fair, Pitchfork, and others. Each article is produced to be less than two hours long. Production is handled by the in-house Spotify Audiobooks team. Premium users [… ] monthly audiobook usage time
Samsung has launched the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 series users. This beta is based on Android 17. Participating countries include South Korea, Germany, India, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Users can apply for the beta program through the Samsung Members app. This update focuses on adjusting frequently used features rather than a major design overhaul. The Quick Panel allows for more freedom in adjusting brightness, sound, and the media panel [… ]
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 [… ]
Apple has unveiled an update to accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence. This update focuses on enhancing existing accessibility features, such as VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Commands, and Accessibility Reader. It includes features that describe the screen and surroundings in more detail, allow device operation using natural language, and automatically generate captions for videos without subtitles. These features are scheduled to be available later this year. VoiceOver and Magnifier features for the visually impaired or low-vision users are also [… ]
Designer Fund and Foundation Capital have released the AI in Design Report 2026. This report is based on a survey conducted in March 2026 with 906 designers working in over 60 countries. 60% of the respondents are designers with more than 10 years of experience. However, the report explains that since the sample may have included a higher proportion of designers and organizations that have actively embraced AI, it should be interpreted as a direction rather than an absolute standard. The biggest change in the report is [… ]
Reports have emerged that Uber and Naver are considering acquiring Baedal Minjok. Citing a report by the Seoul Economic Daily, Reuters reported that Uber and Naver have formed a consortium to acquire Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baedal Minjok. According to the report, the acquisition target is the 1,001 TP3T stake in Woowa Brothers held by Germany's Delivery Hero, with an offer amounting to up to 8 trillion won. The consortium's share structure was mentioned as 801 TP3T for Uber and 201 TP3T for Naver. However, the deal is not yet finalized. Following the related reports, Naver [… ]
Figma has unveiled the Figma design agent, which works directly on the Design Canvas. On May 20, 2026, Figma introduced it on its official channels, stating, “An agent that understands Figma and fits your team’s workflow is inside the Design Canvas.” This feature will be rolled out sequentially as a beta over the next few weeks. The official Figma blog also explained that the agent understands the design system context as it works on the Canvas. This feature allows you to create new screens with prompts, or [… ]
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's new app icons have started to be applied to actual services. The Workspace app icon redesign, unveiled in late April, began appearing on the web and in select app environments around May 18. This applies to Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Forms, Keep, Voice, Tasks, Vids, and others. The key feature of this change is the gradient. Most existing Google Workspace icons [… ] red, blue, yellow, and green
Airbnb is expanding beyond a lodging booking app into a platform that covers the entirety of travel. At its 2026 Summer Release, Airbnb announced new services including car rentals, grocery delivery, airport pickup, luggage storage, boutique hotels, World Cup experiences, and AI-powered travel tools. Following the renewed strengthening of Airbnb Services and Airbnb Experiences last year, the direction this year is to bring travel mobility, dining, itineraries, and customer support into the app. […]
