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 [… ]
Apple has chosen Google's Gemini, rather than OpenAI's ChatGPT, as the AI foundation for the next-generation Siri. In a joint statement released on January 12, 2026, Apple and Google announced a multi-year collaboration to build the next-generation Apple Foundation model on top of the Gemini model and Google Cloud technologies. This model will underpin future Apple Intelligence features and will be applied to a more personalized Siri by 2026. In the joint statement, Apple stated that after an evaluation process […]
Coco Dak, a restaurant in New York that reinterprets Korean-style fried chicken as fine dining, is garnering attention for its brand identity. It is a chicken restaurant presented by Simon Kim, founder of the Michelin-starred Court Korean Steakhouse, and Gracious Hospitality Management. The brand design was handled by Emily Overman's team at Pentagram New York, which drew upon the visual language of Korean and American chicken restaurants while refining it with an elevated tone. Featuring menus such as nuggets topped with caviar and "Coketails"—a twist on cocktails—Coco Dak is [… ] the largest in the U.S. [… ]
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. […]
A smartphone app in China that helps verify the whereabouts of single-person households is garnering attention after topping the paid app store charts. The app is titled "Are You Dead?" and is written as 死了么 in Chinese. It is designed so that users press a check-in button once a day to report they are alive. If a check-in is not made for two consecutive days, an alert is automatically sent to a pre-designated emergency contact the following day. When a user living alone loses contact, family and acquaintances can [… ]
This is the new CI design for the National Theater of Korea. The National Theater of Korea unveiled the new CI and exclusive typeface through its official channels, signaling its intention to apply them across all future promotional materials and digital touchpoints. For this renewal, Studio Shinshin was responsible for the CI design, while Yangjangjeom handled the exclusive typeface design. The two teams fine-tuned the geometric details of the previously text-based symbol to the point where they were barely noticeable, then systematized the results to create a grid. Subsequently, this [… ]
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, […]
On January 14, 2026, Google unveiled Personal Intelligence, a new AI experience with enhanced personalization capabilities. This feature is being offered first in the U.S. as a beta and is designed to allow users to connect their Google apps to receive more personalized assistance. Through this, Google stated its goal of developing Gemini into a more personal, proactive, and powerful AI. Personal Intelligence [uses] information from Google apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search [… ]
HEYTEA has unveiled a visual identity renewal aimed at global expansion. The centerpiece of this renewal is a new logo and packaging system. The production studio behind the project revealed that the final product was finalized after a lengthy and meticulously refined process with the founder and design leads. The new logo is designed to be bilingual and unified with a single, consistent design language for global expansion.  The new logo is already being implemented sequentially in global stores […]
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.
Apple has unveiled Apple Creator Studio, which bundles productivity apps for video editing, music production, and image editing into a single subscription. Apple Creator Studio is a collection of creative apps centered around Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, and also includes Motion, Compressor, and MainStage. The service will launch on the App Store on January 28, 2026, and the domestic price will be 19,000 won per month or 190,000 won per year. A one-month free trial is offered to new subscribers, and [… ]
This is the brand design for Fairpoint, a joint platform by Vodafone and Sumitomo targeting the Internet of Things (IoT). The starting point of this concept is the task of bundling the technology and business, previously known as digital asset brokers, into a single brand. In 2023, Vodafone unveiled the brand for this joint venture as Fairpoint, presenting the IoT as the next stage of connectivity that supports secure interaction and exchange between devices. The key technological keyword for Fairpoint is the combination of SIM and blockchain. Vodafone [… ] SIM security and blockchain
