Double Diamond, Britain's national beer, relaunched

Double Diamond, once known as the national beer of the UK, has been officially relaunched after 29 years. According to Emily Gosling on October 28, 2025, Double Diamond was first brewed in 1876 at Samuel Alsop & Sons in Staffordshire. In 1958, it was recorded as the best-selling bottled beer in the UK, and in the 1960s and 1970s, it became ingrained in the public consciousness through TV commercials and the slogan “A Double Diamond works wonders.” However, commercial production ceased in 1996. […]

Instagram Launches Reels Algorithm Adjustment Feature

Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows users to visually check and manually adjust its recommendation algorithm. Instagram announced that it will first apply "Your Algorithm" to the Reels tab on December 10, 2025. Based on the premise that recommendations should change as interests shift, the company explained that it utilizes artificial intelligence to summarize individual topics of interest and enables users to adjust them. The feature appears when watching Reels, in the upper right corner of the screen, along with two [… ] hearts.

Miyu Mini Flip, a miniature retro game console

Retro handheld gaming consoles have rapidly diversified in size and shape in recent years. The clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP, which protected the screen while still being pocketable, remains a strong reference. Miyu has unveiled the Miyu Mini Flip, a modern emulation device that emulates this memory. The company explains that it has improved the hinge structure to enhance durability. When closed, the device is a square measuring 2.68 inches on each side and […]

Center Square: Bringing Data to Life

This is the rebranding of CenterSquare. CenterSquare is a data infrastructure company launched through the integration of Evoke Data Center Solutions and SykesTera Technologies. In a market of increasing uncertainty, the company has put forward two things that IT buyers desire: infinite flexibility to adapt as needed and certainty that can always be expected. The starting point of the rebranding is the name itself. The word CenterSquare evokes both the center where data converges and the structure that supports it. JKR handled the branding. [… ]

Gmail is testing a feature to change existing email addresses.

Google is experimenting with a feature to change Gmail addresses. Users will be able to change the beginning of their existing @gmail.com address, retaining their existing email, photos, and other Google service data. However, the change instructions are currently only available on the Hindi support page, suggesting the initial rollout will likely be in India or Hindi-speaking countries. The English page states that Gmail addresses are typically not changeable […]

Palmetto: Managing Home Energy in a Hip Way

This is the rebranding of Palmetto, an American clean energy company. This rebranding is drawing attention for focusing on the values people actually desire rather than treating the climate crisis as a subject of persuasion. By placing the desires for cost savings, energy independence, and guilt-free choices at the forefront, it presents renewable energy as an attractive option rather than an inconvenient obligation. CEO Chris Kemper has spent the past 15 years persuading American households to transition to renewable energy. In the process, he [… ]

Thick and warm pigeon pouch

Handcrafted bird motif designs are garnering attention as the year-end and winter season approaches. The pouch and bag series presented by Japanese handmade artist umitukihituji is a body of work that translates the appearance and movements of birds, observed with meticulous detail, into everyday accessories. The artist's perspective, observing nature up close, is fully reflected in the form, volume, and expression. The new Winter Pigeon Pouch captures the image of a pigeon standing with its neck tucked in and body curled up when feeling the cold [… ]

Naver's new community 'Lounge'‘

Naver announced on the 26th that it plans to introduce "Lounge," a new open community service where users can freely communicate on various topics and view the latest trends at a glance. Lounge is scheduled for an official launch on January 28 next year, and Naver is recruiting 500 official supporters, known as "Lounge Mates," to promote the service during its initial phase. Lounge leverages the operational [… ] that Naver has accumulated over more than 20 years of operating various UGC services, such as Knowledge iN, Blogs, and Cafes.

Singapore, the sparkling glass city

Singapore felt more like an extremely well-run company than a nation. It was a testament to how the desperation for survival can create a powerful organization.

Juno Hair Rebranding, Resembling Hair Waves

Junohair, Korea's largest hair beauty brand, has unveiled a new brand identity coinciding with the full-scale launch of its global expansion. This rebranding is regarded as a strategic move to redefine brand awareness and status on the international stage. The project was undertaken by branding studio Studio fnt, which completely restructured the logo, typography, color, and graphic motifs. The new design language visually interprets the organic flow created by texture and touch—the essence of hair services—[…]

Waymo's self-driving taxis stopped due to a power outage.

A large-scale power outage in the United States has led to the temporary suspension of operations for some vehicles operated by the autonomous driving service Waymo. This outage caused problems with power infrastructure in specific regions, impacting various urban functions, including transportation and communications. In the process, the stability and dependence of autonomous driving systems are once again drawing attention. Waymo stated that it took measures to automatically stop its autonomous vehicles in the affected areas, prioritizing safety above all else. [… ]

Porsche's AI-Free Holiday Ad

Porsche has released a new commercial for the 2025 Christmas season. This ad is attracting attention for its purely AI-free production method. Combining hand-drawn illustrations and 3D animation, the short film has made a strong impression on both automotive enthusiasts and the creative community. It stands in stark contrast to recent advertising trends, emphasizing human sensibility and process over technology. Instead of exaggerated production or tear-jerking narratives, the ad […]

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