Google announced that it will be implementing a number of Gemini-based features in Gmail, transforming the inbox into a personalized, proactive assistant. Google explained that Gmail currently has 3 billion users. While it has previously offered features like Smart Reply and AI-powered spam blocking, the company believes that with email traffic reaching record levels, the burden of searching and organizing has grown. The key to this update is AI Overview. When you open a long, threaded email, Gmail will now display a conversational […]
The Gender Equality Index UK, a data tool for measuring gender equality gaps at the local government level, has been released in the UK. This index aims to compare the socioeconomic outcomes of women and men by region, mapping the gaps and tracking changes. It is designed to reveal regional disparities that are easily missed by existing national-level indicators, serving as a tool for policy formulation and civil society activities. The results are provided as an open digital tool so that users outside of academia can understand and utilize them [… ]
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 [… ]
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a new service designed to help people securely manage and understand their personal health information. ChatGPT Health connects personal medical records and wellness data with ChatGPT's intelligence to provide a more systematic understanding of health. Health and wellness is already one of ChatGPT's most popular areas. According to OpenAI, over 230 million users worldwide use ChatGPT every week […]
Semia, a seed brand targeting the traditional cultivation market in Brazil, has unveiled its new identity for 2025. Targeting consumers who value quality, sourcing, and exclusivity, Semia has established the curation of rare varieties and rigorous selection as its core values. The branding was handled by Gabriel Ribeiro of Gab Studio. The studio explained that it established a direction that simultaneously captures the sense of hand-picking and the sophisticated expectations of the high-end agriculture market. The keywords of the visual strategy are [… ]
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.
LEGO unveiled the Smart Play System at CES 2026. It works by embedding sensors, lights, and speakers inside standard 2x4 bricks to react instantly when it detects movement or surrounding elements. LEGO explained that it enables interaction without a screen. The core of the Smart Brick is a custom ASIC chip smaller than a stud. It contains an accelerometer, an LED array, and a mini speaker, and recognizes Smart Tag tiles and Smart Minifigures using near-field magnetic sensing. Several bricks [… ]
Zappos, an online shoe retailer, has unveiled a new brand identity. The Zappos Family of Companies, which has grown for 25 years based on a customer-first philosophy, has now announced a direction to refocus on shoes. This transformation was carried out in collaboration with the global brand consulting firm Wolff Olins. Together, the two parties redefined brand strategy, visual identity, and voice, and presented 'Win the day' as the core message. A small [… ] of the day
Files, a third-party file explorer app for Windows, has incorporated PowerToys' Peek feature. Starting with Files 4.0.24, users can quickly preview files by selecting an item and pressing the Spacebar without opening a separate app. Distribution began in late December 2025, between Christmas and the New Year. Peek aims to function similarly to Quick Look in macOS Finder. It is designed to display a preview window as an overlay to avoid interrupting the workflow. [… ]
Razer unveiled 'Project Motoko,' an AI wearable concept headset, at CES 2026. Choosing a headset form factor instead of smart glasses, the product features a configuration that recognizes the scene the user is looking at by combining dual first-person view cameras with a Snapdragon-based chipset. Project Motoko works by placing cameras in the earcups to read objects and text in real time and provide context-appropriate responses. Razer cited features such as translation and document scanning as examples, and voice [… ]
This is the brand visual identity developed by Sindoricoh in collaboration with design studio meanimize. Starting with the production of office equipment such as photocopiers and fax machines, Sindoricoh has expanded its business into the realm of printers, multifunction printers, and office solutions. The company has provided products and services that enable anyone to realize ideas derived from office spaces, and is now placing the establishment of smart offices at the forefront. The core of the new CI lies in translating the relationship between the two media—paper and screen—into a single form. The symbol is a rectangle [… ]
Telegram has announced its first update of 2026. This update highlights the broader adoption of the Liquid Glass interface on iOS and the addition of AI summaries to channel posts and Instant View pages. Telegram emphasized that all features are designed to maximize privacy and protect user data. AI summaries instantly condense long channel posts, allowing users to see key content without having to read the entire post.
