MetroCard, the symbol of New York subway and bus payments, has concluded an era spanning over 30 years. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that starting January 1, 2026, new MetroCards will no longer be available for purchase or top-up. The final sales and top-ups ended on December 31, 2025, and fare payments will completely transition to a One Metro New York (OMNY) based tap system. MetroCard was officially introduced in 1994, replacing tokens. The action of swiping the card's magnetic strip at the correct speed and angle [… ]
Cartier has brought back its iconic panther with a new sensibility for late 2025 to early 2026. By placing a playful pack of cubs at the forefront instead of the image of an intense adult leopard, the campaign aims to evoke both fantasy and friendliness. At the heart of the campaign is the 2025 holiday video, '13 Rue de la Paix.' The backdrop is the flagship store in Paris, 13 Rue de la Paix. In a painting hanging in the store at midnight […]
X's chatbot, Grok, is facing criticism for sexually distorting photos of women and children. It is pointed out that Grok's image editing features, introduced on X, were being abused on a large scale to produce composite images that appear to depict undressed women. Grok stated via an X post that it had confirmed a loophole in its safeguards and is urgently working to fix it. It also added that images sexually exploiting children are illegal and prohibited. The problem is that in late December last year, image editing [… ] on Grok
LG Electronics unveiled 'CLOiD,' a humanoid robot designed to assist with household chores, at CES 2026. Following a teaser last week, LG introduced the first physical model on January 5, describing it as an AI robot aimed at performing household tasks such as folding laundry, emptying dishwashers, and serving food. CLOiD features a head unit with a round and cute appearance. The head is equipped with a display, speaker, camera, and various sensors. With this configuration, LG [allows] to [… ] through voice conversation and facial expressions.
Calligra has unveiled the c100 developer terminal, positioned as a professional desktop. Calligra, a London-based startup, defines the product as a mini PC designed with offices, workshops, laboratories, and factories in mind. The main body features a configuration centered around a full-size mechanical keyboard, combined with a tool storage compartment and a removable cover. The key to the c100 is its central magnetic pivot structure. This design allows the keyboard to be detached from the main body while simultaneously concealing the external hinge [… ]
The earliest appearance of Betty Boop, who remains a symbol of the Jazz Era flapper, became public domain in the United States on January 1, 2026. According to the Public Domain Day 2026 list released by the Center for Public Domain Studies at Duke University Law School, as copyright protection for works released in 1930 has expired, early works, including the Fleischer Studios short animation *Digi-Dicis*, are now freely available to anyone. Betty Boop in *Digi-Dicis* is [… ]
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri publicly addressed the key challenges facing the platform as he looks toward a future where AI-generated content becomes part of everyday life. In a recent thread, he stated that it is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between AI-generated images and actual captured content. Mosseri explained that social media platforms will face pressure to identify and label AI-generated content. Initially, major platforms will be able to respond relatively well [… ]
Swedish electronic instrument brand Teenage Engineering has unveiled the EP-40 Redeem sampler and the EP-2350 Ting portable microphone, inspired by reggae and dancehall sound system cultures. The EP-40 Redeem is a variant based on the EP-133 KO II released in 2023; it retains the hardware while redesigning the software, sound configuration, and exterior. The EP-40 Redeem is equipped with over 400 handcrafted instruments and sounds. Reggae producers King Jammy and Mad Professor [… ]
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 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.
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 […]
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. [… ]
