Delta, the iconic American airline, celebrated its 100th anniversary by collaborating with design agency DixonBaxi to launch a brand redesign. Through this project, Delta redefined its brand identity and clarified its vision: not simply "getting from A to B," but "connecting people to expand their potential." The new brand system is built around the values of culture, experience, and connection. Delta's triangle symbol is one of the most recognizable symbols in the airline industry. This redesign […]
Google DeepMind has unveiled Genie 3, the world's first real-time, interactive, general-purpose world model. It generates 3D virtual worlds in real time using only text prompts, allowing users to manipulate the environment or train AI agents. Genie 3 can generate consistent 3D environments for several minutes at 24 frames per second and 720p resolution. Compared to Genie 2, which was only capable of short simulations of about 10 to 20 seconds, […]
Samsung Pay is now available in the Coinbase app. It will be rolled out as a payment method and deposit option in phases, initially for users in the US and Canada. Samsung Wallet integrates Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay into a single service, offering mobile payments, split payments, P2P transfers, cryptocurrency asset management, and other digital features essential for everyday life, including digital ID, membership cards, and digital keys. Security powered by Samsung Knox […]
Motorola has collaborated with global jewelry brand Swarovski to launch the limited-edition "Brilliant Collection." The collection includes the Motorola Razr 2025 foldable smartphone and the Moto Buds Loop open-back wireless earphones, both finished in Pantone's new "Ice Melt" color. Both products are adorned with Swarovski crystals. The Brilliant Collection is the first in Motorola's new curated series, "Motorola Collections." Through this series, Motorola aims to combine design, functionality, and […]
ElevenLabs, a unicorn company in the AI voice technology field, has launched a new music-generating AI model, "Eleven Music," expanding its reach beyond its existing voice synthesis-focused business into the music market. Users can input phrases like "Make some smooth jazz music with powerful lyrics from the '60s perfect for a Friday afternoon," and the AI will generate a complete song, complete with vocals and accompaniment, within minutes. This model is intended for commercial use […]
OpenAI has unveiled two new features to prevent overuse and misuse of ChatGPT. These changes are aimed at supporting users' emotional safety and critical thinking. The first is a "break reminder" feature. If a user engages in a prolonged conversation with ChatGPT, a gentle message like "How about taking a break?" appears at the top of the screen, naturally suggesting a break without interrupting the conversation flow. OpenAI explains, "ChatGPT […]
Founded in 1948, British handmade chocolate brand Audrey has unveiled a new identity bridging tradition and modernity through a brand renewal. This rebranding was completed in partnership with design studio Duzi. Founded by master chocolatier William Payne, Audrey has been crafting unique chocolates for decades, crafted with craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The new brand leadership aims to uphold Audrey's heritage while delivering the emotional experience today's consumers expect.
The American clothing brand Guess has sparked a debate about ethics in the fashion industry by featuring an AI-generated model in its August Vogue ad. The ad, created by London-based AI-powered marketing agency Seraphine Valora, features blonde hair, a well-proportioned face, and a toned body, all typical of beauty standards. However, the ad features the phrase "AI-generated image" in small print.
On August 4th, the Ministry of Science and ICT officially announced the five elite teams leading the "Independent AI Foundation Model" project. The selected teams—Naver Cloud, Upstage, SK Telecom, NC AI, and LG AI Research—will begin their first evaluation in December and compete in a survival competition until 2027, with only two teams remaining. This project goes beyond simple technological development and is a national strategy aimed at establishing a Korean-style AI ecosystem. The government has committed 1.4 trillion won in GPU resources […]
The scientific field is already a saturated market with massive competitors. In this context, Syensqo, a new specialty chemicals company, has found a unique way to express its brand. Spinned off from Solvay, a 160-year-old company, Syensqo has established its own identity. Centered around the brand philosophy of "Science Made Collective," Syensqo emphasizes the value of collaboration beyond technology. This philosophy, inspired by the 1911 Solvay Conference, a gathering of world-renowned scientists, emphasized that scientific progress was driven not by individuals, but by […]
Naver Webtoon announced that it will introduce "Cuts," a new platform focused on short-form video content, into its app starting in September. Cuts is a vertical viewing platform for animated content, lasting 1-3 minutes. This service aims to shift away from the traditional static webtoon viewing experience and expand the user experience to video-centric content. In May, Naver Webtoon launched "New & Hot," a short-form webtoon summary service in the North American market.
One of the first changes iPhone users will notice in iOS 26, which Apple plans to release this fall, is app icons. For the first time since iOS 7, all system app icons will be redesigned, and this update is part of Apple's effort to unify the entire UI with a visual style called "Liquid Glass." Previously, Apple rendered icons differently across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. For example, on the Mac […]
