Naver has officially launched "Indoor AR Navigation," which provides accurate navigation even in indoor spaces where GPS signals are unavailable. This service utilizes camera-based location recognition technology to display the user's direction of travel in augmented reality, helping users navigate complex indoor spaces without getting lost. Users simply point their smartphone camera at their surroundings, and the route is intuitively displayed on the real world. Naver has introduced this feature […]
‘This is a brand design collaboration between "One Burger" and The New Company. What happens when burgers, culture, and design collide? One Burger is a brand born from this question. It redefines the burger beyond simple fast food into a cultural symbol, offering a new culinary experience that connects people. The New Company, in collaboration with the One Burger team, developed everything from brand strategy and naming to visual identity, art direction, motion graphics, and even the website.
On the 23rd, Microsoft announced a major update to its artificial intelligence service, Copilot. The centerpiece of this update is a new AI character, "Miko." Named after the initials of "Microsoft Copilot," Miko symbolizes Microsoft's "human-centered AI." During voice conversations, Miko responds in real time, changing facial expressions and colors based on the user's words. By understanding emotional conversations and expressing appropriate facial expressions, Miko goes beyond simple voice responses […]
Meta's text-based social platform Threads has officially launched a feature called Ghost Posts, which automatically disappear after 24 hours. This feature is designed for users who want to share thoughts or opinions for a limited time but don't want to leave them on their profiles for a long time. Threads has been testing Ghost Posts since April of this year and recently released them in full force with a series of updates, including messaging functionality, 10,000-character text attachments, group chats, and topic-based communities. Ghost Posts are gray […]
Nike has unveiled Project Amplify, an electrified shoe system for both running and walking. This is the world's first powered footwear system for non-elite athletes. Its core feature is an ankle-supporting device that assists the user's stride in real time, increasing speed and efficiency. Project Amplify features a lightweight robotic structure comprised of a motor, drive belt, and rechargeable battery cuff. Combining this with a carbon fiber plate running shoe, the robotic system […]
KT's Experience Design Center has launched the "KT AI Agent UX Guide" to enhance the completeness of AI-based services and ensure a consistent customer experience. This practical guide covers the entire AI Agent planning, design, and development process, standardizing UX flows and UI elements by type to support an efficient production environment. Beyond simple chatbots, AI Agents understand user context and flexibly expand based on service objectives.
Naver's group social media platform, "BAND," is undergoing a major app revamp, along with a new logo. This change is considered a rebranding update that not only improves the home screen design and UI, but also revamps the overall brand image. The new design was released on iOS on the 22nd, and the update will be rolled out sequentially on Android on the 28th. This is the first major update in three years, since 2022. Naver has previously added AI-based photo and video tagging features, […]
Hanjin Group unveiled a new corporate identity (CI) to mark its 80th anniversary. At a ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Yongsan, Seoul on the 23rd, Hanjin Group declared "Moving the world to a better future" as its new group vision and announced its mid- to long-term strategy for the next 100 years. In his commemorative address, Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae stated, "Hanjin's 80-year history is the history of Korea's advancement. Carrying on the founding spirit of contributing to the nation through transportation, we will grow into a comprehensive logistics company beloved by the world."
YouTube is introducing a viewing limit timer for its short video feed, "Shorts." Users can set a daily viewing time limit, and a "take a break" pop-up will appear when the limit is reached. While it can be dismissed with a single tap, it serves as a reminder of how much time has been spent watching. This feature was first discovered in the Android app files earlier this year and has been gradually rolled out to users globally since then. […]
Ahead of the release of Football Manager 26, the brand has undergone a major overhaul. Ahead of the game's November 4th release, Sports Interactive has unveiled a new visual identity that reflects the brand's long-term direction. The design was done by UK studio Nomad. Since 2021, Nomad has been collaborating with the Football Manager team, implementing minor updates annually. However, this year marks a significant milestone, with the acquisition of official FIFA and Premier League licenses, the introduction of a women's football mode, and the transition to the Unity engine […]
Lomography has unveiled its first full-metal 35mm film camera, the Lomo MC-A. Priced at $549, it's the most expensive camera in Lomography's analog lineup. Unlike previous plastic-bodied cameras, it features an aluminum housing and supports both manual and automatic exposure. The Lomo MC-A is a compact point-and-shoot camera with a built-in 32mm f/2.8 lens. It features a five-element, five-group, multi-coated glass lens for sharper images. The shutter speed […]
Samsung Electronics launched the Galaxy XR, a headset-style mobile device, in Korea on October 22nd. The Galaxy XR is the first device to feature the Android XR platform, jointly developed by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. Users can naturally control content in their space using voice, gaze, and gestures. Google Gemini and Gemini Live are pre-installed, understanding the surrounding context and facilitating smoother tasks. Search YouTube for videos, select results with your gaze, and […]
