Elon Musk-led xAI has updated its premium AI service, SuperGrock, with a "companion" feature. Users can now interact with anime-style virtual characters during voice chat. The first characters revealed are "Ani," a blonde girl in gothic lolita fashion, "Rudy," a panda-like character, and "Bad Rudy," a swearing version. A male anime character, "Chad," will also be added soon. Among them, "Ani" is a character from the Japanese anime Death Note, "Misa […]
Google announced that NotebookLM, its AI-powered research and note-taking assistant service, is partnering with renowned authors, researchers, media outlets, and non-profits to launch "Recommended Notebooks" covering a variety of topics. Users can now easily explore expert knowledge and insights in notebook format, including health advice, travel tips, and financial analysis. The first collection of Recommended Notebooks includes works by The Economist, The Atlantic, Oxford University researchers, and Shakespeare's […]
IKEA has once again introduced technological innovations into everyday life. The Swedish global home furnishing brand recently unveiled its new Bluetooth speakers, NATTBAD and BLOMPRAKT. These two products combine IKEA's signature smart, simple design with practical technology, making them ideal for those seeking both music enjoyment and interior design. NATTBAD features soft, rounded edges and a matte finish. Available in neutral colors like white and light gray, it complements most interiors.
Nike's next-generation basketball shoe, the Nike GT Future, first unveiled at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, will be officially released later this year. The GT Future, the latest in Nike's "Greater Than" performance basketball shoe series, combines Nike's most advanced lower-body technology with a futuristic design. The GT Future combines a forefoot Air Zoom unit, a full-length Zoom Strobel, and a Cushlon 3.0 midsole for responsiveness and support.
Hyundai Card has partnered with world-renowned contemporary artist Tom Sachs to present an experimental project that reinterprets credit card plates as works of art. On the 8th, Hyundai Card unveiled the "Hyundai Card Tom Sachs "Credit Card," declaring its commitment to breaking new ground in credit card design. This collaboration is garnering attention as a collaboration between Hyundai Card and Tom Sachs, a leading artist in the bricolage technique that elevates everyday materials into art. Beyond simply transferring artwork onto a card, the credit card […]
For the first time in its history, Range Rover is unveiling its own emblem. This is part of JLR's "House of Brands" strategy, which aims to operate its four strategic brands—Jaguar, Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover—independently. The newly unveiled logo features two vertically aligned Rs, with the lower R inverted. It does not replace the existing "RANGE ROVER" wordmark affixed to the front or rear of Range Rover vehicles. Instead, it serves as a supplementary design element for labels, patterns, and event venues with limited space.
Perplexity has launched its first AI-powered web browser, Comet. Released on July 9th (local time), the browser can answer complex questions via voice or text and integrates with business applications like Slack. It's currently available to subscribers of Perplexity Max, its premium $200-per-month plan. Unlike traditional web searches, Comet reduces the tab- and link-centric nature of tabbed browsing and focuses on AI-generated responses.
The United States Postal Service will be issuing a commemorative stamp set featuring the popular animated character SpongeBob SquarePants, starting August 1st. The four limited-edition Forever Stamps will be released in conjunction with a public event in New York City's Times Square and will be available for purchase at all post offices and online. The Forever Stamps are currently worth the equivalent of one ounce of regular postage and will be available for purchase at no additional charge, even if postage rates increase in the future. This […]
Samsung announced its latest foldable smartphone lineup at its "Galaxy Unpacked" event in the summer of 2025. The flagship models are the Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7, and the newly added Fan Edition, the Z Flip7 FE. All three models will be officially released on July 25th and are currently available for pre-order on Samsung's official website. The most eye-catching device is the Z Fold7. Measuring just 4.2mm when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded, it's noticeably thinner than its predecessor.
The iconic macOS folder icon has become a reality. Designer David Delahunty and design studio Super Fantastic collaborated to create the FolderDrive, a 128GB USB-C flash drive that faithfully recreates the classic macOS folder. Currently in development, FolderDrive is a plug-and-play portable storage device, with an initial run of just 100 units. 3D-printed and hand-finished, it's both collectible and functional. […]
Korea's first domestically produced fan, the Goldstar D-301, has been revived in a modern form after 65 years. LG Electronics has unveiled a reimagined fan, the "LG D-301," taking over the legacy of its predecessor, Goldstar. This cordless mini fan, a harmonious blend of modern technology and retro sensibility, captures the spirit of the original D-301. Launched by Goldstar in 1960, the D-301 is considered an iconic product of the Korean home appliance industry. At the time, the advertisement proclaimed, "Goldstar Fan, delivering a cool breeze at a low price." […]
Rumors are circulating that Apple will abandon its titanium and stainless steel frame strategy, which it has maintained since the iPhone X in 2017, and switch to aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro series, which will be unveiled in September. InstantDigital, a leaker active on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, reports that the iPhone 17 Pro series will adopt a hybrid structure combining an aluminum frame and a glass back panel. Part of the back will still be made of glass to support wireless charging and MagSafe.
