Adobe has officially released "Project Indigo," its next-generation camera app for iPhone users. This app is designed to overcome the limitations of existing smartphone cameras, which rely on excessive retouching, and to capture natural, high-quality photos, similar to those taken with a DSLR. The app is currently available for free download on the Apple App Store and is compatible with iPhone 12 series and later Pro models and iPhone 14 and later standard models. It is not yet available in Korea […]
Meta has partnered with Oakley to unveil a new lineup of AI smart glasses. The new product, the Oakley Meta HSTN, will be available for pre-order starting July 11th for a limited time at $499, with the standard model launching later this summer starting at $399. The Oakley Meta HSTN is an AI-focused pair of glasses optimized for sports, combining Oakley's signature design with Meta's cutting-edge technology. It features a camera, microphone, and open speaker built into the frame, and can be paired with a smartphone for music, calls, and more.
The iconic cultural space on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, has reopened to the public after a four-year renovation. Led by Châtillon Architects, the project is the largest restoration in the 120-year history of the building, which was built for the 1900 World’s Fair. The restoration work began with the unveiling of the glass atrium, the Nave, the centerpiece of the building, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The entire 77,000-square-metre area of the building has since been renovated […]
As the new government officially returns to the Blue House, it has decided to revert the 'business emblem' that has served as the symbol of the Office of the President to the design of the past Blue House era. The use of the Yongsan Office of the President logo produced during the previous administration will be discontinued and the direction of the symbol system will be newly established. In a press release on the 13th, the Office of the President stated, "Since the current Office of the President is still located in Yongsan, the phrase 'Office of the President' will be used instead of 'Blue House' for the time being, but when the return is complete, the original 'Blue House' emblem will be completely […]
Google has introduced a new direction for AI-based search by introducing a voice-based search function called 'Search Live' to its mobile app. The function is currently available only in the United States, and users on Android and iOS who have participated in the 'AI Mode' experiment can experience it first. Search Live is a function that allows users to ask questions as if they were talking to Google and receive voice responses and continue the conversation. It is different from the existing search method […]
Leica has unveiled its first authentic 35mm black-and-white film, the Monopan 50. This announcement is in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. Monopan 50 is a high-resolution black-and-white film with an ISO 50 sensitivity, an ultra-fine grain structure, and a resolution of up to 280 lines/mm. It has panchromatic properties and can detect wavelengths up to 780 nanometers beyond the visible spectrum, making it suitable for general black-and-white photography as well as infrared photography. […]
Meta is introducing full-fledged advertising features to WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging app. WhatsApp, which has been promoting itself as an "ad-free messenger" since its inception, has turned its back on its founder's philosophy and entered the commercialization process. There are three new features. WhatsApp emphasized that these ads will only be displayed in the updates tab, and explained that users' one-on-one messages, group chats, and calls will maintain end-to-end encryption as before. The target of the ads will be the user's country, language, […]
Hendricks Gin has a unique gift for both plant lovers and cocktail lovers. The Whimsical Watering Can is a cucumber growing tool and a cocktail serving vessel that adds a touch of character to any summer party. Available in major airports worldwide, the limited edition set includes a 700ml bottle of Hendricks Gin and a metal watering can, available exclusively in airport duty free. The watering can is a simple decorative […]
On June 17, Kakao released a new font, 'Kakao Font', optimized for the digital environment, for free. In the mobile era where typing is more familiar than handwriting and scrolling is more familiar than reading a book, this font was developed so that anyone can read and express text on the screen with ease. 'Kakao Font' consists of two types: 'Kakao Big Font' and 'Kakao Small Font', each with a design optimized for titles and body text. The large font has a straight and spacious structure […]
Content platform Shutterstock has completely revamped its brand identity. On June 16th, the company announced its transformation into a next-generation creative partner in New York. This strategy combines assets accumulated over 20 years, including images, videos, and audio, with AI technology to accelerate the storytelling of business clients. The newly unveiled brand identity visualizes its core message: "The essential ingredients of all creative work." The logo is structured around graphic elements inserted above a simple wordmark, and the circular symbol symbolizes a "catalyst." […]
Phase launched a new feature called Prototyping on June 16. Prototyping refers to creating a prototype, a prototype that is made before developing a service and releasing it to users. Prototypes are created to check for defects and design better experiences before releasing a product. Prototyping is essential, especially when creating digital products. Digital product users do not look at a static screen, but constantly manipulate the UI, so they interact […]
The United Arab Emirates government is pushing forward with a plan to provide OpenAI’s paid AI service, ChatGPT Plus, free of charge to all citizens. If this plan comes to fruition, the UAE is expected to become the first country in the world to fully open AI to all citizens. This collaboration is the first example of a national AI partnership program promoted by OpenAI, and is being carried out in conjunction with Stargate UAE, a large-scale data center being built in Abu Dhabi. The project is being coordinated with the U.S. government to […]
