Meta, a leading American tech company, is once again facing fierce criticism. The revelation that AI chatbots created without the consent of global celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez, were active on Meta's platform has sparked ethical and legal debate. According to Reuters, some of the chatbots were created by regular users, but at least three were created internally by Meta […]
Samsung Electronics announced that it will hold an online livestream event called the Galaxy Event on September 4th, following the Galaxy Unpacked event held in July. The event will be held the day before the opening of IFA 2025, Europe's largest consumer electronics show, and will be broadcast live on Samsung's official website and YouTube channel starting at 6:30 PM KST. Samsung announced that it will unveil "a new member of the Galaxy S25 family" and a "premium AI tablet" at this Unpacked event. Industry sources […]
Mexico-based design studio PERSPECTIVA has unveiled the brand identity for COWBOY, a coffee brand that reinterprets American Western culture in a contemporary way. COWBOY aims to be more than just a coffee shop; it's a "cantina," a project that balances traditional Western style with modern design. The fact that the term "cantina" remains unchanged, rather than being translated into an English word, symbolizes the brand's philosophy. Creative Director Hugo Trejo explains, "A cantina is not just a place to drink coffee […]
Yankee Candle, the icon of home fragrance, has undergone a brand redesign. This change, created in collaboration with New York-based branding agency Beardwood & Co., preserves its heritage while also reflecting a modern sensibility for a new generation. Founded in 1969, the brand has been a fixture in the daily lives of consumers around the world for half a century, earning its steadfast love. Yankee Candle has long been synonymous with its apothecary-style glass container and cozy scent. However, with recent interior design trends, […]
Spotify introduced a new feature, "Messages," on August 26, 2025. This feature allows users to share and chat directly with friends and family about music, podcasts, and audiobooks. It will be gradually rolled out to free and premium users ages 16 and older via the mobile app. Spotify has long recognized that users have been sharing music through external platforms. Now, users can share content and chat directly within Spotify, without having to open a separate app. […]
Cracker Barrel, the American Southern-style restaurant chain, faced a fierce backlash after unveiling its new logo, taking a direct hit to its corporate value and stock price. Just one day after the new logo was announced on August 21st, its stock price plummeted by more than $71,000,000, wiping out approximately $94 million (approximately 130 billion won) in corporate value. At one point, the intraday drop reached $200 million. The controversial new logo featured a man in overalls […]
Naver Webtoon has launched a new user-generated short-form animation service, "Cuts," marking the full-scale expansion of its animation ecosystem. The company began rolling out the service sequentially on Android and iOS apps on the 25th, with the official launch scheduled for September 1st. Cuts is a platform where anyone can create and view short animations under two minutes long. Reflecting the recent trend of users preferring short-form video content, it offers a lower production barrier than long-form or live-action animation. Creators […]
YouTube has officially launched "Hype," a feature designed to support emerging creators around the world. First unveiled at last year's "Made on YouTube" event, the feature is designed to help creators with under 500,000 subscribers gain more visibility. With this global expansion, the service is now available in 39 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. Hype's approach is simple: viewers […]
Apple has officially confirmed the date of its 2025 fall event. The event, to be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (2 a.m. Korean time on the 10th), at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, has been invited with the tagline "Awe Dropping." The event will also be livestreamed worldwide via the Apple website and YouTube. The event graphics feature a mix of blue and orange, reminiscent of thermal imaging cameras […]
Google has officially released the much-rumored "Nano-Banana" AI image generator for the Gemini app. Officially called "Gemini 2.5 Flash Image," the tool is available in the app for both free and paid subscribers. It's also accessible through Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and Vertex AI. This model, developed by Google DeepMind, garnered attention by achieving top scores on the LMArena benchmark. Nano […]
The appointment of Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia as the first U.S. government chief design officer (CDO) has caught the attention of both Washington politics and the design community. Gebbia, formerly Airbnb's chief product officer (CPO), will lead the White House's National Design Studio and oversee the "America by Design" initiative. President Donald Trump signed the executive order last week, emphasizing the need to "make government services more beautiful and functional." He said federal agencies […]
Innocent Drinks, the UK's leading fruit drink brand, has unveiled a new packaging design, partnering with independent branding agency Derek & Eric and strategist Silas Amos. The project focused on simplifying the brand's signature while reclaiming its original confidence, establishing a consistent visual identity across the country. Since its launch in 1999, Innocent has established itself as one of the UK's most beloved brands, known for its fresh fruit drinks, playful personality, and social good. […]
