Amazon is expanding its AI-powered shopping experience. Announced on September 3rd, the new feature "Lens Live" is a real-time extension of Amazon Lens, its existing visual search feature. Users can point their smartphone camera at objects in real time, and Amazon instantly finds and displays similar products. This feature will initially be available to tens of millions of users in the US on the Amazon Shopping app for iOS, with […]
The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL Guadalajara), the largest publishing event in Latin America, will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from November 29 to December 7. This year's honorary city is Barcelona, Spain, and a variety of programs will highlight the city's literary and artistic scene. Launched in 1987 by the University of Guadalajara, the book fair is the largest in Latin America and features a unique format that engages both the publishing industry and the general public. Participants include publishing professionals […]
Teenage Engineering, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, has unveiled the world's most affordable computer case. The product is called the "computer–2," and it costs just $0. This doesn't mean it's unavailable; it's actually free. This project is part of the brand's "25 the Flipped Out Year" campaign, which runs until 2025. The computer–2 is a mini-ITX case made from a single sheet of translucent polypropylene (PP) and can be assembled by hand, without screws or tools.
Musinsa, Korea's leading fashion platform, has officially launched a new used goods trading service, Musinsa Used. Unlike existing used goods platforms that simply connect sellers and buyers, Musinsa directly manages the entire used goods transaction process. Sellers simply need to apply, and Musinsa handles the rest. Sellers don't need to take photos or post anything; they simply place their items in the dedicated Used bag they receive after applying and […]
Belgian-based soda brand Fhirst has returned with a fresh, unique identity: "Superfunktional Soda™." Mother Design has reimagined the brand strategy, naming, visual and verbal identity, and packaging, challenging the clichés of the functional beverage market. Fhirst, a project launched four years ago by founders Catherine and Steven van Middelhem, has developed a probiotic soda based on a scientific approach linking gut health and mental well-being. However, the recent surge in the "healthy" soda market […]
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 […]
