There's a lot of interest surrounding the next-generation image generation model, "Nano Banana." The name recently appeared on Reddit's AI model evaluation platform, LMArena, sparking speculation about the unidentified model. While the official source or developer has not been confirmed, the industry believes it's likely a private Google project, given the similarity in the texture and overwhelming quality of the generated images. Furthermore, Google internally uses fruit-named codenames […]
The Royal Institute of Philosophy, the UK's largest independent philosophy charity, has unveiled a new brand identity ahead of its centenary. The rebrand aims to elevate the Institute's profile, celebrate its work, and open philosophy to a wider audience. At the heart of the new brand strategy is the motto "Question Everything." This motto reflects the essence of philosophy and the Institute's spirit of openness, inquiry, and intellectual freedom, and aims to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to engage more deeply with the world.
To strengthen its ultra-low-price strategy, E-Mart launched its new private label brand, "5K PRICE," on the 14th, featuring all products priced under 5,000 won. This is the first integrated PL brand to be launched since the merger of E-Mart and Everyday in July of last year. It will be sold simultaneously at approximately 370 stores nationwide and through SSG.com's SSG Delivery and Quick Commerce platforms. "5K PRICE" offers prices ranging from 880 won to 4,980 won, offering up to 701,000 won in savings on processed foods and daily necessities. Integrated […]
LinkedIn has partnered with puzzle master Nikori and world champion Thomas Snyder to launch "Mini Sudoku." This game shrinks the traditional 9x9 Sudoku puzzle to a 6x6 grid, designed to be solved in an average of 2-3 minutes. This new game is LinkedIn's sixth and is available only on the latest version of the app. Nikori, the puzzle publisher that established the name and rules of "Sudoku" in 1984 and spread it across Japan and the world, has been losing its name in the process of international expansion.
Taiwan's FOCASA Circus has undergone a complete transformation to celebrate its 15th anniversary. This rebranding, led by creative studio Bito, showcased a dynamic identity that combines technology and performing arts. Like acrobats on stage, the new identity flexibly transforms and moves, coming to life across various media and spaces. The essence of this transformation begins with its name. The expanded name, originally FOCA, represents a different circus troupe, with two distinct forms […]
Elon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple on behalf of his AI startup xAI. He claims Apple violated antitrust laws by favoring OpenAI in its App Store rankings. Musk wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that "Apple is preventing any AI company other than OpenAI from reaching the #1 spot on the App Store. This is a clear antitrust violation and I will be filing a lawsuit immediately." This statement comes after xAI's AI app, Grok, was released for free on the US App Store.
Kakao announced that it will be holding a user-participatory donation campaign, "Taegeukgi Challenge in KakaoTalk," to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule until August 17th. For this campaign, Kakao will donate 815 won for each user who participates in one of four missions offered on the KakaoTalk Together platform. All donations will be used to improve the living conditions of descendants of independence activists through Korea Habitat. Participation missions include completing the Chunshik Liberation Day cake puzzle, taking a patriotism test, and adding a Taegeukgi sticker to Chunshik's KakaoTalk profile.
Quang Xanh Museum of Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City's first private museum dedicated to Vietnamese art, has unveiled a new visual identity in collaboration with M — N Associates. With over 1,600 historically and culturally significant works, the museum is a precious window into the history of Vietnamese artistic identity, from the early days of Indochinese aesthetics to the dawn of modern expression. This rebranding visually embodies the museum's mission as a space for experiencing emotions and culture beyond art appreciation.
GS25, operated by GS Retail, has launched a special commemorative lunchbox in collaboration with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and KB Kookmin Card to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation. The "80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation 7-Cup Banchan" features seven hearty side dishes, including crispy garlic bulgogi, meat cutlets, and donggeurangtang (spicy meatballs). Priced at 5,500 won, the lunchbox package launches on August 6th. The package features a Taegeuk pattern in blue and red, and the front features GS Caltex's "Independence Font," which embodies Yun Bong-gil's quote, "The world of freedom is what we seek," in the handwriting of independence activists Kim Gu, Han Yong-un, Yun Dong-ju, and Yun Bong-gil.
Ford has unveiled a new electric vehicle strategy, calling it its "Model T moment." This modern reinterpretation of the 120-year-old logo reflects Ford's commitment to being a "universal" company in the new era of electric vehicles, building on its heritage. The company will invest a total of $5 billion at its Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant and the Blue Oval Battery Park in Michigan to develop the "Ford Universal EV Platform," with the first affordable electric vehicle based on it expected to launch in 2027. The model […]
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Royal Drawing School has unveiled a new visual identity in collaboration with the world-renowned design studio Pentagram. Led by partner Harry Pearce and his team, the project visually embodies the school's values of creativity, generosity, openness, and the timelessness of drawing. Founded in 2000 by King Charles III and artist Catherine Goodman, the Royal Drawing School is a world-renowned institution specializing in observational drawing education, offering courses for all ages, from beginners to professionals.
Instagram has launched a new feature called "Instagram Maps." This feature allows users to share their recent activity with friends and explore location-based content. It's available in the US first and will soon expand globally. The map can be accessed at the top of direct messages (DMs), and users can also leave short messages called "notes" on the map. Location sharing is off by default and requires user consent to enable. Locations are not real-time, but are instead displayed in the app.
