The scientific field is already a saturated market with massive competitors. In this context, Syensqo, a new specialty chemicals company, has found a unique way to express its brand. Spinned off from Solvay, a 160-year-old company, Syensqo has established its own identity. Centered around the brand philosophy of "Science Made Collective," Syensqo emphasizes the value of collaboration beyond technology. This philosophy, inspired by the 1911 Solvay Conference, a gathering of world-renowned scientists, emphasized that scientific progress was driven not by individuals, but by […]
Naver Webtoon announced that it will introduce "Cuts," a new platform focused on short-form video content, into its app starting in September. Cuts is a vertical viewing platform for animated content, lasting 1-3 minutes. This service aims to shift away from the traditional static webtoon viewing experience and expand the user experience to video-centric content. In May, Naver Webtoon launched "New & Hot," a short-form webtoon summary service in the North American market.
One of the first changes iPhone users will notice in iOS 26, which Apple plans to release this fall, is app icons. For the first time since iOS 7, all system app icons will be redesigned, and this update is part of Apple's effort to unify the entire UI with a visual style called "Liquid Glass." Previously, Apple rendered icons differently across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. For example, on the Mac […]
This brand design was a collaboration between Collins and Muse Group, a globally popular music software company. Despite Muse's robust portfolio of products, including Ultimate Guitar, MuseScore, Audacity, and MuseClass, the company lacked a visual and mental connection between them. Collins, therefore, undertook the task of reimagining this disparate ecosystem into a single, emotionally integrated brand. Collins aimed to position Muse as a partner in supporting creative fluency, rather than simply as software.
Swedish brand Teenage Engineering has collaborated with Swedish mobility company Vässla to unveil the EPA-1 electric moped. The EPA-1 applies Teenage Engineering's signature minimalist and playful design language to urban mobility. Featuring a simple design and futuristic aesthetic, this electric moped features a modular platform designed to evolve with the user's needs. Mounting points and screw holes throughout the body allow for accessories, luggage racks, and customization.
Google has released a new feature for its AI-powered note-taking tool, NotebookLM, called "Video Outline," designed for visual learners, along with a more powerful "Studio" panel. This new feature, first introduced at I/O 2025, is gradually being rolled out to all NotebookLM users, roughly two months after its introduction. While the existing audio outlines feature featured AI summarizing text and then narrating it, the video outlines offer a visual […]
This online archive offers a comprehensive overview of over 2,100 illustrations that brought Charles Dickens's works to life. Curated by researcher Dr. Michael John Goodman, the website, titled "Charles Dickens Illustrated Gallery," offers a comprehensive collection organized by work and edition, making it a valuable resource for both readers and researchers. The illustrations released this time are excerpts from four major editions, spanning from 1836 to 1912. Original Editions […]
Google has announced a major update to its search functionality, incorporating AI mode. AI mode originally began as a feature that provided consistent paragraph summaries and links for text-based queries. However, this feature has been significantly expanded, supporting a variety of input formats, including images, PDFs, and even live video. Specifically, complex image-related queries can now be supported even on desktop, and PDF upload functionality will be available in the coming weeks. Users […]
OpenAI announced the introduction of a new feature, "Learning Mode," to its ChatGPT platform. This feature offers a new learning experience that shifts away from the traditional approach of quickly providing answers and instead guides learners through a step-by-step thought process to enhance understanding. Learning Mode is available immediately to Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users, and will be available in ChatGPT Edu for educational institutions within the next few weeks. ChatGPT is already being used by students worldwide to solve assignments and take exams […]
The women-only dating app "Tea" recently suffered a large-scale hacking attack, resulting in the leak of approximately 72,000 user images. The app, designed to allow women to anonymously share their dating experiences with men, requires thorough identity verification, raising security concerns. Tea officially acknowledged the hack in an interview with Reuters on July 26th, stating that the leaked images […]
Adobe has unveiled a new feature, and the highlight is "Harmonize." First introduced at Adobe MAX 2024 as "Project Perfect Blend," this feature automatically adjusts the color, lighting, shadows, and visual tone of composited images to ensure objects blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Photoshop users can now create realistic composites in just a few clicks. Harmonize is currently in beta for desktop and web, and in early access for iOS. […]
Enjoying a beer while gazing at the ocean is the epitome of summer beach romance. However, there are no tables on the beach, and finding a flat surface to place a beer bottle on is difficult. Inspired by this everyday inconvenience, Japanese designer Kenji Abe designed a glass beer bottle that can be stuck into the sand. The bottle's pointed bottom easily anchors it to the sand, allowing you to enjoy your beer anywhere on the beach.
