Creative Commons has announced "CC Signals," a signaling system that aims to redefine the principles of content sharing and reuse in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). This project stemmed from the concern that creators' rights and expectations were being ignored when AI collects and trains web data. The project is currently seeking public feedback, with the goal of releasing an alpha version in November. CC Signals allows content providers to express their wishes for how their data is used to train AI models.
Eleven Labs, an AI voice synthesis technology company, has expanded its powerful text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities to a mobile app. Eleven Labs officially launched its app for iOS and Android on June 24th. The newly released app allows users to create high-quality AI voice content directly from their smartphones. Bringing web-based functionality to mobile, the app allows users to quickly create voice clips on the go.
Samsung Electronics will unveil a new foldable smartphone and next-generation devices at "Galaxy Unpacked 2025," which will be held in Brooklyn, New York, on July 9th. The event's core message is AI-driven innovation in user interfaces. Samsung Electronics has been exploring more powerful performance, sharper cameras, and smarter connectivity, and now it's shifting gears to place AI at the center of user interaction. […]
The logo for the UK government's official website, Gov.uk, recently underwent a complete overhaul. However, the bigger issue than the design change was the cost. Reportedly, the logo design cost approximately 700 million won (approximately $560,000 USD). The news sparked a fierce backlash from the British public. The original black logo was redesigned blue, and the period-shaped "dot" was transformed into turquoise. The changes are simple in appearance […]
Tesla launched its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, on June 22nd (local time). This marks the first time the autonomous taxi service, which CEO Elon Musk announced in 2019, has been on the road. This pilot service is limited to invited users and features safety personnel. Tesla is currently testing its autonomous driving capabilities by deploying approximately ten 2025 Model Y vehicles in key areas of Austin. […]
British fintech company Revolut is launching its own brand of ATMs, starting in Spain. Spain has been selected as the pilot country for this project, with 50 machines initially installed in Madrid and Barcelona, followed by expansion to major cities like Valencia and Malaga, for a total of approximately 200. These ATMs will be available to both Revolut users and the general public, and will be installed in major tourist destinations and high-traffic areas of the city. Users […]
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. […]
