Google is preparing an update to further personalize the driving experience by integrating its AI assistant, Gemini, into the navigation app Waze. This change focuses on expanding Waze's key features around conversational voice commands. A total of four updates have been announced, two of which explicitly feature the application of Gemini. Waze enhances voice-based interactions to allow drivers to receive traffic information or find destinations without directly manipulating the screen. […]
Antropic will maintain access benefits to Claude Fable 5 for users of its subscription-based AI service until July 19, 2026. Claude Fable 5 was originally scheduled to switch to a pay-as-you-go model starting today, where separate fees are charged based on usage. With this decision, existing subscribers can continue to use Claude Fable 5 within certain limits without additional pay-as-you-go charges. This applies to users of Antropic's paid subscription plans, and usage [… ]
Lotte Chilsung Beverage has completely revamped the packaging design of HOT6, Korea's leading energy drink brand, for the first time in three years. This renewal focused on conveying intense energy and a spirit of challenge more intuitively while maintaining the brand's heritage. The existing phoenix image was reinterpreted by simplifying it into curved wing-shaped graphics, and a blue color symbolizing the hottest burning flame was applied to the front. In addition, the product name was placed prominently in the center of the package to enhance visibility, and as an energy brand [… ]
Yuhan-Kimberly has completely revamped the visual identity of its flagship environmental campaign, 'Keep Our Mountains and Rivers Green.' Marking the 42nd anniversary of the campaign, which began in 1984, the company has established a single integrated design system by simultaneously renewing its BI, dedicated typeface, and character for the first time. The core of this initiative goes beyond simply modernizing the old logo; it involves redesigning the brand structure to provide a consistent experience across various digital environments. The most notable change is the new [… ]
The New York Times has unveiled a new motion identity for its 2026 annual conference. This project features a "galaxy-style motion system" centered on subtly flowing typography and space-inspired gradients. The text and flow of light, which appear to float across the screen, focused on making movement itself the brand experience rather than a single static logo. The project was carried out in collaboration with the team led by The New York Times Creative Director Jessi Brattengeier, and [… ]
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra is reported to have proven the cyclic double cover conjecture, a long-standing unsolved problem in graph theory, within one hour. This conjecture states that every bridgeless graph can be covered by a set of cycles such that each edge is included exactly twice. Researched in the mathematical community since the 1970s, it is considered one of the most notorious unsolved problems, having failed to produce a complete proof for approximately 50 years. This [… ]
OpenAI has acknowledged user experience and operational cost issues that emerged following the release of ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 Sol and has begun making improvements. While the new work environment was designed to boost productivity by centering on chat, projects, and desktop interfaces, criticism was raised that existing user flows were disrupted during the actual transition process. In particular, confusion arose because the location, usage methods, and storage structure of chat and projects were not clearly communicated during the move to a desktop-centric interface. [… ]
OpenAI has begun the public rollout of its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6. Previously, GPT-5.6 was the subject of regulatory controversy as it was provided exclusively to government-approved organizations during a restricted preview period. About two weeks later, following approval for public distribution from the U.S. Trump administration, it became possible to launch the model for general users and enterprises. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described GPT-5.6 as the most outstanding model the company has ever created. […]
OpenAI is phasing out its AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas. Introduced as a browser capable of performing tasks on the web on behalf of users, ChatGPT Atlas is entering the process of discontinuation less than a year after its launch last October. OpenAI confirmed the plan to end support for Atlas in an announcement regarding ChatGPT Work, with the target date for service discontinuation being August 9. ChatGPT Atlas is a product that combines web browsing with task automation, where AI agents [… ]
Google has introduced a feature that allows users to check whether ads displayed on Search, Google Discover, and YouTube were created or edited by artificial intelligence. Users can view information regarding how ads are created by opening the My Ad Center panel by tapping the three-dot menu or the info button next to an ad. Newly added items are labeled "Created or edited by AI." On the same screen, as before, you can block specific ads or [… ]
