The 'DOOM' series, which is a symbol of gamers, has descended on the keyboard this time. This keycap series, released by keyboard brand Drop in collaboration with 'DOOM: The Dark Ages', is not just a simple fan product, but is also produced as a work of art. The keycap design was done by New Zealand-based handmade keycap manufacturer NZ Caps, and each keycap feels like it is popping out of a bloody inventory screen. The new 'The Dark Ages' […]
Apple unveiled its next-generation in-car infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra, on May 15. The feature will be available first on new Aston Martin vehicles, starting with models available for order in the United States and Canada. Existing models equipped with the latest infotainment system will be supported via a software update. CarPlay Ultra is more deeply integrated with vehicle systems than the existing CarPlay. It integrates the functions of the iPhone with the vehicle control system, allowing drivers to check information on multiple screens in the car and […]
Israeli website builder Wix launched Wixel, a standalone AI-powered visual design platform, on May 15th. Designed to enable even users with no design experience to easily create high-quality visual content, the platform aims to democratize visual content creation beyond website creation. Wixel allows users to upload product photos and perform various editing tasks, including removing backgrounds, adjusting colors, adding text, and altering layouts.
Google has rebranded its location tracking service, 'Find My Device', to 'Find Hub'. Starting later this month, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology will be fully applied, enabling high-precision short-range search similar to Apple's AirTag. UWB provides much more precise distance and direction information than existing Bluetooth, helping you find lost items more quickly and accurately. Apple and Samsung have already applied the technology to their trackers. This 'Find […]
Kakao has introduced a new feature to its messenger service KakaoTalk. It is a feature that notifies the status of message input in real time. This feature was released as an optional experience in the laboratory section through the KakaoTalk '25.4.0' version update distributed on May 13. This feature notifies the other party in the conversation that the user is typing a message by displaying yellow dots in real time. Other SNS messengers such as Telegram and Instagram have already […]
Google has unveiled "Material 3 Expressive," a major overhaul of its Material Design design system. This update goes beyond simple user interface improvements to reflect a new design philosophy centered on emotional connection with users. For this update, Google conducted 46 studies and surveyed over 18,000 global users over three years. Moving beyond traditional color- and layout-centric design, the company actively leverages color, size, shape, and animation to capture users' attention.
Airbnb has announced a major update for the summer. With new products, Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences, and a newly redesigned Airbnb app, users can now go beyond booking a home and integrate their entire travel experience into one place. “Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people book homes, and now we’re doing more than that,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO. “Now, people can experience more with Airbnb […]
Kakao has launched a new AI service called 'Kanana'. Kanana introduces a new concept called 'AI Mate'. It is characterized by understanding the context of conversations between users and providing information that fits the context. It works not only in 1:1 conversations but also in group chats, and gradually improves the level of personalization as it learns individual tastes and usage patterns. Kakao defines this as a 'hyper-personalized service that understands me'. There are two types of mates in the service. Personal mate 'Nana' provides user information […]
Notion has introduced a new AI-based meeting recording and summary feature. This feature is structured so that users can write notes separately while recording in real time during a meeting. After the meeting ends, AI automatically summarizes the main content, and the summary format can be selected according to the situation, such as 'automatic', 'sales call', 'daily standup', and 'team meeting'. Currently, this feature is available in the Notion app for Mac (version 4.7.0 or later) […]
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge measures 5.8mm thick and weighs 163g, features a titanium frame, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. Its water and dust resistance rating is IP68. The camera features a 200-megapixel ultra-high-resolution wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, along with autofocus macro photography. The ProVisual Engine enhances portraits with detail and natural skin tones, while the Nightography feature utilizes larger pixels for nighttime photography.
Google has begun changing its logo design. A gradient-style G logo, with each color seamlessly flowing, has recently appeared in the Google apps for Android and iOS. However, this change has been quietly implemented, and the original design remains in official images and other services. The original logo, introduced during Google's major rebranding in 2015, featured distinct blocks of blue, red, yellow, and green. […]
Key details about Sony's next-generation wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM6, have leaked online ahead of their official announcement. A brief listing on Amazon Spain has revealed detailed information about the product, including its specifications, release date, and pricing. According to the leak, the WH-1000XM6 will feature Sony's latest noise-cancelling processor, the QN3. This is seven times faster than the QN1 used in the existing WH-1000XM5, and features real-time adaptive […]
