On April 28, 2025, Nothing's sub-brand CMF announced its second modular smartphone, the CMF Phone 2 Pro, along with three wireless earbuds in the Buds 2 series. It combines modular expandability, affordable pricing, and AI-powered features. The CMF Phone 2 Pro features a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, yet starts at €249 (128GB). It features a triple camera setup, including a 50MP main camera […]
As the field of generative AI evolves at a remarkable pace, high-performance models trained solely on copyright-free image data have emerged. Spanish graphics platform Freepik and AI startup Fal.ai unveiled a new image generation AI model, "F Lite," on April 29th. This model is open-source and trained on 80 million legally available commercial images. F Lite is available in two versions: "Regular" and "Textured." Regular […]
Lovable, a platform that lets you create apps and websites by talking to AI, has announced version 2.0. This update makes Lovable smarter, enables team collaboration, and enhances project security management. Lovable 2.0 introduces four key improvements. First is the new brand and user interface. The bolder, cleaner design expresses the confidence users feel when they turn their ideas into reality. […]
Amazon undertook a massive brand renewal project spanning 15 global markets and over 50 sub-brands over the course of 18 months. During its rapid expansion, Amazon's brand system became fragmented and inconsistent across teams and regions. To address this, the company partnered with design studio Koto to develop a new brand system. The core of this renewal was a modern reimagining of Amazon's iconic assets. The logo was revamped for the first time in 20 years. From the A of the previous logo, […]
Naver and Kakao have joined forces to make it easier for citizens to reserve public facilities. Naver announced that it will support direct reservations by linking data on approximately 1,200 public sports facilities and conference rooms nationwide, provided by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, with Naver Place and Maps. Kakao also announced that it will open reservations for its "Gongyunuri" service through KakaoTalk Reservations and Kakao Map starting on the 21st. "Gongyunuri" will provide access to sports facilities such as soccer fields, futsal fields, and tennis courts, as well as classrooms, owned by central government agencies, local governments, and public institutions.
Toss unveils its journey of creating sophisticated and beautiful user experiences through "Simplicity Season 4." This season, themed "Vision-Driven Design," explores the journey of everyone at Toss, striving to realize the ideals they've all dreamed of. Even in an environment where rapid problem-solving is crucial, Toss never gave up on their ideals, constantly exploring and experimenting together across diverse disciplines. Designers, researchers, writers, and engineers, despite the constraints of reality, […]
Netflix has improved its subtitle experience. Starting April 25th, Netflix will introduce "Original Language Subtitles," a new option that displays only spoken dialogue, separate from its existing closed captioning for the hearing impaired (SDH/CC). The new subtitles will remove descriptive elements like background music, sound effects, and character names, displaying only the dialogue between characters on screen. Netflix will roll out this feature to all new content, starting with the original series "You," which is ending with Season 5. […]
Motorola has unveiled its premium foldable phone, the Razr Ultra. The newly released Razr series consists of three models: the existing Razr and Razr Plus, plus the new, higher-end Razr Ultra. The Ultra takes a bold approach in design and materials, bringing back the iconic wood-grained back. The Razr Ultra's most striking features lie in its appearance and feel. The back, made of real wood, is reminiscent of the Moto X of the past, and features a dark red texture, […]
TJ Media, Korea's leading karaoke company, has completely redesigned its corporate identity (CI) for the first time in 20 years to celebrate its 34th anniversary. The new CI is inspired by the musical symbol of the eighth note, visually expressing the company's "desire for upward growth toward its goals." The new brand color, "Sky Blue," unveiled alongside the new logo, symbolizes TJ, which, like the ever-changing sky, exists in each individual's space and emotions wherever music takes them. Through this renewal, TJ Media aims to consistently convey its corporate identity […]
The Busan Museum of Modern Art has rebranded. This project is a project to reorganize the identity and design of the museum, and a new brand image was established through citizen participation and collaboration with designers. The project, which began in 2023 to celebrate the museum's 5th anniversary, was carried out through a public contest, exhibition, and citizen voting, rather than the existing bidding method. The graphic designer duo 'Formless Twins' was finally selected and worked with the museum's dedicated organization for 5 months to complete the new MI (Museum Identity). The new MI is a […]
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new 3D design for its Office app icons, sparking heated debate. The new icons, the first such attempt since 2018, were revealed publicly in an email survey sent to some users in early April. The new icons emphasize three-dimensional shapes and hierarchical structure, reflecting the Fluent 2 design language, which also features the 3D emoji style introduced in Windows 11. They feature a more colorful […]
Meta has launched Edits, a new video editing app for short-form content creators, globally. Edits is a video production tool available across multiple platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, and was developed to enhance creative efficiency and intuitiveness. It features an integrated approach to idea recording, project management, video shooting, and editing. Edits features features like a frame-synced timeline, cutouts, and AI animation effects […]
