Samsung Electronics released One UI 7 beta on December 5. One UI 7 introduces new AI features, call recording, Now Bar, and simplified controls. One UI 7 provides AI agents and multimodal features to all interfaces. Users can summarize text, check spelling and grammar, and automatically organize key points without having to switch apps. Call recording feature supporting 20 languages […]
A24 has released a microsite that recreates the Internet vibe of 1999 to promote its new film Y2K. It recreates the fin-de-siècle computer desktop screen to capture the atmosphere of the time. You can access it on the film's official website (y2k.movie). When you access the site, an AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)-style messaging window appears, allowing you to chat with an AI chatbot called 'CoolBlue99'. You can also set your AIM screen name and create an old-fashioned away message. Users can […]
Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar was supposedly back, but it wasn't. Hong Kong-based startup Eniac has unveiled the Flex Bar, which resembles the Touch Bar. The Flex Bar is a standalone touchscreen display compatible with Macs and Windows, and connects via USB-C. It features a 10-inch 2K OLED display and a variety of shortcuts and functions that can be customized to suit the user's workflow. Since it's separate from the laptop, it seems useful in offline environments, especially for video editing or digital art work. For example, […]
Italian luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta presents the work of Venetian artisans to the world with its fourth edition of the ‘Bottega for Bottegas’ campaign. The campaign celebrates the craftsmanship of the Venetian region where Bottega Veneta is located and highlights the brand’s cultural heritage. The project highlights a range of artisans who are reinterpreting traditional techniques, such as Murano glass, in a contemporary way. Laguna B presents a glass vase with a striped pattern, and artistic director […]
The AI-based boxing coach 'Growl' has been unveiled. It is a wall-mounted boxing trainer that analyzes the user's movements in real time through various sensors and 3D cameras and provides feedback. A life-size virtual coach appears using a projector, and you can train by directly interacting with the virtual coach. Growl precisely tracks the user's movements using a 'time-of-flight' sensor and infrared laser. Every time you hit the punching bag, the sensor measures the strength and accuracy of the impact and adjusts your posture […]
Spotify's 'Spotify Wrapped 2024' has been released. Users around the world can check their music tastes and the most listened to songs, artists, and genres over the past year. This year, various new AI-powered features have been added to provide an even more exciting experience. The design is inspired by the reinvention of pop culture, featuring vibrant colors and a fun layout, and a bold and vibrant campaign targeting fans in 184 markets around the world […]
The 'Project Sid' conducted by AI startup Altera is a hot topic. It observed the process of AI forming a civilization like humans. Altera created a village of up to 1,000 AI agents in Minecraft to simulate human society. The AI NPCs behaved like people. The initial goal was to run the village efficiently and protect the community from external threats, but the agents took on roles such as farmers, artists, and defenders. Through social interaction, the AI chef […]
Casio is attracting attention with a new watch that is different from the existing G-SHOCK. The CPP-002, which has been unveiled this time, is the first watch designed to be worn in saunas, and is heat and moisture resistant. The CPP-002 is equipped with various functions to make it suitable for use in sauna environments. It is equipped with a heat-resistant battery that operates stably even in high temperatures, and it also has an elastic band that takes into account swollen wrists and a 12-minute timer function. The timer allows sauna users to accurately manage their time […]
Apple Music has announced "Replay 2024," its year-end review feature. Similar to Spotify's "Wrapped," this feature allows users to look back on the most streamed songs, artists, and albums of the year. Key additions this year include "Listening Streak," which shows the longest period of continuous listening on Apple Music; "First Listen Date," which shows when you first listened to a specific song or artist; and the newly added "Monthly Replays" feature.
Sony has released a special software update and limited-edition products to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation. Elements like the original boot-up sound have been brought back, generating a buzz among players. For a limited time, you can change the PlayStation 5's startup screen to an early PlayStation theme. Players can choose between themes from each generation, from PS1 to PS4, and a special 30th-anniversary theme. Depending on the theme you choose, […]
Threads is getting a new search feature. You can now filter posts by specific profiles and date ranges. Previously, Threads search was limited to finding popular or recent posts by keyword, but now you can refine your search. Users can tap the settings icon to reveal filter options like "After," "Before," and "From Profile." These options allow you to refine your search to a specific time period or account. This feature […]
Australia has become the first country in the world to pass a law banning social media access for children under 16. The law, which will take effect in January 2026, will apply to major social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit. Violators face fines of up to A$49.5 million (approximately 45 billion won). Some platforms used for educational and creative purposes, such as YouTube and WhatsApp, are exempt. This is the first case of a ban on access by minors without parental consent, and […]
