Design think tank 21st Europe has proposed a new high-speed rail network, the Starline, which aims to connect all of Europe as one massive city. 21st Europe is a Copenhagen-based think tank founded in 2025 by Kaave Pour, who previously led IKEA's global innovation lab, SPACE10. The trains will travel at speeds of 300-400 kilometers per hour, enough to travel from Helsinki to Berlin in just over three hours and from Milan to Munich in a few hours. Existing rail and […]
Streaming platform HBO Max has changed its logo. Two years ago, HBO Max rebranded itself as a blue “Max” instead of “HBO.” This time, it switched to a metallic black and white color scheme that feels luxurious and serious. The new logo continues HBO’s identity through the circle inside the “a,” and the letterforms have been adjusted to have a curvature and angle. The previous blue branding was a strategy to increase accessibility for children and families, but it seems to be returning to the adult-oriented HBO image. HBO […]
The New York City subway map is undergoing a complete overhaul for the first time since 1979. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officially unveiled and began distributing the new map at 42nd Street Station in Times Square on April 2nd. The new map builds on a digital version that has been piloting for nearly three years and will be installed in all trains and stations within the next few weeks. The new design, inspired by Italian designer Massimo Vignelli's 1972 work, simplifies complex urban landscapes into linear representations […]
Apple's VisionOS 2.4 update, released on the 31st, introduced the first Apple Intelligence features to the Apple Vision Pro. This update focuses on significantly improving the user experience by leveraging AI for text writing, image creation, and content search. The writing tool supports sentence correction, summarization, and tone adjustments in email, notes, and third-party apps, while the Image Playground uses user descriptions to […]
Amazon is testing a new feature called "Buy for Me," which allows customers to purchase products not sold on Amazon directly from other brand websites. This feature is currently available to select iOS and Android users in the US through the Amazon Shopping app, and is being tested with a limited number of brands and products. Buy for Me allows customers to search for branded products on Amazon […]
Nintendo has announced that its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will be officially released on June 5th. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct livestream event, revealing various features and games alongside the new device. The Nintendo Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch HDR-capable LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and eight times the storage capacity of the original Switch, at 256GB. The device also features a noise-canceling microphone and tabletop mode […]
On the 31st of last month, LINE Yahoo submitted a report to Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications titled "Report on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Administrative Guidance of March 5, 2024 and April 16, 2024, to be submitted on March 31, 2025." The report stated, "For Naver and Naver Cloud systems, authentication-based use has been suspended due to system separation at the end of March." "For systems used by domestic and overseas subsidiaries, authentication-based use will also be suspended due to system separation at the end of March 2026." This […]
Tinder has launched "The Game Game," a game where users learn to flirt while dating an AI. Powered by OpenAI technology, the game is available exclusively to iOS users in the United States. The game is launched by tapping the logo in the upper left corner of the Tinder app and presents users with a deck of cards featuring various AI characters and situations. Users respond with their voices through the microphone, flirting with the AI characters, and determine whether their date will be successful.
On March 31st, the National Tax Service officially launched its "One-Click Service," which allows you to receive up to five years' worth of comprehensive income tax refunds with a single click. Clicking the "One-Click Refund Application" button on the Hometax or Sontax app allows you to view the most recent five years' worth of comprehensive income tax refunds and apply immediately. If there are no changes, your refund will be issued within one month of application, with no personal information required or fees charged. The new […]
Uniqode has collaborated with design studio koto for a rebranding. The surge in demand for contactless solutions following the pandemic, coupled with the advancement of QR code technology itself, has transformed QR codes from a simple means of information transmission into a core tool for business operations. Within this dynamic, Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) has rapidly grown into an enterprise-grade QR code platform, reaching a new turning point. This rebranding represents a comprehensive overhaul, encompassing everything from brand strategy to identity system. […]
Apple announced the launch of its "Find My" feature in South Korea. Now, users in South Korea can use the Find My app to locate their Apple devices—including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches—as well as personal items like AirTags and Find My network accessories on a map. They can also share their locations with family and friends. Apple prioritizes user privacy, and the Find My feature uses end-to-end encryption to ensure Apple can track their location […]
Apple Intelligence is now available in Korean on iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4. Apple Intelligence offers features like Writing Tools, which rewrite or summarize your writing and correct grammar; Priority Notifications, which categorizes and displays important messages; and Cleanup, which removes unnecessary elements from photos. Siri supports more natural conversations and understands context to understand and respond to requests. In the Notes and Phone apps, […]
