iPad Air with M3 unveiled

Apple CEO Tim Cook officially unveiled the new iPad Air models, following a brief teaser titled "Something in the Air" for the X. The new iPad Air features the M3 chip, which supports Apple's intelligence features, rather than the newer M4 chip. The iPad Air comes in two models, 11-inch and 13-inch, starting at $599 and $799, respectively. The new Magic Keyboard is also available. […]

Google Android 15 New Features Revealed

Google has announced new Android features to enhance user convenience and help secure connections. These updates include AI-powered fraud detection, real-time location sharing, the addition of Android Auto games, and price comparison features. AI-powered fraud detection: Google Messages now offers AI-powered fraud detection. This feature detects patterns associated with fraud in conversational text and, when a suspicious message is detected, […]

Apple's new emoji, dark circles

Apple has released new Unicode emojis in iOS 18.4 beta 2. This update adds a total of nine new emojis. The design of the 🇸🇾 Syrian flag emoji has also been updated to reflect the country's new de facto flag. These new emojis are part of the Emoji 16.0 list, released by Unicode in September 2024. While the current beta version allows you to search for these emojis, the emoji keyboard […]

Political Controversy Over Facebook Messenger Logo Change

In 2020, Meta changed the traditional blue design of the Facebook Messenger logo to a purple and pink gradient. Now, four years later, the reversion to the previous blue color has caused confusion among users. Meta has not provided an official explanation, but many users are interpreting the change in a political context. In January of this year, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would be discontinuing fact-checking features and replacing them with community notes. This […]

BUILD WARS, a web design showdown between humans and AI

A recent duel in the digital design community pitted DesignJoy founder Brett Williams (aka @BrettFromDJ) against Lovable.dev's Henrik Wes, representing Webflow and Lovable.dev, respectively, on the merits of no-code and AI-driven design. The debate began when Henrik Wes highlighted Webflow's limitations in X while highlighting the potential of Lovable.dev. Lovable.dev leverages AI to generate code and automate design tasks, and Henrik argues that it can be used to challenge traditional no-code platforms.

Musinsa Beauty Launches Makeup Brand 'WHIZZY'

Musinsa is launching a new makeup brand, "WHIZZY," on February 28th. WHIZZY is a young beauty brand targeting the 1721 generation, a generation that embraces freedom and innovation. The name WHIZZY is a combination of "WHIZZER," meaning "possessor of outstanding charm," and "WHIZZY," meaning "smart and innovative." The brand offers easy-to-use products for the 1721 generation, offering a range of color options perfect for achieving a clear complexion. The first collection features three products: a lip, lip & cheek, and eyeliner.

Monolith Aluminum Turntable PP-1

Design studio Waiting for Ideas has unveiled the PP-1 aluminum turntable, which plays vinyl records without a tonearm. Machined from a single block of aluminum, it resembles a sculpture. Users simply plug it in, flip a vinyl record over, and press the play button on the side to listen to music. The turntable automatically detects 33 and 45 RPM and switches tracks. […]

Figma Slides, Plugin Support

Figma Slides supports plugins. Several plugins have been added to enhance your slide designs and help you prepare for presentations. See more about composing, designing, and preparing for presentations.

Canada's Green Party Rebrands Minimally

The Green Party of Canada has unveiled a new logo. Unlike its previous logo, this design, consisting of a simple green dot, is easy for anyone to replicate. Co-chair Jonathan Pedno said at a press conference, "This logo is easy for anyone to use, and that's a strength." The party's logo's emoji-like form represents a departure from existing branding. While brand logos typically emphasize originality, […]

Adobe Launches Photoshop App for iPhone

Adobe has released a new Photoshop mobile app for iPhone. It includes the core design and editing features of the desktop version, along with AI-powered creation tools. An Android version is slated for release later this year. While Adobe has offered a mobile app called Photoshop Express since 2010, this new app offers a more streamlined experience, similar to the traditional desktop Photoshop experience. While Photoshop Express resembles a typical mobile editing app, […]

Amazon Unveils Next-Generation AI Assistant Alexa+

Amazon has unveiled its next-generation AI assistant, Alexa+. It's smarter than the original Alexa, supports more natural conversations, and offers enhanced capabilities for performing a variety of tasks. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ makes everyday life more convenient. It can play music, manage schedules, and even provide online shopping, order food delivery, and even manage home security. It memorizes conversational flow and reflects user preferences to provide personalized services. Amazon says Alexa+ […]

Perplexity Comet, a new web browser that challenges Chrome

Perflexity announced that it is developing its own web browser, Comet. Pre-registration for the new browser, Comet, has begun via social media platform X. While the browser's specific release date and features haven't been revealed, Perflexity plans to innovate in the browser market, much like existing search services. Perflexity is expected to rapidly expand its market share based on its search engine user base. The company has accelerated its product releases in recent months, expanding its business areas […]

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