One UI 7, used by Samsung Galaxy, has leaked ahead of its beta release. One UI 7 is based on Android 15 and features a split of notifications and settings into separate tabs, along with significant changes to app icons, animations, and the visual elements of the interface. You can change the position of the clock or widgets on the lock screen, and there is a control widget that looks like iOS’s Dynamic Islands at the bottom. It looks like it will be easier to operate with your thumb because it is located at the bottom. […]
Kleenex has collaborated with Turner Duckworth for a rebrand. They have unveiled a new visual identity to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Kleenex has grown significantly as a household goods brand since its establishment in 1924. In Korea, it is widely known as 'Kleenex', which was created by Yuhan Kimberly, a joint venture between Yuhan Corporation and Kimberly-Clark in 1970. This rebrand will be applied to Kleenex in the US, and it has not been disclosed whether it will be applied to Korea. Kleenex has lost consistency for a long time due to different logos and colors. The wordmark has been transformed into various forms depending on the region. Accordingly, Kleenex […]
Google has refreshed the UI of Google Calendar Web. It’s mostly visual, and it finally supports dark mode. It’s rolling out this week, and it’s available to anyone using Gmail or Google Workspace. You can turn it on or off in the settings in the top right corner. The new UI is based on Google’s new design system, Material 3. There are significant changes to the buttons, dialogs, and sidebar, and it uses new fonts and icons. But the new […]
Notion held its first face-to-face conference, 'Make with Notion', in San Francisco on the 24th. Notion announced new tools: Mail, Form, Layout, and Marketplace. Notion Mail actively utilizes AI. You can define and categorize emails as if they were blocks of information to improve your workflow. You can automatically organize emails with simple prompts. You can automatically reply to schedules or follow-up inquiries according to conditions. Calendar […]
Audio brand Bose has rebranded in collaboration with Studio Collins in the US. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose, Bose has been making great audio products that have won the hearts of listeners around the world. As Bose approaches its 60th anniversary, it has decided to tell a story that will satisfy its loyal fans and attract new ones. The new tagline is 'Sound is Power'. The iconic Bose logo will remain. The Warsaw-based independent type foundry […]
On the 22nd, Kakao unveiled its integrated AI brand 'Kanana' at the developer conference 'IF Kakao'. It declared its leap to become an AI native company. Kanana means 'the most me-like AI' and aims for a hyper-personalized AI service that takes into account the context and emotions of individuals. It is a name created by combining the words Kakao, Native, and Natural. Kanana consists of 'Nana' for individuals and 'Kana' for groups. 'Nana' remembers conversations shared in all chat rooms and […]
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released new password management rules. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is an influential organization under the US Department of Commerce. It recommends that passwords be changed regularly or that they not be mixed with different character types. The rules that can be seen on many web services, such as 'Include at least one uppercase or lowercase English letter, number, or special character' and 'Change password after 90 days', are based on the guidelines released by NIST in 2007. However, individuals who use […]
Tom Holland Launches Bero, a Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand Tom Holland quit drinking in 2022. While quitting, he relied on non-alcoholic beers, but he said it was hard to find a satisfying taste. In addition, the labels of non-alcoholic beers released by major beer brands were clearly blue, which made him stand out at drinking parties. So Tom Holland created a beer for people like him. With a shiny gold color and a traditional impression, it contains Pilsner, IPA, and Wheat […]
The image used by a fruit store in Naver Smart Store is causing a huge controversy. The store sells various fruits such as Shine Muscat, raspberries, and tangerines directly from the farm by connecting directly with the farm owner. Recently, many suspicions have been raised due to the awkwardness of the photo used on the product page. The photo used shows a finger that is strangely bent. The subject is uniformly lit, making it look like a wax sculpture. This is an AI-generated image […]
American fintech service Robinhood has rebranded in collaboration with New York-based design studio Porto Rocha. The company announced the change as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, from being a startup innovator to a financial platform for a new generation of investors. The wordmark has a higher contrast between strokes and thinner connections. Ink traps, which are spaces where letters bend, have been added to give the impression of printed letters a little bit of a mix. The new premium membership, Robinhood Gold, is entirely based on the serif typeface Martina […]
AfreecaTV has rebranded to SOOP. SOOP announced the reorganization on its official website on the 15th, and has reorganized the brand visual identity and UI/UX of the company and service. The new name, 'SOOP', means a space where content is communicated like a 'forest' ecosystem that encompasses all components. The name of the broadcaster 'BJ' who was active on AfreecaTV will be changed to 'streamer'. The broadcasting space 'broadcasting station' will be changed to 'channel'. The 'star balloon' used for paid sponsorship will maintain its name. The symbol of AfreecaTV […]
Adobe held Adobe Max 2024 in Miami Beach. More than 100 new features were added to many apps in Adobe Creative Cloud. Photoshop’s Remove tool now has a new feature called Distraction Removal. Remove distracting power lines and pedestrians from the background of your travel photos, and AI automatically fills in the gaps. Generative Fill and Generative Expand are powered by the latest Firefly image model, giving you more freedom to create images […]
