Kakao Map, a location-based lifestyle platform operated by Kakao, has launched a cherry blossom map service in time for the cherry blossom season. This service is a feature designed to allow users to check the blooming status and location information of famous cherry blossom spots nationwide on a single screen. Users no longer need to physically visit and compare multiple locations to see how much the blossoms have bloomed; they can check the blooming situation directly within the map. The Kakao Map cherry blossom map features Seoul Forest, the Jinhae Naval Port Festival, and the Hadong 10-Mile Cherry Blossom Road [… ]
Google has expanded support for its search feature, 'Search Live,' globally. According to announcements made on March 26, the feature is available in all languages and regions where AI mode is supported. As a result, users in over 200 countries and regions can now use voice and cameras to conduct searches and engage in conversations. Search Live works by allowing users to ask questions and receive answers verbally, instead of typing text into a search bar. […]
It has been reported that Apple is preparing plans to develop Siri into a standalone app. Bloomberg reported on March 24 that Apple is testing a dedicated Siri app and a new “Ask Siri” feature. This feature is part of the AI overhaul in iOS 27 and macOS 27, and there is speculation that it may be unveiled at WWDC, which begins on June 8, 2026. The core of this change is to transform Siri from its existing voice-activated interface into something like ChatGPT or Claude [… ]
Hyundai Department Store is launching a new online platform that overturns the existing formula of e-commerce. The company announced that it will officially open "The Hyundai Hi," a premium curation specialty mall integrating its official online mall The Hyundai.com and Hyundai Food Hall To Home, on the 6th of next month. Prior to the official launch, the company plans to operate an open beta for 12 days starting March 25 to incorporate feedback from actual users. The core of The Hyundai Hi is that it places more weight on discovery and selection than on search and comparison. Existing e-commerce's vast [… ]
Figma has unveiled a feature that allows AI agents to work directly on the Design Canvas. MCP clients such as Claude Code and Codex can now create and modify components within Figma files using Figma's MCP Server and the use_figma tool. Figma has also added a Skills feature. Skills are guidelines in the form of Markdown files that inform agents of the team's design criteria and workflow. The core of this change is [… ]
Naver is making significant changes to the comment management system in its Politics and Elections sections ahead of the 9th Nationwide Local Elections. It has decided not to provide comments at the bottom of article bodies in the Politics and Elections sections until the local elections conclude on June 3. This appears to be a decision aimed at addressing the heated public opinion war surrounding the election and the issue of malicious comments. Under this measure, users will no longer be able to view or write comments directly below the article body. However, the full comment collection [… ]
An incident occurred in which the location of an aircraft carrier was exposed to the outside world while a French naval officer was using a workout tracking app. Controversy is growing as it highlights how personal daily data can lead to military security issues. The incident began when a French naval officer shared his running records. The officer used the fitness app 'Strava' to record his run on the aircraft carrier, and as this data was uploaded with public settings, the location information [… ]
U.S. delivery platform DoorDash announced on March 19 that it has launched 'Tasks,' a standalone app that allows delivery drivers to earn additional income. This app is a service focused on collecting data to improve artificial intelligence and robot systems. Delivery drivers will perform various missions beyond simple deliveries. For example, this involves filming daily activities or recording voice in specific languages. The recorded video and audio data allows AI to [… ] the real world
Google has expanded its experimental service Stitch into an AI-driven software design canvas. Stitch is a tool designed to enable the creation, modification, and collaboration of high-resolution UIs using only natural language. In an announcement on March 18, Google stated that it would evolve Stitch beyond a simple design generator into an integrated workspace that spans from idea generation to prototype creation. The core of this transformation is what Google calls 'Vibe Design.' Instead of drawing wireframes first, users [… ]
Spotify has unveiled a new feature that further enhances transparency and control over user taste recommendations. Spotify announced the 'Taste Profile' beta via its official newsroom on March 13, and the feature is scheduled to be rolled out sequentially, starting with Premium users in New Zealand. The feature was personally introduced by Co-CEO Gustav Söderström on the SXSW stage. The core of the Taste Profile lies in demonstrating how Spotify understands users' tastes. Until now, recommendations [… ]
NVIDIA has unveiled 'NimoClaw,' a new platform targeting the security issues cited as OpenClaw's biggest weakness. During his keynote speech at GTC 2026 on March 16, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated that all companies must now adopt an OpenClaw strategy and introduced NimoClaw as an enterprise extension of OpenClaw. NVIDIA described this platform as an open-source agent platform that incorporates security and privacy into its fundamental design. The key is to preserve OpenClaw's openness and speed while [… ] for enterprises
Google is introducing conversational AI features and an enhanced navigation experience to its Maps service. The core of this update is Gemini-based "Ask Maps" and "Immersive Directions" with enhanced 3D visual information. "Ask Maps" is a feature that suggests suitable places and routes when users ask complex questions in everyday language. For example, if your phone battery is low, it suggests places to charge without waiting a long time, or tonight [… ]
