Elon Musk has thrown down the gauntlet to Wikipedia. He announced that his AI company, xAI, is developing "Grokipedia." This platform is not simply an encyclopedia, but a data hub for "AI that understands truth." Musk emphasized the philosophical significance of the project, describing it as "a necessary step toward understanding the universe." Musk has long criticized Wikipedia for its political bias and censorship. He has coined the term "Wokepedia" and described it as "a wake-up call to Wikipedia, with its unbalanced editorial powers […]
To help Design Compass subscribers experience our content more easily and conveniently, we're launching a beta version of a new feature, "Podcasts." While text-based podcasts offer their advantages, we've also reflected feedback from those who prefer audio listening while working or commuting, offering conversational podcasts of approximately 20 minutes. You can access these podcasts with your Design Compass Plus membership, and they can be played in the audio section at the top of premium content. We'll continue to improve […]
OpenAI has unveiled a new platform that allows third-party apps to run within ChatGPT. At its annual developer conference, "DevDay 2025," held in San Francisco on October 6th (local time), CEO Sam Altman introduced the new app ecosystem, saying, "We want to make ChatGPT a tool that makes people's lives more productive and creative." The key to this announcement is the "app" that runs directly within ChatGPT conversations. Users can now use apps like Booking.com, Expedia, Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, […]
OpenAI has unveiled its next-generation video generation model, Sora 2, and its invitation-based iOS app, Sora. Sora 2 better follows the laws of physics and synchronizes dialogue and sound effects with the screen, enhancing realism. Users can create, remix, and share directly from the app. It also offers a cameo feature, allowing users to insert their own likeness and voice into scenes within their permission range after registering their portrait and voice. It will be available on iOS in the US and Canada first, and […]
Instagram has announced a major redesign of its user interface, signaling significant changes to its bottom navigation bar. The overhaul focuses on reimagining the user experience, focusing on Reels and DMs. In a recent Reels video, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that the platform has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users. He explained the reasoning behind the layout change, saying, "Most of our growth in recent years has come from Direct Messages, Reels, and recommended content." […]
LG Electronics has launched "Easy TV," a smart TV tailored for seniors. Developed for seniors who struggle with complex functions and operations, this product offers a more intuitive user experience with a simplified home screen, a redesigned remote control, and medication reminders. Easy TV is based on LG's mini LED 4K smart TV, the QNED Evo QNED85A, and will initially be available in Korea only in two sizes: 65-inch and 75-inch.
Adobe has launched Firefly Boards, a generative AI-powered creative collaboration tool, in over 30 countries worldwide. Firefly Boards is a platform designed to allow designers, videographers, photographers, and other creators to integrate images, videos, text, and motion data in a single space. From ideation to visualization and iteration, the entire process can be completed in a single platform. This release introduces three key new features […]
OpenAI has introduced a new feature, "Pulse," to its chatbot, ChatGPT. This feature generates personalized reports while users sleep, helping them wake up with the latest news at a glance. Pulse provides five to ten card-style briefs per day and is part of a strategy to position ChatGPT as a service they'll want to check first thing every day, similar to news apps or social media. Pulse marks the beginning of OpenAI's recent shift toward "asynchronous AI assistants." […]
This is a brand design collaboration between Mirage and Studio Koto. The AI-powered video creation app "Captions" has been renamed "Mirage" and has also redefined its visual identity. To date, the company has raised over $100 million in venture funding and is valued at $500 million. Mirage aims to evolve beyond a simple creator tool into a multimodal AI research lab for short-form video platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. This rebranding marks the company's shift from its core service […]
Figma has announced a major feature update that expands its design tools to AI agents and developers. Key features of this announcement include remote access support for the MCP server and integration with the AI app builder Figma Make, significantly improving the efficiency of code generation and product development based on Figma designs. The MCP server now allows design systems and code structure information, previously used exclusively within Figma, to be shared with external developers.
Kakao unveiled a major overhaul of KakaoTalk at its developer event, If Kakao 25, on September 23rd. The plan is to increase user engagement on the messenger by integrating conversations and navigation into a single screen. CEO Jeong Shin-a announced that starting today, KakaoTalk's chat window will become a window of possibility. The most notable change is the transition of the Friends tab to a feed. Users can now view profile updates and posts in a timeline format and fine-tune their privacy settings. Open chat […]
Google has integrated the generative AI model "Gemini" into its Chrome web browser. This move, made shortly after a US court ruled that Google's search market monopoly was valid but that the sale of Chrome was unnecessary, is seen as a strategy to maintain its dominance in the search market. Gemini is available on mobile devices and does not require a separate subscription. Users can use Gemini to summarize webpage content, compare products using multiple tabs simultaneously, and conduct meetings […]
