Apple unveiled its next-generation in-car infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra, on May 15. The feature will be available first on new Aston Martin vehicles, starting with models available for order in the United States and Canada. Existing models equipped with the latest infotainment system will be supported via a software update. CarPlay Ultra is more deeply integrated with vehicle systems than the existing CarPlay. It integrates the functions of the iPhone with the vehicle control system, allowing drivers to check information on multiple screens in the car and […]
Israeli website builder Wix launched Wixel, a standalone AI-powered visual design platform, on May 15th. Designed to enable even users with no design experience to easily create high-quality visual content, the platform aims to democratize visual content creation beyond website creation. Wixel allows users to upload product photos and perform various editing tasks, including removing backgrounds, adjusting colors, adding text, and altering layouts.
Google has rebranded its location tracking service, 'Find My Device', to 'Find Hub'. Starting later this month, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology will be fully applied, enabling high-precision short-range search similar to Apple's AirTag. UWB provides much more precise distance and direction information than existing Bluetooth, helping you find lost items more quickly and accurately. Apple and Samsung have already applied the technology to their trackers. This 'Find […]
Kakao has introduced a new feature to its messenger service KakaoTalk. It is a feature that notifies the status of message input in real time. This feature was released as an optional experience in the laboratory section through the KakaoTalk '25.4.0' version update distributed on May 13. This feature notifies the other party in the conversation that the user is typing a message by displaying yellow dots in real time. Other SNS messengers such as Telegram and Instagram have already […]
Google has unveiled "Material 3 Expressive," a major overhaul of its Material Design design system. This update goes beyond simple user interface improvements to reflect a new design philosophy centered on emotional connection with users. For this update, Google conducted 46 studies and surveyed over 18,000 global users over three years. Moving beyond traditional color- and layout-centric design, the company actively leverages color, size, shape, and animation to capture users' attention.
Airbnb has announced a major update for the summer. With new products, Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences, and a newly redesigned Airbnb app, users can now go beyond booking a home and integrate their entire travel experience into one place. “Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people book homes, and now we’re doing more than that,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO. “Now, people can experience more with Airbnb […]
Kakao has launched a new AI service called 'Kanana'. Kanana introduces a new concept called 'AI Mate'. It is characterized by understanding the context of conversations between users and providing information that fits the context. It works not only in 1:1 conversations but also in group chats, and gradually improves the level of personalization as it learns individual tastes and usage patterns. Kakao defines this as a 'hyper-personalized service that understands me'. There are two types of mates in the service. Personal mate 'Nana' provides user information […]
Notion has introduced a new AI-based meeting recording and summary feature. This feature is structured so that users can write notes separately while recording in real time during a meeting. After the meeting ends, AI automatically summarizes the main content, and the summary format can be selected according to the situation, such as 'automatic', 'sales call', 'daily standup', and 'team meeting'. Currently, this feature is available in the Notion app for Mac (version 4.7.0 or later) […]
Netflix unveiled a new TV user experience for users worldwide. At the product and technology launch event, the company also unveiled its future product roadmap, including AI-powered natural language search tools, real-time responsive recommendations, and improvements to the TV home UI. A notable feature is vertical video support. The mobile-only feed, now available, features a vertical scrolling layout, allowing users to […]
Google's new design system, 'Material 3 Expressive', which will be unveiled at the developer conference Google I/O scheduled for the end of this month, was accidentally pre-released in advance, revealing its main contents. Material 3 Expressive is Google's 'most researched design system' that it has released after years of research, and it aims to create an interface that connects emotionally with users, breaking away from the simple, clean, but uniform UI of the past. According to the blog, the design principles are 'color, […]
Figma, a leading design collaboration tool, has significantly upgraded its product philosophy and functionality to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This announcement embodies its vision to redefine design and unify creativity and productivity on a single platform. The most notable change is "Figma Make," which allows users to transform designs into code-based, interactive prototypes using only natural language prompts. Simply select a specific area and say, "Add a publish button here," and the feature will be activated immediately.
"Jewels & Gifts" is a new feature designed to monetize YouTube creators. Short-form viewers can purchase "Jewels" digital items and send various animated gifts called "Gifts." The graphic design was done in collaboration with buck_design. Jewels are digital goods purchased in bundles and can be used multiple times without repurchasing. Easily send animated "Gifts" to streamers to express your gratitude and support. Creators who receive gifts […]
