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Manufacturing
In a strategic move that signals a shift in the balance of power in the smartphone camera industry, Apple has announced a new partnership with Samsung to develop groundbreaking chip technology at Samsung’s Texas plant. According to a report by The Financial Times, the collaboration will focus on producing
Media
Instagram is rolling out a wave of new features aimed at enhancing social discovery and interaction, headlined by Instagram Map — a tool that allows users to share their most recent location with friends and explore location-based content. The Meta-owned platform is also launching a Reposts feature and expanding its “Friends”
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google has rolled out a delightful new tool within its Gemini AI chatbot called Storybook, allowing anyone to spin a short, illustrated tale from nothing more than a simple idea. It’s designed to be easy, accessible, and fun — whether you’re entertaining your kids at bedtime or just testing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google DeepMind has announced the next major evolution in its AI-generated world modeling efforts with the release of Genie 3, a powerful new system that creates interactive 3D environments in real time. Designed for use by AI agents and human users alike, Genie 3 offers longer, more coherent interactions and
Design
Figma, the collaborative design software powerhouse, took a major step toward going public on Tuesday by filing its S-1 with the SEC. While the filing stops short of revealing how many shares will be offered or at what price, it provides the most comprehensive look yet into Figma’s financial
Style & Beauty
Google has announced the launch of Doppl, an experimental app designed to let users visualize how different outfits would look on their own bodies using artificial intelligence. Now available on iOS and Android devices in the U.S., Doppl brings a new, personalized layer to the concept of virtual try-ons.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mattel, the powerhouse behind beloved toy brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pocket, has entered into an ambitious new partnership with OpenAI to bring generative artificial intelligence into the heart of toy-making and entertainment. This collaboration marks the first time OpenAI has teamed up with a toymaker, signaling a
Design
At Google I/O 2025, the company unveiled Stitch, a new generative AI tool designed to accelerate the transformation of rough user interface (UI) ideas into polished, functional designs — complete with frontend code. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Stitch is part of an experimental rollout via Google Labs, and
Hardware
In a major move blending cutting-edge AI with elite design pedigree, OpenAI has acquired io, the startup founded by renowned former Apple designer Jony Ive, for a reported $6.5 billion. OpenAI confirmed the acquisition in a blog post on Wednesday, featuring a real (not AI-generated) photo at the top
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Netflix is officially rolling out a new AI-powered search experience that allows users to discover content using natural language prompts. The feature, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, was unveiled during the company’s tech and product event on Wednesday, following recent hints during its earnings call. Conversational Search, Built for
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Design platform Figma has unveiled a major product expansion aimed at transforming how teams create websites, applications, and marketing content. With new AI-powered tools—Figma Sites, Figma Make, Figma Buzz, and Figma Draw—the company is positioning itself as a serious competitor to Canva, Adobe, and AI-driven website builders like
Construction
Starbucks is taking a bold leap into the future of architecture with the debut of its first-ever 3D-printed store in the United States. Set to open to the public on May 2 in Brownsville, Texas, the drive-thru-only location at 2491 Boca Chica Boulevard was built in partnership with PERI 3D