Month: January 2024
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2024 Typography Trends Spell A Year Of Gothic, Graffiti, Glam
Image via 99designs by Vista This new year, the alphabet threw a party and seemingly invited every era and genre. In 2024, designers are mixing a cocktail of styles that’s part nostalgia, part futurism, and totally eye-catching, as revealed by 99designs by Vista. The creative platform has handpicked seven typography design trends that are set […]
January 12, 2024
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Swarovski Teams Up With Marc Newson To Design World’s First Smart Binoculars
Image via Swarovski Optik A little birdy, or swan, tells us this pair of binoculars will soar above all others. Swarovski Optik, long established in sports optics, is marking its 75th year with a technological twist: the AX Visio, the world’s first artificial intelligence-supported binoculars. The sleek device is crafted by none other than renowned […]
January 12, 2024
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Viral Lamb Campaign Sizzles, Already Hailed By Audiences As ‘Ad Of The Year’
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Australian Lamb Sometimes a good laugh can bring people together faster than any heartwarming message, and that’s precisely what Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)’s 2024 summer lamb advertisement is doing—uniting generations with humor, satire, and a mouthwatering dose of lamb. Launched during news […]
January 12, 2024
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Tropicana Peels Off Its Name To Draw Attention To Its All-Natural Ingredients
Image via Tropicana / PR Newswire Tropicana has squeezed out the letters “A” and “I” from its branding to become “Tropcn,” a playful response to the world’s growing fascination with artificial intelligence. And while many are allured by the zesty advancements in this field, the brand is turning the opposite way. Underscoring its commitment to […]
January 12, 2024
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Mattel Celebrates Movie-Making Magic With ‘Women In Film’ Barbie Career Dolls
Image via Mattel Barbie has been a trailblazer in the toy world for decades, and her career choices have inspired generations of young minds. Now, Mattel is taking it a step further and rolling out the red carpet with its Barbie Women in Film collection, the latest ensemble to its esteemed Career of the Year […]
January 12, 2024
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IKEA Uses AI To Imagine What Life Could Look Like In The Year 2030
Images courtesy of IKEA They say home is where the heart is, so what might that mean in 2030 and beyond, when the causes we care deeply about become even more cemented in our daily lives? IKEA, known for its ready-to-assemble furniture, is continuing to keep customers prepared by painting a picture of what living […]
January 11, 2024
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Marvel’s Inspiring Sign Language Poster Slightly Misses The Mark With ‘Typo’
Image via Marvel Studios Marvel Studios’ latest promotional poster for its new Disney+ series, Echo, speaks volumes—quite literally. The show, starring Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez, or Echo, stands out in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not just for its action-packed storyline but for its deeper cultural resonance and its portrayal of a deaf superhero. Introduced […]
January 11, 2024
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OtterBox Grows Greener With Hardy Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
Images via OtterBox OtterBox finds a thriving ecosystem where others only see an arid landscape. The mobile accessory maker is now branching out into a new realm of sustainability with its latest series, unveiled at CES 2024, which sees products crafted from an unconventional but environmentally friendly material: cactus leather. This crop of plant-based items […]
January 11, 2024
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Le Creuset Lifts The Lid On AI-Generated Taylor Swift Ads That Fooled Fans
Photo 186067916 © Fabio Diena and 230076855 © Joni Hanebutt | Dreamstime.com Le Creuset, the renowned cookware brand, recently found itself singing a tune of caution over a bogus advertising scheme that made it seem as though it collaborated with Taylor Swift. Fans of the global pop sensation, known as “Swifties,” were targeted by AI-generated […]
January 11, 2024
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Boohoo Contemplates Closing Factory After Investigation On Its ‘Model’ Practices
Photo 249243400 © Timon Schneider | Dreamstime.com Boohoo might be in a bit of a stitch as the fast-fashion e-retailer mulls shuttering its factory on Thurmaston Lane in Leicester, England. This decision comes merely two years after the plant’s grand opening. Initially established with the publicized intention of setting a benchmark for the ethical treatment […]
January 11, 2024
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Dos & Don’ts for the WordPress Block Editor
The WordPress Block Editor continues to improve. Each new version contains something worth celebrating. The tool has empowered content creators and designers. You no longer need additional plugins to build a functional page layout. WordPress core includes just about all the basics. Need something more? There are plenty of ways to extend the editor, too. […]
January 11, 2024
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New focus. New brand. New website.
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Samsung Zooms Into S23 Ultra’s 100X Powers With Type Too Small To Read
Image via Ogilvy Samsung is nudging passersby to see the big picture with an intriguing out-of-home campaign showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the S23 Ultra’s 100x Zoom. Created by advertising agency Ogilvy New York, Tiny Type takes over some of the world’s most famous urban landscapes, transforming spaces like New York City’s Times Square, London’s […]
January 10, 2024
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‘Magic: The Gathering’ Caught Using AI Art After Banning Non-Human-Created Works
Photo 89962681 © Petrajz | Dreamstime.com Wizards of the Coast (WotC), the company behind the popular card game Magic: The Gathering (MtG), recently found itself in a bit of a bind. It all started with what seemed like an innocuous promotional image for their upcoming Ravnica Remastered set, featuring a steampunk-style laboratory showcasing new “retro […]
January 10, 2024
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Neptune’s True Colors Uncovered In New Study, Dispelling Belief It Is Deep Blue
Illustration 110897836 © Yevhenii Tryfonov | Dreamstime.com For years, popular imagery has painted Uranus and Neptune in distinct hues, but this latest research suggests our eyes have been deceived. A fascinating development from Professor Patrick Irwin and his team at the University of Oxford has unveiled new insights into the true colors of these distant […]
January 10, 2024
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Apple Announces Hundreds Of ‘Spatial Games’ & 3D Movies Available On Vision Pro
Image via Apple Apple is about to add a new kind of “vision” to our tech vocabulary with the upcoming release of the Vision Pro, its long-awaited mixed-reality headset with “spatial computing.” Set for launch on February 2 in the US, this device is pegged at US$3,499 and is shaping up to be an entertainment […]
January 10, 2024
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Garmin Designs Chest Strap Monitor Just For Women That Supports Their Bras
Image via Garmin International, Inc / PR Newswire Garmin introduced a rather heart-pounding invention at CES 2024—a novel heart rate monitor crafted with the comfort and needs of women athletes in mind. With the new HRM-Fit, athletes can now say goodbye to the days of awkward chest straps and hello to a world where […]
January 10, 2024
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US Mint Issues Harriet Tubman Coins Honoring American Hero’s Life & Work
Image via US Mint The US Mint has released a series of commemorative coins celebrating the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman’s birth, honoring a pivotal figure in American history. The first rollout by the US Mint to pay tribute to Tubman, these commemorative coins come as a reminder of her indomitable spirit, especially as efforts […]
January 10, 2024
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Samsung Flaunts ‘Ballie’ Robot Who Rolls Convenience—And A Projector—Into Homes
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Samsung Samsung rolled out an upgrade to a familiar face—or should we say, sphere?—at CES 2024. Meet the new and improved Ballie, the South Korean tech giant’s artificial intelligence-powered home robot, now equipped with a built-in projector and a suite of advanced features designed […]
January 10, 2024