G‑Dragon has partnered with Comme des Garçons for a Japan‑only capsule tied to his Übermensch world tour. Launching December 24 at Isetan Shinjuku and running through December 31, the pop‑up features around a dozen limited pieces. Highlights include staff coats, coach jackets, hoodies, tees, backpacks, and scarves, all branded with “CDG × GD” logos and […]
December 24, 2025
PUMA closes out Fall/Winter 2025 with a nostalgic collaboration celebrating E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial. Anchored by the All‑Pro NITRO™ 2 sneaker, the capsule blends retro movie magic with modern performance design. The shoe features star‑flecked midsoles and the iconic moon‑flight imagery, while apparel pieces — hoodies, tees, pants, and a standout vest — reinterpret memorable scenes […]
December 24, 2025
BLACKPINK has teamed up with Tamagotchi to launch a special edition digital pet, merging nostalgic 90s tech with modern K-pop fandom. The collaboration introduces exclusive BLACKPINK-themed Tamagotchis featuring custom animations, designs, and interactions inspired by the group’s members—Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé. Fans can nurture their virtual pets while enjoying unique BLACKPINK content, making the […]
December 24, 2025
Porsche’s holiday short film, The Coded Love Letter, is gaining attention for its explicit “no AI” stance at a time when many brands are leaning heavily on generative tools. Created with Parallel Studio, the hand‑drawn and 3D‑animated film stands out for its warmth, craftsmanship, and interactive hunt for hidden details tied to Porsche’s heritage. Its […]
December 23, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was stripped of its Indie Game Awards wins after organizers confirmed the RPG had used generative AI during development, violating the event’s zero‑tolerance policy. Sandfall Interactive had certified no AI involvement during submission, but later admitted placeholder textures created with generative AI slipped into the launch build before being patched out. […]
December 23, 2025
A massive 300TB archive reportedly containing Spotify’s music catalog has surfaced online, raising fresh questions about how fragile streaming libraries really are. The release includes extensive metadata and highlights how easily music can vanish from platforms due to licensing changes, distributor shutdowns, or rights disputes. The scrape underscores a growing tension between digital preservation efforts […]
December 23, 2025
Drake’s OVO has teamed up with WWE for a capsule collection that blends streetwear with wrestling nostalgia. The drop celebrates iconic eras from the early ’90s and Attitude Era, channeling legends like The Rock and Stone Cold into bold designs. With OVO’s signature owl logo alongside WWE branding, the collaboration delivers a playful yet stylish […]
December 23, 2025
UNO! Mobile has launched a limited‑time holiday crossover with Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends, running until February 8, 2026. Players can unlock themed decks, avatars, emotes, and medals featuring beloved characters like Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin. The festive update, titled “Sanrio Characters Bring Joy!”, adds kawaii flair to the popular card game while boosting […]
December 20, 2025
Barack Obama’s 2025 year‑end list blends global icons with rising voices across music, books, and film. Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Drake, and Chappell Roan headline the playlist, alongside BLACKPINK, Rosalía, and Bruce Springsteen. The reading selections highlight identity and resilience, with Michelle Obama’s The Look, Madeleine Thien’s The Book of Records, S.A. Cosby’s King […]
December 20, 2025
Apple has unveiled SHARP (Sharp Monocular View Synthesis), an open-source AI model capable of converting a single 2D photo into a photorealistic 3D scene in under a second. Developed by Apple Research, SHARP uses a feedforward neural network to predict depth and geometry, generating millions of 3D Gaussian points for realistic rendering. Unlike traditional methods […]
December 19, 2025
A$AP Rocky has confirmed his long-awaited fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, will arrive on January 16, 2026. The Harlem rapper unveiled Tim Burton’s surreal, gothic artwork for the project, which he hinted will also tie into a film. Legendary composer Danny Elfman contributed orchestral elements, including a track produced by The Alchemist, adding cinematic […]
December 19, 2025
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT App Store, enabling apps to function directly within conversations. Instead of switching between interfaces, users can access services like Apple Music, DoorDash, Instacart, Target, Walmart, Canva, Figma, and Adobe seamlessly in chat. The rollout is powered by the Apps SDK and Model Context Protocol, allowing third‑party integrations. Early examples include […]
December 19, 2025