Category: media

Image courtesy of NORD DDB Stockholm One chain’s trash is another chain’s treasure, it seems. In a curious attempt to encourage responsible garbage disposal, McDonald’s in Sweden has expanded its app to include a little competition—literally. Read full article

May 10, 2024

Image via HMD Global Remember the thrill of customizing your Nokia 3210 with a new case, crafting your own ringtone, and battling your way through Snake? HMD Global, the current steward of the Nokia brand, is rekindling that nostalgia with a modern take on the iconic phone in 2024. Read full article

May 10, 2024

Video screenshot via Apple Riding on the wave of its recent Let Loose event, where it unleashed numerous variations of its logo, Apple treated fans to more aesthetic goodness across the packaging of its new Apple Pencil Pro. Read full article

May 10, 2024

Image via Marvel The Marvel multiverse is expanding… into mixed reality. Marvel Studios, alongside ILM Immersive, has announced What If…?: An Immersive Story, a first-of-its-kind project that rewrites the rules of storytelling by transforming the Apple Vision Pro into a portal to alternate realities within the MCU. Read full article

May 10, 2024

Video screenshot via Forrest Gump / Netflix Nike’s instantly recognizable Cortez in white, varsity red, and varsity blue needs no introduction—it’s forever linked to the cinematic journey of Forrest Gump. Gifted by his childhood friend Jenny, these sneakers became Forrest’s trusty companions on his epic cross-country run, forever etching the Cortez into pop-culture history. Read […]

May 10, 2024

Video screenshot via Apple Apple’s latest iPad Pro campaign, aptly named Crush, has certainly lived up to its name, but perhaps not in the way the tech giant had hoped. Crafted in-house, the controversial advertisement features a hydraulic press compressing various artistic tools—from paintbrushes and musical instruments to film reels and cameras—into the company’s “thinnest […]

May 10, 2024

Illustration 286279026 © Anastasiya Lavrik | Dreamstime.com OpenAI is pretty buttoned-up when it comes to Not Safe for Work (NSFW) content, blocking attempts to generate sexually explicit material on its ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 tools. However, with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, it appears to be growing up too. The AI leader is contemplating […]

May 10, 2024

Image via The Metropolitan Musem of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in collaboration with OpenAI, has breathed new life into the persona of a 1930s socialite, Natalie Potter. Not so much a séance, it’s rather the centerpiece of the institution’s annual Costume Institute exhibition, entitled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. Read full article

May 9, 2024

Image generated on AI Dubai, the United Arab Emirates’ crown jewel, is aiming to level up its reputation as a global gaming hub with a Gaming Visa, designed to be a magnet for top gaming talent. This program will offer job opportunities and fosters an environment where professionals, artists, and innovators can thrive within the […]

May 9, 2024

Image courtesy of DAVID Miami There’s no point crying over spilled soda—Coca-Cola says to celebrate the puddles instead. Read full article

May 9, 2024

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May 9, 2024

Image via LEGO LEGO is working up a pas de deux of Parisian delight with not one, but two new sets that let you build cultural icons of the City of Lights right in your living room. Read full article

May 9, 2024

Image via Xbox Microsoft’s Xbox team recently came under fire over a new controller launch, promoted with the tagline, “Feel the Burn Today.” Read full article

May 9, 2024

Screenshot via New York Times Games Wordle junkies have reason to celebrate as New York Times Games has unveiled a new feature busting their one-puzzle-a-day dosage. This spells more fun. Read full article

May 9, 2024

Image courtesy of Polaroid Instant photography just got a whole lot more nuanced, making your next monochromatic memory a snap to capture. Polaroid has revamped its classic Black & White 600 film, introducing a new formula that promises richer details, a deeper tonal range, and lighter contrast. Read full article

May 8, 2024

Photo 24521712 © Dio5050 | Dreamstime.com For generations, the Swiss Army Knife has been the ultimate symbol of pocket-sized practicality. But with stricter knife laws becoming the norm worldwide, Victorinox, the originator behind the iconic red multi-tool, is taking a sharp turn. It’s developing a version of its legendary knife—without a blade. Read full article

May 8, 2024

Image via Canadian Army The Canadian Army will need some camouflage to keep its new branding attempt hidden from discerning eyes. Last week, it presented a new logo that has left many scratching their heads. Read full article

May 8, 2024

Image via LEGO LEGO has let the cat out of the bag! The toy giant has unleashed a new model that might just scratch the itch for creativity and affection—sans the allergies. The new LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat welcomes a brick black-and-white cat into your abode, bringing a playful spirit into any room. Read full […]

May 8, 2024

Image via Apple Apple is celebrating Pride this year with a spectrum of possibilities, inviting fans to choose the colors that resonate most with them. Read full article

May 8, 2024

Photo 35883771 © Xi Zhang | Dreamstime.com, background illustration 217172192 © Wave Break Media Ltd | Dreamstime.com IKEA’s directional arrows aren’t the only things from the store that are offering you guidance. The furniture giant has now turned to the stars to find you the product that best speaks to your astrological sign. Read full […]

May 8, 2024