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LEGO has introduced the Love Birds set, a 750‑piece build under its Ideas line. The set features two colorful lovebirds perched on a branch, surrounded by foliage, with a clever design that forms a heart shape when viewed from behind. Priced at $49.99, it’s positioned as both a collectible and a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift, […]

January 25, 2026

Instacart is back on the Super Bowl stage in 2026 with a playful, retro‑styled campaign directed by Spike Jonze. The teasers star Ben Stiller and Benson Boone as eccentric brothers in polyester suits and mustaches, bickering over bananas in “Harmonizing” and misinterpreting football lingo in “Goals.” Building on last year’s mascot‑driven success, Instacart pivots toward […]

January 25, 2026

Europe has unveiled ‘W,’ a new social media platform designed to rival X by prioritizing privacy, identity verification, and digital sovereignty. Built with stricter data protections and human verification measures, W aims to combat disinformation and restore user trust in online spaces. Unlike X, the platform emphasizes transparency, secure identities, and free speech within a […]

January 24, 2026

The White House has ignited controversy after posting an AI‑altered photo of Minnesota activist and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong’s arrest during a January 22 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Federal authorities charged Armstrong and others with conspiracy against rights and possible FACE Act violations. The official X account shared an edited […]

January 24, 2026

Images via Daniel’s Room Art and architecture are spilling out of galleries and onto your plate over at Daniel’s Room, a new restaurant concept in Dubai that bears the imprint of contemporary artist Daniel Arsham. Read full article

January 24, 2026

From ‘Clone Wars’ to ‘Rebels’, Lucasfilm Animation’s anniversary poster celebrates 152 characters and ships. Every Jedi, clone, and droid is invited.

January 24, 2026

Babybel is trading its lunchbox roots for the turntable with a playful collaboration alongside Grammy‑winning producer Timbaland. The campaign, called Mini Wax Tracks, reimagines Babybel’s iconic red wax as collectible 3‑inch vinyl records pressed with two exclusive remixes of the jingle “I’m Your Baby.” Fans can preview the tracks and enter a sweepstakes from January […]

January 24, 2026

Apple’s Tim Cook puts design under John Ternus, bringing hardware and aesthetics under one roof.

January 24, 2026

Google is testing ‘Color Your Search’, a rare move that lets users tint the top of the results page with soft pastels—proof that even the most minimal interface might be ready for a little personality.

January 24, 2026

Image via PANTONE PANTONE’s color wheel is ever spinning. However, this time, it’s choosing restraint. The color authority is putting its hues into a tighter container with the Capsule: Signature Edition, offering a deliberately edited take on its vast archive instead of making its usual incremental updates. Read full article

January 23, 2026

Big stakes on the biggest stage: MrBeast hints his Super Bowl commercial could pay off big.

January 23, 2026

If you’re the type to “just have one,” these Oreos are here to test your willpower.

January 23, 2026

AI now scores above the average human on creativity tests, but top human innovators still outshine machines.

January 23, 2026

If your marshmallow doesn’t get roasted, squished, or melted, did it even live?

January 23, 2026

Image via Memac Ogilvy A sofa by Cézanne? A bookcase by Munch? IKEA is betting that a second look can turn flat-pack familiarity into something closer to a gallery moment. In a new campaign titled Affordable Masterpieces, the retailer is inviting audiences in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to see its most recognizable designs not as […]

January 23, 2026

Sam Altman fires back after Elon Musk warns users off ChatGPT, turning the AI safety attention toward Tesla and Grok instead.

January 23, 2026

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January 23, 2026

Look familiar? Nothing gets the Jaguar treatment.

January 22, 2026

Before the puzzle tombs, there was a design battle. Japan nearly got a different Lara Croft.

January 22, 2026