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From furniture warehouse to operating room, IKEA’s free pencil has found a surprisingly practical medical use.

July 15, 2026

AI can read and scrape a lot, but this ‘Ghost Font’ is giving it a surprisingly hard time.

July 15, 2026

Dua Lipa opened the Manifesto Library at Porto’s Livraria Lello, curating banned books as bold conversation starters. The project encourages dialogue on censorship, freedom, and creativity, positioning Lipa as more than a pop star — a cultural advocate. The initiative blends literature and activism, sparking global interest in the intersection of art and social issues.

July 15, 2026

Pokémon has partnered with designer Sean Wotherspoon to launch a playful plush collection that reimagines Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charizard with a vintage‑inspired twist. Known for his retro streetwear aesthetic, Wotherspoon brings nostalgic textures and bold colors to the collaboration, creating plush toys that feel like thrifted treasures while remaining brand‑new. The collection is made to […]

July 15, 2026

Madonna made history with Confessions II, topping charts across four decades. The album’s success cements her legacy as a pop icon capable of reinventing herself while maintaining relevance. This milestone highlights her enduring influence in music, proving her ability to captivate audiences across generations and remain a dominant cultural force.

July 15, 2026

Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden inspired fans to buy quirky $25 “pocket garbage” cubes made from sidewalk litter outside the venue. Marketed as keepsakes, these odd souvenirs highlight Swift’s fandom’s devotion and willingness to turn even discarded items into treasured memorabilia, sparking debate about celebrity culture and fan obsession.

July 15, 2026

Meta is facing mounting scrutiny in India after a BBC Eye investigation revealed that Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material were approved and circulated. Reporters identified around 30 ads containing explicit terms such as “rape video” and “child video,” which directed users to Telegram channels allegedly selling illegal content for as little as ₹99. […]

July 15, 2026

Facebook didn’t get worse overnight—it optimized itself into confusion. What started as the clearest social experience on the web slowly became a noisy, unpredictable system users no longer fully understand. This is what happens when engagement wins over usability—and it’s a warning for every designer building products today.

July 15, 2026

Tesla says it’s developing a purpose-built wheelchair-accessible robotaxi as it looks to make autonomous transportation available to more riders.

July 14, 2026

Christopher Nolan has voiced strong concerns about artificial intelligence in filmmaking, praising Gen Z audiences for swiftly rejecting what he calls “AI slop.” Speaking during press for The Odyssey, Nolan argued that younger viewers, raised in digital culture, quickly spot uninspired machine‑generated content and dismiss it. He highlighted filmmakers Kane Parsons and Curry Barker as […]

July 14, 2026

One player hits the deck, and your next sofa could get cheaper. IKEA’s World Cup promotion puts football’s flattest tactic to work.

July 14, 2026

These platform sandals aren’t made for the runway—they’re made for the restroom, helping recreate a squat position for easier bowel movements.

July 14, 2026

Losing access to an account meant losing an entire game library for this one Xbox player, until a Brazilian court stepped in.

July 14, 2026

Norwegian Air kept its World Cup promise after England defeated Norway 2–1.

July 14, 2026

Credits: Spring/Summer

July 14, 2026

Apple is taking OpenAI to court over allegations that confidential hardware information was used to accelerate its device ambitions.

July 13, 2026

Meta has pulled its new AI image feature after users objected to strangers being able to generate images from public Instagram photos.

July 13, 2026

Nothing is expanding its smartphone lineup with the Phone (4b), giving more everyday users access to its distinctive transparent design and glowing Glyph lights.

July 13, 2026

A famous SpongeBob SquarePants scene has been altered on Russian television, replacing its rainbow with a solid yellow arc purportedly due to “LGBTQ propaganda.”

July 13, 2026

Heinz thinks bland food deserves a booking, so it has turned ketchup and mustard into oversized referee cards.

July 13, 2026