We are still at the early stages of another major technological shift driven by generative AI, which threatens to upend the news industry by offering more efficient ways of accessing and distilling information at scale. At the same time, creators and influencers are accelerating a move toward personality-led news, often at the expense of traditional media institutions that can feel less relevan...

Apple’s latest patent application, US 2026/0016907 A1, outlines an ambitious framework that could redefine how users interact with the Apple ecosystem and the broader smart-home environment. Instead of relying on touchscreens, buttons, or voice commands, Apple proposes a system where a single wearable—such as an Apple Watch—becomes a universal controller capable of operating multiple devices...

Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent ‘third spaces’ and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.84 percent of US consumers said wellness is a top or important priority in their day-to-day lives in 2024, soaring to 94 percent in China.51 percent of consumers would spend the...

U.S. autonomous drone delivery and logistics startup Zipline said it will set up operations in Houston and Phoenix early this year, as part of an expansion powered by $600 million in new funding.The investment round values the company at $7.6 billion and will be used to expand operations to at least four U.S. states in 2026. Existing and new investors participating in the round include Fidelity...

As AI replaces software engineers and vibe-coding startups surge, hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of venture bets on traditional software firms are facing a brutal reset. Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, it has been blamed (or credited) for reshaping just about everything it touches, from knocking down college kids’ favorite homework shortcut to upending the job market. Now, the AI...

Audi marks the drop in temperatures with a timely DOOH campaign.As frost settles across the UK, Audi is meeting the moment with a creative, minimalist campaign from BBH and PHD that positions its all-wheel drive technology as synonymous with winter readiness.With a striking thermometer visual and real-time weather triggers, Audi’s new campaign meets the cold snap with confidence.Contextual DOO...

A new cassette tape café in Tokyo's Shibuya district positions the music format as more than a relic.Sister brand to RECOCO — popular record-listening cafés in Shibuya and Shimokitazawa — CASSE offers individual headphones and portable cassette players at each seat, allowing visitors to browse shelves of tapes spanning genres and eras while sipping coffee in a converted warehouse space. The...

The number of people drinking has decreased, with a Gallup Poll showing the lowest share of alcohol-consuming adults in its 90-year history, and industry research firm bw166 reporting a 2% decrease in servings of alcohol.For years, visiting 40 Maltby Street, the cult wine bar under London’s railway arches, meant waiting. Lately, seats have been available almost immediately. At first glance, it...

1. (Paper) EPFL 연구소, 인간의 손을 초월한 가역적·탈착식 로봇 손 개발인간의 신체적 한계를 넘는 혁신적 설계: 두 개의 엄지와 대칭 구조를 갖춘 가역적 손바닥 디자인을 통해 기존 로봇 손의 비대칭성과 팔의 가동 범위 제한을 극복하고 고도의 조작 능력 확보독립적 이동과 조작 기능의 결합: 로봇 팔에서 분리되어 거미처럼 독자적으로 이동하며 물체를 집어 나르는 '로코-매니퓰레이션(Loco-manipulation)' 기술을 통...