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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 article

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 article

Foreground image via Wikimedia Commons (public domain), background generated on AI The 2024 Met Gala wasn’t just fashion’s most watched-for night, but it was also the time for online comedians to shine. Read full article

Image courtesy of DAVID São Paulo Move over, buns with no seeds, there’s a new kind of “bald” taking center stage at Burger King. Read full article

Photo 179325875 © Seventytwostock | Dreamstime.com The Adidas Samba is back in the spotlight, with its sleek design and indoor football roots, is experiencing a resurgence as a street style staple alongside other retro favorites. However, there’s a catch: some wearers are finding it, well, less than comfy. Read full article

Photo 176093337 © Featureflash | Dreamstime.com This year’s Met Gala, abloom with the Garden of Time theme, was graced not just by A-listers but, surprise, surprise, artificial intelligence-generated spectacles too. AI deepfakes, a technology raising concerns across entertainment and art, added a curious twist to the evening. Read full article

Image via Amazon Hot Wheels has taken a turn towards inclusivity with the release of its first-ever Braille car. Launched last year (and spotted by Boing Boing), the HW Braille Racer is a modified version of the classic Twin Mill design, co-designed with the National Federation of the Blind featuring raised Braille lettering on the sides and chassis. Read full article

Screenshot via Apple Apple recently spoiled fans with an arty assortment of logos to announce its upcoming Let Loose keynote. Now, it’s starting things on a blank slate, kind of, with an interactive twist on the branding on its website. Read full article

Image via Kartell When Kartell met Starck, the traditional design process was turned on its head—the Italian design house has teamed up with the visionary designer Philippe Starck to launch a trail of trendy chairs crafted with a little help from artificial intelligence. Read full article

Image via SpaceX On May the 4th, aptly Star Wars Day, Elon Musk’s SpaceX presented what it called its Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suit, designed specifically for spacewalks. This futuristic garment builds upon the existing technology used in Crew Dragon’s Intravehicular Activity (IVA) suit but offers crucial advancements for astronauts venturing outside the spacecraft. Read full article

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Images via Pierre Yovanovitch Haute couture takes a seat with a captivating collection of chairs, celebrations of feminine beauty, borne from the minds of shoe designer Christian Louboutin and renowned interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch. Read full article

Image via Leo Burnett KFC is counting (heh) itself lucky in the age of extra, digitally-created appendages. Embracing—or grasping—artificial intelligence’s frequent struggles of rendering hands and fingers, the Colonel is leaning into the “extrAI digits” for a hilariously fitting push for its Saucy Nuggets. Read full article

Video screenshot via Liquid Death Liquid Death is spilling more dark humor—to the delight of everybody—with a new advertisement that playfully criticizes the practices of beverage giants, arguing that “decades of soda marketing is BS.” Read full article

Image via CNW Group/Hellmann’s Canada Hellmann’s has dipped its toes into footwear with one sole purpose: to make a statement about reducing food waste. Read full article

Video screenshot via Montblanc Wes Anderson is putting pen to paper with Montblanc to mark the 100th anniversary of the Meisterstück fountain pen. Read full article

Photo 298605506 © Media Whalestock | Dreamstime.com Samsung is no stranger to dissing its rival Apple. It’s latest roast comes at perfect time, quickly literally, although the Cupertino tech giant may have snoozed past it. The iPhone maker recently suffered a bug that rendered some smartphone alarms silent, leading to missed appointments and deadlines. Read full article

Photo 298605506 © Media Whalestock | Dreamstime.com Samsung is no stranger to dissing its rival Apple. It’s latest roast comes at perfect time, quickly literally, although the Cupertino tech giant may have snoozed past it. The iPhone maker recently suffered a bug that rendered some smartphone alarms silent, leading to missed appointments and deadlines. Read full article

Image via Panera Bread Hats off to Panera Bread, which has galloped forward with another whimsical statement piece, this time for Race Day. The restaurant has rolled out the ‘Bread Head’ hat, a fascinator-style cap that mimics the look of its mainstay bread bowls. Read full article