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yahoo.com - Eduardo Baptista - China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations
China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations
Yahoo!

BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China has revised regulations protecting integrated-circuit layout designs, tightening registration standards and allowing punitive damages for serious infringement, as ‌Beijing seeks to better safeguard domestic…

bbc.co.uk - Shannen Headley - The Leamington-born designer turning old festival tents into fashion
The Leamington-born designer turning old festival tents into fashion
BBC

We are in the middle of the summer festival season and, for many organisers, a common sight once revellers go home is the waste left behind - including many, many discarded tents. But one woman is saving them from landfills by giving them a second…

forbes.com - David Nikel - Finland's New UNESCO Route Celebrates Aalto's Design Legacy
Finland's New UNESCO Route Celebrates Aalto's Design Legacy
Forbes

Approach to the landmark Aalto-designed Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Aalto Works brings together 13 locations designed by Alvar Aalto and his collaborators, including spouses Aino and Elissa Aalto and their design partners. Spread across…

9to5mac.com - Ryan Christoffel - New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro's design next year
New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro's design next year
9to5Mac

Apple has two substantially unique iPhone designs launching in the coming year: iPhone Ultra this fall, and its 20th anniversary Pro models next year. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has just shared updates on both products. The years of Apple shipping…

iclg.com - Ella Fincken - Design Patents and Trade Dress: IP Protection Strategies
Design Patents and Trade Dress: IP Protection Strategies
ICLG

In today's increasingly competitive industrial product market, product appearance has long surpassed its purely aesthetic function and has become a critical carrier of brand identity, market differentiation and commercial value. In recent years…

wwd.com - Lily Templeton - EXCLUSIVE: Skin Design London Launches First Beauty-tech Device
EXCLUSIVE: Skin Design London Launches First Beauty-tech Device
WWD

A TIGHT EDIT: Skin Design London 's founder and clinical director Fatma Shaheen could write volumes about what she's learned on skin from decades of bringing out the glow in the likes of Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

cosmopolitan.com - Brittany Spanos - JENNIE on New Music, Fan Culture, and Designing Her Own Life
JENNIE on New Music, Fan Culture, and Designing Her Own Life
Cosmopolitan

Jennie is out of time. “Honestly, it's not on my side,” she says with a sense of urgency. It's spring and she's in L.A., where she's been recording her sophomore solo album. “I'm constantly in the studio. My fingers are crossed…

businessinsider.com - Ryan Waniata - Sony's new Dolby Atmos system is designed for big-screen TVs, and it impressed us with immersive sound
Sony's new Dolby Atmos system is designed for big-screen TVs, and it impressed us with immersive sound
Business Insider

Sony has been building out its Bravia Theater audio lineup for years now, creating a diverse array of options with minimalist designs and simplified control. From stripped-down soundbars like the Bravia 5 to unique configurations like the wireless…

housebeautiful.com - Carisha Swanson - This Relaxed Oceanfront Retreat in Florida Was Designed For Joyful Family Vacations
This Relaxed Oceanfront Retreat in Florida Was Designed For Joyful Family Vacations
House Beautiful

While designer Ashley Gilbreath ended up designing an idyllic getaway, her first priority in renovating her family's oceanfront home in Rosemary Beach, Florida, was damage control to help the house withstand the salty sea air and her family.

goodhousekeeping.com - Alyssa Gautieri - Designers Say This Popular Living Room Trend Is Out
Designers Say This Popular Living Room Trend Is Out
Good Housekeeping

The formal living room was once considered an essential space in the home. It was meant for entertaining guests, celebrating special occasions, or simply carving out an elegant space that was free of clutter, TV sets, and other day-to-day…

techradar.com - Alastair Jennings - I tested the Geekom IT13 Max and found a superb mini PC for the office or workshop, but not for design studios
I tested the Geekom IT13 Max and found a superb mini PC for the office or workshop, but not for design studios
TechRadar

The Geekom IT13 Max is an interesting machine, built in the style of the usual Mini PC, yet with a quality that is slightly more solid and industrial than I'd usually expect. The design also lacks anything inspirational; it's purely functional even…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Ross Thomson - Livingston Designer Outlet launches campaign to inspire outdoor adventure
Livingston Designer Outlet launches campaign to inspire outdoor adventure
Daily Record

From climbing a first Munro to trying wild swimming in a Scottish loch, thousands of Scots have outdoor ambitions they've never quite acted on. Whether it's a lack of confidence, uncertainty about where to begin, or simply not having the right kit…

straitstimes.com - China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations
China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations
The Straits Times

China has revised regulations protecting integrated-circuit layout designs, tightening registration standards and allowing punitive damages for serious infringement, as Beijing seeks to better safeguard domestic chip know-how. The revised…

dynamitenews.com - Syed Ziyauddin - Kia Introduces Sorento In India: Check Interior, Design, And Price | Dynamite News
Kia Introduces Sorento In India: Check Interior, Design, And Price | Dynamite News
News: Today's News Headlines & Daily Updates from Sports, Movies, Politics, Business | Dynamite News

Post Published By: Syed Ziyauddin Updated: 3 August 2026, 2:58 PM IST New Delhi: Korean automaker Kia Motors, a strong player in the automotive market, is once again bringing something special to India. The company is preparing to introduce its new…

hauteliving.com - Akshay Kumar - Why Bespoke Sofas Are Defining Luxury Interior Design in 2026
Why Bespoke Sofas Are Defining Luxury Interior Design in 2026
Haute Living

Haute Partners | August 3, 2026 Haute Partners | August 3, 2026 For years, the conversation around luxury interiors has been dominated by statement art, rare stone, and architectural lighting. But designers working at the top of the market will…

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