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Footballs could be designed to reduce impact of heading - scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain. The Football Association-backed study by Loughborough…
Samsung shares its thesis on the future of design and AI (exclusive)
A Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold smartphone sits beside something we haven't seen before. It's a round screen with a swiveling head. Called Project Luna, it has the mechanical charm of Luxo Jr., and a beep not so different from Wall-E. “The guests…
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Designing Memory for AI Agents: Inside Linkedin's Cognitive Memory Agent
LinkedIn has introduced a Cognitive Memory Agent (CMA) as part of its generative AI application stack to enable stateful, context-aware AI systems that retain and reuse knowledge across interactions. The system is designed to power applications…
UAE Brand Flaer's New Designs to Debut at Milan Design Week, Gears Up to Open Milan Store
MILAN — Made in the UAE and designed with an Italian vision, Flaer is about to make its debut during design week in Milan, where it also plans to open a store in 2027. On Friday, the firm told WWD that it will showcase its landmark…
Manufacturing Solution Provider LeadSoft Introduces Industrial Electrical Design Platform to Accelerate Global Deployment
HANNOVER, Germany, April 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- LeadSoft (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., a 30-year pioneer in industrial electrical digitalization software, is entering major global markets, leveraging Hannover Messe 2026 as a milestone of its global growth…
Orion Pharma's ODM-212 Granted Orphan Drug Designation in Mesothelioma by the US FDA
Orion Pharma's ODM-212 Granted Orphan Drug Designation in Mesothelioma by the US FDA Orion Corporation (Orion Pharma) today announced that its investigational drug ODM-212 has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the US Food and Drug…
Leak shows Apple and Samsung are chasing different designs for their upcoming foldables
Mock units of the iPhone Fold have emerged along with cases for the phone. The iPhone Fold is expected to feature curved elements in its design, in contrast to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide's squared-off look. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is supposedly…
The Ultimate Guide to Milan Design Week 2026
MILAN — Design trade show Salone del Mobile.Milano, the anchor event of Milan Design Week, will unfold under the aegis of the theme “Matter: material, human well-being, and spatial intelligence.” The season, which kicks off…
A Designer Just Fixed Foundation's Biggest Waste Problem
Most sustainable beauty products come with a visual apology. You know the look: matte recycled paper, utilitarian shapes, a general aesthetic that signals good intentions while quietly penalizing you for having taste. Designer Sanya Jain's…
People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes
'If you don't use all of those items regularly, they will need to have the grease and dust constantly cleaned off them. Let's call this design out for what it really is: Airbnb basics.' 'Now, people walk by and smile; one person said it reminded…
IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy
IKEA is renewing its commitment to the Korean market, emphasizing its philosophy of “democratic design” as it seeks to reach as many consumers as possible with affordable prices and improved store accessibility. IKEA Korea held a…
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
MILAN — China's economy is slowing and as a result luxury firms are shuttering stores as consumers seek local luxury brands and the housing slowdown persists. The latest report from Barclays said China looks less like an emerging engine of…
Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation, Design Pillars Gear Up for Year of Uncertainties
MILAN — The 64th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week 2026 will forever be linked to an era of tariffs, inflation, rising oil prices and conflict. If Milan Design Week occupancy rates and hotel tariffs are any indicator…
Milan Design Week Highlights: What Fashion and Accessories Brands Are Up To
MILAN — As Milan turns into the epicenter of all-things design, fashion and accessories brands are banking on the moment for extra visibility via collaborations, special projects, product launches and activations. Here's a roundup of what…
Winnipeg vocational school opens 'cultural learning lab' creative design studio
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