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Siemens Expands Chip-Design Business With Latest Software Deal
Siemens AG agreed to buy family-owned Lauterbach GmbH to expand its chip-design portfolio, part of a push to build a broader suite of software for designing and testing advanced semiconductors. The acquisition will help engineers find problems…
A celebrated Berlin designer turns her eye to kids' furniture
If you walk through the kids' furniture section of a Target or Walmart, you'll get a glimpse into what adults think children like: pink for girls, blue for boys, a parade of cartoon bunnies and Disney princesses emblazoned on bed frames and step…
Seoul exhibitions turn discarded materials into design treasures
Seoul is turning discarded clothing, plastic and industrial waste into functional art and design objects, with two new exhibitions inviting visitors to rethink how everyday products are made, used and thrown away. Organized jointly by the Seoul…
NSE unveils design mockup of new hq in Mumbai's BKC
The National Stock Exchange has offered an AI-generated design of its new headquaters. India's premier stock exchange has been planning to move to a new headquarters within Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex where it is currently located, as part of its…
How veterans can help employers design better workplaces
November is the “official” month when America thanks our veterans for their bravery and service. However, it should also be the month when employers candidly ask themselves if they know what it takes to recruit, hire, and retain them.
Seoul names 10 winners at inaugural 2026 Seoul Design Honors awards
Seoul named 10 individuals and companies as recipients of its inaugural Seoul Design Honors, recognizing projects that have improved public spaces, strengthened the city's identity and made everyday life safer and more accessible for residents. The…
HKMA proposes designating post-secondary institutions and park companies as domestic public sector entities
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Tuesday that it proposed to amend the Banking (Capital) Rules to designate government-related entities, including 11 post-secondary institutions and three park companies, as domestic public sector entities…
Trump Renews Designation of Nicaragua as an 'Extraordinary Threat'
On November 3, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a “national emergency.” The “emergency” is due to “the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United…
Siemens to expand portfolio for semiconductor design and verification with the planned acquisition of Lauterbach
The planned acquisition represents another important step in further establishing Siemens' position as one of the world's leading electronic design automation (EDA) powerhouses. By adding industry-leading debugging technologies to its…
Sogang University team develops new strategy for designing high-performance optical materials
A joint research team at Sogang University has developed a new strategy for designing optical materials that enable efficient wavelength conversion by effectively arranging three different optically active components within a single crystal. The…
Pokémon Officially Unveils New Eeveelution Design That's 'Extra-Adorable'
Over the years, Pokémon has offered up new designs of its iconic creatures. From Mega Evolution to Dynamaxing, gimmicks have often been a way to give an old Pokémon a new look. Shiny Pokémon, which were introduced over 25 years…
Skyrim lead designer gives the most succinct summary of Bethesda's design I've ever heard
The Biggest Lesson Bethesda Learned From Skyrim | Bruce Nesmith - YouTube Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith had a wide-ranging chat with The Examined Game recently, touching upon topics like the importance of institutional knowledge, what he liked…
A long black coat is a winter wardrobe essential - try Primark's £22 elevated design for instant polish
This season, there are plenty of statement jacket and coat trends to sink your teeth into. But among the fluffy faux fur designs, elaborate jacquards, and eye-catching animal prints, the long black coat remains the ultimate winter outerwear staple.
The programme designed to tackle anti-semitism in our Greater Manchester schools
A new teaching resource aimed at tackling antisemitism in schools across Greater Manchester has been launched. The Fed's My Voice Project is an educational initiative which features over 50 authentic, captivating tales of Holocaust survival in the…
The 'Soft Bathroom' Trend Is Taking Over-Designers Share How to Try It at Home
The world can be a notably noisy place, filled with pinging notifications and roaring fire trucks, an endless list of to-do's and no shortage of requests from others. Though not entirely immune from the outside world, our homes often serve as a…
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