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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Latest: Slim Design Gives Samsung 'Advantage'
Despite Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 not coming with a privacy screen or S Pen support, it will sport a bigger battery and faster charging. But the real innovation is being saved for Samsung's wide foldable, which will be lighter than most flat phones…
Focal Mu-so Hekla review: Industrial design chic
Focal and Naim Audio merged in 2011, and in 2014 the first of a very successful line of Naim ‘Mu-so' wireless speakers came to market. Focal, though, reckons it's the more credible brand when it comes to home cinema equipment – and so…
8 hottest designer swimwear picks for summer
Whether you're actually swimming or just posing by the pool, make an impression with the latest designer swimwear. Here are Style's picks of eight of the season's hottest styles. Hunza G – the London-based brand responsible for making the…
Trump signs order designed to give government early look at powerful AI models
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at securing the government an early look at powerful new artificial intelligence models, giving officials a chance to brace the economy for security risks. Trump's advisers have been…
Rivals costume designer honoured to make outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper
The man behind the costumes on the hit TV series Rivals has said it was an honour to create an outfit for the late author Dame Jilly Cooper. The drama, starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer, Aiden Turner and Emily Atack, is based on the second book in…
Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps
Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and it's looking toward the future with a new…
In a surprise launch, China debuts another big rocket designed for reusability
The race to field China's first reusable launch vehicle is far less predictable than a similar competition that played out in the United States a decade ago. There was never any real question of which company would develop and demonstrate the first…
Gabriela Hearst's Team Uruguay Suits Are Designed to Protect the Players' 'Inner Strength'
It's not everyday that one simply DMs the president of a country about a business opportunity and emerges with a real shot at seeing it through—and yet this is how Gabriela Hearst became the first-ever officially appointed designer to make…
Philadelphia's Moore College of Art & Design to accept students of all genders starting in 2027
Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia will open enrollment to students of all genders starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the school announced. The school's boards of trustees and managers voted to make the change for the school that…
I'm an interior designer - boost your house value by 15% with simple action
Selling a home ranks among life's most stressful yet significant milestones. Numerous factors can influence how much a property ultimately sells for — from its size and amenities, to whether it has a garden, off-street parking, or even the…
Microsoft releases Web IQ, powered by Bing but designed for how AI-agents search
Microsoft has released its new grounding API named Web IQ. Web IQ is a “suite of AI-native grounding APIs built for the agentic era, connecting AI systems and agents to fresh, real-world intelligence from across the web — including…
Santhera Announces Orphan Drug and Priority Review Designations for AGAMREE (Vamorolone) in South Korea
Pratteln, Switzerland, June 2, 2026 – Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) today notes that AGAMREE has been granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Global Innovative Products on Fast Track (GIFT) designation by South Korea's Ministry of…
Microsoft designed some new Android-based hardware, and it's not at all what you're expecting
Project Solara is a new “chip-to-cloud” platform from Microsoft that's AI agent-first. Microsoft has designed a couple Solara reference devices to get companies interested in its possibilities Solara is built on a framework that's…
Michigan voters invited to review, help choose the 2026 'I Voted' sticker designs
Michigan's hugely popular 'I Voted' sticker project has reached the next stage for the 2026 election season, with the public invited to choose their favorites among 30 semifinalists. More than 2,000 entries were submitted this year, and the…
Kerry Washington and More Go Designer for 2026 Gotham TV Awards
A bevy of nominees and guests descended on New York City on Monday night for the annual Gotham TV Awards. Kerry Washington and Chase Infiniti, among others, led the high-fashion designer brigade on the red carpet, with pieces created by Louis…
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