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BYD tries where others failed with tiny EV designed for Japan
General Motors, Ford and Hyundai have all retreated from Japan at one point or another after struggling to persuade car buyers to switch over from the country's carmakers. BYD is betting that it can be the first to break that pattern. The world's…
Jeffrey Zeldman Presents - The Most Important Industrial Designer of All Time - Design
One man designed all of it. The fridge, the cigarette pack, the bus, the logo, the locomotive, the car. His name was Raymond Loewy, a French engineer who stepped off the boat in New York in 1919, and by mid-century you could live most of your day…
Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children
Meta is back in court, this time facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. Attorneys general from California…
Smart modules bring Android 16 to IoT designs
Quectel's 4G SH602FA and 5G SE505FE smart modules feature built-in Android 16 to accelerate industrial and commercial IoT development. The modules enable developers to build connected products such as handheld terminals and inspection devices with…
BYD Tries Where Others Failed With Tiny EV Designed for Japan
General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co. have all retreated from Japan at one point or another after struggling to persuade car buyers to switch over from the country's carmakers. BYD Co. is betting that it can be the first to break…
AI-designed 'intrabodies' could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and MND
Working with an international team, the scientists used artificial intelligence to create extremely small antibody fragments that can be produced directly inside human cells. Once there, the fragments can attach to proteins associated with disease.
Ijezi designer Tayo on 'the cost of fashion copycats'
For Rwandan fashion designer Matthew Rugamba, seeing copies of his work on the market was almost inevitable. The House of Tayo founder knew that his ‘Ijezi' apparel, which combines football culture with a distinctly Rwandan visual identity…
Designers Say the 'Analog Room' Is the Cozy Design Trend You'll See Everywhere This Fall
In many ways, technology makes life easier and better. Heck, placing your coffee order on the app or video-chatting with loved ones from thousands of miles away is pretty wonderful. Conversely, there are also lots of ways that technology can drain…
Regent is Expanding What's Possible in Multifamily Design Without Unnecessary Upgrade Costs
Regent Multi-Family Cabinet Solutions is helping project teams navigate both priorities by expanding the range of cabinetry, finishes and customization options available at multifamily scale. The National Multifamily Housing Council's March 2026…
iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch next month, and in addition to packing a variety of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Here's what rumors say to expect. Among the iPhone 17 Pro's several design changes, colors…
Why confectionery is watch brands' new design obsession
Launched in July, the Norqain Freedom GMT Enjoy Life “Holiday” provoked interest for reasons beyond the number of feel-good words shoehorned into its name. Triggering the buzz was the marketing stunt behind it. Out of the…
Deus Ex and Dishonored designer Harvey Smith has a new studio making immersive sims
Hell yeah. At a time when the video game industry could use some good news, former Arkane Austin head Harvey Smith and longtime collaborator Ben Horne have formed Black Pony Immersive, a studio focused on building narrative-rich first-person action…
Apple Watch Series 12 to bring back beloved design material, says leaker
Apple Watch Series 12 will be unveiled next month, and a reputable leaker just said it will come with a ceramic design option. We're just a few weeks away from Apple's big September event, where 10+ new products could launch. Among them is Apple…
Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': Witness
A former employee testified Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were 'designed to fail,' contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California. For a second day, Meta is fending off…
Salisbury approves final Main Street streetscape designs - Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Main Street streetscape is on the road to action, with the Salisbury City Council approving final designs for the project on Tuesday. The city hosted information sessions showing the final designs for the project on…
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