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Design · Creative Boom · 10 Sept 2026
Mother Design gives psychic platform Keen a folk-art rebrand that takes on minimalist wellness
The independent studio reframes "psychic guidance" for modern life, with stunning illustrations by María Jesús Contreras. When I saw the name Keen land in my inbox on Wednesday night, I imme...
Architecture · Dezeen · 10 Sept 2026
Lozi designs modular plywood furniture to make the most of compact bedrooms
During this year's London Design Festival, plywood furniture specialist Lozi will debut a modular system, including clean-lined wardrobes and a fold-down bed, that aims to offer an affordable alternative to bespoke cabinetry. The idea for t
Architecture · Dezeen · 10 Sept 2026
25th edition of Tile of Spain Awards opens for entries
Promotion: Tile of Spain has announced its 2026 awards competition, inviting creatives to submit projects that spotlight the innovative use of Spanish ceramics. The annual Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design champion th
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Tactile wallcoverings have become a "defining force" in luxury interiors says Selected Wallpapers
Promotion: according to wallpaper specialist Selected Wallpapers, wallcoverings are increasingly equipped with woven, sound-absorbing and embossed qualities, which is changing "what a wall is asked to do". Selected Wallpapers explained that
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
Your Apple Watch Is Always Listening, Will Anyone Ever Be Honest Again?
News just broke that the new Apple Watch Series 12 will have a feature called "Siri Recap" that uses "ambient listening" to "take notes" that users can later review as a summary. [ Read More ]
Art · Colossal · 9 Sept 2026
Diminutive Seahorses Top the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest
The annual competition highlights some of the most beloved, impressive, and little-seen aspects of our oceans. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as lit
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
Apple Debuts Foldable iPhone Duo Plus 48MP Fusion Main Camera iPhone 18 Pro
It’s that time of the year. Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone models, and the world grinds to a stop to watch the launch videos, check the specs, then look down at their dumb old iPhone (or Android) models in disgust. All kidding aside,
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Apple releases its first folding smartphone with "size of a passport"
Technology company Apple has released its first folding smartphone that has the largest screen of any iPhone. Called iPhone Duo, the phone is the first folding-screen device in Apple's product lineup. It features a central hinge mechanism a
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
What to Do When Your Brain Keeps Handing You the Wrong Script
Gavin Gaitan (who we've written about before ) is a Los Angeles writer/producer/director with three self-financed features to his name. His most recent, Down Town , is a 24-hour absurdist crime comedy set in downtown Los Angeles. (It won Be
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
Apple’s iPhone Duo Argues No Other Foldable Has Gotten It Right
Apple has finally unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. It features a book-style design, a relatively small outer display, and an expansive 7.6-inch inner display. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Casalgrande Padana lists five of its tile designs on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile brand Casalgrande Padana has advertised a selection of its latest tiles on Dezeen Showroom, showing the varied and expressive potential of porcelain stoneware. Among the designs is the company's Saxum outdoor t
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
OM SYSTEM Brings Back the PEN With a Relaunch of This Classic Digital Camera
The PEN is back, or—at least—a redesigned version of the classic film camera. OM SYSTEM has announced that a new digital PEN model is officially on the way. Set to feature a compact body, yet packed with a capable high-res Micro Four Thirds
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
Sigma Packs Some Powerful Full-Frame Optics in This New Palm-Sized Zoom
It’s been a busy couple of days leading up to IBC 2026 , where we’ve seen a flurry of new cameras, lenses, gear, and software announcements from a wide range of major brands. Sigma is doing its part with new lenses, including the Sigma 20-6
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Has Apple’s Fastest Lens Yet Thanks to Variable Aperture
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, its latest flagship slab smartphones. They promise significant improvements across all facets, including the camera. [ Read More ]
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
Blackmagic Design Announces Even More Price Cuts Coming for Cameras and Other Products
Well, this is news we always like reporting: Blackmagic Design has announced another set of price cuts, this time as a limited-time special on a range of Ultra HD switchers, cameras, recorders, and converters. With these discounts, potentia
Art · Colossal · 9 Sept 2026
Karla Wong’s Folkloric Portraits Conjure Mysterious Portals to Another World
In Chicago, Karla Wong presents a suite of vivid paintings that double as mysterious portals. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per mon
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
Fujifilm Finally Has a Bright, High-Res Viewfinder for the GFX ETERNA 55
Ever since the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 was announced, much less released, it’s been an intriguing camera for many reasons. The first, obviously, is its large-format capabilities, but it’s also been interesting to watch how the film and video
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
There Are 3,824 Comments on the FCC’s Latest Drone Ban; Nearly 99% of Them Oppose It
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently proposed a law to ban the import and sale of some foreign-made drones with "military-grade" technology on "national security" grounds. During a public comment period, which ended last wee
Film · No Film School · 9 Sept 2026
Why the Best Directors Let Their Lead Actors Push Back
Chances are, if you want to make stuff, you want to work with actors. And let's just say they can be an intense bunch. Don't get me wrong, I love actors, and I get excited about playing pretend with actors. And they bring a perspective unli
Art · Colossal · 9 Sept 2026
Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings
In his series 'A Kid Could Do It,' The Wa transforms otherwise nondescript structures into jubilant, youthful drawings. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing f
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Four upcoming NFL stadiums that show the future of the league
With the professional American football season kicking off today, we take a look at some upcoming stadiums and overhauls, from Washington DC to Kansas City. Late this summer, global architecture studio Populous completed a ground-up stadium
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
A NASA Photo Processing Technique to Study Mars Has Discovered Ancient Art on Earth
A rock art enthusiast used an image processing technique that scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory developed to improve the detail of satellite photos of Mars' rocky surface to reveal ancient, faded artwork here on Earth. [ Read M
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
Australia Plans New Law to Let Users Switch Off Social Media Algorithms
The Australian government plans to introduce another world-first social media law by allowing people the choice to opt out of content recommended by algorithms. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
TNK500 Aurea task chair by Alegre Design for Actiu
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Actiu and design firm Alegre Design have updated the TNK500 task chair, adding lightweight robustness and distinctive metallic finishes. An evolution of the 15-year-old TNK500 task chair, the TNK500 Aurea is d
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
Sirui’s New $599 Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lenses Rotate for Vertical Video
Sirui has announced the Saturn V2, a new full-frame anamorphic lens series that supports both horizontal and vertical shooting orientations through its rotating design. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
I Turned Jordan Drake Into a Knight Using ChatGPT’s New Image Model
ChatGPT has updated its image generator, which promises to be more faithful to source photos. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
US Police Warn Meta Smart Glasses Could Be a Security Threat
Police forces across the U.S. are concerned that Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record inside jails and police facilities and potentially aid acts of terrorism. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
Extraordinary Photos Show Octopus ‘Riding’ a Dolphin
Remarkable photographs show an octopus seemingly "riding" a dolphin in the waters off the South West coast of the U.K. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Studio KO transforms "basilica-like" tram depot into Tashkent art centre
A metal tunnel guides visitors from underground into a lofty exhibition hall within a tram depot at the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent, which was designed by French architecture practice Studio KO in Uzbekistan's capital. Commissione
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Richard and Su Roger's seminal house in London "gifted to the nation"
The modernist 22 Parkside house in Wimbledon, London, by Richard and Su Rogers has been given over to conservation charity The National Trust. Designed by the pair in the late 1960s for Richard Rogers' parents, ownership of 22 Parkside has
Architecture · Dezeen · 9 Sept 2026
Five galleries injecting renewed energy into the London design scene
A clutch of young design galleries and grassroots platforms are shaking the cobwebs off London's design scene. In the lead-up to the city's annual design festival, we profile five that you should know about. Design Everything The collective
Design · Creative Boom · 9 Sept 2026
How Kent Wood pivoted to motion design at 30, and what he's learned so far
The founder of Kwoo Studio discusses his career pivot, his move to another continent, and his approach to self-promotion. Right now, many of us are contemplating either a career change or a geographic...
Design · Creative Boom · 9 Sept 2026
Why a Belfast band used 100 dishes of mould to make their album cover
Thibault Barillon of Robocobra Quartet explain why he grew petri dishes of fungus to illustrate their 100-track release. When I was a student, I shared a room with a lovely bloke, but he did have some...
Design · Creative Boom · 9 Sept 2026
The kinesiologist who now animates furniture: how Kent Wood found motion design's full circle
The founder of Kwoo Studio discusses how he's made a name for himself after a career pivot and a move across the Atlantic. Right now, many of us are contemplating either a career change or a geographi...
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
OM System Revives and Reimagines the Legendary PEN
The PEN has returned. OM Digital Solutions has announced the OM System PEN, the first PEN series camera released under the OM System brand. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
OM System’s Updated 14-42mm Kit Lens Is Splashproof and Focuses Closer
Alongside the new OM System PEN, OM Digital Solutions has announced the refreshed M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III standard zoom lens. This compact new kit lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28-84mm, making it well-sui
Design · Creative Boom · 9 Sept 2026
This clever design trick by Guinness means it can modernise without needing a new logo
A new campaign for the black stuff smuggles its most recognisable asset into a single word, and it's a genius move. Guinness has a new campaign out, and before you've even looked at it, you may be won...
Design · Creative Boom · 9 Sept 2026
How Form solved the classic two-logo lockup problem for British Cycling and its sponsor, Lloyds
By building two brands into the typography upfront, creative director Alex Andlaw explains, the issue never arose in the first place. It's a dilemma every designer who's ever worked on a sponsored eve...
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
The Current Chapter of Pentax DSLRs Is Officially Over
Ricoh Imaging has announced that all current K series digital SLR cameras are officially discontinued and this chapter of Pentax SLR cameras has ended. That said, a new one is being written now behind the scenes. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 9 Sept 2026
Meet Lexar Muse, the Credit Card-Sized SSD for Your iPhone
Pulling out a card to hold tons of data and capture ProRes video on an iPhone at a moment’s notice is exactly what the Lexar Muse is made for. Billed by Lexar as the “world’s thinnest portable SSD,” it shaves down to a single millimeter at
Art · Colossal · 9 Sept 2026
Spanning 200+ Works, a New Book Celebrates the World of Fungi
This October, Phaidon will release an expansive tome gathering more than 200 photographs, artworks, historical objects, and more all devoted to the vast diversity and creative potential of mycology. Do stories and artists like this matter t
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
Film Quote of the Day: William Shatner's Captain Kirk Monologue That Defines What 'Star Trek' is All About
Star Trek is one of the most hopeful shows on Television. It has inspired generations (pun intended) by encouraging people to explore, be the best version of themselves, and take risks. But underneath all the futuristic tech, aliens, and di
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
The First-Ever Fisheye Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount System Cameras is Here
For a company with a legacy as deep as Sony, getting a “first-ever” in pretty much any category is kind of a big deal. So it’s cool to see a new lens for Sony E-mount system shooters that has never existed before, as this new FE 8-14mm f/3.
Photography · PetaPixel · 8 Sept 2026
The A.I. Chatbot Dilemma
A.I. chatbots are inundating the world, and few people are talking about it. [ Read More ]
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
Adobe Unveils New Generative Media Tool in Premiere, Plus More AI-Powered Updates
Believe it or not, more AI-powered tools and upgrades are coming to Premiere and After Effects. In fact, Adobe is also rolling out a new Generative Media Tool directly in Premiere that lets users generate video and sound effects in their ti
Photography · PetaPixel · 8 Sept 2026
The Original ‘Star Wars’ Is Coming to IMAX 70mm Theaters in 2027
70mm IMAX films are having a moment right now thanks to Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster, The Odyssey, which is the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. If Disney has its way, the good times will keep on rolling in 2027 wit
Art · Colossal · 8 Sept 2026
‘The Otherworld Is Home’ Explores Personal Reclamation, Cultural Identity, and Spiritual Passage
The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University hosts free exhibitions inviting a journey across multiple centuries and continents. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent ar
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
More AI Editing Assistance is on the Way as Eddie AI V4 is Unveiled Ahead of IBC 2026
IBC 2026 is already off to a hot start before the hall doors at the RAI Amsterdam open in the Netherlands later this week. We’ve gotten big announcements from a ton of major brands so far, and it looks like it will be a packed house with co
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
Inside Hollywood’s Biggest Summer Box Office Ever
Are you ready for some great news out of Hollywood? We just witnessed an all-time record of $4.76 billion (unadjusted for inflation) at the summer box office. This feels like the first great headline since before COVID, and I want to take a
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
'Godzilla Minus Zero' Full Trailer Breakdown: "This Isn't Godzilla We Are Talking About"
That shake of your home or apartment is not an earthquake; it's the coming of a monster with such scope and scale that it rattles the earth. In the initial 30-second teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero, we got a brief taste of the post-war dread
Architecture · Dezeen · 8 Sept 2026
OMHU attempts to "outdupe" copiers with its own Teddy sofa dupe
Danish furniture brand OMHU has released a version of its Teddy sofa bed on third-party websites for a fraction of its usual price to draw attention to copy culture and to work as marketing. Last weekend, the company released its own limite
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
If Writing Feels Easy, You're Doing It Wrong
R.F. Kuang is 29 and has already published seven novels, including the Nebula-winning Babel , the #1 New York Times bestseller Yellowface , and this year's Katabasis . She trained at Cambridge, Oxford, and Yale. In a recent "How I Write" in
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
Nikon Announces New Firmware Update for the Nikon ZR, Plus a Roadmap for Future Upgrades
A new firmware update is here for the Nikon ZR, which is good news. There’s also more good news: the company has shared plans for major new features like open gate recording and a desqueeze display, but those updates aren’t set to be incorp
Art · Colossal · 8 Sept 2026
Edge-to-Edge Splendor Fills Maria Yolanda Liebana’s Buoyant Paintings
Tarot, ancient mythologies, pop culture, and personal narrative converge in the NYC-based artist's maximal works. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
DaVinci Resolve Gets AI Assistant Integration and Other New Features With Latest 21.1 Update
DaVinci Resolve is getting a major overhaul with this update, adding one of the hottest topics in film and video editing: AI assistant integration. The update is also set to be robust, adding over 100 new tools and controls, including expan
Film · No Film School · 8 Sept 2026
Western Movie Villains Who Stole the Show
Is there anything better than a Western villain? In the lawless frontier, they are usually a man who takes what he wants, regardless of who it hurts, and wields power ruthlessly. The genre's villains sometimes work harder than the heroes to
Architecture · Dezeen · 8 Sept 2026
Populous and Moody Nolan design 76ers and Flyers arena as "landmark" for Philadelphia
Architecture studios Populous and Moody Nolan have released designs for a professional basketball and hockey arena based on the shape of Philadelphia's iconic Spectrum arena. The planned arena will serve as the home of NBA team the 76ers an
Architecture · Dezeen · 8 Sept 2026
Mobility device for elderly travellers among projects by Basel Academy of Art and Design
Dezeen School Shows: a product aiming to give confidence and physical support to elderly travellers is among projects by students at the Basel Academy of Art and Design. Also featured is a collection of garments, including hand-painted prin
Design · Creative Boom · 8 Sept 2026
Meet Sarah Martinon, the illustrator luxury houses are turning to for something no machine can draw
Instead of turning to AI for their latest campaigns, Hermès and Chanel hired the Paris artist. The result is something widely loved online, and not just by creatives either. We speak to the human who...
Art · Colossal · 8 Sept 2026
Henry Wessel’s Candid California Photos Underscore the Art of Noticing
“There is the world, and there is the photograph. The photograph is not the world, it’s a completely different thing." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing fo