Image via Onitsuka Tiger / PR TIMES   Onitsuka Tiger is unleashing a sleek trio of sneakers that trainspotters might be able to catch sight of from 199 mph away. A close collaboration with the West Japan Railway Company and travel brand Terroir Tabi, the footwear—revving on the Mexico 66 GDX silhouette—rides on the Shinkansen, or Japanese bullet train, as inspiration. More specifically, the shoes pay tribute to three styles of Shinkansen that can be seen passing through Hyogo, the prefecture of Onitsuka Tiger’s home city of Kobe.   As a reference to the structural integrity ..read more

[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Warner Bros. Pictures   Sorry, Mean Girls—no pink on Wednesdays for you.  For a while, the world faced a shortage of pink paint because much of it went into the life-size Barbie set, creators of the upcoming Margot Robbie-starring film told Architectural Digest. To translate Barbie’s toylike aesthetic into the real world, set designers looked to Palm Springs’ mid-century modern architecture, which was “spot-on” as a muse for the iconic Dreamhouse, said the movie’s production designer Sarah Greenwood ..read more

Photo 255915785 © Dimarik16 | Dreamstime.com     Things are coming full circle in social media town. After apps like Instagram and TikTok first tested out a function that was suspiciously similar to BeReal’s no-fuss approach to posting photos online, it seems like the new kid on the block is now taking cues from the old-timers with its upcoming direct messaging feature ‘RealChat’.   Currently, in-app, you can only communicate with your friends via the comments section, where you will be notified each time someone writes something on your post. Unlike most platforms toda ..read more

Image via Birkenstock   In 1963, 1973, and 1983, the ‘Madrid’, the ‘Arizona’, and the ‘Gizeh’, respectively, first stepped into the real world and forever reshaped Birkenstock and footwear as a whole.   Birkenstock set itself apart from other sandal and shoe companies with a new approach to ergonomic design. Its footbed curves and dips gently fit each wearer’s feet, and its long-lasting form factor will have it, and you, standing the test of time.   In honor of these cult classics, a new anniversary collection is here to celebrate their milestones.       ..read more

Image via Thisaway   The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are just around the corner, and the UK is gearing up for the Games with a new team profile. The national athletic team worked on the new look with branding agency Thisaway, which won the opportunity to work on the project after a tender in 2021. The main goal was to develop a new brand identity that is fit for the modern digital age and demonstrates that sports, especially the Olympics, do not need to be an elitist activity.   Thisaway describes the new branding as an effort that “facilitates ordinary people to achieve extrao ..read more

[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Meta Quest   Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the Meta Quest 3—the company’s latest iteration of its virtual reality (VR) headset. The next-generation gadget, set to hit store shelves later this year, beats its predecessors with higher resolution and more robust performance. Coincidence or not, the unveiling comes just days before Apple is widely believed to finally showcase its competing headset at the brand’s upcoming June WWDC event. The price points will certainly differ, however, with Apple’s rumor ..read more

Image via Porsche   It’s Porsche’s 75th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, a new set of crests from the German marque will adorn its cars starting this year.   Don’t fret yet—the iconic emblem is not going anywhere out of sight. It is merely polished for a more sleek appearance to fit modern times, and most of the changes will require a closer look to notice.   Since the logo was first used in 1952, it had only been redesigned five times, with subtle tweaks to complement each era while still keeping true to its roots and brand identity.     Image via Por ..read more

Image via Motorola   It’s no secret that foldable phones are back with a vengeance. Motorola, the maker of the original clamshell phone, is dialing up the competition against electronics giant Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip and Fold series’ with its latest installment, the razr+.   At first glance, this new version is already heating up the mood with a model wrapped in PANTONE’s 2023 color of the year, Viva Magenta, a hue representative of self-expression.   Image via Motorla   However, perhaps the new clamshell smartphone’s most significant upgrade lies on its exterior. I ..read more

Image via Balenciaga   Nearly two years ago, Balenciaga made a splash with its ultra-chunky Defender sneakers, which have quickly become a staple among streetwear enthusiasts. With studs wrapped all the way from the outsole to the midsole, it’s hard to miss these tire-like shoes. If the original wasn’t intriguing enough, it appears the fashion label has come up with a new, “worn-out” edition of the kicks. This time, however, it’s taking the term rather literally, with the shoes ditching the clean white hue for a deliberately dirty appearance. Caked in mud, the latest shoes offer sc ..read more

[Click here to view the video in this article] Images via Google   Google is making its Android smartphone systems more intuitive with many new features, including emoji remixing and tools that can teach young children how to read.   First up is the ‘Emoji Kitchen’, a tool that remixes all your favorite emojis to create new ones. A demo from Google showed how a basketball and a sparkling heart could be combined to conjure up a heart-shaped basketball with glittery effects.   Of course, that’s a rather niche example for rare situations, unless you regularly invite someone ..read more