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This app lets you do custom iOS icons without the Shortcuts appThis app lets you do custom iOS icons without the Shortcuts app
GMC’s all-electric Hummer will be the first car with software built using Epic’s Unreal EngineGMC’s all-electric Hummer will be the first car with software built using Epic’s Unreal Engine
How Duolingo designed the new characters for its Project World

Don’t worry, Duo the owl isn’t going anywhere

Kim Lyons
Why Apple should give us custom app icons (but probably never will)Why Apple should give us custom app icons (but probably never will)
Check out these League of Legends jerseys designed by Heron PrestonCheck out these League of Legends jerseys designed by Heron Preston
Behind the scenes of our Microsoft Surface Duo intro shot

Faking it and making it

Grayson Blackmon
Intel debuts a new logo alongside its 11th Gen chipsIntel debuts a new logo alongside its 11th Gen chips
This giant glowing orb is the world’s first floating Apple StoreThis giant glowing orb is the world’s first floating Apple Store
Valorant’s new skin line turns your gun into a cyberpunk sticker bookValorant’s new skin line turns your gun into a cyberpunk sticker book
Apple’s butterfly keyboard failed by prioritizing form over functionApple’s butterfly keyboard failed by prioritizing form over function
Streetwear enthusiasts are flocking to Animal CrossingStreetwear enthusiasts are flocking to Animal Crossing
You can get a copy of Affinity Photo for 50 percent offYou can get a copy of Affinity Photo for 50 percent off
Adobe’s Photoshop and Fresco iPad apps get new $10 per month bundleAdobe’s Photoshop and Fresco iPad apps get new $10 per month bundle
Stack Overflow is getting a dark mode, its most upvoted feature request everStack Overflow is getting a dark mode, its most upvoted feature request ever
Dyson developed and is producing ventilators to help treat COVID-19 patientsDyson developed and is producing ventilators to help treat COVID-19 patients
BMW’s new flat logo is everything that’s wrong with modern logo designBMW’s new flat logo is everything that’s wrong with modern logo design
Hyundai’s Prophecy concept looks like the baby of a Porsche and a Model 3

An electric car with joysticks instead of a steering wheel

Sean O'Kane
BMW’s electric i4 sedan finally shown off in concept form

The long-awaited EV, coming next year, will have 270 miles of range

Sean O'Kane
Citroën’s tiny Ami electric car can be driven by 14-year olds for $22 a monthCitroën’s tiny Ami electric car can be driven by 14-year olds for $22 a month
Polestar teases an all-electric concept sedan running Android AutomotivePolestar teases an all-electric concept sedan running Android Automotive
Perry Bible Fellowship’s Nicholas Gurewitch on making comics for the internet’s golden agePerry Bible Fellowship’s Nicholas Gurewitch on making comics for the internet’s golden age
Wacom says it’s not spying on its customers, and users can opt out of data collectionWacom says it’s not spying on its customers, and users can opt out of data collection
Wacom tablets are sharing your app usage with Google AnalyticsWacom tablets are sharing your app usage with Google Analytics
Teenage Engineering’s 3D printing files let you make your own Ikea speaker accessoriesTeenage Engineering’s 3D printing files let you make your own Ikea speaker accessories
Giphy and Infinite Objects will let you gift a physical GIF to your valentineGiphy and Infinite Objects will let you gift a physical GIF to your valentine
Pentagram designed a smart speaker that’s like HitClips for kidsPentagram designed a smart speaker that’s like HitClips for kids
Ikea and Teenage Engineering launch co-developed speakers and party productsIkea and Teenage Engineering launch co-developed speakers and party products
The Overwatch League’s new jerseys are sickThe Overwatch League’s new jerseys are sick
Instagram is hiding faked images, and it could hurt digital artistsInstagram is hiding faked images, and it could hurt digital artists
GoDaddy’s new logo is a flattening of the personality-driven days of the early webGoDaddy’s new logo is a flattening of the personality-driven days of the early web
Tangled Apple EarPods, but make it fashionTangled Apple EarPods, but make it fashion
Up close with Mercedes-Benz’s Avatar concept car
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That’s right: Avacar

Sean O'Kane
Wacom’s $400 tablet is its most affordable yet, and adds Android compatibilityWacom’s $400 tablet is its most affordable yet, and adds Android compatibility
Mercedes-Benz unveils an Avatar-themed concept car with scalesMercedes-Benz unveils an Avatar-themed concept car with scales
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Sony reveals PlayStation 5 logo and shares PSVR sales milestoneSony reveals PlayStation 5 logo and shares PSVR sales milestone
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The headless robot cat company has made a headless robot kittenThe headless robot cat company has made a headless robot kitten
Photoshop for iPad gets the Select Subject tool in first tool update after launchPhotoshop for iPad gets the Select Subject tool in first tool update after launch
Amazon teams up with Citizen for a classier looking Echo wall clockAmazon teams up with Citizen for a classier looking Echo wall clock
Taco Bell’s creative director on building up a cult brandTaco Bell’s creative director on building up a cult brand
Procreate 5 arrives with Photoshop brush import, Animation Assist, and CMYK modeProcreate 5 arrives with Photoshop brush import, Animation Assist, and CMYK mode

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