The upcoming action RPG Black Myth: Wukong has extended its brand into various lifestyle products, including collaborations with Pepsi and Luckin Coffee. These partnerships have generated significant buzz, demonstrating the game's cultural impact even before its release.
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu dolls, elf-like plush figures sold in blind boxes, have become a global sensation among adult collectors. The craze is fueled by scarcity, TikTok trends, and celebrity endorsements, notably from Blackpink's Lisa. The dolls' limited availability has led to long queues and competitive online auctions.
Nintendo released its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, on June 5, 2025. The console has been well-received, with several games scoring above 90 on Metacritic, including Blue Prince and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The Switch 2 continues Nintendo's tradition of innovative gaming experiences.
Amazon announced plans to invest over $100 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in 2025, focusing on expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS). This move positions AWS as a central player in the evolving AI landscape.
OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive's startup, io, for $6.5 billion to collaborate on developing new AI-integrated hardware. This partnership aims to create innovative devices that seamlessly blend AI capabilities with cutting-edge design.
At Google I/O 2025, Google introduced Gemini 2.5 Pro, its most advanced AI model to date, featuring a "Deep Think" mode for enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities. This model supports native audio output and improved security, marking a significant step in AI integration across Google's ecosystem.
Merck's Curiosity Cube is a mobile science lab traveling worldwide to provide hands-on STEM experiences. In 2025, it introduced lessons on artificial intelligence, allowing students to explore AI concepts through interactive learning tools.
Booxtory is an AI-powered device that reads children's books aloud, using optical character recognition to capture text and a generative AI system to narrate stories. This tool aims to support parents and enhance children's reading experiences.
Innovative AI-powered toothbrushes are being developed to monitor your consumption of food, alcohol, and cigarettes by analyzing saliva. These smart brushes could potentially detect illnesses before symptoms appear and share data with healthcare providers or insurers.
On May 20, 2025, Google announced a significant update to its search engine by introducing "AI Mode," offering conversational, chatbot-like interactions similar to ChatGPT. This feature is now available to all U.S. users via Google Search and Chrome. Alongside AI Mode, Google launched new AI agents, including Project Mariner and Project Astra, aiming to enhance …
