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Early data for Reality Fracture Limited shows a slower, decision-heavy format where Azorius, Dimir, and Golgari lead. Removal spells and surveil cards are overperforming, while aggressive decks struggle against value-generating cards. Design documents confirm the set's 'what-if' theme and color-shifted callbacks, though some planned mechanics were cut.
A fresh Weibo leak from Digital Chat Station says the iPhone 20 Pro and 20 Pro Max will feature the largest iPhone screens yet (about 6.41" and 6.96") and an all-glass, borderless, quad-curved design with a smaller Dynamic Island, using glass on front and back that curves into the sides.
Apple’s design chiefs describe the iPhone Duo’s notebooks-inspired, two-display design with international-paper–based proportions, a custom variable-torque hinge, and a cohesive software experience that feels like one device—blending Mac, iPad, and iPhone ideas. It launches Oct. 23 (pre-orders Oct. 16) starting at $1,999, with developers expected to unlock new foldable uses beyond Apple’s initial vision.
Washington Commanders’ retro merch featuring the former Redskins branding has rekindled a debate over trademark law. The team says it must maintain the marks to keep control of branding, while legal scholars argue the episode exposes gaps in current law and urge reforms, such as limiting abandonment claims or creating a registry for retired, historically significant marks to prevent the resurfacing of racist branding.
Creative Bloq laments Elon Musk’s documentary poster for looking like low‑res clip art, with a sparse layout and distorted typography, prompting online mockery and debate over whether the design is a deliberate edgy statement or a missed opportunity to match the film’s four‑hour epic scope.
Apple's Victoria Gardens store in Rancho Cucamonga, CA reopened with three design upgrades: the Genius Bar returns (replacing a Video Wall), and dedicated Apple Pickup and Today at Apple bays have been added, now integrated into a side shelving area called the Avenue, with plans to roll out the changes to other stores.
Rumors say Apple will skip iPhone 19 and launch an iPhone 20 in fall 2027 to celebrate 20 years of iPhone, featuring a major redesign with glass-forward, edge-to-edge design (potentially waterfall-style) and two Pro models around 6.3 and 6.9 inches, plus chatter about solid-state buttons with haptic feedback; details vary across sources and remain unconfirmed.
Foldable smartphones have improved, but a persistent wobble when laid flat remains a key gripe because the rear camera module protrudes; thicker bodies or thick cases are the practical workaround, though a sleeker back is unlikely. Other trade-offs include visible screen creases, uneven app support on large screens, and high prices, with rumors of foldable iPhones looming but uncertain. Buyers must weigh portability against stability and features as foldables edge toward mainstream adoption.
HBO Max revealed simplified Hogwarts house crests for the new Harry Potter TV series, prompting criticism from fans who say the minimalist logos abandon the ornate heraldry of the films and resemble AI-generated designs, sparking a debate about the decay of art in logo design.
Serial leaker Sonny Dickson posted images suggesting the iPhone 18 will come in Silver, Sky Blue, and Dark Cherry, with a black option hinted as an early dummy. The lineup appears to pivot from last year’s Cosmic Orange, with an official reveal expected on September 9. Online reactions are mixed, and many users may still rely on cases, but color choices remain a notable design consideration for premium models.
Google launches Google Pics, a Canva-like AI image editor integrated with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Drive) built on Gemini and Nano Banana that lets teams generate and edit images by selecting objects or text, upscale to 2K/4K, crop for web or print, and collaborate, with rollout to multiple Workspace plans in coming weeks.
CD Projekt Red refreshed its Raróg emblem to a sharper, redder firebird as part of a branding update. The redesign has sparked a wave of unusually heated backlash on X, with critics reading politics and woke vibes into the logo, even as the company explains the red color and mythic bird symbolize energy and creativity and notes the change is evolutionary, not revolutionary, tying into its Witcher-forward roadmap.
Ikea, in collaboration with Microsoft, launches the nine-piece Yxstaby collection of Xbox-inspired furniture and decor, including a tilt-enabled thumbstick stool and storage-minded pieces, designed to blend play with home life; it will be available online and in Ikea stores starting October 1.
PepsiCo’s Monster Munch rebrand leans into its four-decade cast of monsters, reviving a simple, nostalgic look with a tweaked logo and updated packaging while keeping the three iconic creatures front and center; the move demonstrates how a strong mascot can endure changing packaging trends without losing its identity, contrasting with other brands that have aggressively redesigned their mascots.
A Weibo leaker claims Apple’s iPhone 20 Pro will adopt an all-glass body with quad-curved, bezel-free edges, using a glass assembly process similar to the iPhone Air but with tweaks for rounded materials and better heat dissipation. The design aims to be thinner without sacrificing performance or battery life, drawing on inspirations from the iPhone Air and Ultra for a distinctive look ahead of the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Official details are not yet confirmed.