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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.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports early testers of Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra praise its pocket-friendly form factor, durable hinge, and iPad-like inner display that’s easy to use, including as a camera viewfinder; however, the absence of a telephoto camera could disappoint at an expected $2,000 price. Rumors peg a 5.5-inch cover display, 7.76-inch inner display, and a dual rear camera setup (48MP primary + ultrawide) with features like Touch ID in the power button.
Leaks and renders claim the Galaxy S27 Ultra will ditch the vertical camera stack in favor of a horizontal bar and come in two sizes (with a 6.47-inch display spec noted), while the Galaxy S27/S27+ are expected to keep the current vertical layout; early reactions to the Ultra’s redesign are mixed.
Creative Bloq reports that clever Coyote Vs Acme out-of-home ads in Mexico turn slapstick into real-world traffic-stoppers—featuring wrecked Acme gadgets and a falling piano—helping build buzz for the movie, which Warner Bros. once canceled but was revived by Ketchup Entertainment; with Rotten Tomatoes in the high 90s and an August 28 release date, the campaign is pulling attention ahead of the film’s debut.
Design filings in the WIPO database allegedly show a horizontal camera bar for the Galaxy S27 Ultra (and S27 Pro), a potential shift from Samsung’s traditional vertical setup. The change isn’t confirmed, but supporters argue it could improve on-table stability and free space for Qi2/magnetic accessories, with rumors of camera innovations tied to 2027. The idea echoes past Samsung concepts and is discussed by sources like Ice Universe, Sammyguru, and Notebookcheck, but final decisions remain pending from the supply chain.
Vintage Pyrex Pumpkin Butterprint from 1965 is a coveted thrift-store find, especially in the Cinderella bowl form and orange-on-white (with turquoise variants also made). Produced in limited four-piece promo sets, these pieces now command hundreds at resale. Authenticity tips include checking Pyrex’s historic fonts and Cinderella nesting-bowl features for the Likely real deal. Even a single Pumpkin Butterprint Cinderella bowl can be a valuable addition to a collection.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 base model adopts a passport-style, shorter-and-wider form and starts at $1,899.99, pairing a 7.6-inch inner display with a 5.5-inch outer screen, both 120Hz and up to 3,000 nits. It runs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12/16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, delivering solid performance and a 4,800mAh battery with 45W wired charging (~65% in 30 minutes). A key trade-off is the lack of a telephoto camera and S Pen support; photos can look good but zoomed shots and low-light performance aren’t on par with the Ultra. The design is the standout feature here, offering durability (IP48) and a subtle crease, though some apps don’t perfectly fit the aspect ratio. If you want a pocketable tablet-like foldable and can live without optical zoom or stylus support, the Fold 8 is compelling; otherwise, consider the Ultra or other foldables.
Instagram unveiled a refreshed logo and wordmark after a decade, introducing a warmer script typeface (Instagram Pen) and a new handwriting vibe while keeping the camera glyph and a subtler gradient in a revised brand system. While the update aims to feel more personal and future‑facing, many users have reacted by calling the result bland and less legible, with jokes about ‘Instagwam’ and nostalgia for Instagram’s earlier Polaroid roots, suggesting the change may not clearly communicate the brand identity.
Meta unveiled a cleaner, more modern Instagram wordmark, but the reception has leaned toward confusion and satire as onlookers critique its mixed cursive and sans-serif styling and the odd, semi-connected letterforms.
Instagram unveiled a new wordmark that blends cursive and print, claiming a cleaner, more modern look while drawing mixed reactions and nostalgia for the old cursive logo.
Two conflicting reports about next year’s iPhone 20th anniversary design: one says an all-glass, under-display Face ID concept may be scrapped due to yield and manufacturing challenges; Bloomberg’s Gurman, however, says Apple still plans a glass-centric overhaul for the milestone, with the exact naming and timing uncertain. The takeaway is that Apple’s glass-slab vision is evolving, not a single final destination, and next year should be a major step forward with more refinements to follow.
Leaked renders suggest Bose is readying the QuietComfort (2nd Gen) with a refreshed, sleeker aesthetic, redesigned oval earcups, a wider padded headband, more soft synthetic leather detailing, six color options, three mics per earcup for improved ANC, physical controls, and USB-C lossless audio, with a rumored $359 price and an imminent launch.
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 with a design language centered on comfort. Concepts like Emotive Geometry and Emotive Slim guide slimmer profiles, curved frames and softer grips; Fold8 borrows passport-inspired ergonomics for one-handed use; watches get refined cushions, tactile button spacing, and lighter, breathable bands validated by over 100 million wrist data points and 10,000 simulations to ensure fit and stability across diverse wrists.
A Creative Bloq reviewer calls the reMarkable Paper Pro Move his favorite gadget of the decade, praising its paper-like writing experience, premium aluminum build, and portability. The compact, notebook-sized device uses a color e-ink display with backlight and excels as a standalone writing/reading tool, though it trades ecosystem integration and preserves a taller aspect ratio that can crop documents when syncing. Priced at $499, it stands out as a premium, portable notebook rather than a full reMarkable ecosystem solution.