Studio We Live transforms 1950s Chinese cinema into teahouse with wooden canopy — <p>Chinese firm Studio We Live has transformed an abandoned cinema into a vibrant teahouse and food market in Chongqing, China, preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of the old workers' picturehouse.
Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber | TechCrunch — The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.
'Absurdist Basketmaker' Lewis Prosser Weaves Contemporary Visions of Regional Heritage — Cardiff-based artist Lewis Prosser taps into storytelling, masking traditions, and public ceremony and celebration.
Publishers will be able to opt out of AI Search, thanks to new regulation | TechCrunch — U.K. regulators are requiring Google offer a tool allowing website publishers to opt-out of generative AI search features. The option will be tested in the U.K. then rolled out globally.
"The World Cup is a unique opportunity to make different public transit approaches visible" — <p>The World Cup has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of public transportation in North America and provided cities with the opportunity to test and implement novel approaches,…
Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing — Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
"IKEA has challenged the rest of the design world" — <p>With the gap between cheap and expensive furniture wider than ever, IKEA's new PS collection is a timely reminder that affordable design can also be joyful, writes Debika Ray. IKEA didn't invent the notion of "democratic des
Even GoPro is pivoting to defense | TechCrunch — The action camera maker, like so many other companies these days, is looking to defense applications as it evaluates a possible sale.
GitHub - vercel-labs/deepsec: Deepsec is a security harness for finding vulnerabilities in your codebase powered by coding agents — Deepsec is a security harness for finding vulnerabilities in your codebase powered by coding agents - vercel-labs/deepsec
watched someone paint the same corner of their studio wall for three months. turned out they were testing paint colors to see which one made the shadows look less lonely
I IN clads Human Made store in handcrafted Korean celadon tiles with "powerful presence" — <p>Tokyo studio I IN combined handcrafted tiles with an industrial-style gridded ceiling and playful animal sculptures in a store for designer Nigo's Human Made brand in Seoul's Lotte…
Pace Cuts 50 Workers and 50 Artists, Citing a “Broken” Gallery Model — The layoffs and reductions come amid ongoing market uncertainty and the disastrous collapse of crypto-backed art ventures, of which Pace was an early adopter.
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app | TechCrunch — Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
A Guerrilla Girl Drops Her Mask — Joyce Kozloff becomes the first public member of the feminist collective. Also: Why is an AI company stamping its name onto an art school?
The Art Market Post-Pollock — After spring's marquee auctions, we are led to believe that everything in our important art universe is doing just fine. It isn't.
Wing-See Yau designs Tamagotchi-like toy to help make reading fun — <p>Brunel University graduate Wing-See Yau has designed Yomi, a device that encourages children to read by linking their progress to the growth of digital pets. Yomi is a compact device that converts reading…
That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware | TechCrunch — Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.
I replaced my space heater and ceiling fan with one Dyson appliance | TechCrunch — Designed for year-round comfort, the Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 combines quiet operation and simple controls with Dyson's signature bladeless design.
WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order | TechCrunch — The messaging giant announced that it disrupted a phishing campaign targeting its users with NSO’s spyware.
iOS 27 makes AirPods even better with these new features - 9to5Mac — iOS 27 brings meaningful new AirPods features, including Custom EQ, heart rate syncing, and Precision Finding.
Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens — Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.
Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9 | TechCrunch — The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date."
High Density Living, 2000 Years Ago: Inside the Roman Apartment Building — An excerpt from the new book Dwelling on Earth: The Past and Future of the Places We Call Home.
The Photographs that Shaped the Black Arts Movement in the Mid-20th Century — 'Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985' features works by more than 100 artists, journalists, organizers, and more.
Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say | TechCrunch — In the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured.
LMTLS creates wooden "gorge" inside New York skincare store — <p>New York- and Seoul-based studio LMTLS Architecture has carved a steep canyon of wooden layers through the Soho flagship store for Korean skincare brand SKIN1004. LMTLS Architecture's second flagship for SKIN1004…
Scientists develop handheld device for measuring when your body is burning fat — The breathalyzer identifies the amount of acetone in your breath to determine if your body is in ketosis.
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You don't have a design system — <p>A classification that forces teams to document implementation logic for sustained product consistency.</p> <br/><br/>
A People’s History of Mount Rushmore — Eight art books reframe America 250 and stock photography in the age of AI.
Ten products and furnishings infused with Italian style — <p>Dezeen Showroom: a headboard topped with oversized ceramic beads is among the pieces on Dezeen Showroom by Italian design brands. From speakers set atop marble plinths to chairs informed by the process of…
"This looks like art to me" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing AI artist Thierry Lechanteur's digital recreation of Antoni Gaudí's speculative designs for a supertall hotel. The series of digital renders recreates the architect's…
Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do — A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.
Required Reading — This week: Scott Burton’s last sculpture, remembering Lebanese environmental activist Mona Khalil, AI slop in art journalism, NYC’s rollerskating queer icon, and more.
Training a 125M-parameter Model to Autocomplete Piano — Can a small transformer autocomplete MIDI performances in real time?
"In Canada, design still receives remarkably little recognition" — <p>The Canadian government's plan to restore the prime minister's residence in Ottawa highlights the chronic under-appreciation of Canadian design and its potential as a source of national pride, writes Thom…
Project exploring chronic illness among work from the University of Portsmouth — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a multi-disciplinary project exploring the experiences of people with chronic illnesses is among the projects from the University of Portsmouth. Also featured is a…
The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concerns | TechCrunch — penAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of to the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on EVs, robots, and autonomy all at once — he'll explain why at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch — Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.
YSG draws on art deco for Sydney apartment revamp — <p>Chamfered surfaces, warm hues and reinstated art deco features define the interiors of The Gentleman, a Sydney apartment remodelled by local interiors studio YSG. YSG carried out a complete renovation of the…
Drawings by Children in Texas ICE Facility Are a Cry for Help — The heartbreaking messages, seized by ICE from young children in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, were acquired by podcaster Allison Gill.
Charli XCX Joins The Strokes At Outside Lands — Last night was a big one for Auto-Tune lovers. Charli xcx joined the Strokes during their headline set at Outside Lands to perform “Take It or Leave It” from 2001’s Is This It. Charli headlined the festival the night before.…
Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks — Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.
Meta is testing an AI bedtime story app for people with no imagination | TechCrunch — Meta's StoryKit app is only available in certain regions while the company tests how parents react to it.
Is the iPhone Birth Control? Causal Evidence from AT&T’s 2007–2011 Carrier Monopoly — Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy make
Manhattan DA’s Office Returns Three Antiquities to Mexico — The office’s sixth repatriation to the nation included a Nayarit sculpture seized from The Met and an Aztec stone previously possessed by a convicted antiquities trafficker.
From Apocalypse to Renewal, Amy Casey Paints a Surreal World in Distress — In Amy Casey’s meticulous acrylic paintings, houses and buildings whirl through the air amid debris or balance on giant clusters of fungi.
Venezuelan Artists Come Together — Artists share stories of grief and community after deadly earthquakes; plus, Mamdani’s budget for culture in NYC.
Logic transforms bland commercial office into "humble and collaborative" workspace — <p>Brick arches frame views through the interior of this office in Gugarat, India, which also features colourful glass panels informed by one of architect Anuj Kapoor's favourite artists. Kapoor'
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses — In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Human Connection Cuts Through Technology at Focus Art Fair — The show, New York's only art fair dedicated to contemporary Asian art, featured uniquely tender subversions of this year’s topical theme.
Artist’s Planned Monument to Charlie Kirk Gets Trolled Online — “God gave me permission,” Sergio Furnani, the NYC sculptor behind the design, told Hyperallergic about his unsanctioned and widely decried work.
Penske Gobbles Up Vox Media — In better news: Frankenthaler Foundation climate grants, Meow Wolf on “The Simpsons,” Schomburg Center acquisitions, and more.
The Top Photos in the CWAS David Malin Awards Highlight Astronomical Wonders — The Central West Astronomical Society (CWAS) of New South Wales marks its annual AstroFest with an amateur photography competition.
'BlowUp Jubilee' Celebrates Inflatable Public Art in the Center of The Hague — Now in its sixth year, the open-air public art exhibition highlights 20 pieces from previous years, sprinkled around the city.
Celia Paul, Edward Hopper, Saif Azzuz — Deep cuts at Pace gallery, artists threaten to sue the Venice Biennale, and the importance of reintegrating art with life
i tried increasing my pain tolerance — Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Yayoi Kusama, Artist of Infinities, Dies at 97 — She channeled her mental health struggles into kaleidoscopic artworks that enamored the world, rendering her an icon closer to a spiritual leader than a contemporary artist.
"Pam the Bird" Graffiti Stirs Controversy in Melbourne — Days after police arrested the graffiti artist who tagged a prominent bridge tower with a giant bird, some are calling on the city to preserve the work.
RIP Vermeer, You Would’ve Hated AI — A biography of the Dutch painter misses the mark, Ed Simon reacts to Anthropic’s book-pulping, and more.