Industrial Design Class

Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

The New York Times - 1h

At the Rhode Island School of Design, Students Eat Their Homework

The Rhode Island School of Design uses recipes to teach the trial-and-error process of tweaking and refining a product.

The New York Times - 8h

Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

The New York Times - 1h

This is the first whiskey to be granted a new federal designation in over 50 years

American single malt, sometimes referred to as “American Scotch,” is now officially a style unto itself.

MarketWatch - 1d

Kongsberg to design six hybrid PSVs for CMM in Brazil

Yahoo News - 2d

Russian lawmakers approve a bill that could remove the terrorist designation for the Taliban

The lower house of Russia’s parliament has approved a bill that would set the stage for Moscow to remove the designation of the Taliban in Afghanistan as a terrorist group

ABC News - 2d

Russian lawmakers approve a bill that could remove the terrorist designation for the Taliban

Yahoo News - 2d

Syria’s New Leader Calls on Countries to Drop Terror Designation and Lift Sanctions

Ahmed al-Shara stressed diplomacy in an interview but criticized Israel’s advance into Syrian territory. A statement said to be from Bashar al-Assad, the ousted leader, defended his decision to ...

The New York Times - 2d

'An event designed to energise fans' - what you need to know about 'The Showdown'

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler - the PGA Tour's biggest stars - take on two of LIV Golf's poster boys Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in 'The Showdown'.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Girl designs classification card for new Sonic film

The nine-year-old, from Leicester, won a competition to design the age card for the new Sonic film.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

German chemicals industry in the doldrums in 2025

Yahoo News - 6d

Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as new artistic director

One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel announced Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director

ABC News - 6d

Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance Step by halting step, the U.S. nuclear industry ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes

Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Original Sonic Movie Design Resurrected For Ugly Sweater That You Can Win

In a bid to drum up excitement for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, Paramount Pictures is resurrecting the original, ill-fated Sonic design for an ugly sweater that you can potentially ...

GameSpot - Dec. 11

Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now—and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It

“People don’t always realize they are creating a human being and not a piece of furniture.”

Wired - Dec. 11

Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing

The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Russian lawmakers advance a bill removing the terrorist designation for the Taliban

The lower house of Russia's parliament has given initial approval to a long-discussed bill that would clear the way for Moscow to remove the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist group

ABC News - Dec. 10

Actor guilty of raping teen in acting classes

Alexander Westwood, 24, sexually assaulted a child over an eight-year period.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Designer Brands Cuts 2024 Outlook

Designer Brands said its sales fell in the third quarter and cut its outlook for the year as unfavorable weather and economic uncertainty reduced consumer spending. Shares fell premarket.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Biden designates national monument at site of notorious Native American boarding school

President Biden on Monday formally designated the former site of a notorious boarding school for Native American children as a national monument, issuing a formal apology for the practice of ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

The Best Ad, Tech Product, Design, and Comeback of the Year

An admittedly incomplete and selective look at the best of 2024, from the writers and editors of ‘Fast Company’ and ‘Inc.’

Inc. - Dec. 9

Lord of the ringtones: Nokia celebrates pop-culture status by opening design archive

The mobile phones we loved then lost are honoured by an online archive which reveals history of bestselling brand. “Everyone remembers their first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the telecoms ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster

Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environments

Financial Times - Dec. 6

How a makeup designer meticulously created those eye-popping looks for 'The Substance'

Prosthetic makeup designer Pierre Olivier Persin employed a series of techniques to create those eye-popping looks seen in 'The Substance.' Key to it all: properly blending materials.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

German industrial production shrinks unexpectedly

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?

Generative AI could have been an existential threat for Canva, which made billions by making graphic design quick and easy. But for CEO Melanie Perkins, it’s simply making the world more visual.

Wired - Dec. 6

Pearls Have Acquired a New Luster Among Young Designers

The recent “renaissance” of the classic gem has driven up demand as well as prices.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

How bad is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Expert shares honest take

Is 2025 a bad year to have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft? Draft guru Mike Renner joined Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to explain.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

NYK secures AiP for subsea cable-laying vessel design

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

'Unbelievable', 'world class', 'immense' - pundits purr over Salah

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards praises an "immense" performance from Mohamed Salah and says Liverpool "must keep" the Egypt forward.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Will the 2024 NFL Draft QB class top 1983? So far, it's perfect

There were six first-round QBs, and the early results are all positive.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers

Frontier Airlines, one of the world’s biggest budget airlines, is adding first-class seats.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.

Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families

Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.

CBS News - Dec. 3