Weve been hearing about the latest animated movie based on The Witcher franchise for a while now, but weve only ever gotten a short teaser and an equally short clip. Now, finally, theres a legit full-fledged trailer. This is opportune timing, as The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep hits Netflix on February 11.The big hook here? Geralt is voiced by Doug Cockle, reprising his role from the video games. Anya Chalotra and Joey Batey (Yennefer of Vengerberg and Jaskier in the live action show) are also reprising their roles. Its set in the universe of the TV show, surrounding events that occurred during the first season, but is based on a short story by franchise creator Andrzej Sapkowski.The original story, called A Little Sacrifice, involves Geralt investigating a series of attacks in a seaside village, leading to a conflict between humans and merpeople. Its generally considered one of the better short stories in the canon. Theres an underwater city, which is always a good time.The movie is directed by Kang Hei Chul. He was a storyboard artist for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, which was a prequel that followed Geralts mentor Vesemir. Studio Mir is on animation duties, the same South Korean studio that worked on Nightmare of the Wolf.This company has an absolutely amazing pedigree. It animated the hit cartoon X-Men 97, but also stuff like The Legend of Korra, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, My Adventures with Superman and Voltron: Legendary Defender, among many others. The studio is currently finishing up the upcoming Devil May Cry anime, also for Netflix.A fourth game in The Witcher franchise is coming, but this one stars Ciri instead of Geralt. The fifth and final season of The Witcher TV show is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2026.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/the-new-witcher-animated-film-finally-has-a-legit-trailer-195457579.html?src=rss

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A firefighter emerges from the flames, a bear cub tucked under each arm. Another, in full protective gear, carries a tiny puppy away from the inferno. A third cradles a baby deer close to their chest.This clip posted to Instagram by @FutureRiderUS last week has over 43 million views and counting. Amid the flames, even the smallest lives fight for survival, reads the caption, bearing the hashtag #CaliforniaWildfires. However, these heartwarming rescues arent real. They are AI-generated.Very obvious AI, one comment reads. Kinda weird timing to capitalize off of this terrible situation. @FutureRiderUS hit back in the comments that the video was created using AI to shed light on the reality of what is happening. This is despite the actual footage from Southern California being shocking enough, with entire neighborhoods, miles of coastline, and parts of the Pacific Palisades reduced to ash.These problems are very realanimals are dying, homes are being destroyed, and firefighters are risking their lives to save others, @FutureRiderUS continued. They dont have the time to produce visually stunning and powerful footage to raise awareness about these issues. Thats why I took the initiative to create something that could help people see and truly think about these tragedies.Unfortunately, what these AI-generated videos more often do is spread confusion, tricking people into thinking an already devastating series of wildfires in Los Angeles are even worse. The iconic Hollywood sign has become a favorite subject for AI-generated content, with numerous fake images and videos on X depicting the landmark in flames. Other AI-generated content tied to the disaster is more insidious. A user going by the name Kevin Dalton shared an image of shadowy figures seemingly looting burning buildings. Is this a real photo or AI? someone asked. Grok for now, Dalton replied.Ironically, these creations also require significant water resources to produce at a time when 20% of Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry when needed most. For those cashing in on AI-generated images during times of disaster, it isnt just tastelessits a worrying glimpse into the future of social media.

American retailer Walmart has updated its brand identity and logo to reflect the store's current state as a "people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer".The refreshed Walmart wordmark, "spark" motif logo and yellow and blue palette were designed to be bolder and brighter than the 2008 iteration while remaining largely similar.Walmart has unveiled a new brand identity"Walmart is excited to announce a comprehensive brand refresh that reflects its evolution as a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer," said the brand."This is the next chapter of Walmart. One that's bolder, brighter and has more spark. An evolution beyond typography or colours."The wordmark, "spark" motif and palette were kept largely similarThe most perceivable update across both the wordmark and yellow sunburst or "spark" motif is spacing. Both logos are now fuller and more closely packed.Subtle differences can also be found around the edges of the Walmart characters and the individual rays of the spark the edges were flattened and rounded, respectively.The redesign is meant to reflect the brand's "omnichannel" offeringsThe sky blue that dominates the Walmart brand was made slightly brighter, allowing the retailer to maintain its "heritage of blue" while refreshing its distinct palette. The yellow of the spark motif followed suit.According to Walmart, its wordmark refresh was informed by the "classic trucker hat" of founder Sam Walton, who opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962.Read: The top rebrands and logo redesigns of 2024"While the look and feel of our brand is more contemporary, our refreshed brand identity reflects Walmart's enduring commitment to both Sam's principles and serving our customers however they need us," said chief marketing officer William White. "As our customers evolve, we will too."Roll-out of the new identity began in October 2024 at a Springdale, Arkansas store, while digital services, such as the Walmart website and app, will be updated starting in 2025.Roll-out of the rebrand began in late 2024Other physical Walmart locations will be "redesigned" over time according to the brand."The updated brand identity will help Walmart build credibility and connection, become known for its convenient digital-first services and be seen as a more modern, culturally dynamic brand," said the retailer.In addition to its online services, Walmart reportedly has the largest drone delivery service footprint in the US. The company filed a patent for the drones in 2018, as well as one for autonomous robot bees for agricultural purposes.Other recent rebrands include an EV update for automaker Honda. Late last year, Dezeen rounded up the top rebrands of 2024.The images are courtesy of WalmartThe post Walmart unveils largely unchanged logo for retailer's "next chapter" appeared first on Dezeen.

The Core77 Design Awards Design for Social Impact category features projects designed to directly benefit social, humanitarian, community, or environmental needs. Examples of social impact work include community or environmental impact initiatives, products for underrepresented communities, distribution systems, disaster relief, the fight for racial justice, and humanitarian efforts."When you truly believe in what you're doing and communicate that energy whether through storytelling, visuals, or the details of your approach it resonates with others." This strong belief in the purpose of her work has fueled Valerie Kramis' career, and it's something she encourages other designers to consider in their own projects. As the Co-Founder of Agenda28, an award-winning design studio focused on social impact, Valerie has applied a lifelong passion for social causes to her professional journey. The Design Strategy Specialist brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, strategic planning, social innovation, and social entrepreneurship to "advance social initiatives through human-centered approaches and innovative methodologies. Since its founding at the Harvard Innovation Labs, Agenda28 has developed into a thriving studio with dual headquarters in New York City and Mexico City, enabling Valerie to lead more than 100 design projects across 10 countries. She holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Tec de Monterrey and a master's degree in liberal arts from Harvard University.Valerie remains most energized by the opportunity to combine design thinking with social innovation to create real, lasting impact particularly in projects that allow her to tackle complex challenges while also advancing social causes. "From concept to execution, it's incredibly fulfilling to know that my work plays a role in driving meaningful change and supporting initiatives that truly make a difference," she says. In a design world where solutions are often driven by "trends," Valerie emphasizes the importance of focusing solutions around the "actual needs of the communities or problems we're trying to address." As she explains, "It's easy to get caught up in what's popular, but the most meaningful designs come from truly understanding the people we're designing for."Valerie firmly believes that the best design outcomes emerge from deep commitment and a sense of purpose: "Don't be afraid to show how passionate you are about your project. Passion is contagious and can make all the difference in how your project is received. Let your enthusiasm shine through, and people will not only understand your project they'll feel it."2024 Design for Social Impact winner Indigenizing Design.Last year's Core77 Design Awards winner in the Design for Social Impact category was "Indigenizing Design," the work of a collaborative effort among Catapult Design, CahokiaPHX, Brian Skeet Design LLC, and Indigenous Community Collaborative. The project, supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, created the Indigenizing Design Framework, exploring how to recast the narrative of Human-Centered Design through the lens of Indigenous perspectives.Our jurors would love to see your passion-driven project aimed at advancing social causes. Share your work with the 2025 Core77 Design Awards and the world.Enter your work in the Core77 Design Awards today.

Foldable smartphones have steadily evolved from niche devices to mainstream devices, redefining the way users interact with mobile technology. OPPOs upcoming Find N5 is generating some buzz because of its groundbreaking design. With an ultra-slim profile teased to be thinner than a standard pencil, the Find N5 could mark a turning point in the foldable market.A New Standard for Slimness: The OPPO Find N5OPPOs CEO Pete Lau recently unveiled a teaser of the Find N5, confidently claiming it will be the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world. The official image, shared on LinkedIn, showcases the device behind a pencil, emphasizing its remarkable slimness when unfolded. The teaser highlights OPPOs focus on creating a practical design, making the device more comfortable to handle and easier to carry.Designer: OPPOWhile exact specifications are yet to be revealed, industry experts estimate the Find N5s unfolded thickness could rival or even surpass that of competing brands, currently the thinnest foldable at 4.4 mm when unfolded. This engineering feat could position OPPO as the leader in foldable innovation, challenging competitors to push the boundaries of design even further.The Foldable Landscape: Current ContendersThe foldable smartphone market has been dominated by key players such as Samsung, Huawei, HONOR, and Xiaomi, each bringing unique strengths to the table. Heres how they compare to whats anticipated from the Find N5:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung has long been a pioneer in foldables, with the Galaxy Z Fold6 taking the spotlight as its latest innovation. Released in July 2024, this device showcases refined internals and an enhanced design. It features a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X main display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an impressive 2600 nits peak brightness. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold6 includes a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED cover display, also boasting a 120Hz refresh rate.Samsung Galaxy Fold6Designer: SamsungPowered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, the device offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Its camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 10MP cover selfie camera, and a 4MP under-display inner camera. The 4400mAh battery supports 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition (SE) have different dimensions, with the SE model being larger but thinner.Heres a comparison of their dimensions:Galaxy Z Fold6:Folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1mmUnfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6mmGalaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition (SE):Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6mmUnfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9mmKey differences:The SE is 4.4mm taller and 4.7mm wider when folded.The SE is 4.4mm taller and 10mm wider when unfolded.The SE is 1.5mm thinner when folded and 0.7mm thinner when unfolded.The SE model is notably larger in overall footprint but achieves a slimmer profile, especially when folded. This design change allows for larger displays on the SE, with an 8-inch main screen compared to the Z Fold6s 7.6-inch screen.The Galaxy Z Fold6 introduces upgraded brightness, improved hinge technology, and enhanced durability compared to its predecessor. With these advancements, Samsung continues to strengthen its hold on the foldable market while adapting to growing competition from brands like OPPO, Huawei, and Xiaomi.Huawei Mate X6The Huawei Mate X6 is a significant addition to the foldable smartphone landscape, offering impressive specifications and innovative features. It boasts a remarkably slim design, measuring just 4.6 mm when unfolded and 9.85 mm when folded. It features a 7.93-inch main LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2240 x 2440 pixel resolution, alongside a 6.45-inch cover LTPO OLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate.Designer HuaweiThis device is powered by the Kirin 9020 processor and offers multiple RAM and storage configurations, including 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB options.The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.4-f/4.0 and OIS, a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and OIS, and a 40MP ultrawide lens.Its battery has a capacity of 5110mAh and supports 66W wired charging along with 50W wireless charging.Dimensions:Folded: 156.6 x 73.8 x 9.9mmUnfolded: 156.6 x 144.1 x 4.6mmWeight: 239gThe Mate X6 features an advanced camera system, including a variable-aperture main camera and a color spectral sensor for enhanced color reproduction. It also has satellite messaging capabilities and runs on HarmonyOS 4.3.Mix Fold 4The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, released on July 19, 2024, stands out in the foldable smartphone market with its ultra-thin and lightweight design, combining durability and premium features. It boasts a 7.98-inch LTPO AMOLED main display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 2488 x 2224 pixels, HDR10+ support, Dolby Vision, and peaks at 3000 nits brightness. Additionally, the device includes a 6.56-inch AMOLED cover display, also supporting 120Hz and featuring a resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels. Equipped with a second-generation hinge for enhanced durability and an advanced cooling system for sustained performance, the Mix Fold 4 is among the thinnest and lightest foldable, delivering high-end specifications in a sleek package.Designer: XiaomiThis device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor built on a 4nm process. It offers multiple RAM and storage configurations, including 12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB, all using UFS 4.0 storage technology.Dimensions:Folded: 161.6 x 73.8 x 9.47mmUnfolded: 161.6 x 143.4 x 4.59mmWeight: 226gThe camera system includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, a 10MP periscope telephoto lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 16MP front-facing camera. The Mix Fold 4 is equipped with a 5100mAh battery that supports 67W wired fast charging.Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldThe Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, also known as the Pixel Fold 2, focuses on combining sleek hardware with a robust software experience. It features a 6.3-inch OLED cover display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The main display is an 8-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2076 x 2152 pixels and a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz.Designer: GoogleThis device is powered by the Google Tensor G4 processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold boasts a versatile camera setup, including a 48MP main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and OIS, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens for detailed zoom photography.The battery has a capacity of 4650mAh and supports 21W wired and wireless charging. The device is also IPX8 water-resistant and includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It ships with Android 14 and guarantees seven years of OS and security updates.Dimensions:Folded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5mmUnfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1mmWeight: 257gThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold sets itself apart with its thinner design compared to its predecessor. It measures just 10.5mm when folded and 5.1mm when unfolded. This makes it one of the thinnest foldables available in the US market while maintaining Googles hallmark software experience and long-term update support.OnePlus OpenThe OnePlus Open boasts the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, ensuring high performance coupled with extensive storage options of up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It features a 7.82-inch AMOLED main display and a 6.31-inch AMOLED cover display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate. This device merges a compact, functional design with premium specifications, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the foldable market.Designer: OnePlusThe device features a versatile camera setup, which includes a 48MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide lens, a 64MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies. The battery has a capacity of 4805mAh and supports 67W fast charging, ensuring quick recharges when needed.Dimensions:Unfolded: 153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8mm (Emerald Dusk), 5.9mm (Voyager Black, Crimson Shadow)Folded: 153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7mm (Emerald Dusk), 11.9mm (Voyager Black, Crimson Shadow)Weight: 239g (Voyager Black, Crimson Shadow), 245g (Emerald Dusk)Beyond Slimness: OPPOs Innovation in DesignThe OPPO Find N5 aims to be thinner and redefine the foldable experience. Building on the legacy of its predecessors, it is expected to feature a near-seamless hinge mechanism, ensuring durability without sacrificing its slim profile. This feature continues OPPOs tradition of minimizing display creases, which distinguished earlier models like the Find N2 and N3.Slimmer devices typically face challenges in maintaining battery life and structural integrity. OPPOs engineering advancements suggest that the Find N5 will incorporate advanced battery technology and durable materials to address these trade-offs. Fast-charging capabilities, potentially reaching up to 67W, are also expected to alleviate concerns about battery performance.Another aspect of interest is the potential branding strategy for Find N5. Historically, OPPO and OnePlus have shared resources, with the OnePlus Open essentially being a rebranded OPPO Find N3. Its likely that the Find N5 will also appear as the OnePlus Open 2 in global markets. This strategy allows OPPO to expand its reach while maintaining its design and engineering ethos across brands.Why the Find N5 MattersThe OPPO Find N5s significance extends beyond its slim profile. A thinner foldable isnt just about aestheticsit improves ergonomics, making the device more user-friendly for one-handed use and extended periods of handling. It also pushes the industry forward, inspiring competitors to innovate and refine their designs.The Find N5s strategic timing coincides with the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, where it is poised to steal the spotlight at OPPOs showcase. This premier platform will enable OPPO to assert itself as a formidable leader in foldable innovation, rivaling established titans like Samsung and Huawei.Boasting an ultra-slim design and a dedicated focus on usability and innovation, the OPPO Find N5 is shaping up to be a revolutionary device in the competitive foldable market. Although challenges such as durability and battery life loom, OPPOs proven track record reassures that it will overcome obstacles and lead the charge in foldable technology.The post The Slim Revolution in Foldable Smartphones: Is the OPPO Find N5 Leading the Charge? first appeared on Yanko Design.

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