Midjourney acquires Co-Star to build first native applications
The AI image-generation startup has purchased the personalized astrology app Co-Star, signaling a shift toward standalone software beyond Discord.
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Figma integrates code editing, motion design, and AI-powered plugins into collaborative canvas
Figma's June 2026 update brings native code layers, animation support, and AI-assisted custom plugin generation to its design platform.
Adobe's Firefly AI Studio Gains Memory Features to Track Creative Assets Across Projects
Adobe launches a redesigned Firefly AI studio with persistent context and reusable asset libraries, entering private beta on June 18.
Why AI Companies Are Racing to Adopt Serif Fonts
AI startups are adopting serif typefaces to signal trustworthiness and human design—a visual counter to perceptions of algorithmic coldness.
Ferrari's Radical EV Gamble and the Consumer Backlash Against AI
The Vergecast explores why Ferrari's Jony Ive-designed Luce polarizes consumers, and why competitors are winning by distancing from AI.
Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant Promises Creative Control—But Delivers Mediocre Results
Adobe's conversational AI design agent offers transparency and iterative feedback, but struggles with visual polish and remains a junior-level creative tool.
Google's Disco Ball Android Icons Turn Pixel Phones Into Sparkly Memes
Google Android head Sameer Samat released disco-themed custom app icons for Pixel phones on May 22, riding the wave of Spotify's polarizing anniversary redesign.
Figma Launches Native AI Agent for Design Automation on Collaborative Canvas
Figma releases an AI assistant that generates, edits, and automates design tasks using natural language prompts, competing against Canva and Adobe as revenue surges 46% YoY.
Canva's Magic Layers AI Silently Swapped 'Palestine' for 'Ukraine' in User Designs
Canva's new Magic Layers feature replaced the word 'Palestine' with 'Ukraine' in user designs, raising questions about hidden AI content moderation.