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As the new year begins, many car shoppers are skipping new car lots and focusing all their attention on the used car market. That is why Consumer Reports recently expanded its online vehicle ratings ...

Mauro Porcini, Samsung Electronics’ first-ever chief design officer, sees his path leading design at some of the world’s largest companies as something close to a calling. “It felt like faith, God, or ...

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Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Some patterns transcend decoration to become culturally iconic: think William Morris’s ‘Strawberry Thief,’ Maija Isola’s bold ‘Unikko’ poppies or Orla Kiely’s playful ‘Stem’ motif. Designs like these ...