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WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] OpenAI has launched Aardvark, a GPT-5 - based assistant designed to help developers identify and fix software vulnerabilities efficiently. Medium
• [New] If executed successfully, the iPhone 18 Pro could herald the advent of Apple's next significant design epoch, moving closer to achieving a true edge-to-edge display. RS Web Solutions
• [New] Apple is poised to unveil a remarkable design overhaul for its flagship smartphones in 2026. RS Web Solutions
• [New] Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to outperform current agents while being less toxic to patients and more environmentally friendly. News-Medical
• [New] The Real-Time Rail, Canada's incoming instant payments system is set to launch in 2026, designed to enable 24/7 transactions. FinExtra
• [New] The contract with General Atomics will see Tokamak Energy provide the simulation, design and fabrication of the HTS magnets. Tokamak Energy
• [New] The new Apple TV is expected to feature an A17 Pro chip and an Apple-designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 support, allowing better synchronization between smart home devices. MacRumors
• [New] Stellantis will design, develop and produce autonomous vehicles based on its Light Commercial Vehicle and STLA Small AV-Ready platforms, integrating Nvidia DRIVE AV software to enable Level 4 driverless capabilities. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] By 2025, we will likely see more collaboration tools incorporating AR for real-time 3D prototyping, shortening design cycles, and speeding up product development. Devler.io
• [New] Next-Generation Technology Stack: UIDAI will overhaul its tech architecture for scalability and interoperability, enabling seamless Aadhaar-linked services across governance, fintech, and welfare platforms. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] 'Aadhaar Vision 2032' is a technological and strategic roadmap to future-proof India's digital identity infrastructure. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India has launched the 'Aadhaar Vision 2032' framework - a decade-long strategic roadmap to modernize India's digital identity system using AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Encryption. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] The Kenny Loggins v. Donald Trump case could become a defining moment in the intersection of art, AI, and politics - testing how far digital creativity can go before crossing into violation. Snopes
• [New] MIT aerospace engineers are hoping to change that with a new physics-based approach that predicts how lightning would sweep across a plane with any design. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The contract, worth around SFr2 billion, covers up to 200 double-deck electric multiple-units designed for both commuter and leisure travel, with the first trains expected in service by the early 2030s. / Switzerland Azat TV
• [New] Chinese officials have begun designing a new general licensing system that could streamline the approval process for certain categories of exports. Discovery Alert
• [New] The IVG 2400 Reload system is designed to be rechargeable and reusable, reducing waste compared to single-use vape devices. TechBullion
• [New] The design of IVG 2400 Reload Pods supports a mouth-to-lung vaping style, which mimics the natural sensation of smoking but with much smoother and cleaner vapour. TechBullion
• [New] Samsung Electronics has revealed new details about its upcoming 2 nm GAA-based Exynos 2600 chipset, marking a major leap in both design and thermal efficiency. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• The UK Government's digital identity scheme could help to leverage existing institutional capacity to build up the national DPI. UKAuthority
• By 2028, 50% of enterprises will begin adopting products, services, or features designed to deal with disinformation. BairesDev
• Wings for 100 aircraft for Vietjet will be designed in Bristol and made in North Wales, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's economy. GOV.UK

Last updated: 10 November 2025