AI Home Design: OPPOLIA Home launched an AI-powered design platform that turns client preferences into whole-house proposals in ~30 minutes, auto-generates 3D visuals and decks, and links directly to its smart-factory network to speed custom cabinetry quotes. Foldable Phones: Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Z Fold lineup is getting more attention as the company expands its foldable roster, with the Fold8 Ultra positioned for “deploy mode” use and updated camera specs. Luxury Retail: Hermès opened its second Sydney store at Chatswood Chase, leaning into local landscape-inspired interiors to showcase its métiers. Skincare Launch: Rose & Rabbit debuted its Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Moisturising Cream, pitching deeper, skin-regenerating benefits beyond surface hydration. Security for Mobile Apps: Lookout launched a Mobile Software Exposure Center to continuously find and prioritize risky software inside iOS/Android apps. Functional Drinks: Pulp Cider added a Piña Colada-flavoured cider to its core range, aiming at tropical/cocktail-inspired wellness-minded refreshment. Consumer Trust & Quality: Cyprus rolled out a national QR-code quality certification mark for agri-livestock products, letting shoppers verify origin and standards. Retail Expansion Reality Check: YRC released a framework warning that multi-location growth often fails due to governance and process gaps.