Apple has been hit with eight lawsuits, including one for almost $1 trillion, after revealing it purposefully slowed down older iPhone models. More about Apple faces 9 billion lawsuit for slowing down iPhones
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Fransje Gimbrère has used a combination of natural and synthetic yarns to construct a collection of freestanding sculptures. More about Fransje Gimbrère creates textile sculptures from natural fibres and recycled plastic
As we head into 2018, this week's edition of Dezeen Mail looks at the best architecture and design stories, trends and projects of the past 12 months. See our review of 2017 and read on for a roundup of the year's highlights. More about This week's Dezeen Mail looks at the biggest stories and trends of 2017
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has designed a curved wood ceiling for a restaurant in Texas, complete with a large glazed wall and an open kitchen. More about Wooden ceiling curves over restaurant in Austin by Michael Hsu
Urban-Think Tank has completed the next phase of its Empower Shack project, bringing safe low-cost housing to residents of South Africa's informal settlements. More about Urban-Think Tank develops low-cost housing for South African slum
Food design studio Bompas & Parr has compiled a report that predicts seven trends it believes will shape what's on our plates over the next year, from the flesh of extinct animals to nothing at all. More about Bompas & Parr's Imminent Future of Food report forecasts culinary trends for 2018
Brussels designer Alain Gilles stacked different shapes to form these totem-like side tables, which are supported by a lightweight cork base. More about Alain Gilles stacks cork and wood to create totemic side tables
British architecture practice Studio Carver has completed a timber and glass extension to a house in north London that was inspired by traditional wooden conservatories found in the American Midwest. More about Studio Carver adds American-inspired prefabricated extension to Belsize House