Midjourney Pivots to Hardware: What We Know So Far
Midjourney, the powerhouse AI image-generation platform currently generating over $200 million in annual revenue without venture capital backing, has officially announced its expansion into hardware development. The company confirmed on…
Instagram and Spotify Test Real-Time Music Sharing Feature
Meta and Spotify are currently exploring a deeper integration that could transform how users share their listening habits on Instagram. Recent findings suggest the companies are testing a feature for…
Google Strikes $250M California News Deal: A Win or Cop-Out?
Google has officially entered a $250 million agreement with the state of California to bolster local newsrooms. This multi-year funding initiative, announced this week, aims to provide a financial lifeline…
Is Trump’s AI-Generated Taylor Swift Endorsement Illegal?
Former President Donald Trump recently shared a series of AI-generated images on Truth Social, falsely suggesting that Taylor Swift and her massive fanbase support his 2024 presidential campaign. As synthetic…
Why Hollywood’s Digital Resurrection Trend Fails Every Time
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for “Alien: Romulus.” In the Alien franchise, the Weyland-Yutani Corporation is perpetually obsessed with weaponizing the Xenomorph, despite the catastrophic death tolls that follow…
How a VC Accidentally Landed a Role on HBO’s ‘Industry’
Pippa Lamb, a partner at Sweet Capital, made an unexpected transition from venture capital boardrooms to the small screen after landing a cameo in Season 3 of HBO’s hit drama…
Meta Kills CrowdTangle: Researchers Slam ‘1% Feature’ Swap
Meta officially shuttered CrowdTangle this week, ending a vital era for journalists, researchers, and politicians who relied on the tool to monitor disinformation on Facebook and Instagram. The move comes…
Will AI Redefine Cinema? Experts Predict Radical Future
Generative AI is currently dominating tech headlines, but is it ready to revolutionize the film and television industry? Industry experts at the recent SIGGRAPH conference in Denver argue that while…
Virtuix Omni One VR Treadmill Launches This September
After a decade of development and high anticipation, the Virtuix Omni One VR treadmill is officially hitting the market. The company confirmed a September 10 launch date for its immersive…
Killing Gawker: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Adapt Thiel Saga
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production house, Artists Equity, has officially acquired the rights to the screenplay Killing Gawker. The project chronicles the high-stakes legal battle between billionaire venture capitalist…
Tesla Hiring for Retro 1950s Diner: The Future of Charging
Tesla is moving closer to realizing Elon Musk’s nostalgic vision of a 1950s-style diner. The automaker has officially posted a job opening for a “Tesla Diner Experience Specialist” in Los…
Meta and UMG Ink Deal to Combat AI-Generated Music Risks
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a renewed, multi-year licensing agreement this Monday, granting users the legal right to share UMG’s extensive music catalog across Meta’s ecosystem, including Facebook,…