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AI-model platform Hugging Face has acquired robotics startup Pollen Robotics and plans on selling the robot and making its code open-source. Why It Hits: Despite the many security risks, open-sourcing AI has become popular, even among giant firms. Meta does it. DeepSeek upped the ante. And, now, OpenAI is set to release an open-source model. By putting open-source […]
A Minecraft Movie blasted past industry expectations with a $160 million box-office debut in just the US and Canada, despite projections that it would make around $65 million (a big win in and of itself). It’s another surprise in recent years that has Hollywood studios and media analysts wondering why the typically reliable box-office forecasting […]
As more companies require employees to return to the office, fashion brands are rolling out new lines to help people get fitted for the polished, in-person 9 to 5. Why It Hits: After four years of primarily working from home, employee outfits have become overly casual and blurred with non-work life. And for many young […]
According to a new survey by Variety, more people now go to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival primarily for something other than the music… although the music is always a welcome addition. The Big Picture: As Coachella evolves into a mecca for entertainment, lifestyle, and culture, a prime brand placement at the festival […]
The “underconsumption trend” — which predates the current financial rollercoaster — is taking off, as persistent inflation, confusing tariff policies, and the rising cost of living continue to weigh on Americans’ finances. Why It Hits: Everyone is looking for hacks to save a buck, so if influencers have some legit tips for scoring deals, saving […]
Software company Palantir, which mostly specializes in intelligence-gathering and military applications, is launching a new internship program that hopes to recruit the brightest minds right out of high school. The Big Picture: Higher education is at a crossroads, with student debt reaching historic highs and a job market that isn’t rewarding the hefty expenses. So, […]
A new report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has found that young people, especially Gen Zers, are supercharging demand for camping — especially its fancy cousin, glamping. Why It Hits: The typical vacation is getting even more expensive, thanks to inflation, tariffs, crackdowns on short-term rentals, and other economic factors. That doesn’t mean that people have […]
Philadelphia-based nonprofit Burning Glass Institute has launched a career website in partnership with 10 blue-chip brands designed to define, clarify, track, and update the skills needed in today’s ever-evolving job market. The Big Picture: The economic and technological rollercoaster of the past few years has overcomplicated the job market for both employers and prospective employees. […]
In the run-up to M3GAN 2.0 coming out in June, Blumhouse is bringing the first installment back to theaters with a twist — a second-screen experience provided by Meta that allows audiences to interact with the killer doll during the movie. The Big Picture: Blumhouse has never been shy about experimenting with technology, such as […]
An EV startup called Slate Auto, quietly backed by Jeff Bezos, is planning to start production next year on a low-cost pickup truck that grows with you and your budget. The Big Race: Bezos is already facing off against Elon Musk on broadband satellites and is now stepping further onto his turf with EVs. With […]