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Meta unveiled a wristband it’s been developing for years that allows wearers to control computers, tablets, and smartphones without touching them. Why It Hits: Big Tech would love to make the act of scrolling and typing a thing of the past. While most of the attention is paid to riskier ventures involving brain-interface chips, Meta’s use of electrical signals in our muscles […]
Emerging studies are showing how the interaction between AI and toddlers could have profound effects on child development. The Big Development: Chatbot development is moving at lightning speed these days, typically with little oversight on how it’s affecting the adults who use it. But even less attention is being paid to how kids — now […]
Paramount has inked roughly $2 billion in deals to exclusively stream past episodes of South Park and produce a new batch of the R-rated animated TV series — potentially the biggest TV deal ever. The Big Picture: As more data is released, showing just how much overall viewing time on streamers is relegated to a […]
Superstar digital creator IShowSpeed (real name Darren Jason Watkins, Jr.) is currently on a world tour that he’s livestreaming… and countries are paying top dollar to ensure they’re on the itinerary. The Big Picture: While countries like Spain and Italy would prefer less tourism, there are plenty of regions willing to take big swings to […]
Smart-bathroom startup Throne Labs is rolling out high-tech stalls all across America that are clean, cost-effective, and designed to keep out those who make a mess. Why It Hits: Public restrooms are something of a crisis in the US, with studies finding the country ranks 30th in the world for clean, accessible facilities (tied with […]
AI startup Decart has developed an AI model, Mirage, that can manipulate live video in real time. The Fake Picture: Smart internet scrollers already have their antennas up for spotting deepfake videos. But now that livestreams can be AI-generated too, determining whether what you’re watching is real could become exponentially harder. Behind the Code: Without wasting any time […]
CBS’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a franchise that’s been running for over 30 years, shows how depressed economics, changing viewing habits, and potentially political pressure are spelling the end of the format. The Big Picture: Once upon a time in the monoculture, late-night talk shows were the water coolers of the national conversation. But […]
Tourists are increasingly being duped into visiting places that don’t actually exist — fake travel destinations generated by AI. Why It Hurts: Generating a person using AI has, sadly, become commonplace… but generating a place is a new thing entirely. As online personalities spread misinformation about hot tourism spots, travelers will need to be more vigilant about not planning […]
A24 is opening the doors of the newly renovated Cherry Lane Theatre — an Off-Broadway theater that the indie studio has transformed into a cultural epicenter for movies, theater, music, food, stand-up, and much more. The Big Picture: Entertainment companies building their own physical spaces is nothing new (ever been to Disneyland or Universal Studios?), but it has […]
Mattel is pulling out all the stops for its UNO brand, launching a new experiential concept dubbed the UNO Social Club across the country. The Big Play: Mattel wants UNO to be more than just a card game… it wants it to be a lifestyle brand that connects young people IRL. While that’s a tough […]